Furniture Spotlight by Furniture Consignment Gallery

Every now and then a majestic piece of furniture wanders into our showroom. Sometimes these pieces sneak in unnoticed and sit in a corner until a sophisticated buyer recognizes the history, the subtle beauty and the value. When this 1880's English born mahogany partner's desk hit our floor, we cleared out a section and placed it where everyone could admire its beauty.

We didn't have a choice in the matter as the desk measures 87" Wide and 54.5" deep. That is a lot of surface area. So much surface space that one could play a fun game of ping pong on it. So we decided to see test our ping pong theory and have a game of ping pong on this fabulous desk. (watch the video of 10 year old Collin taking on his Dad in ping pong).

The green leather has a gold leaf etching around the border and it is in fantastic condition. The ping pong ball bounced with precision off the soft leather which has hardly even a divot in it. When we needed some extra playing space, we propped up the drop leaf on the far side of desk. The traditional use of the desk is for business partners to work across from each other each day and every day. There was no need for texting or cell phones back in the day when this desk was properly employed. communication was direct and constant. Everyone worked in the same office. Now partners work together on different continents, but we still believe the desk has a place in store for it -- somewhere. And when the secretary came in to meet with the partners she would sit at the end of the desk, prop-up the the leaf and take diligent notes.

The desk seems to have all of its original parts, but it is possible that at one point it may have had wooden knobs which might make the desk a little older than we think. The desk is currently priced at $12,000. It is one of a kind and a magnificent piece that can double as a gaming table when partners tire of work. Come check out this fabulous piece of furniture in our Hanover Furniture Consignment Gallery located 20 minutes South of Boston.

This desk was manufactured by Henkel Moore a division of the world renowned furniture maker Henkel Harris Furniture Co. The desk has a gorgeous inlaid 22k gold embossed leather top. Yes, gold. The desk was extracted from a grand Victorian home in Boston's, prestigious, Brookline neighborhood. The original owner purchased the desk new about 15 years ago and paid more than double our asking price. The desk is in tip top condition and is beautiful in scale. It has an amazing, multi-part construction infrastructure so that it comes apart into smaller pieces so that it can be moved through doors and up stairs. The tulip wood veneers are fabulous. The desk is a true masterpiece. Clearly this desk is not for everyone, but for someone who has a high end clientele visiting their office or who wants to make an incredible statement in a home office; this desk is a must see. The desk is priced at $8,499 and can be viewed in our Chestnut Hill location.

You can find many other pieces like this Henkel Moore exectutive desk  in our Chestnut Hill, Hanover and Plymouth, MA Furniture Consignment locations.

The desk measures: 84" wide by 43" deep by 30.5" high

The God's honest truth is that this is the first piece of Swaim Furniture we have ever had in our showroom and all we hear from our customers is: can you get more of it? I'm telling you, this upholstered sofa is just dynamite. It features a woven linen Kravet fabric with nailhead trim. The contemporary squared off arm and the fine lines make this a wonderful transitional piece. The cushions offer the perfect blend of support and comfort. One of the few sofas that I have sat in that I seriously wanted to take home with me.

 Swaim is a North Carolina company that finely crafts custom upholstery. We have had serious buyers looking at this sofa all week and by the time you open the video, we understand that it may be sold. But we thought it would be worth featuring anyway.

This beauty was custom ordered, for a gorgeous waterfront home under construction. When the designer presented it to the home owner, it was rejected. Why? We have no idea, but why as why? It is here, it is a beautiful and it is a steal at $2,500. Don't wait. Call our Chestnut Hill showroom today at 617-467-5343. Ask for Jeff and pray it is still available.

You can find beautiful furniture like this Swaim sofa in our Chestnut Hill, Hanover and Plymouth showrooms. Our Massachusetts furniture consignment business serves all of New England and beyond.

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The most desireable leather furniture in the marketplace are the traditional styles produced by Hancock & Moore. Featuring top grade genuine leather, this bustle back English style Sofa has sock arms and nail head trim. Dubbed as the 4716 Sundance model feauring the Aspen Saddle brown is Hancock & Moore's most popular color. This sofa is an excellent price at $2,999.

In addition, don't miss the Hancock & Moore 7017 Miller Bustle Back Loungers are $1,899 each at FCG. They tilt back until you are super comfortable and they look great. These pieces would make your living room the envy of all living rooms. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own this gorgeous set which is in pristine condition.

 

You can find beautiful furniture like this Hancock & Moore Leather on Consignment at Furniture Consignment Gallery in Hanover, MA and in Newton, MA.

 

 

 

 

 

It's that time again! The time when life speeds up, the days get a little shorter and as a result you can't make it to the beach any more.

The result is that the renewed heat and humidity that hit the Northeast this week, doesn't feel as good as it felt when your feet were in the sand a few short weeks ago. But there is good news with this time of the year!

You no longer have to play entertainer to your kids. Our three boys are under the age of twelve and we are desperate to share them with thier friends and teachers once again.

No matter how old your school age children are, there is one commonality.We are ready to begin a new school year no matter how much we will miss the summer.

To get them ready for school, we have desks and bookcases on the 5th floor of our Hanover showroom. We all want our kids to be successful students and no matter their individual scholastic strengths, organization and having a manicured workspace is key to their success.

Finding a desk that is the right height with good surface space is important to helping kids focus quickly and can keep them on task. Messy areas provide distractions for kids. So help them find a desk that allows them to spread out a bit. Proper bookcase storage is just as important to staying organized. Being able to locate books and materials quickly helps kids spend their energy on completing quality work not searching for their resource books. Staying organized and having a functional study area is as important to success in the classroom as having the right technology or a great  teacher.

It is time to get back to school. It is time to get organized. It is time to come check out the desks and bookcases at Furniture Consignment Gallery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Furniture connoisseurs will debate for days about who makes the best furniture today. Is it the hand crafted reproduction furniture such as DR Dimes? Is it the Amish? Or is it the likes of one of the proven makers of high end furniture such as Councill Craftsman. For those familiar with the Councill product, they will argue that Councill has the best furniture artisans, that their finish process is bar none and that the finished product is one that will be appreciated for many generations. These are tomorrow's fine antiques. f

This week's feature piece that we have on consignment is a Councill Craftsman Banded Inlay Dining table with (3) leaves. The inlay has ebony and satin woods and is quite magnificent. The table has three leaves and is a custom built length and width. The table extends to 140 inches. Priced at $4,999, this table is less than half of its original purchase price and will make a wonderful addition to a home with a large dining room. It is designed to seat twelve family members for holiday dinners and then can be condensed to a much more manageable size for everyday life.

You can find striking dining room tables like Councill Craftsman on consignment at our Hanover Furniture Consignment store and our Furniture Consignment shop in Newton, MA.

 

 

Four poster beds were once a symbol of a man's wealth. Fancy beds and the dressings that cover the canopy and the openings indicated the social status and the financial strength of the man. In today's world, hardly anyone uses the canopy tops anymore, but they are still nice even if the curtain dressings are not utilized.

Four poster beds are readily available for all persons from various econmic backgrounds and so they are no longer a symbol of wealth. However, there are differences in today's four poster beds most of which boil down to personal preference.

Some folks like a bigger, bolder poster that fills the room, while others like a poster that is sleeker and more elegant. Sometimes more is less and somteimes more is, well...more.

We have noticed that homeowners who appreciate color and design work would rather see less of the dark wood so that the eyes focus on beautiful fabrics on window treatments, bed dressings and the wall coverings. While others want  to see the wood work.

There is no right or wrong, only personal prefernce. And the great thing about Furniture Consignment Gallery is that we have many wonderful four poster beds to choose from at the moment. We have a nice, bold, turned black King 4 Poster bed or a beautiful Teak, canopy, king bed that has rustic, elegant posters and a canopy top. A larger and more brawny Thomasville 4 poster king bed and a lovely Hickory Chair canopy King four poster bed. There are also two four poster beds in Chestnut Hill one that is a Queen and another that is a King.

With many four poster beds to choose from, this a great time to make a nice addition to you home. All of these beds are of excellent quality and craftsmanship.

 

 

You can find (5) Baker Furniture Oval Side Chairs from the Milling Road collection in the clearance section of our Hanover Furniture Consignment Gallery. On the top floor of our Hanover location, in the way back section, we have a clearance area where there is great furniture marked at amazing prices.

Whether you frequent our Hanover location or plan to attend for your first visit, making your way to the clearance section is a must see shopping experience. This week, you will find these (5) Baker chairs for $699, which is many thousands of dollars less than you could buy these for new.

You may want to re-upholster these chairs and we do realize there are significant costs involved in that process, but it would be worth it to reupholster! An interior designer would instantly recognize the bargain value of these chairs and should have some great ideas for a new fabric. Before shopping at the design center, ask your designer if these chairs could be right for you.

Someone will score a good deal. You can find great deals like these Baker Chairs at our Furniture Consignment Gallery in Newton, MA or at our Furniture Consignment Gallery in Hanover, MA.