Furniture Spotlight by Furniture Consignment Gallery

Eldred Wheeler Dining Room

Posted by Jay Frucci on Fri, July 20, 2012 @ 10: 00 PM

She found the chairs in our showroom about a year and a half ago. She bought them immediately and then had them recovered in a nice rose petal fabric.

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She ordered the table direct from Eldred Wheeler and 8 months later her perfectly matched, tiger maple double pedestal small dining table finally arrived. After a few months of trying to get used to the gorgeous set, she and her husband could not eat a relaxing meal at the table. Too worried they would harm the table, they just could not enjoy it and decided to sell it for something more low key.

The excellent pricing combined with the immediate satisfaction of being able to avoid the long lead times to have an Eldred Wheeler product made especially for you, makes this set very attractive. The table is priced at $4,800 and the chairs for $4,000.

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You can find beautiful hand made, reproduction furniture such as this Eldred Wheeler dining set in our Furniture Consignment Gallery in Hanover, MA and in our newest Furniture Consignment Gallery in Chestnut Hill.

 

 

 

 

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Hitchcock Black and Maple Dining Set

Posted by Jay Frucci on Fri, July 20, 2012 @ 09: 43 PM

This circa 1990s Hitchcock Black and maple dining set features Hitchcock's classic stencil work and quality construction. describe the imageThe colonial chairs are nearly perfect and will appeal to all of those who have always wanted a Hitchcock set of their own. The black and maple was Hitchcock's most popular color choice and those who have them are clinging onto them so we don't see too many like this on the resale market.

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The dining table with 2 leaves and 6 chairs is an excellent bargain at $1,999. We also are fortunate to have a matching corner cabinet in our inventory which came to us from a different residence than the dining set. The corner cabinet is also an excellent price at $1,170. You can find the various Hitchcock flavors of finish from time to time at Furniture Consignment Gallery.

 

 

 

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4 Poster Beds

Posted by Jay Frucci on Thu, July 12, 2012 @ 01: 36 PM

bedsFour 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.

 

 

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Kimball International Ladder Back Chairs

Posted by Jay Frucci on Fri, April 13, 2012 @ 01: 29 PM

0uimg 1728Chair manufacturing has dramatically changed in the last ten years. Not too long ago, crafting a quality chair was a heavily involved and time consuming process. High end manufacturers still take the time to hand carve and custom construct beautiful chairs, but they are labor intensive with skilled craftsman. The end result is a nice chair with a hefty price tag that will look great for generations.
    In the modern era of chair construction, engineered woods are machine turned overseas and packed into a kit that is assembled with hex screws in a warehouse. The result is an inexpensive chair with weak construction. When, the screws loosen and an enthusiastic guest rocks slightly back and forth, your guest may find himself planted on the ground with his chair in pieces.uimg 1730

This set of (8) arm chairs by Kimball International are excellent construction built from solid cherry woods. They are hand carved by skilled craftsman and are extremely sturdy. Furniture makers of yesteryear would praise these chairs. They are an excellent price at $899 for the set which converts to $112 per chair. That is a far cry from the hundreds of dollars you would have to pay for a similar styled and constructed chair in today's marketplace.

You can find excellent prices and great deals like these Kimball International chairs in Hanover's Furniture Consignment Gallery or in Boston's Furniture Consignment Gallery located in Newton's Chestnut Hill village.

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Stickley Round Pedestal Table

Posted by Jay Frucci on Fri, April 13, 2012 @ 01: 28 PM

uimg 2434Stickley Furniture is a house favorite of Furniture Consignment Gallery as we have featured many of their pieces in our Furniture Spotlight blog in the past including Stickley Cabinet with Drawer No. 7731, Stickley Columbus Avenue Sideboard, Stickley Cherry Valley Welsh Cupboard, and the Stickley Oak Entertainment Center.

And you may recall our blog Stickley Furniture Speaks to the Soul.  So, yes, we love Stickley Furniture and we love this Stickley Round Pedestal Table with (3) Leaves.

This table base splits in two to support the ends of the table when it is extended. uimg 2435Accompanied by a set of (6) Cottage side chairs, this set is not a give away at $4,500, but is still a very good value. Made from Solid White Oak, extracted from North Eastern forests and hand crafted in New York, this is honest to goodness Made in America Furniture.

You can find furniture made in America and other Stickley Furniture pieces in our Furniture Consignment Gallery in Hanover, MA or in our Chestnut Hill Furniture Consignment Gallery.




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Moosehead Furniture Twin Beds are A Deal!

Posted by Jay Frucci on Fri, March 30, 2012 @ 09: 09 PM

Moosehead furniture is one of our favorite makers who makes no more. You may recall our blog referencing the company titled 3 Past Winners Shine on Resale Market.1uimg 5874

We happen to have three identical Moosehead sold maple, mission style twin beds. These beds are all rock solid and will withstand and endure some serious punishment from the most raucous of kids. These beds should be strongly considered to outfit your new vacation home or to replace some tired old beds.

When Moosehead was rolling along these beds retailed at around $800 each and you can find them for what is likely to be a limited time at Furniture Consignment Gallery for $239 each. What a deal that is! And that is why they are our Deal of the week.

You can find many other great deals like this at our Furniture Consignment shop in Chestnut Hill or in our flag ship Consignment Furniture shop in Hanover, MA.

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Leather top desk is this week's feature

Posted by Jay Frucci on Fri, March 23, 2012 @ 01: 33 PM

0uimg 8969Our Piece of the Week is this black lacquered desk with gold etching and laeather top. This desk is circa 1950s and is highlighted around the drawers and on the legs with small beads. The beads are an exquisite touch on this desk and they give it a very high-end look.

This desk has two drawers and is the perfect size to hold a laptop. This is a great desk to feature in a kitchen, family room or living room area. It could even go in a bedroom. The desk is functional and is great looking.

You can find unique pieces like this desk at our Chestnut Hill Furniture Consignment 0uimg 8972Gallery or in our South Shore Furniture Consignment Gallery located in Hanover, MA.











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Neoclassical Dining Set is This Week's Deal

Posted by Jay Frucci on Fri, March 23, 2012 @ 01: 28 PM


uimg 4826This Neoclassical round table and chairs is Furniture Consignment Gallery's Deal of the Week. This set is highlighted with Biedermeijer styling which includes the maple and burled walnut veneers contrasting with black lacquer accents and highlights.

Purchased from the Boston Design Center twenty-five years ago, this set has a bit of fading and wear, but would be well worth a small investment to liven the finish and with that, this set would be a knock-out.

This set does not huimg 4832ave a name brand, but is very unique in its styling and is very high quality. The carved backs and feet make this set a high-end winner and it is a fantastic deal at $1,050.00  This set could go in a library, kitchen, foyer, or a small dining area.

You can find great deals like this in our Hanover Furniture Consignment Gallery and our newest Consignment Furniture store in Chestnut Hill.







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Mahogany Chippendale Dining Table with 10 Chairs

Posted by Jay Frucci on Sat, March 17, 2012 @ 05: 30 AM

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 Custom built in the late 1940s this solid mahogany dining table has enough leaves and chairs to seat your neighborhood for a feast. This set is currently priced at $7,200This set is currently priced at $7,200and that is a bargain! The chairs alone could sell for more than $10,000 and the table by itself could fetch $4,000 or more.

Though there is no name brand associated with this set, it has all indications that it is very well made. The carved outer edge of the table and the banded inlay are quite nice and add some uniqueness to the set.

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The set has been refinished, but could be finished again if a different tone and gloss is preferred. The pedestal bases are quite amazing as they boast a solid mahogany ball and claw that is over sized and hand carved. These types of sets are hard to find and this one is a great deal!

You can find fine furniture like this mahogany Chippendale table with 10 chairs at either of our Furniture Consignment Gallery showrooms located on the outer edges of

Boston,MA.

 

 

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Tiger Maple Major Dunlap High Boy

Posted by Jay Frucci on Sat, March 17, 2012 @ 05: 14 AM

uimg 0314Early American reproduction furniture is a house favorite at Furniture consignment Gallery. This Tiger Maple Dunlap High Boy by Eldred Wheeler is the nicest piece of furniture in our showroom right now so we had to make it our Piece of the Week before it travels to its next destination.

Inspired from an original work that was crafted by Major John Dunlap in the late 1700s, this piece has some amazing features. First there is a beautiful scrolled carving at the bottom of the highboy of pinwheels and the fan which is a tell tale sign of a Dunlap piece. The hardware has a nice aged patina and the dove tail cross bar which runs under each drawer is a sign of the wonderful craftsmanship of Eldred Wheeler.

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Dunlap was a Northern New England craftsman who used the indigenous maple trees in New Hampshire to craft his furniture. He must have been quite lucky as many of his original creations are made from tiger maple and maple trees that produce the tiger stripes are not identifiable unless they are first cut down.

This chest is 80" tall and that is a bit comical given that the average height of an average American in the late 1700s was 5'8". Not even today's taller generations could see into the top drawers without a step stool.

This is a wonderful reproduction piece of furniture. The finish is full of life and the construction is bar none. You can enjoy it in your home for $5,799 and you can find many other wonderful pieces of furniture at our consignment furniture showrooms in Hanover, MA and in Chestnut Hill, MA.

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