It has a distinctive pattern that resembles tiny, swirling eyes disrupting the smooth lines of grain. This modern handmade bench is made with a solid thick maple and cherry material. Hiwe have a 1950 birdseye maple ellen harper collection. I have a birdseye maple bedroom set that belonged to my great. I have a virginia house maple bedroom set from the 1940s early 1950s.
I have a maple ellen harper collection drop leaf table, 4 ch. To this day, there has been no scientific evidence to explain the origin of its existence or why the birdseye maple figure occurs in such a small percentage. All pieces are structurally sound and nothing is dysfunctional. Designed by architect frank lawrie, all the material for this birdseye maple library was all hand selected to ensure heavy birdseye in every piece. I have a birdseye maple bedroom set that belonged to my. Without a label or other marking determining a maker is difficult, as most furniture companies produced furniture in this style during this period. Shop birdseye maple furniture and other birdseye maple furniture from the worlds best dealers at 1stdibs. I believe that simple, functional furniture that is crafted with the highest quality materials, integrity, and pride will yield a timeless piece that will be passed down from generation to generation.
One birds eye maple colonial revival style dresser with mirror. In each piece, the wood has been chosen for its dramatic figuring or attractive grain, enhanced by a clear, handrubbed finish. The art deco stand has a slightly recessed top, single drawer to the center with curved accent ends, and lower shelf. Plus a big chunk was filled on the top and that is why it is painted. Art deco bedroom furniture waterfall dresser mirror nightstand 1920 1930 vtg. We make solid wood blanks and veneers from birdseye maple for musical instruments, fine furniture, steering wheels, shift knobs, luxury cars and luxury jets click on this link to find out about our birdseye maple special offers. Bob gasperetti, furnituremakers vermont crafts council. Hiwe have a 1950 birdseye maple ellen harper collection di.
Solid birds eye maple bedroom set early 1900 ottawa. I have a birdseye maple bedroom set that belonged to my great grandmother it includes. Edward wohls custom designs are created from a variety of solid hardwoods, including birdseye maple, black cherry, white oak and walnut. This is a natural wood product, the color and grain pattern will vary from what is pictured. I have a birdseye maple vanity and a large dresser with two. It is empire period, probably built in the niagara peninsula in the early 19th century, c. Players classic birdseye maple with triple silver rings cue. Unfollow birdseye maple to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This is a wonderfully crafted birds eye maple serpentine dresser with beveled mirror.
Antique transitional empire to sheraton birdseye maple chest of drawers. Maple, birdseye, aaa, 112 x 112 x 5 woodworking project kits amazon. The bench is sanded to make it elegantly smooth, wedged through mortise and tenon, and can stand as an individual component making it a truly unique and practical piece of home decor ranging from a rustic to modern design. Oct 19, 2012 i have a birdseye maple bedroom set that belonged to my great grandmother it includes. Wood veneer, maple, birdseye heavy, 4 x 8, 10 mil paper. Beautiful mirror constructed of heavily curled birdseye maple and trimmed with black walnut. Get the best deals on birdseye maple furniture when you shop the largest online selection at. Antique rare birdseye maple bedroom dresser with mirror.
Buy a hand crafted birds eye maple bench, made to order. The dresser has the original bronze rare hardware and key holes. Bookmatched ironwood knife scales knife makers material size 5 18 x 1 34 x 12 inches 2 pack 4. Dont you just love the idea of finding something valuable in your attic. I had hoped to just paint the frame of the dresser and leave the drawers and top wood alone. Demand and values for furniture in this style last peaked in the 1990s and has been in decline since that time. I bought this dresser off a truck a long story from a gal who had just bought it at auction. Old 1930s birdseye maple bed maple furniture, furniture, birdseye. Category late 19th century french napoleon iii antique birdseye maple furniture. Sugar maple is also called hard maple and rock maple. Birds eye figure is a phenomenon that occurs within several kinds of wood, most notably in hard maple. May 02, 2018 i have an antique birdseye maple dresser and mirror with the label that reads banderobchase furniture with a stamp that reads c41 or g41. Both pieces have wheels made of wood, beveled glass mirrors and. We make solid wood blanks and veneers from birdseye maple for musical instruments, fine furniture, steering wheels, shift knobs, luxury cars and luxury jets.
Handmade birdseye mapleblack walnut mirror by hitchcock. The finish on the top was ruined in spots white marks. See more ideas about birdseye maple, antiques and antique furniture. A 1940s birdseye maple nightstand designed by eliel saarinen for rway of northern furniture.
Browse for books about american history, ancient history, military history, or browse our picks for the best history books of the year so far. The vanity has one drawer in the middle and three on each side. The properties of any wood define its suitability for various products. I have an antique birdseye maple dresser and mirror with. There has long been a discussion as to what causes the birdseye figure in maple. It is somewhat reminiscent of a burl, but it is quite different. Click this link to see a slide show of our beautiful veneers large. The figure in a birdseye maple log resembles somewhat the figure in a burl. Mar 01, 2005 the figure in a birds eye maple log resembles somewhat the figure in a burl.
Birdseye maple the wood database lumber identification. This fantastic munising birdseye maple bowl measures 11 inches by 10 12 inches out of round due to age and is almost 3 inches deep. I have an antique birdseye maple dresser and mirror with the label that reads banderobchase furniture with a stamp that reads c41 or g41. Sugar maple is also called hard maple and rock maple as these two last names imply. One look at our quality wooden gifts and accessories will bring you back again and again to see whats new in our latest. One look at our quality wooden gifts and accessories will bring you back again and again to see whats new in our latest line of weather instruments.
See whats new in the birdseye connection lastest line of weather instruments, clocks, dining room sets and kitchen items. Get the best deals on birdseye maple furniture when you shop the largest online. Birdseye maple acer saccharum is so named because the figure resembles small birds eyes. Before i left, i worked on this birds eye maple dress. Birdseye maple is frequently sold in veneer form, but solid lumber is available as well.
Only about 1 percent of all maple trees contain the birdseye maple figure. When my dad and i went to pick it up i found that it was not in the condition i had hoped. Information about antique maple bedroom furniture home. Vintage birds eye maple, turnofthecentury dresser hometalk. Receiving all our materials in the rough enables us to straighten and flatten each and every piece in the process which is key to a successful finished product. The piece is in very good condition and is a true antique. Birds eye is a type of figure that occurs within several kinds of wood, most notably in hard maple. T is a 34 inch collar band around the outside of the bowl. The relative who owned it during that appraisal was told the set was rare. Butcher block table 36w x 24d x 34h only one left in curly maple. There has long been a discussion as to what causes the birds eye figure in maple. Old birdseye maple bed maple furniture, bedroom furniture, birdseye maple, antique beds.
English marquetry inlaid birds eye maple box, a faux. Italian mid century modern birds eye maple vanity 3 photo. To include full size sleigh bed with 40 headboard, tall chest, the chest has two drawers over four and attached mirror, 70h. Can be constructed using most species of woods, including exotics. In a burl, the eye is surrounded by a series of clusters, but in birds eye maple each eye stands out separately. Custom birdseye maple and walnut end table, handmade by paul donio at hawk ridge furniture in vermont. Birds eye maple dresser with cheval mirror serpentine birds eye maple dresser in characteristic honey tone from art deco period. The inlaid box with key and working lock, age splits to the top and base, related splits to the sides. Birdseye maple birdseye maple has a rare characteristic found in hard maple trees. I do, but i think all i have up there is junk my brothers abandoned before they left home. Jun 29, 2012 antique rare birdseye maple bedroom dresser with mirrorarcadia furniture co ebay. I knew when i first saw it that is was birds eye maple.
Manufacturers of american quartered oak, american mahogany, birds eye maple, mahogany, birch and quartered oak furniture. As with any wood veneer, a clean, smooth, well prepared surface is essential for proper adhesion. Vintage birdseye maple wardrobe compactum armoire from truman porter. This premium maple, birdseye heavy, wood veneer 4 ft x 8 ft with a 10 mil paper backer is suitable for fine woodwork, furniture, and cabinets. Maple furniture, birdseye maple, rare birds, dresser with mirror, home look, restoration, decorating ideas, bedroom, book. Our fine hand crafted items are locally made in the upper peninsula of michigan, by our very own wood turning and wood designer expert.
Genuine maple furniture for sale from trusted antique dealers. I have a birdseye maple vanity and a large dresser with. It is at least around 100 years old and says ottowa furniture company holland michigan on a paper attached to the back of the dresser. Nineteenth century american birds eye maple faux bamboo display cabinet. See more ideas about maple furniture, furniture and birdseye maple. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. It contains a small eye like that of a burl, but it is more distinct. It was appraised about 1015 years ago for 610 thousand as a set. It was stripped, sanded heavily, painted and restoreafinished like stain and howards bee wax and conditioner and painted using cece caldwells michigan pine and ccc aging creme. Trumps testin philip rucker, carol leonnig, hillary huber, penguin audio philip rucker, carol leonnig. Rarely is one fortunate enough to come across an eyepopping piece of early nineteenth century canadian furniture such as this spectacular birds eye maple and cherry chest of drawers. Hearne hardwoods carries an inventory of 1 million board feet of lumber in 120 different species, including at least 100,000 board feet of variously figured.
Its serpentine front top shades the bowfront curves of the two top drawers and the standard size drawer. Get the best deal for maple antique furniture from the largest online selection at. We are the largest processor of birdseye maple in the world. We design beautiful furniture made with rare birdseye maple wood. The stand retains the original rway tag to the back. Birds eye maple acer saccharum is so named because the figure resembles small birds eyes. Edward wohls custom designs are created from a variety of solid hardwoods, including birds eye maple, black cherry, white oak and walnut. Birdseye figure is a phenomenon that occurs within several kinds of wood, most notably in hard maple. Lucasi custom super birdseye pool cue with blue luster inlays. Both pieces have wheels made of wood, beveled glass mirrors and very ornate carvings around the mirrors. Matching veneers may be used in drawer bottoms and cabinet backs.
Howard complete wood restoration kit, clean, protect, and restore wood finishes, wood floors, kitchen cabinets, wood furniture dark oak wooden tissue box cover in birdseye maple boutique square cube size. Solid birds eye maple bedroom set early 1900 ottawa furniture co. This cypress wood centar is a small midcentury modern accent lamp used as a luxury light for bar or side table. This side table is in solid condition and has some good weight to it. Manufacturers of american quartered oak, american mahogany, birds eye maple, mahogany, birch and quartered oak furniture author. In a burl, the eye is surrounded by a series of clusters, but in birdseye maple each eye stands out separately. We design beautiful furniture and gifts made with rare birdseye maple wood. All drawers lock, though we urge testing the lock and checking its condition as a 100 year old mechanical device. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
I have a birdseye maple vanity and a large dresser with two drawers on top side by side and then four drawers below the two. The history of birdseye maple, use and milling, furniture and musical instruments. All that makes the wood database unique, distilled into one potent book. Shop birdseye maple cabinets and other birdseye maple case pieces and storage cabinets from the worlds best dealers at 1stdibs. I have an antique birdseye maple dresser and mirror with the. They were well known for fine quality, craftsmanship and were specialists in copying old designs but bringing them up to date to the more modern trends. This great old bowl is in excellent condition with no splits, cracks or chips. Birds eye is an american international brand of frozen foods owned by pinnacle foods in the united states and by nomad foods in europe. Birdseye maple is a very hard wood with divergent grain structure caused by. Antique eastlake victorian birds eye maple farmhouse country mirrored dresser.
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