In 1880 there were merklen families living in new york. Like his contemporary furniture makers of the victorian age, hunzingers pieces are very decorative. Their automatic spiralmolding machine figure 6 is an ingenious work of elegant simplicity. Spiral turned legs and stretchers, barley twist strands woven into lattice work in the back, carved talon and ball f. Johann merklen historical records and family trees. An american renaissance carved mahogany pedestal, late 19th c. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Research 9 merklen brothers prices and auction results in furniture. Large antique mahogany pedestal stand merklen style top is 16. Merklen brothers 18791897 new york city antique furniture. Although traditional in overall design, the chair anticipates later modernist phi. Brothers claw head lion victorian merklen head brothers twist lion merklen barley claw antique foot victorian n. Published on jun 16, 2008 the first episode documenting the before look of an antique victorian merklen brothers parlor table that has been painted shabby chic.
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Scholars studying historic and current communitarian movements dare not bypass this wellinformed and wellbalanced book. Antique piano stools are original stools designed to be sat on whilst playing the piano. What the van goghs, booths, marxes, kelloggsand colts. Barley twist spindles and a shaped seat supported on flared barley twist legs and stretcher, termination on wooden ball and bronze claw feet. Enjoy a blended view with the browse all inventory link. I went to see if i could learn more about moses ransom or the merklen brothers moorish fretwork furniture but i also found some other really remarkable materials that had some great work that i think is related. Antique merklen parlour mahogany parlor table with claw.
There is never a glass ball in the foot of a merklen piece, only. The brothers specialized in turned wood rockers, chairs, sofas, and tables. Merklen brothers oak hall bench circa 1885 to 1890. This table has been professionally restored to its original intended condition.
Grab a couple of basic books on victorian antique furniture and get. Lord of dunkeathe brothersinarms, book 2 harlequin super historical romance margaret moore on. This bench was made by merklen brothers in new york city, 1885 to 1890, in good original finish. Merklen brothers large mahogany rocking chair with moorish fretwork designed. John werry explains how to appreciate victorian furniture. Mahogany america victorian antique tables for sale ebay. This is a great hall bench made by merklen brothers in new york city, 1885 to 1890, in good original finish. One of the first specialized airborne books i got my hands on was at the point of no return. The table has very attractive angled legs, barley twist. The merklen brothers are another manufacturer that created furniture in new york city between 1885 and 1897. Paul tucker has studied merklen brothers furniture. Brothersinarms, book 2 harlequin super historical romance. He worked for the savonnerie charles roux fils in marseille.
A history of the merklen brothers and examples of their furniture are included in this article. Final antique merklen brothers table refinish project. This was about 87% of all the recorded merklens in the usa. Henry and william james another pair of james brothers made their fame in quite a different fashion than jesse and frank, and they did. A very dear book to me since i met some of the portrayed us. Minor repairs and gluing of the joint were made plus it has been cleaned and waxed. My favorites are merklen brothers, john henry belter, allen and brother. The revolutionary generation is a pulitzer prizewinning book written by joseph ellis, a professor of history at mount holyoke college, which won the 2001 pulitzer prize for history.
This was about 87% of all the recorded merklen s in the usa. Many times, the furniture can be confused with that of george hunzinger, but carful study of the two furniture styles reveals the subtle differences. Get the best deal for rocking chairs antique chairs 18001899 from the largest online selection at. These great wooden ball and claw feet were made by the merklen brothers furniture company in new york city between 1879 and 1897. The merklen family name was found in the usa, canada, and scotland between 1880 and 1920. He emigrated to the united states in 1855 and began manufacturing furniture in new york city. Shop 19th century rocking chairs at 1stdibs, the premier resource for antique and modern seating from the worlds best dealers. Merklen brothers antique oak hall bench, circa 1885 chairish. This table was made by the merklen brothers spiral furniture company in new york city between 1879 and 1897. Brief history and description antique piano stools were incredibly popular during the victorian period circa 1837 to 1901, and are usually made of different types of wood such as beech, oak, mahogany or walnut. See more ideas about brothers furniture, furniture and antiques. Furniture tables 18001899 category list of antiques, with information and images page 4. He invented the modern formula to make marseille soap. Rocking chairs antique chairs 18001899 for sale ebay.
Prominent wood furniture designers of the time included george hunzinger, merklen brothers and allen and brother. You will find antiques, fine art, furniture and home accessories at every price point and style. The table is finished out of solid ribbon grain mahogany and the top has a. Mahogany victorian antique tables 18001899 for sale ebay. French style furniture will often feature cabriole legs, scrolls and curves, with upholstery being generally heavy and made using fabrics such as velvet.
George hunzinger was a furniture maker during the later half of the 19th century. Merklen brothers new york city western furniture, victorian furniture, antique. Merklen brothers center table, victorian mahogany, 30 tall, finished and detailed on all four sides, its designed intention was to be equally visual from any point of view. New york had the highest population of merklen families in 1880. Come shop the aisles of our 50,000 square foot design center. William merklen obituary stamford, ct the advocate. Tucker has posted many examples of merklen brothers. The library is an archive of the history of american furniture making. The most merklen families were found in the usa in 1880. This fabulous rocker was made by the merklen brothers in nyc between 1885 and 1895. The metal claws were sculpted by the well known french sculptor emile garet who made many fantastic metal embellishments for the merklen brothers. Part i antique merklen brothers table refinish project.
Feb 14, 2020 explore mazenodeh9s board merklen brothers antique. Johann merklen historical records and family trees related to johann merklen. Merklin barley twist leg mahogany library table w drawer. Antique merklen brothers library table, circa 18701880. Bargain johns antiques furniture archives page 5 of. He is the author of an article moorish fretwork furniture which appeared the may, 2005 the magazine antiques. This is a great example of the furniture made by this ny competitor of hunzinger, probably done in the late 1890s. American victorian mahogany arm chair with bronze mounted swans attributed to merklen brothers of nyc circa 1890. The merklen brothers spiral furniture manufacturing company in new york city used ransoms moorish fretwork extensively in their chairs figure 5 and other furniture accessories. From the bestselling national book award finalist, a masterful blend of history and memoir san francisco chronicle featuring the authors three brothers as. Most importantly for collectors, great buys can be had if you know what to look for. It explores selected interactions among a group of individuals both gifted and flawed.
Set of 4 large brass ball and claw feet by merklen bros. Stylized 19th century oak rocker attributed to merklen brothers having carved shell, stick and ball and banister back details. Bargain johns antiques carries a wide variety of quality american antique items dating from the 1850 to 1930 time period. Merklen brothers moorish fretwork 19th century walnut rocking chair. Merklen brothers library table doug schmitt antiques. Beautiful merklan brothers antique parlour table circa 1885 with typical merklen style twisted leg design and gorgeous lion claw and ball feet. Antique merklen brothers table refinish project youtube. Exaggerated ball tops, and hand grips finish this classic architecturally inspired from. Bargain johns antiques products archive page 9 of 98. What is unique about his furniture is the innovative and distinctive designs he patented. Get the best deal for antique chairs 1800 1899 from the largest online selection at. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time.
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