Enjoy a blended view with the browse all inventory link. Bargain johns antiques products archive page 9 of 98. What the van goghs, booths, marxes, kelloggsand colts. William merklen obituary stamford, ct the advocate. He invented the modern formula to make marseille soap. 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. Antique merklen parlour mahogany parlor table with claw. Antique merklen brothers table refinish project youtube. Antique piano stools are original stools designed to be sat on whilst playing the piano. From the bestselling national book award finalist, a masterful blend of history and memoir san francisco chronicle featuring the authors three brothers as. Bargain johns antiques furniture archives page 5 of. Paul tucker has studied merklen brothers furniture. Scholars studying historic and current communitarian movements dare not bypass this wellinformed and wellbalanced book. The table is finished out of solid ribbon grain mahogany and the top has a.
Johann merklen historical records and family trees related to johann merklen. Merklen brothers oak library table doug schmitt antiques. 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. Furniture tables 18001899 category list of antiques, with information and images page 4. The merklen brothers are another manufacturer that created furniture in new york city between 1885 and 1897. Merklen brothers new york city western furniture, victorian furniture, antique. Merklen brothers antique victorian mahogany brass claw foot. 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. He is the author of an article moorish fretwork furniture which appeared the may, 2005 the magazine antiques.
Rocking chairs antique chairs 18001899 for sale ebay. Johann merklen historical records and family trees. My favorites are merklen brothers, john henry belter, allen and brother. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. In 1880 there were merklen families living in new york. Many times, the furniture can be confused with that of george hunzinger, but carful study of the two furniture styles reveals the subtle differences. Feb 14, 2020 explore mazenodeh9s board merklen brothers antique. Bargain johns antiques carries a wide variety of quality american antique items dating from the 1850 to 1930 time period. Part i antique merklen brothers table refinish project. Exaggerated ball tops, and hand grips finish this classic architecturally inspired from. Come shop the aisles of our 50,000 square foot design center.
Final antique merklen brothers table refinish project. Stylized 19th century oak rocker attributed to merklen brothers having carved shell, stick and ball and banister back details. This is a great hall bench made by merklen brothers in new york city, 1885 to 1890, in good original finish. Penns first book, a biography of henry vii arguably the tudor monarch with the lowest public profile showed that he could craft pacy and. American victorian mahogany arm chair with bronze mounted swans attributed to merklen brothers of nyc circa 1890. The table has very attractive angled legs, barley twist. Explore some of history s most famous sibling pairs. Chart have this in interior design standards book selling furniture, furniture. Like his contemporary furniture makers of the victorian age, hunzingers pieces are very decorative. This fabulous rocker was made by the merklen brothers in nyc between 1885 and 1895. French style furniture will often feature cabriole legs, scrolls and curves, with upholstery being generally heavy and made using fabrics such as velvet. This incredible table was made merklin one of the best makers in the victorian era. See more ideas about brothers furniture, furniture and antiques.
The brothers specialized in turned wood rockers, chairs, sofas, and tables. This table was made by the merklen brothers spiral furniture company in new york city between 1879 and 1897. This was about 87% of all the recorded merklen s in the usa. Brothersinarms, book 2 harlequin super historical romance. Tucker has posted many examples of merklen brothers.
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Search the history of over 411 billion web pages on the internet. Large antique mahogany pedestal stand merklen style top is 16. Merklen brothers antique oak hall bench, circa 1885 chairish. Merklen brothers library table doug schmitt antiques. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Merklen brothers moorish fretwork 19th century walnut rocking chair.
These great wooden ball and claw feet were made by the merklen brothers furniture company in new york city between 1879 and 1897. The most merklen families were found in the usa in 1880. One of the first specialized airborne books i got my hands on was at the point of no return. The interlocking spiral lattice is called moorish fretwork and was patented by moses y. The library is an archive of the history of american furniture making. This table has been professionally restored to its original intended condition. Shop 19th century rocking chairs at 1stdibs, the premier resource for antique and modern seating from the worlds best dealers. He worked for the savonnerie charles roux fils in marseille. What is unique about his furniture is the innovative and distinctive designs he patented. This is a great example of the furniture made by this ny competitor of hunzinger, probably done in the late 1890s.
Merklen brothers large mahogany rocking chair with moorish fretwork designed. Although traditional in overall design, the chair anticipates later modernist phi. A history of the merklen brothers and examples of their furniture are included in this article. Beautiful merklan brothers antique parlour table circa 1885 with typical merklen style twisted leg design and gorgeous lion claw and ball feet. Barley twist spindles and a shaped seat supported on flared barley twist legs and stretcher, termination on wooden ball and bronze claw feet. Mahogany victorian antique tables 18001899 for sale ebay. Their automatic spiralmolding machine figure 6 is an ingenious work of elegant simplicity. 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. Get the best deal for antique chairs 1800 1899 from the largest online selection at. Set of 4 large brass ball and claw feet by merklen bros. Antique merklen brothers library table, circa 18701880. Brothers claw head lion victorian merklen head brothers twist lion merklen barley claw antique foot victorian n. Spiral turned legs and stretchers, barley twist strands woven into lattice work in the back, carved talon and ball f. Grab a couple of basic books on victorian antique furniture and get.
New york had the highest population of merklen families in 1880. Henry and william james another pair of james brothers made their fame in quite a different fashion than jesse and frank, and they did. Research 9 merklen brothers prices and auction results in furniture. He emigrated to the united states in 1855 and began manufacturing furniture in new york city. Beautiful victorian solid mahogany parlor table with barley twist legs by the merklen brothers. John werry explains how to appreciate victorian furniture. Prominent wood furniture designers of the time included george hunzinger, merklen brothers and allen and brother. Merklin barley twist leg mahogany library table w drawer. Minor repairs and gluing of the joint were made plus it has been cleaned and waxed. The metal claws were sculpted by the well known french sculptor emile garet who made many fantastic metal embellishments for the merklen brothers.
A very dear book to me since i met some of the portrayed us. 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. There is never a glass ball in the foot of a merklen piece, only. Most importantly for collectors, great buys can be had if you know what to look for. This was about 87% of all the recorded merklens in the usa. An american renaissance carved mahogany pedestal, late 19th c. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. George hunzinger was a furniture maker during the later half of the 19th century. The merklen family name was found in the usa, canada, and scotland between 1880 and 1920. Merklen brothers 18791897 new york city antique furniture. Mahogany america victorian antique tables for sale ebay. Merklen brothers oak hall bench circa 1885 to 1890. This bench was made by merklen brothers in new york city, 1885 to 1890, in good original finish. Get the best deal for rocking chairs antique chairs 18001899 from the largest online selection at.
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