The set is in need of some restoration, t are some small chips of veneer missing, scratches, some handles are missing/broken, the vanity dresser is missing a piece above the top right drawer (see picture). Crestar (now Sun Trust) Bank branch to use the ATM. For this piece, the "glaze" was clear water-borne urethane with several drops of pigment added; red, yellow, and brown glaze coats were added and each glaze coat was wet-sanded. which was a combination of art and science, design and
Four coats of clear urethane completed the finishing --- the first two were wet-sanded with synthetic steel wool, the third was rubbed with #0000 steel wool and the final coat was treated with Auto Rubbing Compound. Nice touch are the original yellow (or gold or amber) accent mirrors on the left and the right sides. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. don't have any more provenance, but I really like it! The red
going to come back with any restoration projects. Our reader Karen recently sent us photos of a waterfall vanity. brothers and or sisters, as you mentioned in your article. Those of you who are into re-covering will note that these chairs have (effectively) an outside back on the bottom. bad "nausea Green" Naugahyde. The Storytone Piano was made famous by artist Earl Hines. My mother's father took it down on the day World War I ended. of the two drawers has a glass front with a red cross and the
"dimples", The ceramic core has a spiral groove cast into it. Another that resembled
Yes, the table required about two months of wall time to complete, although each individual work session was only about half an hour. 2022 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. The base is lighted and emits a soft
Our friend "Acme Ron" sent us this photo of his mother's beauty shop in Phoenix, taken in the mid 1940s. development of the molded plywood chair, "Yes, it was a
the shaft; A bolt goes through this holder and holds a brass cup
But, we have a souvenir from the period when
Feel free to Contact Me if you have questions or want to share photographs and Furniture stories with the rest of the readers. considerable amount of work was required to get this back in
Here is his design patent for the chair, issued in December of 1938, and for reasons discussed below, it is shown next to the patent for a "spring steel chair" developed by Famous Artist Marcel Breuer. inch artist's brush. functional. The accessories include two ash trays, a cigarette
In a true Windsor-style chair, the seat is formed from one large block of wood. The top is cast aluminum and is decorated
I need to rebuild the guts in the lighter. History: An American businessman Henry C. Yeiser set up a furniture factory called The Globe Files Co in Cincinnati in 1882. An examination showed that ther pieces were all there, but that the seat had come apart. See an error on this page? It looks like water had swelled the wood, opening the seams on the laminated seat. In time, The Globe Wernicke Co also expanded to Canada, France, Belgium and Austria. On the way, I noted a small table on the street,
a survivor of the old Perpetual Savings and Loan, the ONLY
Dad always specified Douglas Kitchen Master chairs because they
Pics always help. VANITY BENCH: the seat opens up on this and there is even more storage. He owned "Jenkins Oil Field" that produced about three thousand barrels per day. however Douglas Kitchen Master chairs. The base is made of stainless steel with unusual globes of
It looked like the chair had been left outdoors for some time, probably on a porch or patio somewhere. could give would be greatly appreciated". That
funeral home in Pittsburgh. evolved over time, not overnight. a "lake" made by damming up Rock Creek. was purchased for my grandfather for his 50th birthday in 1953. Here is a progression of styles offered in the Sears and Roebuck Catalogues from 1930 to 1939. There are two small drawers on each side of the light. The day we visited them, they were having a
the dial of the radio. {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. spent about an hour peering through the remnants bin. She writes: " A friend of mine moved suddenly to Hawaii and left this vanity for me to sell. A thin coat of shellac was applied. room, we had invested about fourteen hours and about $60 in our
0% negative feedback. I am the third owner, originally purchased by a couple from Italy that lived in Pennsylvania. Yellow, blue or peach mirrors normally were found on higher quality, more expensive waterfall furniture like these pieces. Beside it is a mid 1870s Erard Gothic Harp (French factory). by Howard Chandler Christy is an original. The Steel shot [Part D] is inserted in the cup. I can say though Waterfall style is not the most popular right now. Phone: 217-324-2117 They initially had Magnum sockets which meant that
By 1938, he was working for the Daystream Company, for whom he designed the following: The next smoking stand is almost invisible because it was found everywhere -- particularly in crowded waiting rooms and seedy hotel lobbies. B: Ceramic Element
the sidewalk in front of the store were three forlorn kitchen
Things that look like Art Deco are classed as "modern". placed the piece in the late 1920s, early 1930s, so I took the
Full size bed frame with two rails. Can we make it better? As you can see in the first picture, the Rocker was barely recognizable. I peered
By the end of the 19th century, an English furniture manufacturer Thomas Turner started marketing the design in England. dollar chair. If you have a digital camera, a
Bakelite. In fact, Eames wor in molded plywood had rather humble origins -- during World War II, he made molded plywood leg splints, as shown below. The three major pieces were sold as a lot
319 North State Street, Litchfield, IL 62056. In 1939, the "modern" line had complex veneer work and the basic three-piece set sold for $49.95 In addition, a full dining room set (table, 5 chairs, china cabinet and buffet) sold for $103.50, Austria: Look for J & J Kohn, Wien [Vienna] followed by ", Poland: Look for the abbreviation "ZBM" [", The metal Grille is press fit onto the molded ceramic core;
darn thing was very comfortable. Showcase Houses. ): This is a Mid 1980s Bassett waterfall-inspired bedroom set. make the world a better place." They were made in Cincinnatti, Ohio in the 1920s. As Charles noted about the
Here are some other items from my office. Our friend Richard sent us some photos of some J & J Kohn chairs that he had found, and we believe that he has some of the very nice Austrian chairs. Upholstery shop. Phone: 217-324-2117 Often, there are no drawer glides. I have always admired the young lady's use of
Weight: 13.6 LBS. You might want to look at our Streamlined Locomotives Page to see more of our model trains. Wellington is about 1 hour southwest of Cleveland and two hours straight north of Columbus. Connecticut and Jones Mill Rd). Thanks to "Acme Ron" once again for these photos. It is missing some of the Hello, just curious as to your opinion on this piece. There is a channel molded in
The finish is most often mahogany stain and spray shellac with very rare exceptions such as our blonde set shown below. Lyon and Healy lever harps are available with the same soundboard decal to this day. The firm continued to manufacture small quantities of commercial furniture (such as the shoe store stool) and was eventually sold in the 1960s to Teledyne Corporation. This has lines that remind me of stuff by Frank Lloyd Wright. Each glazing was allowed to dry for a week and wet-sanded. Double Indemnity? glass enclosure are unique to the piece. The Perivale Clock is on our Clocks and Watches Page. In about the same time, a furniture factory called The Wernicke Co was set up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Hence, the "Bedroom Suite" was probably the only thing that they owned, resulting in inordinate sentimental attachment to the furniture and a reluctance to change even though finances improved. paper. are junk, but I made a cursory examination and found that we had
The morning sun can make for a nice light display if it hits the yellow mirrors just right, fine to enjoy on occasion if pieces are generally protected from direct sunlight.A few things: set does not need to be refinished. That look and their
It was fortunate
There are receptacles to
Veneer has a number of enemies, most significantly moisture that causes the veneer to detach itself from the underlying plywood substrate. A problem-solver who
In 1887, he organized firm of James McKay & Company, taking into partnership his two sons, Robert J. and J. Albert. It turns out that a hot glue gun works wonders in
The furniture uses unusual veneer designs and often has clever Bakelite handles. The cushion requires welting between the seams, so that means
People I bought this from used it on their fire place mantle. Location: Novi, Michigan, US, This bookcase design was a huge success and aroused great interest also in Europe. I had warned
If the glue gets too hot it will swell causing bubbles to form. When I got it down to the
The finish is a mixture of lampblack and milk, and it wears to a wonderful aubergne color. In the late 1930s, Lyon and Healy had too much demand for pedal harps and shifted manufacturing back to Clark. Check out the Rex-Cole Model 5-A (shown on the speaker) in our Vintage Clocks Page. and horses. One of our readers suggested that it may have been the work of designer Gilbert Rohde. I
(You can watch a video of this fascinating toy on YouTube. and is used to align the hole in the fiber washer with the
with my machine. I came across your site while trying to research Art Deco furniture. (US Patent 2,408,767) The globe was made a bit later in Italy, Above Paul's desk is a streamlined clock to match the turquoise desk accessories. rigged up by their friend, director Billy Wilder for taking
Mr. Bonnano received Patent No. essential to our 1940s restoration. This set of photos illustrates the things that you can do with
As the fashion for this type of furniture advanced in the 1930s, William R. Mcgowen joined the McKays as a designer and produced a number of tubular and spring-metal chairs, stools, divans, etc. repairing wicker. I got five of these for $5 from a bookie in Pittsburgh in 1966. This piece of art is hand painted by a skilled artist lending itself to a unique technique and will vary slightly. 0 sold, 1 available. The surfaces were sanded with increasingly finer grits --- 60, 100, 150, 200. determined that the object was, indeed slated for disposal. eBay Money Back Guarantee: Get the item you ordered, or your money back! Here are some photos of a Modecraft salon chair, most likely used by a lady sitting under a hair dryer. Paul says, "The desk 'set' was never sold as such. Our friend Richard had a similar experience in buying Thonet/Astra bentwood chairs, but the seller was diametrically opposite -- it was the First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo (CA). Note that it is only in 1939 that sears calculated that there would be a mass market for "modern" furniture outside the bedroom. assembly is a real rarity because when children came into the
stuff that other people throw away. That they did. Lord knows what the odds against repeating this feat
This is the bottom of the line for bentwood chairs. I bought this spectacular pair of Art Deco Torchieres from a
A design critic
Local pick up or buyer arranges for shipping. The long screw secures the fiber washer (and the whole
that the workshop was filled to overflowing and that we were NOT
Missing some hardware. The insulation is stripped from the cloth covered wire. I have a 4piece bedroom Art Deco waterfall Basset set. Click on the photo to see where the various individual pieces would have been located. He had a philosophy
The wood is beech that has been steam-bent. The shellac was lightly sanded and re-amalgamated by lots of rubbing with alcohol. On top of that Marcus provided above-and-beyond communication and customer service on every level. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Etsy offsets carbon emissions from shipping and packaging on this purchase. The complete lighter
E. Screws, nuts, and fiber washer. ". can remember that the thing used to fascinate me when I was a
frame --- particularly in the sculptured back which seemed to be
I bought this kitchen chair in Frederick, Maryland for about
[NOTE: this was made by the same manufacturer as our Etalage-Reclame clock using a Bakelite base.] estate sale in Bethesda. This stuff will always have a very high emotional value and will remain collectible in the future. There is a lot of work in these pieces. They were Imported by Astra Bentwood Furniture Co., New York. Short Furniture serves the surrounding areas of Litchfield, Hillsboro, Gillespie, Carlinville, Staunton, Raymond, Farmersville, Springfield, Chatham, Greenville, Jerseyville, Mt. Vintage 1950s Original Green Swan (or Duck) and Lily Pad Design Pencil or Liner Tiles - Very Nice, HR Johnson Vintage Art Deco Liner or Pencil Tile - Blue with Light Orange and White design, Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy, Review how we define handmade, vintage and supplies, See a list of prohibited items and materials, remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. Orgeon" ring a bell? opalescent milk glass. If you have any questions or concerns about a product or its suitability for your home, please message the seller. the Model 85! Mr. Bonnano also invented the famous Operating Milk Car that entertained legions of children. Buckminster Fuller. it can be removed by bending out three strategically placed
The small piece of glass above the vanity light was broke when I purchased but I had a piece of frosted glass cut to replace broken one.This is real nice, heavy well-made furniturefurniture and I have enjoyed it for several years, I had three pieces from another set and just found the rest of that set so need to sell these to make room.Please send email with any questions.PICK UP ONLYThis is pick up only but will work with uShip or any other carrier you use - you will have to make all the arrangements but I have a flexible schedule and with a few days notice and can be home when needed. I wish I were a man..")
By the time that we proudly placed the chair in the living
Please report it so that we may correct it. store in Baltimore. print fabric that was on sale at G Street Remnants. monumental success by approaching each project the same way:
This is the only Singer sewing cabinet that was made in the Art deco style. Note bookmatched chevrons on door veneer and the Pier Cabinet. In this case, it would require a single slab of oak about two feet square and three inches thick. 5+ items sold. This is a very nice waterfall vanity, probably from the mid 1930s. The
Any Information on This Antique Waterfall Vanity, 1930s Waterfall Vanity with Original Round Mirror. Harmon Mfg? Their love of photography led to film making,
Modern Art in New York. This particular building is
Pieces are in good used but not abused condition. For safety sake, I wired the lighter cord so that the light
The Lionel Train set was my actual toy in 1947; the pictures show me and my Dad playing with these very same trains. Ron kept this and (aside from some dust) it seems to be in very good condition! The fiber washer is placed atop the ceramic core. 024 Vintage Mirror Vanity Dresser Waterfall Style 1940s? I got sick of looking at it, so I took it completely apart and restored it. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. This is like
his dream was "to have people working on useless projects. it is attached to a bolt that runs through the ceramic core (you
I
1930s Waterfall Vanity with Original Mirror and Bench. It was painted red and white. Using more mundane materials, this style of furniture was mass-produced from the 1920s through the 1940s. Someone had re-upholstered it in very
Generally, there is no "frame" -- the molded plywood sides and tops are supported by edge moldings. A: Glass Housing
Tools The radiant Heater on the floor is on our Fans Page. Paper or wood, there is some damage -- nothing, however that appears to be irreparable. You can buy a nichrome
Any help you
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I've attached some photos of some of the pieces I've found and rather cheaply! and went for $20 --- I had to do some repairs and refinishing,
As part of this, he
The intended market was newlyweds --- during the depression, most new couples could not afford their own house; the best they could do was a room in their parents' house. most of the rot was concentrated in the edges of the frame ---
We toned the finish to coordinate with the wood slat venetian blinds. created an art object --- the bare essence of "chair". There are also two more yellow accent mirrors at the bottom of the round mirror on each side.EXTRA DRESSER MIRROR: extra complete round mirror identical to one on above dresser; bought for replacement in case something happened to the one on dresser, was going to find a way to display but never got around to it. Graphic design led to showroom design, toy
a camel brush. sneakers. The inspiration for waterfall comes from handmade furniture emanating from the modernist movements in France, Austria and Germany. station. Some of the pieces are mixed in from other sets (like the Nightstands and the cedar chest), but the feel of the room is much like you might expect for a couple starting out their life.