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Illustrations of unique vintage furniture, featuring corner wash-stands, desks, and compact designs, highlighting artistic craftsmanship.

Francis Law Durand, Table (Occasional), c 1936 Table (Occasional)
Francis Law Durand, Table (Occasional), c 1936 Table (Occasional)
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Edna C Rex, Lady's Companion, c 1937 Lady's CompanionCharlotte Winter, Corner Wash stand, c 1936 Corner Wash-standTable. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 22.8 cm (11 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Frederick Jackson.Edward A Darby, Mahogany Desk, c 1939 Mahogany DeskSewing Table. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 30.7 x 22.9 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Bessie Forman.Francis Law Durand, Table (Occasional), c 1936 Table (Occasional)Chest on Frame. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 29.2 x 22.7 cm (11 1/2 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 36 1/2"high. Hieght of body=20", top is 30 1/2"x 18 1/2".. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and some heightening on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Louis Annino and Francis Borelli.Carl Strehlau, Pa German Table, c 1941 Pa. German TableAmerican 20th Century, Table drop Leaf, 1935 1942 Table-drop LeafChest of Drawers. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 22.8 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 28 1/3" x 21" x 32 1/2". Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: PHILIP JOHNSON.Edith Magnette, Small Rush Bottom Chair, c 1936 Small Rush Bottom ChairSewing Table. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.9 x 22.9 cm (11 3/4 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 28 1/2" x 21 x 15 1/2". Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, graphite and heightening on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Elizabeth Curtis.Vera Van Voris, Sacristy chair, 1935 1942 Sacristy chairA dresser from the end of the 18th century, from the collections of Gustaw Subise -Bisier from Warsaw in 1917 - front view on a 1: 5 scale; Sztolcman, W Adys Aw Roman (1873-1950); 1917 (before 21.05.1917) (1917-00-00-1917-00-00);Highboy. Dated: 1936. Dimensions: overall: 46 x 38 cm (18 1/8 x 14 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 89 1/2"high; 43 3/4"wide; 22"deep. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Charles Squires.Bernard Gussow, Side Chair, c 1937 Side ChairSide Chair. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.3 x 22.7 cm (11 9/16 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 49 1/4"high, 18 1/2"wide at seat, 14 1/2" deep at seat. 18 1/4"deep.. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Frank Wenger.Francis Borelli, Cabinet Top Desk, c 1953 Cabinet-Top DeskChild's Arm Chair. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28.5 x 22.8 cm (11 1/4 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: Back-25 3/4"high, front-10 1/2"high. Seat 10 x 12 1/2".. Medium: watercolor, gouache and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mina Lowry.Side Chair. Dated: 1937. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 22.5 cm (11 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 36 3/4"high, 22 1/4"wide, 16 3/4"deep. Seat 17"high. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ferdinand Cartier.Drawing, Designs for Mechanical Furniture: Three Washstands with Three Bidets; Germany; graphite, pen and black ink, brush and watercolor on paper; 30.2 x 26.3 cm (11 7/8 x 10 3/8 in.)Charles Squires, Highboy, c 1938 HighboyAlfred H Smith, Shaker Desk, c 1938 Shaker DeskElla Josephine Sterling, Windsor Chair, c 1936 Windsor ChairIrene Malawicz, Day Bed, c 1953 Day BedUlrich Fischer, Chest with Drawers, c 1937 Chest with DrawersLowboy. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 45.6 x 35.9 cm (17 15/16 x 14 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 30 1/2"high; 34"wide. Medium: watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin.Table (Console or Card Table). Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 30.3 x 22.7 cm (11 15/16 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 1 yard square. Medium: watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Rolland Livingstone.Edward Jewett, Chair (Scale Drawing), 1936 Chair (Scale Drawing)Ferdinand Cartier, China Cabinet, 1936 China CabinetAnne B Trepagnier, Washstand, c 1941 WashstandLorenz Rothkranz, Chest of Drawers, 1935 1942 Chest of DrawersSide Chair. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 29.2 x 22.8 cm (11 1/2 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: none given. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil and graphite with some heightening on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Bernard Gussow.William Kieckhofel, Cabinet, with Ivory Keyholes, c 1937 Cabinet, with Ivory KeyholesMichael Trekur, Dressing Table, 1936 Dressing TableWilliam H Edwards, Dough Bin, c 1939 Dough BinFiddle-back Chair. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 30.4 x 22.8 cm (11 15/16 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 32 7/8"high, 17 3/4"wide, 13 1/2"deep. Medium: wash, graphite and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Edith Magnette.Bed. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 36.8 x 29 cm (14 1/2 x 11 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 54" high; 30" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Juanita Lantz.Side Chair. Dated: 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.2 x 22.7 cm (11 1/2 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 37"high, 24"wide, 24"deep. See scale dwg. verso for dets.. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: ARTHUR JOHNSON.Chest. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 30.3 x 36.8 cm (11 15/16 x 14 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 19 1/2 x 29 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and some heightening on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Bernard Krieger.Eugene Croe, Secretary Desk, c 1936 Secretary DeskMoravian Church Bench. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 23.2 x 33.8 cm (9 1/8 x 13 5/16 in.) Original IAD Object: none given. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Amos C. Brinton.Drawing, Design for Writing Table with Arched Cut-Out at Center Front; Designed by A.N. Davenport Co.; graphite on thin cream paper; 16.2 x 25.1 cm (6 3/8 x 9 7/8 in. )Jesionowa white -tailed grace from the 1st nineteenth century from the collection of Julia Sztolcman in Warsaw in 1915 - views from the front and side on a scale of 1: 5; Sztolcman, W Adys Aw Roman (1873-1950); 1915 (not after 28.07.1915) (1915-00-00-1915-00-00);Design for a Marble Topped Table with a Marble Shelf. Artist: Anonymous, British, 19th century. Dimensions: sheet: 9 1/16 x 11 7/8 in. (23 x 30.2 cm). Date: early 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Pier Table. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 23.2 x 29.8 cm (9 1/8 x 11 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 28"high; 47 1/2"long; 24"wide. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Nicholas Gorid.Chair. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 28.5 x 22.7 cm (11 1/4 x 8 15/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Hans Westendorff and Frank Wenger.Two designs for Breitafels, Anonymous, c. 1825 - c. 1839 drawing Two designs for Breitafels (Tricoteeuse) in Mahoniehout. The leaf on the back numbered: 23, the opposite sheet with information about the furniture depicted: 23 bis. Part of an album with 80 sheets with drawings and a print of veneered and lacquered furniture, as well as seating furniture. Paris (possibly) paper. ink. watercolor (paint). pencil pen / brush table (+ wood and other phytogenic material). (other forms of) needlework, e.g.: crocheting, knitting, embroideringDesign for Three Gothic Style Wooden Chairs early 19th century Anonymous, British, 19th century British. Design for Three Gothic Style Wooden Chairs 386803Washstand. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 20.7 x 15.8 cm (8 1/8 x 6 1/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 34 3/4" high; 24 1/4" wide; 16 3/4" deep. Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: American 20th Century.Herbert Marsh, Sewing Box, c 1936 Sewing BoxTafel, anonymous, after Victor Léon Michel Quétin, 1878 - in or after 1904 print An oval table. Print from 91st Livraison. paper tableBilliard Chair. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 30.4 x 22.8 cm (11 15/16 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 44"high overall; 19"wide. See data sheet for dets.. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, gouache, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Vincent P. Rosel and Gordon Saltar.American 20th Century, Cradle, c 1953 CradleAlfred H Smith, Shaker Table, c 1938 Shaker TableMichael Riccitelli, Banister Back Side Chair, 1938 Banister Back Side ChairJohn Lang, Rocking Chair, 1941 Rocking ChairDesign for a Neo-Renaissance Buffet Table with a Marble Top ca. 1840-70 Anonymous, French, 19th century. Design for a Neo-Renaissance Buffet Table with a Marble Top 787766Shaker Desk. Dated: c. 1953. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 22.8 cm (11 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 50" high; 34" wide; 22 1/2" deep. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Alfred H. Smith.Georgine E Mason, Desk (Lady's), c 1940 Desk (Lady's)Malcolm Hackney, Pa German Chest, c 1936 Pa. German ChestNicholas Gorid, Sofa, 1935 1942 SofaVincent P Rosel and Gordon Saltar, Knife Box, c 1938 Knife BoxDesigns for Gothic Chairs, Thomas Chippendale, ca. 1709-1779, British, undated, Graphite, gray wash, pen and black and gray ink on medium, moderately textured, beige laid paper, Sheet: 7 3/4 x 13 1/4 inches (19.7 x 33.7 cm), carving, chairs, furniture, Gothic, still lifeLouie H Ewing, Side Chair, 1950 Side ChairFerdinand Cartier, Side Chair, 1935 1942 Side ChairAlfred Koehn, Bible Box, c 1938 Bible BoxWilliam L Antrim, Pa German Box, c 1941 Pa. German BoxDesign for Dining Table 'B' of Mahogany, A.N. Davenport Co., Graphite on thin cream paper, Rectangular molded top raised on octagonal, faceted, columnar support with rounded bottom, terminating in 4 splayed legs on casters., 1900-05, furniture, Drawing, DrawingChair. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 22.8 cm (11 x 9 in.). Medium: pen and ink and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: American 20th Century.Alfred H Smith, Shaker Rocking Chair, c 1937 Shaker Rocking ChairLaced Chair. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 34.6 x 24.2 cm (13 5/8 x 9 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 2'10"high; 17"wide; 13"deep. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Pearl Davis.Design for a cupboard, c. 1900 Page 6 Recto from a sketchbook with 15 sheets. paper. pencil furniture for storageFour Post Bed. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 30.4 x 40.6 cm (11 15/16 x 16 in.) Original IAD Object: 6'x7'x7' high.. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: David S. De Vault.Armchair and chair, Chanat, 1885 - 1895 print An armchair and chair. Print from 300th Livraison. paper seating furnitureLadies secretaire and parlor chair, 1809. The secretaire in rosewood with carved gilt figures and lyres. The Grecian chair in mahogany with inlaid ebony, French stuffed red morocco leather upholstery. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from The Upholsterer's and Cabinet-Maker's Repository consisting of seventy-six designs of modern and fashionable furniture, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1830.A Scrowled Chair, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, europeanChair with cushion Carter, Howard, 1874-1939. still image. 1907. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection. Furniture, Ancient, Furniture , Egypt, Cushions, Chairs , To 499Betty Jean Davis, Wall Cabinet, c 1939 Wall CabinetChair. Dated: 1937. Dimensions: overall: 34.6 x 24.4 cm (13 5/8 x 9 5/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 35" x 17 1/2" x 12 3/4". Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Harry Mann Waddell.Press Cupboard. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 22.9 x 30.1 cm (9 x 11 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 55 1/2"high; 55"long; 23"wide.. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and some heightening on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Francis Borelli and Eleanor Ruelos.Piano Forte. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 22.4 x 29.3 cm (8 13/16 x 11 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 68 3/8" long; 26 1/4" high; 13 13/16" wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ferdinand Cartier.Simon Weiss, Armchair, c 1936 ArmchairFerdinand Cartier, Piano Forte, c 1936 Piano ForteFauteuil a Stoce, Midart, 1839 - 1885 print An armchair and chair in the Louis XIII style. Print from 240th Livraison. paper seating furnitureLawrence Foster, Shaker Wood Box, c 1936 Shaker Wood BoxErnest Busenbark, Side Chair, c 1937 Side ChairTwo designs for toilet tables, anonymous, c. 1825 - c. 1839 drawing Two designs of toilet tables, one of which with an open work in mahogany and on flinged legs. The other model in Louis XV style with mirror in the leaf. The leaf on the back numbered: 29, the opposite leaf with information about the furniture depicted numbered: 29 bis. Part of an album with 80 sheets with drawings and a print of veneered and lacquered furniture, as well as seating furniture. Paris (possibly) paper. ink. watercolor (paint). pencil pen / brush table (+ wood and other phytogenic material). mirrorEdith Miller, Foot Warmer, c 1937 Foot WarmerMelodeon. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 25.3 x 34.2 cm (9 15/16 x 13 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 37" long; 20" wide; 29" high. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John Dieterich.Surgeon's Field Desk and Kit. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 35.6 x 45.6 cm (14 x 17 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 17"high; 17 1/2"wide; 30"long. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Eva Perry.Edward L Loper, Armchair, c 1936 ArmchairChest. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 29.3 x 36.5 cm (11 9/16 x 14 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 30"high; 48"wide; 23"deep. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Henry Meyers.Kurt Melzer, Bishop Hill Dressing Case, 1936 Bishop Hill: Dressing CaseWilliam High, Upright Harp Piano, c 1937 Upright Harp/PianoTable. Dated: c. 1953. Dimensions: overall: 22.9 x 29.7 cm (9 x 11 11/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John Garay.Elegant ladys work table, Regency era. Alternatively, a reading desk or drawing table for the boudoir or drawing-room. The frame is in rosewood and gilt, and it has a fold-up top decorated with a landscape painting, and a silk bag to hold needlework equipment. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, Literature, Fashions, Manufactures, etc., Strand, London, 1823.Drawing, Table with Removable Tray-top in Painted Metal; graphite on white tracing paperDrawing, Design for Sideboard of Mahogany with Three Drawers; Designed by A.N. Davenport Co.; graphite on thin cream paper; 17.1 x 21.3 cm (6 3/4 x 8 3/8 in. )Fauteuil a Stoce, Midart, 1839 - 1885 print An armchair and chair. Print from 239th Livraison. paper seating furniture