Vintage Furniture Sketches

Illustrations of elegant vintage furniture, including an armchair, cabinet, vanity table, and wash stand. Features intricate designs and classical styles with soft color palettes.

Drawing, Graphite, pen and ink, brush and watercolor on paper, Horizontal rectangle. At left is a wash stand with three legs. In the center is a vanity table, shown obliquely, with four lion feet in green bronze. Ornaments are of the same material, so are the brackets and parts of the cresting. At right is a chair, shown obliquely, in profile. Base line. The framing line is partly cut away., Rome, Italy, ca. 1800, furniture, Drawing
Drawing, Graphite, pen and ink, brush and watercolor on paper, Horizontal rectangle. At left is a wash stand with three legs. In the center is a vanity table, shown obliquely, with four lion feet in green bronze. Ornaments are of the same material, so are the brackets and parts of the cresting. At right is a chair, shown obliquely, in profile. Base line. The framing line is partly cut away., Rome, Italy, ca. 1800, furniture, Drawing
Rolland Livingstone, Armchair, c 1936 ArmchairCharles Squires, Cabinet for Storage, c 1938 Cabinet for StorageDrawing, Graphite, pen and ink, brush and watercolor on paper, Horizontal rectangle. At left is a wash stand with three legs. In the center is a vanity table, shown obliquely, with four lion feet in green bronze. Ornaments are of the same material, so are the brackets and parts of the cresting. At right is a chair, shown obliquely, in profile. Base line. The framing line is partly cut away., Rome, Italy, ca. 1800, furniture, DrawingRolland Livingstone, Table (Console or Card Table), c 1936 Table (Console or Card Table)Wash Stand. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 31.6 x 23.7 cm (12 7/16 x 9 5/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 36"high; 27"wide. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Della Button.Charlotte Angus, Pa German Arm Chair, c 1938 Pa. German Arm ChairRolland Livingstone, Side Chair, c 1936 Side ChairFlorence Neal, American Chair, 1935 1942 American ChairSide Chair. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 46.5 x 36.5 cm (18 5/16 x 14 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 43 1/4"high, 18 3/4"wide.. Medium: watercolor and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin.Ladderback Chair. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 31.9 x 22.7 cm (12 9/16 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 3'3"high, 18 1/2" wide. Medium: gouache and watercolor on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gerald Bernhardt.Wellington Blewett, Chair, c 1936 ChairFlorence Choate, Sewing Table, 1936 Sewing TableHarold Oldfield, Table  Folding Top, c 1940 Table - Folding TopNicholas Gorid, Chest, c 1936 ChestFrank Wenger, Dressing Mirror, c 1938 Dressing MirrorDesign for Corner Serving Table, A.N. Davenport Co., Pen and black ink on thin cream paper, Triangular molded top with canted corners; raised on 3 straight legs with tapering feet; conforming lower shelf attaches just above floor level; on top shelf, wine flask and 2 liqueur glasses on white napkin; on lower shelf, stack of plates., 1900-05, furniture, Drawing, DrawingLeo Drozdoff, Wainscot Armchair, c 1939 Wainscot ArmchairEdward A Darby, Chippendale Chair, 1935 1942 Chippendale ChairPa. German Chest. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 23 x 28.8 cm (9 1/16 x 11 5/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 49" long; 30 3/8" high; 24 3/4" deep. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Edgar L. Pearce.Marcus Moran, Chair, c 1936 ChairTafel, anonymous, after Victor Léon Michel Quétin, 1878 - in or after 1904 print A table. Print from 82nd Livraison.  paper  tableTwo Carved-Wood Armchairs 19th century Anonymous, French, 19th century French. Two Carved-Wood Armchairs 387359Chair. Dated: 1941. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 26.7 cm (14 1/16 x 10 1/2 in.). Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William Kieckhofel.Stall study for the Carmes MarketWash Stand. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 45.5 x 35.5 cm (17 15/16 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 30"high; 20"wide; 24"long. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Joe Brennan.Nicholas Gorid, Armchair, c 1936 ArmchairNo 8 Mobile, photograph, foto, foto's, height mm, width mm, photographer, 1870 - 1878, third quarter 19th century, fourth quarter 19th century, albumen print, albumindrukChippendale Side Chair. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 39.9 x 22 cm (15 11/16 x 8 11/16 in.) Original IAD Object: none given. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, graphite, andpen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John Garay.Two 16th-century French seats of wood and a 16th-century Flemish box of wood, on the exhibition Rétrospective of 1877 in Lyon, France, Anonymous, 1877-in Or Before 1880 photomechanical print  Lyonprinter: Paris paper  chair (+ wood and other phytogenic material). chest, coffer (+ wood and other phytogenic material) LyonEdward L Loper, Chair, c 1937 ChairPembroke Table. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 22.7 x 29.5 cm (8 15/16 x 11 5/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 44"high; 37 1/2"wide 29 3/4"long. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ulrich Fischer.Sofa. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 30.4 x 22.7 cm (11 15/16 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 3'high; 6 1/2'long; 2 1/2'deep. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: CARL WEISS.Desk. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 22.4 x 27.9 cm (8 13/16 x 11 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Bernard Gussow.Design for a Worktable with Two Suspended Containers (Verso: Sketch for desk) early 19th century Anonymous, British, 19th century British. Design for a Worktable with Two Suspended Containers (Verso: Sketch for desk) 386873Drawing, Design for Small Chippendale Table "A"; Designed by A.N. Davenport Co.Eettafel, anonymous, after Victor Joseph Quétin, 1832 - 1877 print An oval Renaissance dining table. Print from 32nd Livraison.  paper  tableSide Chair (one of a pair). Dated: 1937. Dimensions: overall: 30.1 x 22.7 cm (11 7/8 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 37"high, 17 1/4" high seat, 18 3/4" wide at seat, 15"deep at seat.. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ruth Bialostosky.Chest of Drawers. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 23 x 29.8 cm (9 1/16 x 11 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: none given. Medium: watercolor, graphite, pen and ink and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Lorenz Rothkranz.George V Vezolles, Shaker Room Cupboard, c 1938 Shaker Room CupboardCradle. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 27.3 x 24.9 cm (10 3/4 x 9 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 37" x 22 3/4". Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, graphite,and some heightening on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Wellington Blewett.Design for a secretary, Anonymous, c. 1825 - c. 1839 drawing Design for a secretary/chest of drawers with marble cover plate, in mahogany (decorated with inserting work - ebony). The leaf on the back numbered: 80, the opposite sheet with information (missing here) about the designed furniture numbered: 80 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 cupboard (+ wood and other phytogenic material)Chest of Drawers. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 30.2 x 36.1 cm (11 7/8 x 14 3/16 in.) Original IAD Object: none given. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: ARTHUR JOHNSON.Card Table. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 29.8 x 23 cm (11 3/4 x 9 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Nicholas Gorid.Pa. German Hutch Table. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 25 x 34 cm (9 13/16 x 13 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 29" high; 34" long; 19 1/4" wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Rex F. Bush.Chair. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 29.3 x 23.1 cm (11 9/16 x 9 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: none given. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Isadore Goldberg.A table from the 17th century with a in -layed top, from the equipment of the Felicjanek monastery in Przasnysz - views from the side, a fragment of the countertop from above with a cross -section on a scale of 1: 5; Sztolcman, Władysław Roman (1873-1950); 1916 (not after 15.07.1916) (1916-00-00-1916-00-00);Spanish Colonial Mission Bench. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 24.7 x 35.5 cm (9 3/4 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 39 1/2" high; 51 3/4" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Edward Jewett.An ornamented wall table on four legs with garlands, on top stands a vase, Wall table with vase, draughtsman: anonymous, Netherlands, 1775 - 1800, paper, pen, brush, h 270 mm × w 293 mmStove. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 24.7 x 19.4 cm (9 3/4 x 7 5/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 20 7/8" high; 25 1/4" deep; 10 3/4" wide. Medium: black and white photograph. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: American 20th Century.Helen Bronson, Table Mirror, 1935 1942 Table MirrorBox. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 22.9 x 29.4 cm (9 x 11 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 21 3/4" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Anne Ger.Day Bed. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 22.6 x 30.4 cm (8 7/8 x 11 15/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Nicholas Gorid.Henry Meyers, Rocking Chair, c 1937 Rocking ChairChest of Drawers. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 52.1 x 40.8 cm (20 1/2 x 16 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: none given. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard.. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Francis Borelli.Desk with a shell pattern; Desk à l'Antique; Secretaries; 10th Cahier. An ornamented desk with a shell and floral pattern. Print number 60.Steps in the completion of a chair , Chairs. The Massachusetts WPA Federal Art Project Photograph CollectionJohn Koehl, Picture Frame, 1935 1942 Picture FrameArthur Johnson, Chair for Bliss House, 1935 1942 Chair for Bliss HouseNicholas Gorid, Washstand, c 1936 WashstandHenry Granet and Harry Eisman, Rocking Chair, 1940 Rocking ChairFerdinand Cartier, Corner Cupboard, c 1936 Corner CupboardDesign for a secretary, Anonymous, c. 1825 - c. 1839 drawing Design for a secretary/chest of drawers with marble leaf, in a dense state. The leaf on the back numbered: 78, the opposite sheet with information about the furniture depicted: 78 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 cupboard (+ wood and other phytogenic material)Pa. German Chest. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 35.1 x 43.4 cm (13 13/16 x 17 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Frances Lichten.Hal Blakeley, Bench, 1935 1942 BenchDesign for Rectangular Writing Table with Rounded Corners, A.N. Davenport Co., Graphite on thin cream paper, 1900-05, furniture, Drawing, DrawingBetty Jean Davis, Pa German Chest, c 1938 Pa. German ChestCupboard. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 39.2 x 27.5 cm (15 7/16 x 10 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 84" x 38" x 20 3/4". Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Virginia Kennady.Side Chair. Dated: 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.9 x 22.1 cm (11 3/4 x 8 11/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mary Berner.Drawing, Design for Ornate, Three-Tiered, Rectangular Writing Table; Designed by A.N. Davenport Co.; graphite on thin cream paper; 19.1 x 27.6 cm (7 1/2 x 10 7/8 in. )Elmer R Kottcamp, Cabinet, 1935 1942 CabinetMahoganized tree washbasin, Warsaw product from the 19th century, from the collections of Władysław Sztolcan from Warsaw in 1919 - a side view on a scale of 1: 5, a mahogany washbasin, Warsaw product from the nineteenth century, from the collections of Władysław Sztolcman from Warsaw in 1919 - front view on a 1: 5 scale; Sztolcman, Władysław Roman (1873-1950); 1915-1919 (1915-00-00-1919-00-00);Harry Eisman, Card Table, c 1937 Card TableParis, Le Père & Pierre-Michel Avaulez, Charles, Boucher, Juste Nathan François, Bichard, Jean-Baptiste, 28e Cahier, Corner cabinets and bookcases, Armoires and Encoignure, Two corner cabinets, verso - stamped, left with leaf motifs in a diamond-shaped panel. Print number 163., print, ornamental print, prints, ornamental prints, height 201 mm, width 326 mm, 1722 - 1769, print maker, printmaker, 1772 - 1779, paper, papier, etching, etchings, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1736 - 1782-01, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisherWarsaw. Bergere armchair in Empire style from the equipment of the Royal Castle - front and side views in the scale of 1:5. Sztolcman, Władysław Roman (1873-1950), draughtsman, cartoonistDisplay cabinet, Léon Laroche, 1895 - 1935 print A display cabinet in the Louis XV style. Print from 350th number (Livraison).  paper  furniture for storageMeubles et Objets de Goût. Author: Written and edited by Coüet. Dimensions: Overall: 16 9/16 x 11 5/8 x 11/16 in. (42.1 x 29.5 x 1.8 cm). Editor: Edited by Pierre de La Mésangère (French, Pontigné 1761-1831 Paris). Published in: Paris. Date: 1802-31. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Pa. German Wall Corner Cupboard. Dated: 1938. Dimensions: overall: 43.2 x 34.5 cm (17 x 13 9/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Austin L. Davison.Drawing, Design for Library Table "B" with Six, Fluted, Square Legs and Pull-Out Shelf on Side; Designed by A.N. Davenport Co.; graphite on thin cream paperDrawing, Design for a Rectangular Table with Five Fluted Legs; Designed by A.N. Davenport Co.; graphite on thin, cream paper; 21.3 x 27.9 cm (8 3/8 x 11 in. )Charles Heathcote Tatham, 1772-1842, British, Furniture Designs, undated. Brown ink over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper.Drawing, Design for China Cabinet with Convex Front; Designed by A.N. Davenport Co.; pen and black ink on thin cream paper; 27.3 x 21.3 cm (10 3/4 x 8 3/8 in. )Chest of Drawers. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 28.9 x 35.5 cm (11 3/8 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 39 1/2"max. width; 23 3/8"max depth; 36"max. height. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Francis Law Durand.Chair. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 22.9 cm (12 x 9 in.). Medium: pen and ink and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: American 20th Century.Design for a family table, anonymous, c. 1825 - c. 1839 drawing Design for an oval family table made entirely in wood. The leaf on the back numbered: 58, the opposite sheet with information about the furniture depicted: 58 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)Pine Wardrobe. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 45.8 x 35.4 cm (18 1/16 x 13 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 7'7"high; 4'8"wide; 1'7 1/2"deep. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Grace Bolser.Dresser. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 34.9 x 24.2 cm (13 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 63 1/2"high, 33 1/2" wide, 18"deep. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gordena Jackson.Tweight speed cherish, anonymous, after Victor Léon Michen Quén, 1878 - In 1878 print Two display cabinets, one with mirrors. Print from 92nd Livraison.  paper  furniture for storageShaving Stand. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 54.2 x 47.4 cm (21 5/16 x 18 11/16 in.) Original IAD Object: none given. Medium: gouache and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Joseph Cannella.Augsburg, Carmine, Josef, Strasser, Elias, Small pieces of furniture, Desk with drawers, verso - stamped, Side and front view of a desk or writing table with drawers., print, ornamental print, prints, ornamental prints, height 191 mm, width 293 mm, 1753 - 1807-10-14, print maker, printmaker, 1780 - 1807, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Publication (Event), Publication, German, 1770 - 1830, publisherChair. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 37.1 x 26.3 cm (14 5/8 x 10 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 48"high. Seat 22"wide, 22 1/2"deep. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: George Fairbanks.Chair , Chairs. The Massachusetts WPA Federal Art Project Photograph CollectionArmchair; Armchair and Gondole Turnant sur Pivot, Dance Le Quel On Peut Se Mouvoir De Touts Côtés Sans SE Liver; E Veme Cahier d'Ameublemens Dessinés Par La Londe. Front view and profile of an armchair. Right front and top view of the chassis of the chair.Design for a "side table" and a gaming table, anonymous, c. 1825 - c. 1839 drawing A "side table" with two washbasins in the marble table top, on turned legs and with two shelves and a gaming table (table a piquet). The leaf on the back numbered: 18, the opposite leaf with information about the furniture depicted numbered: 18 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. table (+ wood and other phytogenic material). board-gamesRalph Russell, Zoar Peasant Chair, c 1941 Zoar Peasant ChairDrawing, Design for Tea Table with Brass Railing Along Back of Upper Shelf; Designed by A.N. Davenport Co.; graphite on thin cream paper; 20.3 x 25.4 cm (8 x 10 in. )John Dieterich, Chair, c 1936 ChairDesigns for Two Chairs 1884-92 Charles Hindley and Sons British. Designs for Two Chairs. Charles Hindley and Sons (British, London 1841-1917 London). 1884-92. Watercolor over graphiteEugene Croe, Knife Box, c 1937 Knife BoxFURNITURE, BY WEBB, BOND STREET, THE GREAT EXHIBITIONArm chair decorated with a children's figure and garlands (presumably) in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, c. 1875 - c. 1900 photograph  Rijksmuseum Amsterdam photographic support  chair. ornament ~ festoon, garland