Chairs, Chairs, and More Chairs

Here's a sneak peek at the zillions of chairs we unloaded from the trailers. I haven't counted them yet, so there may be fewer than a zillion. I'll let you know next month.

Victorian Furniture

My grandfather had a wide range of interests. By the time I knew him, his passion had switched from clocks and watches to old houses and antique furniture. Much of what was stored on his trailers was antique furniture in need of restoration. His plan was to open an antique business, restoring the furniture he had collected. Now it's up to me to new homes for everything.

Included in his furniture collection are a number of pieces from about the 1870s, possibly made by Pottier & Stymus, a high-end New York City firm. I have not yet found a maker's label, but the style and quality are consistent with Pottier & Stymus.

The largest mirror.

The smaller bed.

Detail of the inlay on the smaller bed.

The big bed. I'd be nervous sleeping in it: that's some very heavy woodwork on the headboard!

Part of a set of chairs and sofa.

More of the chair set.

Detail of the chair (camera flash was on).

A side table with a stone mosaic top. It looks terrible in this image,
but for the most part, it should clean up easily.

A detail of the mosaic.

A goat's foot table with marble top, in very good condition.
This is one of my favorite pieces from the trailers.

Detail of a gilt mirror.