Illustrated FURNITURE Glossary...... Styles of FURNITURE......
Old Editions - Table of Contents
Miscellaneous Furniture - Group 2
Old Editions Book Shop and Café
Some of the furniture may be purchased. Inquire
Used by Mrs. Bunis in the Sample Shop (on Hertel Avenue, demolished) office for fifty years. |
Lower section top drawer opens to reveal a writing top |
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Applied ornamentation |
Contrasting light and dark veneer |
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Hand carved Victorian plant stand |
Hand carved Victorian plant stand |
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Oak book rack |
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Victorian open-front bookcase. C. 1840-1880 |
Victorian open-front bookcase |
Victorian open-front bookcase. Carved floral design and turned, ringed spindles on back of gallery |
Victorian open-front bookcase. Top attached scrolled ornamentation with carved acanthus leaves on back |
Victorian open-front bookcase
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Victorian open-front bookcase - slightly projecting valanced skirt |
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Victorian enclosed-front bookcase
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Victorian enclosed-front bookcase - flat, overhanging cornice |
Victorian enclosed-front bookcase
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