Garvan Carver Card Table
Rare Chippendale mahogany carved card table, Philadelphia, created in 1759, commissioned and owned by Thomas Willing.

The pedigree of this masterpiece is undisputed. The original, purchased at the 1991 milestone auction at Sotheby’s New York by Chipstone, brought worldwide recognition, at long last, to the unrivaled skill of Philadelphian mastercraftsmen of 18th Century Americana. This faithful and respectful replica savors the apotheosis of the carver now known as the Garvan Carver. The Garvan family is renown for its donation of an important furniture collection to Yale University. The carving in that collection has been attributed to the same master-carver of this sublime card table. Although each aspect of this rare and splendid creation demands analysis, it is the sum of these parts that commands attention. Clearly this master-carver was at the apogee of his skills when this piece was completed. It is the sensation of motion flowing throughout the opulent carving that makes this artist so identifiable. It was a rare instance indeed, when a table was commissioned with such lavishness in mind. The sinuous carving is complemented by its curvilinear construction: Castle-like carved turrets, the breathe of the vine-covered knees exhaling throughout the sweeping cabriole legs continuing to its proudly refined claw-and-ball feet. The seamless transition between knee and rail begins a separate journey.

Queen Anne tiger-maple double-pedestal dining table, circa 1750 –1770.

TThe double pedestal dining table was a rarity in 18th Century America and was constructed for the mansions that did not suffer the spatial constraints of the more modest colonial dwellings. This exquisitely constructed "great" table possesses gracefully turned pedestals, which flows delicately into expressively sinuous hand-shaped legs. The movement continues to its carved slipped-sole foot. The table has a fastening and sliding mechanism consisting of two large sliding dovetails, fitted for two leaves. For contemporary use a top clear coat of lacquer is applied to the rectangular tabletop, as with all of our finished product.

An optional pedestal is offered: Chippendale carved claw-and-ball foot. An optional tabletop is offered: Racetrack end

Spiral Night Stand

This birds-eye maple night stand is distinguished by four spiral carved legs, carved rope edge on three sides of its figured top, hand dovetailed drawer with a cockbeaded single drawer with a spiral solid brass pulls.

Slipper Foot Tea Table
Queen Anne tiger-maple slipper-foot tea table, Philadelphia, circa 1770-1800.

This composition exudes the finesse required to express the sinuous flow of 18th Century tea tables. Harmony is achieved by its scrolled skirt extending to the moulded cabriole leg terminating in pointed slipper feet. Pullout candle slides are another desirable feature.

Console Table
Chippendale tiger-maple console table, Philadelphia, circa 1760-1780.

This variation of the Goddard-Townsend Newport marble-top console table, crystallizes the regional expression of Philadelphian versatility and sensibility. Its linen fold center accomplishes sophistication without ornamentation. The curvilinear formation compliments the flowing cabriole legs, which culminate in claw-and-ball feet. The evident gleam of its highly figured wood suggests the sensuous–to-the touch finish.

Piecrust Tea Table
Chippendale walnut tripod piecrust tea table, Philadelphia, circa 1760-1780.

This tilt top table represents the supreme achievement unifying graceful proportion, sublime-carving elements and a highly successful composition. The carved legs accentuate the expressive grace of the tapering elliptical claw-and-ball feet. The birdcage mechanism has it own fascination and functions not only at a magnificent table with its prized scalloped or piecrust-edge but as an object of art when the table is tilted. The solid top of figured Mahogany has it own esthetic beauty worthy of admiration.

Writing Desk
Chippendale tiger-maple acanthus carved knee, claw-and-ball foot writing desk, Philadelphia, circa 1770.

The George Washington writing desk is a marriage of bold acanthus-carved cabriole legs supporting a pristine writing surface with three drawers and accented with a gadrooned moulded apron. This design integrates the essential Chippendale elements for contemporary needs, achieving a unique combination of both masculine and feminine forms in its dimensions and construction attributes.

Dolphin Head Tilt-Top Table .