Their success with this project has been most gratifying to the american public. Stimulating to the practitioner as well as the layman, this impressive book is required reading for the serious student and educator of architecture and design. Kittinger colonial williamsburg mahogany wall shelf album album album album album wonderful vintage kittinger for colonial williamsburg mahogany rococo style shelf, which features delicate open fretwork and two bottom drawers handy for storage of small valuables. Description mahogany construction brass hardware marked inside drawer made in buffalo, ny shows visible signs of wear with scratches and wear to wood, especially at top. The kittinger company is an american maker of traditional colonial reproduction furniture that. Design journal, adex awards kittinger furniture company inc. Widdicomb furniture for sale john widdicomb furniture company started like so many great ones in grand rapids, michigan. When top is angled up, it reveals ample storage for books. The kittinger furniture company takes great pride in the fact that it has served many customers again and again, including families across several generations. In the past, the kittinger company has been commissioned to craft furniture for the capital building, supreme court, and several government officials.
There is a stamp on inside on middle drawer kittinger buffalo 1866. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. How to identify hepplewhite style antique furniture. Kittinger furniture a brief history despite its glorious reputation, kittinger furniture history has not been without its ups and downs as a company. Furniture labels and marks have been used since the 19th century, and the number of marks out there is mindboggling in his book arts and crafts shopmarks, author bruce e.
Specializing in used kittinger, used henkel harris, used baker, used stickley, used kindel, and used karges furniture. Kittinger furniture company furniture buffalo, new. With over 6 lots available for antique kittinger furniture and 3 upcoming auctions, you wont want to miss out. A distinctively american brand, kittinger was founded in 1866 at the close of the civil war.
An early photograph from the clubs new york city headquarters on the upper west side pictures a library suffused with history, an oakpaneled sanctuary filled with extraordinary pieces of furniture, including a diamondtufted swivel. Outraged by tomlinsons actions and unwilling to abandon the retail market to those it felt were interlopers, colonial williamsburg set up a subsidiary. We have the best deals on kittinger furniture so stop by and check us out first. Research 1,575 kittinger prices and auction results in furniture. As early as the 1960s, the kittinger company was selected by the preservation society of newport county to painstakingly reproduce these now priceless pieces, as part of the historic newport reproduction program hn. Shop kittinger at chairish, home of the best vintage and used furniture, decor and art.
Unfollow kittinger furniture to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The absence of a condition report does not mean that the item is free of damage or condition issues. Now we dont have room for it and would like to find a buyer but are having difficulty. Fine mahogany, walnut and cherry furniture by widdicomb furniture features solid wood construction and beautiful vintage styles. Large selection of museum reproductions such as colonial williamsburg, winterthur, and historic newport collections. Kittinger fine furniture made for the elites bohemians antique. To see a selection of furniture weve sold in the past and could possibly find again, click the furniture reference guide link. Kittinger has had a long history since their inception in 1866. The kittinger companys importance to the history of western new york as expert furniture designers was formally recognized in 1977, by the buffalo and erie county historical society of ny. This outstanding highboy was crafted by the kittinger furniture company in celebration of the companies 50th anniversary of reproducing colonial williamsburg furniture. The most kittinger families were found in the usa in 1880. In october 1996 after ten years of multiple owners, raymond bialkowski purchased the us company and intellectual property, including the name, drawings, and. Gently used kittinger furniture up to 40% off at chairish.
Kittinger is proud to have had the exclusive license to manufacture a selection of important late 18th early 19thcentury furniture. Hepplewhite furniture is known for its graceful, delicate appearance. Kittinger furniture company 26 for sale at 1stdibs. Established in 1866 one year after peace between the north and the south was restored america held a wealth of natural resources, a burgeoning freetrade market, and a massive western frontier waiting to be developed. I am not sure if that is a copy of an 18th century design or something kittinger thought of but its useful in the this day for a guest with air books and such. It is especially light in comparison to earlier queen anne and chippendale styles pieces are embellished with small carvings or painted designs, along with intricate inlaid patterns and veneers, often in. Kittinger furniture company furniture buffalo, new york. Condition is not stated in the description of the item.
You will regularly find widdicomb dressers, widdicomb chests, widdicomb tables and even widdicomb chairs on these pages. It can be used to store and display magazines and books this example, was copied from an original english canterbury featuring three compartment sections and a drawer for storage with a brass pull legs rest on brass casters well suited to be used beside an easy chair, sofa or bedside original is circa 1790. Get the best deals on kittinger traditional antique furniture when you shop the largest online selection at. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of kittinger families in 1840. The original chest is on display at the dewitt wallace decorative arts museum in colonial williamsburg, a repository for american and english antiques. Kittinger furniture company furniture store buffalo, new. This was about 31% of all the recorded kittingers in the usa. These selections are of philadelphia origin with the exception of a graceful new england serpentine bombe chest, which is probably of boston origin. Not all that long ago, when someone mentioned the word antiques, the first objects that probably came to mind were vintage tables, chairs, dressers, sofas, secretaries, and cabinets, usually stained or painted in a dark shade of brown.
Read our essay about the history of kittinger furniture. In his latest column, furniture detective fred taylor offers a history lesson. Kittinger colonial williamsburg hanging shelf 11716. Kittinger fine furniture made for the elites the top 1%. Sidney kittinger 19211997, the road by the shacks, 1946, watercolor, signed and dated l. Kittinger also reproduced under license furniture for independence hall, philadelphia, and historic savannah. We will contact you before your requested item appears on our website.
The absence of a condition report does not mean that the item is free of. History of colonial williamsburg furniture reproductions made by kittinger company 19371990 while the williamsburg restoration dates from 1926, it was not until eleven years later that, in answer to public demand, a craft program was developed with the idea of extending the historical and artistic influence of colonial williamsburg by making available to the public reproductions of some of its antique treasures. Kittinger furniture, a study in photographs, catalog no. If you have ever dabbled in refinishing vintage furniture, or painting a piece, prepare to feel really inadequate. For over 150 years, the kittinger furniture company has set an unparalleled standard among manufacturers of fine furniture. This is a reproduction refectory table made by kittinger under license by. Vintage kittinger furniture exudes the early american spirit, which is no surprise when you consider that the brand maintained colonial williamsburg rights for nearly fifty years in the mid to late 20th century. In july 1936 tomlinson of high point, a midpriced north carolina furniture manufacturer, began a franchising and marketing concept called the williamsburg galleries that gained broad national acceptance in stores and among consumers. The kittinger family name was found in the usa, and the uk between 1840 and 1920. Kittinger williamsburg dining table cw117 gate leg table queen anne george iii. Not all that long ago, when someone mentioned the word antiques, the first objects that probably came to.
History of interior design and furniture is a unique information source that fills a gap in the literature of interior design. The classic collection features some of our most popular pieces, some of which have been in our catalog for almost 100 years. In addition to the williamsburg collection, kittinger furniture was licensed to be the exclusive maker of historic newport reproductions featuring works by newports goddard and townsend cabinetmakers. It has a leather top and has some sratches and on it. Design journal, adex awards kt2901 drum table by kittinger. Im new to this forum, so i apologize if this is the wrong location for this question, but i would appreciate any help anyone can give. It is especially light in comparison to earlier queen anne and chippendale styles pieces are embellished with small carvings or painted designs, along with intricate inlaid patterns and veneers, often in woods of contrasting colors known as marquetry. Kittinger secretary desk i bought this from my neighbor. Weve had a mahogany kittinger desk for about 10 years that was given to my husband, and until we were ready to get rid of it we didnt know anything about its value. History of colonial williamsburg furniture reproductions made by kittinger company 19371990 while the williamsburg restoration dates from 1926, it was not until eleven years later that, in answer to public demand, a craft program was developed with the idea of extending the historical and artistic influence of colonial williamsburg by making. Cw315 specializing in preowned kittinger furniture.
Kittinger traditional antique furniture for sale ebay. Shop authentic kittinger furniture and other kittinger furniture from the worlds best dealers. Sep 17, 2015 traditional and transitional casegoods, conferencing. History of colonial williamsburg furniture reproductions. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. In 1840 there were 4 kittinger families living in illinois. Kittinger furniture company furniture store buffalo. Shop authentic kittinger furniture company furniture and other kittinger furniture company furniture from the worlds best dealers.
Today, kittinger s reproductions can be identified based on their exclusive hallmark symbols, which assure authenticity, character, and value of the piece. There is another paper stating pattern number and has serial number 36. This is a reproduction of an english antique, circa 1765. Kittinger furniture for sale vintage antiques for sale. Over the years, the club has acquired a collection of books, research archives, historical artifacts, and maps. This was about 31% of all the recorded kittinger s in the usa. For over 150 years, the kittinger furniture company has handcrafted fine furniture in buffalo, ny for clients around the world. The explorers club library room chair history company. Today, kittingers reproductions can be identified based on their exclusive hallmark symbols, which assure authenticity, character, and value of the piece. Get the best deals on kittinger antique furniture when you shop the largest online selection at. Stenella antiques, online retailer of high quality preowned furniture. H 31 12 40 when raised to its maximum height w 24 d 16 return to tables. Kittinger furniture excels at the artistry of furniture making. The case fitted with nine drawers with recessed bra.
Kittinger history and information about kittinger furniture. Kittinger this year is celebrating 150 years of business history in the buffalo area. Furniture catalog, shaw furniture company, cambridge, mass. Kittinger keeps white house ties with order for new chairs. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. If you are looking for a specific piece of kittinger furniture, please contact us. During this period, kittinger furniture reproduced more than 200 pieces for colonial williamsburg.
See more ideas about furniture, traditional and home decor. Kittinger is wellknown for making historically accurate reproductions of 18th century antiques as the exclusive licensee of furniture reproductions for the colonial williamsburg foundation 1937 1990. This high quality shelf is in excellent, clean original finish and condition, approx. Kittinger colonial williamsburg mahogany wall shelf. Online catalog specializing in preowned kittinger furniture. When it comes to the restoration of these fine pieces. About a year and a half ago, the company moved from the trimain building into its current home, off transit. The kittinger furniture company still produces the worlds finest handcrafted furniture, using the same care, detailing and innovation for which it has been renowned throughout the century. You are bidding on the kittinger, colonial williamsburg hanging shelf. Kittinger furniture previously sold by stenella antiques. Kittinger is privileged to have been licensed to manufacture reproductions of a select group of furniture from the baleroy collection.
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