Paul Tucker sent me these fine, but mis-labled, Hunzinger settee and chairs. You can still get them off of Ebay if you hurry!. Thanks Paul!
George Hunzinger was a furniture maker during the later half of the 19th century. He emigrated to the United States in 1855 and began manufacturing furniture in New York City. Like his contemporary furniture makers of the Victorian Age, Hunzinger's pieces are very decorative. What is unique about his furniture is the innovative and distinctive designs he patented. This site contains information and photo's of Hunzinger's work.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Monday, April 30, 2012
Reclining chair at Antique Hunter
I got a message from Antique-Hunter, they have a Hunzinger reclining chair that is in simply pristine condition. It is definitely worth a visit to the site to check out the rest of the pictures.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Impressive webbed rocker
This rocker is soooo awesome! The patented webbing appears to be in fairly good shape. One thing that is interesting is that the rocker doesn't use the patented springs. I don't know if this was made before Hunzinger invented his spring system. As of right now, there is still 23 hrs left on the auction. Check it out here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390410373940&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390410373940&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123
Drop Arm Sette
Wow! You don't see these very often (my first time, actually). This drop arm settee was listed at $1,450 on ebay, but did not sell, so look for it in the future. You might also find it at Chatsworth-Auction-Rooms.
"Very fine and rare antique Victorian era George Hunzinger "Lollipop" drop arm settee ~ bench, c.1860, not marked. Having 25 stick & ball "Lollipop" spindles on rear with 8 flat topped spindles on the drop arms all strung together with a hidden brass rod. Single ball top finial arm support and standing on shaped Cabriole style legs with brass casters. Simple loose seat cushion. Older repairs to frame and seat board. Original finish with nice worn patina. Measures 40 inches wide X 34 1/2 inches high at rear."
"Very fine and rare antique Victorian era George Hunzinger "Lollipop" drop arm settee ~ bench, c.1860, not marked. Having 25 stick & ball "Lollipop" spindles on rear with 8 flat topped spindles on the drop arms all strung together with a hidden brass rod. Single ball top finial arm support and standing on shaped Cabriole style legs with brass casters. Simple loose seat cushion. Older repairs to frame and seat board. Original finish with nice worn patina. Measures 40 inches wide X 34 1/2 inches high at rear."