Robert J Riesberg Antiques Inc

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Chests & Cupboards

New England Queen Anne type corner cupboard, 18th century

New England Queen Anne type corner cupboard, 18th century

New England Queen Anne type corner cupboard, 18th century, in pine with old original dark finish. The overhang cornice is above an arched opening, revealing scalloped shelves which will neatly present your collections. Below is the central door with the deep cut...

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William and Mary slant front Bureau, English circa 1700

William and Mary slant front Bureau, English circa 1700

William and Mary slant front Bureau, English circa 1700 Burr walnut and light wood veneers and herringbone bands. The lid opens to reveal a pigeonhole interior with short drawers and a green leather, gilt embossed writing surface. A long drawer supports the drop-lid...

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English Yew Wood Bookcase Cupboard

English Yew Wood Bookcase Cupboard

English yew wood bookcase cupboard, circa 1800-30s. The wood is very well figured and has rich, warm, tones. Some shrinkage cracks to the rear boards. This is a step back type with paneled doors and bracket feet. H. 53.5", w. 36", d. 12". The warmth of an early era,...

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New England Chippendale four drawer bowfront chest

New England Chippendale four drawer bowfront chest

New England Chippendale four drawer bowfront chest with a molded edge overhang top above graduated drawers. This bold chest was beautifully made in the late 18th century of cherry using all the excellent craftsmanship of the era with large cherry planks. The chest is...

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English country dark oak chest with mahogany banding

English country dark oak chest with mahogany banding

English country dark oak chest with mahogany banding. Late 18th or early 19th century. Seldom can we offer a chest in this broad form. The thumbnail molded drawers are below an overhang top and bounded by architectural quarter columns with cast brass caps. The playful...

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New England Chippendale Type Tall Chest

New England Chippendale Type Tall Chest

A New England Chippendale type tall chest or "high daddy", circa 1760 in maple with pine secondary wood. The case is dovetailed and fitted with a bold molded cornice over six thumbnail edge molded drawers on tall bracket feet. Restored, and with later correct type...

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“Queen Anne” Walnut Highboy, Circa 1740-90

“Queen Anne” Walnut Highboy, Circa 1740-90

You might consider starting the year with a grand statement piece for your home with this early and very original two part highboy. One of my favorite forms always, ia a highboy standing gracefully on cabriole legs. In this instance, they are particularly curvaceous,...

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Regence Commode

Regence Commode

From the early era of French commode making in the transitional style, this Regence commode carries the still original, heavily veined and deeply colored marble top. The slab shows the old hand sawn marks at back and has survived the last centuries with some character...

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