Kittinger elmwood company specializing in preowned. I do colored slide presentations on boldt castle and boldts boats. The brass handles and casters are also original and in mint condition. A distinctively american brand, kittinger was founded in 1866 at the close of the civil war. The quality of that one piece equaled or exceeded anything kittinger ever manufactured. Heritage businesses in wny kittinger furniture company buffalo. Although carving and inlays were used, furniture was not overdecorated.
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Kittinger furniture company fine furniture crafted in buffalo, ny. In addition, i studied construction technology at erie community college. 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. Given a choice, the discriminating buyer would prefer to purchase furniture which 1 is the best buy for the money, 2 is of quality construction, good materials, and a lasting style, 3 will appreciate in value over time, and 4 is durable and functional. With over 6 lots available for antique kittinger furniture and 3 upcoming auctions, you wont want to miss out. Gently used kittinger furniture up to 40% off at chairish.
Willett furniture has seen some resurgence in the past years with collectors. 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. All well made, all covered in scalamandre or brunschwig and fils. If you have ever dabbled in refinishing vintage furniture, or painting a piece, prepare to feel really inadequate. Kittinger furniture, based in williamsville, has been supplying furniture for the white house since 1970, when they began supplying chairs for most of the offices in the west wing. We update our website during the first week of each. Vintage kittinger mahogany end table book stand regency. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
The greek history of furniture can be traced back to the heritage of egyptian furniture, evolving into softer lines, subtle and elegant curves, and more attention was given to comfort. Read our essay about the history of kittinger furniture. This book is a good encyclopedia of the history of interior design going back to ancient era it catalogues the general overview for each period chronologically, explaining the function and materiality of a space or piece of furniture. Not all that long ago, when someone mentioned the word antiques, the first objects that probably came to.
Today, kittingers reproductions can be identified based on their exclusive hallmark symbols, which assure authenticity, character, and value of the piece. This is a reproduction refectory table made by kittinger under license by. 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. If you are looking for a specific piece of kittinger furniture, please contact us. The book is particularly nice for classifying particular styles of furniture and may be more suited to an. Kittinger furniture company furniture buffalo, new york. Kittinger contract provides custom conference tables,desks,credenas,chairs,book cases,executibve work stations, and reception desks. Specializing in used kittinger, used henkel harris, used baker, used stickley, used kindel, and used karges furniture. In his latest column, furniture detective fred taylor offers a history lesson.
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Kittinger furniture excels at the artistry of furniture making. 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. Jo kittinger born 1955, american childrens book author. The 19 building was first home to the kittinger furniture company, best known for creating furniture used to decorate the white house. Kittinger, took the helm the kittinger furniture company was born. The furniture business proved so successful for the colies that in 1885 they built a factory specifically for. Kittinger is wellknown for making historically accurate reproductions of 18th century antiques as the exclusive licensee of furniture reproductions for the colonial. 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. One piece of furniture passing through amgs hands over the past ten years was an extraordinary solid mahogany chippendale chestonchest manufactured by basset. 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. Very clean vintage library table book stand made by kittinger furniture company in buffalo ny.
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