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MCM Wormley Circular Desk circa 1950

Dunbar created the Circular Desk, shown above, before treatment.  It was designed in the fifties by Edward Wormley, AIA, 1907-1995.  The teak desk had its original leather intact, a real find!  The desk is teak wood with built-in bookshelves, and … Continue reading

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American Piecrust Candle Table ca 1750

Our client inherited many family pieces, and the American Piecrust Mahogany & Elm Candle Table circa 1750 is a sweet and unusual piece.  The front side of the table contains a flat, leather clad pull-out tray (shown above right pulled … Continue reading

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Hunzinger “Lollipop” Chair, 3 Finish

Our armchair, affectionately known as the “lollipop” chair, was made circa 1880.  George Jakob Hunzinger (born 1835 in Tuttingen, Germany), was a progressive designer out of New York who was often influenced in his designs by machinery; their geometry and … Continue reading

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Hunzinger “Lollipop” Chair, 2 Frame Reparation

  Our armchair, affectionately known as the “lollipop” chair, was made circa 1880.  George Jakob Hunzinger (born 1835 in Tuttingen, Germany), was a progressive designer out of New York who was often influenced in his designs by machinery; their geometry … Continue reading

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Hunzinger “Lollipop” Chair, 1 Excavation

Our armchair, affectionately known as the “lollipop” chair, was made circa 1880.  George Jakob Hunzinger (born 1835 in Tuttingen, Germany), was a progressive designer out of New York who was often influenced in his designs by machinery; their geometry and … Continue reading

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