Marvel Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Henry4841 posted some piccs of furniture he made, nice mahogany. Not sure if this was made by someone in the family, but this was in my grandfathers house as long as I can remember, and Henry and I are the same age (73). @henry4841 It's american chesnut. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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henry4841 Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 11 minutes ago, Marvel said: Henry4841 posted some piccs of furniturehe made, nice mahogany. Not sure if this was made by someone in the family, but this was in my grandfathers house as long as I can remember, an Henry and I are the same age (73). @henry4841 It's american chesnut. Also live in neighboring states. Chestnut was wiped out many years ago. That is a piece of furniture to cherish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 9 minutes ago, henry4841 said: Also live in neighboring states. Chestnut was wiped out many years ago. That is a piece of furniture to cherish. There was a second one, upstairs in their house. It was in pieces, either being built or in the process of being refinished. It just disappeared when I was still young, maybe in my 20s. I hope this can stay in the family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry4841 Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 17 minutes ago, Marvel said: There was a second one, upstairs in their house. It was in pieces, either being built or in the process of being refinished. It just disappeared when I was still young, Possible used for firewood. It's a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 2 hours ago, Marvel said: The Knapp joint was primarily used in northern U.S. furniture factories from 1871 to 1900 when it was replaced by machine cut dovetail joints. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 The oak dresser I have features some absolutely gorgeous grain along the front. and machine cut dovetails placing it from approximately 1900 or newer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 My wife has several antique pieces that were passed down to her. Dressers, sewing table, end tables. They are all incredibly heavy with craftsmanship that hasn’t been seen in decades. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 I’ve made some stuff that I hope lasts a while. A small bookcase, properly joined shelves, strong enough for these munchkins. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 An eight legged bench, yellow pine top with Hickory legs and walnut wedges. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 A small oak box with hand cut dovetails and a carved lid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 this is the oldest piece I have from my family... probably poplar. wife keep wanting me to put it in the trash, but I won't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aranas Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 (edited) I like when the furniture is made with someone's own hands. I wouldn't throw this furniture away either. They look great. I'd even like to find sth alike for my living room. I've just ordered a cupboard for my living room from https://ashley-furniture.pissedconsumer.com/review.html . I wish I could make pieces like you, give second life to things that bring me memories. Edited September 21, 2022 by aranas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 (edited) Beautiful pieces. Never would accept a glass coffee table or any of that sort of furniture. Solid wood for furniture, brick or stone for a facade! I've even used my 100 yr old cedar toybox upside down for a decade for a coffee table in the den! Could by why I'm in limbo. Nah, it's )*&%% Edited September 17, 2022 by JohnJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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