Primarily temperate regions in the northern hemisphere average dried weight. Curly maple the wood database lumber identification. Howard complete wood restoration kit, clean, protect, and restore wood finishes, wood floors, kitchen cabinets, wood furniture dark oak wooden tissue box cover in birdseye maple boutique square cube size. Birdseye maple veneered coffee table in the manner of milo baughman. Being tiny knots, the birdseye figure is most noticeable and pronounced on flatsawn pieces of lumber. Vintage banderob chase birds eye maple dresser vanity mirror oshkosh wisconsinthis 3 drawer curved wave front dresser with mirror was mad in oshkosh, wisconsin. The stand retains the original rway tag to the back. Birds eye is a type of figure that occurs within several kinds of wood, most notably in hard maple.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The finish on the top was ruined in spots white marks. Get the best deals on birdseye maple furniture when you shop the largest online selection at. The desk has straight columns and cabriole style legs in. Birdseye maple is frequently sold in veneer form, but solid lumber is available as well. A 1940s birdseye maple nightstand designed by eliel saarinen for rway of northern furniture. Birds eye maple is most often found in acer saccharum sugar maple, but millers also find birds eye figure in red maple, white ash, cuban mahogany, american beech, black walnut, and yellow birch. Birch, bleached quarter koto veneers, birds eye maple, and metal. The pattern also lends itself to be treated like a burl and using a book and butt. The figure in a birdseye maple log resembles somewhat the figure in a burl. I have an antique birdseye maple dresser and mirror with the label that reads banderobchase furniture with a stamp that reads c41 or g41. It is somewhat reminiscent of a burl, but it is quite different. Purex hxt65 antique birdseye maple with black and white daggers and diamonds technology pool cue. I have a birdseye maple vanity and a large dresser with.
Only about 1 percent of all maple trees contain the birdseye maple figure. Aesthetic movement tiger eye maple 19th century writing desk r j horner bamboo. Maple art deco original antique furniture for sale ebay. Genuine maple furniture for sale from trusted antique dealers. I have an antique birdseye maple dresser and mirror with the. Butcher block table 36w x 24d x 34h only one left in curly maple. The vanity has one drawer in the middle and three on each side. Birds eye maple may be expensive, up to several times the cost of ordinary hardwood. Nineteenth century american birds eye maple faux bamboo display cabinet divided into three sections. Rarely is one fortunate enough to come across an eyepopping piece of early nineteenth century canadian furniture such as this spectacular birds eye maple and cherry chest of drawers. Both pieces have wheels made of wood, beveled glass mirrors and very ornate carvings around the mirrors. Antique rare birdseye maple bedroom dresser with mirror. The full double bed has a birds eye maple frame and is surrounded by more antique furniture. Sugar maple is also called hard maple and rock maple.
Art deco bedroom furniture waterfall dresser mirror nightstand 1920 1930 vtg. I have a maple ellen harper collection drop leaf table, 4 ch. In each piece, the wood has been chosen for its dramatic figuring or attractive grain, enhanced by a clear, handrubbed finish. Spotlessly clean, original pivoting beveled mirror, drawer tray insert as shown, and metal caster with wood wheels.
Our fine hand crafted items are locally made in the upper peninsula of michigan, by our very own wood turning and wood designer expert. Vintage birdseye maple wardrobe compactum armoire from truman porter. We have provided this instrument grade maple to many well known large guitar companies over the years in the guitar building industry. Trees that grow in the great lakes region of canada and the. I have a virginia house maple bedroom set from the 1940s early 1950s. Because of our commitment to quality, we have one log buyer solely dedicated to birds eye log procurement and sales inspections.
It was stripped, sanded heavily, painted and restoreafinished like stain and howards bee wax and conditioner and painted using cece caldwells michigan pine and ccc aging creme. The union room at hallauer house is home to the lincoln library and the irish brigade uniform and sword. Although rare exceptions exist, birdseye maple is almost exclusively harvested from hard maple acer saccharum distribution. May 02, 2018 i have an antique birdseye maple dresser and mirror with the label that reads banderobchase furniture with a stamp that reads c41 or g41. Hiwe have a 1950 birdseye maple ellen harper collection. Jun 29, 2012 antique rare birdseye maple bedroom dresser with mirrorarcadia furniture co ebay. Shop birdseye maple furniture and other birdseye maple furniture from the worlds best dealers at 1stdibs. I have a birdseye maple vanity and a large dresser with two drawers on top side by side and then four drawers below the two. Vintage birds eye maple, turnofthecentury dresser hometalk.
Check out our maple antique furniture on sale, listed by uk antique dealers. We design beautiful furniture and gifts made with rare birdseye maple wood. The feature of our birds eye maple wood veneer looks like water droplets have fallen onto a piece of hard maple or a bird has been pecking at the grain. The outer rings of the tree create lumber thats usually a creamy, light amber color with darker birdseye patterns. We make solid wood blanks and veneers from birdseye maple for musical instruments, fine furniture, steering wheels, shift knobs, luxury cars and luxury jets click on this link to find out about our birdseye maple special offers.
The inner rings, called heartwood, might be deep amber or reddish with dark brown birdseye. More details caracole partial eclipse nesting tables details handcrafted nesting tables. Birdseye maple birdseye maple has a rare characteristic found in hard maple trees. Find rj horner furniture and other unique antiques for sale right now on ebay. A delightful mid19th century birds eye maple wood wellington chest of seven drawers retaining original turned wooden knobs flanked.
Old birdseye maple bed maple furniture, bedroom furniture, birdseye maple, antique beds. Manufacturers of american quartered oak, american mahogany, birds eye maple, mahogany, birch and quartered oak furniture author. Birdseye maple wood has been in the exotic figured maple wood business for over thirty years. The figure is reportedly caused by unfavorable growing conditions for the tree. It has a distinctive pattern that resembles tiny, swirling eyes disrupting the smooth lines of grain. I do, but i think all i have up there is junk my brothers abandoned before they left home.
It is empire period, probably built in the niagara peninsula in the early. They have a very large collection of rj horner furniture ready for sale today. Handmade birdseye mapleblack walnut mirror by hitchcock. This side table is in solid condition and has some good weight to it. To this day, there has been no scientific evidence to explain the origin of its existence or why the birdseye maple figure occurs in such a. Hiwe have a 1950 birdseye maple ellen harper collection di. Old 1930s birdseye maple bed maple furniture, furniture, birdseye. Hotel vanity in birds eye maple 091 t2nd empire period styling circa 1910, good color and graining, smaller size, triple view beveled mirror, single drawer under. Before i left, i worked on this birds eye maple dress. In a burl, the eye is surrounded by a series of clusters, but in birds eye maple each eye stands out separately. Unfollow birdseye maple furniture to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
An antique ladies writing desk, made from birdseye maple. Maple birds eye paper back veneer sheet 4 x 8 roll. Can be constructed using most species of woods, including exotics. One look at our quality wooden gifts and accessories will bring you back again and again to see whats new in our latest. Dont you just love the idea of finding something valuable in your attic. One look at our quality wooden gifts and accessories will bring you back again and again to see whats new in our latest line of weather instruments, barometers, clocks. The janka hardness test is the international standard for measuring the resistance of a sample of wood to denting and wear. The uniform is a reproduction but the sword is one used in battle during the civil war. I knew when i first saw it that is was birds eye maple.
Rooted in stewardship towards nature, community and wellbeing, ofs serves the office, education and lifestyle markets by putting people first. Edward wohls custom designs are created from a variety of solid hardwoods, including birdseye maple, black cherry, white oak and walnut. I have a birdseye maple vanity and a large dresser with two. Buy maple antique furniture and get the best deals. In a burl, the eye is surrounded by a series of clusters, but in birdseye maple each eye stands out separately. Custom birdseye maple and walnut end table, handmade by paul donio at hawk ridge furniture in vermont.
Curly maple is considered a grain pattern that can be found in nearly all acer species distribution. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Birds eye figure is a phenomenon that occurs within several kinds of wood, most notably in hard maple. They were well known for fine quality, craftsmanship and were specialists in copying old designs but bringing them up to date to the more modern trends. Birds eye maple acer saccharum is so named because the figure resembles small birds eyes. Modern dining room tables, dining table, maple furniture, birdseye maple, brass pendant light. This type of maple has a medium density and variable color. There has long been a discussion as to what causes the birdseye figure in maple. Unfollow birdseye maple to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
This slant front desk features a front fold down writing surface, a pigeon hole interior and three large drawers with rounded wood knobs and brush brass center locks. Manufacturers of american quartered oak, american mahogany, birds eye maple, mahogany, birch and quartered oak furniture. The desk has straight columns and cabriole style legs in front and tapered legs in the back. We are the largest processor of birdseye maple in the world. There has long been a discussion as to what causes the birds eye figure in maple. Birds eye is an american international brand of frozen foods owned by pinnacle foods in the united states and by nomad foods in europe. It is used in refined specialty products, such as in automobile trim, both in solid form and veneer, boxes and bowls for jewelry, thin veneer, humidors, canes, furniture inlays, handles, guitars, bowed instruments, custom rifle stocks and pool cues are popular. Apr 06, 2020 this type of maple has a medium density and variable color.
Shop birdseye maple cabinets and other birdseye maple case pieces and storage cabinets from the worlds best dealers at 1stdibs. We make solid wood blanks and veneers from birdseye maple for musical instruments, fine furniture, steering wheels, shift knobs, luxury cars and luxury jets. Antique birds eye maple table brass trim b gorgeous antique birds eye maple table with intricately detailed brass trim around the edges. See more ideas about birdseye maple, antiques and antique furniture. Large volumetric side table covered in book matched burled wood probably birdseye maple veneer. Curly maple, fiddleback maple, tiger maple, flamed maple, rippled maple botanical designation. Birdseye maple acer saccharum is so named because the figure resembles small birds eyes. Birdseye maple the wood database lumber identification.
To this day, there has been no scientific evidence to explain the origin of its existence or why the birdseye maple figure occurs in such a small percentage. Ofs is a familyowned contract furniture manufacturer dedicated to crafting experiences and products that contribute to places where people want to be. Birdseye maple is a magnificent and beautiful wood which is also very rare. Matching veneers may be used in drawer bottoms and cabinet backs. It contains a small eye like that of a burl, but it is more distinct. Birdseye figure is a phenomenon that occurs within several kinds of wood, most notably in hard maple. When my dad and i went to pick it up i found that it was not in the condition i had hoped. For more information on strength and working characteristics, see the full article on hard maple acer saccharum. Vintage banderob chase birds eye maple dresser vanity. I had hoped to just paint the frame of the dresser and leave the drawers and top wood alone. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
The properties of any wood define its suitability for various products. Click this link to see a slide show of our beautiful veneers large pdf. Mar 01, 2005 the figure in a birds eye maple log resembles somewhat the figure in a burl. The two overlapping tops are fixed together to make one table. Beautiful mirror constructed of heavily curled birdseye maple and trimmed with black walnut.
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