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