INSPIRED + TIMELESS
From our oldest houses, these are classic statements in any period.
Early goods with enduring appeal; a silvery glow.
1. EARLY WING CHAIR
Consistent with upholstered pieces from about 1820, the Miller’s Creek wing chair is made to order of kiln-dried maple with mortise-and-tenon joints. It measures 32" wide x 50" high x 34" deep and comes in a choice of fabrics. As shown: $1,361. Circa Home Living, (888) 887-1820, circahomeliving.com
2. BRIGHT BURNER
This close replica of a ca. 1839 Argand four-burner chandelier is electrified, but it’s almost impossible to tell it’s not fitted with an oil wick. The chandelier is shown with a black, acid-etched patina with contrasting brass banding and handblown vase shades, $3,745. JP Tinsmith, (315) 853-1444, jptinsmith.com
3. REPRODUCTION BEAUTY
Draped in arm-to-arm festoons, the Chesapeake Classic Crystal chandelier features a sculptural stem, large bobeches, and almond pendants. The 4 ½ " candles are supported by scalloped candle cups. The fixture measures 24" high x 27" wide; specify chain length and nickel or brass. $2,039 and up. King’s Chandelier, (336) 623-6188, chandelier.com
4. VERTICAL BOX LOCK
The iron carpenter’s lock is inspired by English locks first imported to the U.S. in the early 1800s. In an unusual vertical configuration that works well for glazed doors, it comes with all fittings. $1,248 through builders. Heritage Metalworks, (610) 518-3999, heritage-metalworks.com
5. WEST INDIES INSPIRATION
Inspired by the 18th-century mahogany Creole furniture of the West Indies, the St. Croix tall-post bed features fancy
twist-turned posts topped with pineapple finials. It’s available in queen, king, and California king sizes, $6,990 and up. Stickley, (315) 682-5500, stickley.com
6. CARVED ACORNS
The early American-inspired Windham is all about stylized acorns hand-carved from Vermont maple. The electrified chandelier measures 15" high x 48" wide. Available in several stain and paint options; shown with a custom paint finish on wood and bronze finish on metal, $2,323. Authentic Designs, (800) 844-9416, authenticdesigns.com
7. THE SUFFOLK LATCH
Replicated from a very old Suffolk pattern, the Ball and Spear thumb-latch set is hand-forged to fit entrance doors up to 3" thick. The latch measures 12" high x 3 ¼ " wide and is sold as a complete set. $238. Historic Housefitters, (800) 247-4111, historichousefitters.com
8. SERPENTINE FENDER
Sinuous wire and brass fenders were the height of fashion in colonial-era cities. This exacting reproduction features a half-oval forged top rail, a custom bent-wire screen, and three double lemon finials; it measures 12 ½ " tall x 42" wide. $1,600 and up. Ball and Ball, (610) 363-7330, ballandball.com
9. INDESTRUCTIBLE COUNTERTOP
Soapstone has been used as a counter and sink material for centuries. Counters cut to a hefty 1 ¼ " thick are fabricated to order: $70 to $98 per square foot. Standard sinks (based on period sinks) are $425 and up. Vermont Soapstone, (802) 263-5404, vermontsoapstone.com
10. PUNCH PIERCED
Repair an antique pie safe or create a new heirloom piece like this one with pierced metal designs in historical motifs like the “Wheat in Oval” panel, available in sizes from 10" x 14" to 12" x 24". $27.50 and up. Pierced Tin by Country Accents, (570) 478-4127, piercedtin.com