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PAINE FURNITURE COMPANY

• VICTORIAN PAINE FURNITURE DAVENPORT
  VICTORIAN PAINE FURNITURE DAVENPORT DESK 1864-1880Featured in this lot is this mid 19th century Victorian Paine Davenport Desk, circa 1864-1880. A Davenport desk, (sometimes originally known as a Devonport desk or a Captain's desk) is a small desk with an inclined lifting desktop attached with hinges to the back of the body. Lifting the desktop accesses a large compartment with storage space for paper and other writing implements, and smaller spaces in the forms of small drawers and pigeonholes. The Davenport has drawers on one of its sides, which are sometimes concealed by a panel. This stack of side drawers holds up the back of the desk and most of its weight. The desk shape is distinctive; its top part resembles an antique school desk. This desk form was popular during the 19th century. Founded in 1835, the Paine Furniture Company was at one time the largest furniture manufacturer and dealer in New England and had a nationwide business. The name was changed in 1864 to Paine's Furniture Company which remained until the business closed in 2000. Inside second drawer down has Paine's company stamp affixed. Davenport desk has 4 drawers and a fifth tiny drawer, handmade dovetails on the drawers and the carved drawer pulls. The upper part of this writing case provides a locking storage compartment with two drawers and five slots. Davenport desks of the 19th century had a variety of different leg designs, this desk has a modified ball in claw and scrolled legs. Measures 22"W x 23"D x 36"H, The front of the desk is 30” tall.
• MISSION OAK WRITING TABLEearly 20th
  MISSION OAK WRITING TABLEearly 20th century; paper label to underside "Paine Furniture Company, Boston"; having a removable backboard and two drawers Dimensions: 35 x 30 x 19 in. (88.90 x 76.20 x 48.26 cm.) Condition:
• PAIR OF MICHAEL TAYLOR STYLE SIDE TABLES
  PAIR OF MICHAEL TAYLOR STYLE SIDE TABLES BY BAKERPair of side tables or nightstands produced by Baker Furniture in the style of Michael Taylor (Modesto, CA, 1927-1986). Mid 20th century. One drawer and lower tier to each table. Baker tag on inside of each drawer, with one table having a Paine Furniture Company retail label next to Baker tag. Heavy scratches, wear, scuffs, and losses to top of one table. Staining to drawer face of one table. Scuffs and scratches to lower tiers of each table. Chips and nicks to edges of wood on legs and lower tiers of each table. 22" W x 19" D 22 1/4" H. Table with heavily worn top is 1/4" shorter than the other.
• MID CENTURY CHEST ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN
  MID CENTURY CHEST ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN WIDDICOMB CO.Mid Century Modern chest of drawers attributed to John Widdicomb Co. American, 20th century. Three drawers with Bakelite handles. Paine Furniture Company retail label on inside of top drawer. Scratches, scuffs, and marks to wood on top, left, and right sides of chest. Chips and losses to wood on feet of chest. Nicks and losses to wood on front molded edges. 35 7/8" W x 20 7/8" D x 42 1/8" H