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1940s antique FURNITURE MAKER CATALOG PHOTOS lot 11pc designer archive set
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Outstanding lot of 11 original 1940s–1950s furniture manufacturer catalog photographs, each approx 8×10 inches, professionally shot in-house for high-end sales catalogs, designer portfolios, and trade-show presentation binders.
These photographs show exceptional period reproduction furniture in the Chippendale, Hepplewhite, Sheraton, Georgian, and Federal Revival styles, including:
Includes (11 pieces total):
Serpentine front mahogany bow-front chest (4239)
Round drum table on tripod base (4378)
Carved Chippendale armchair with ball-and-claw feet (7568)
French Revival fauteuil chair with upholstered back (4869)
Drop-leaf pedestal dining table (3903)
Large carved kneehole writing desk (8225)
Pair of Hepplewhite side/arm chairs (3933 / 3934)
Mahogany china/book cabinet with wire grille doors (4986)
Large 18th-century style sofa with carved paw-feet (4233)
Ornate carved open splat armchair (7364)
Mahogany pedestal partner’s desk with Greek key carving (4379)
These are not reprints — they are original period manufacturer prints
All photos bear the same distinctive maker’s mark, a small shield-shaped emblem showing a castle/tower with steps leading down to water, accompanied by a 4-digit inventory or pattern number. This was the proprietary stamp used for catalog photography by several mid-century New York and North Carolina reproduction furniture manufacturers — the closest documented match is The Kittinger Company (Buffalo, NY), whose early-mid 20th century catalog photography used a nearly identical shield-logo and numerical system.
While the exact maker cannot be 100% confirmed from the logo alone, the quality of carving, casework, and upholstery, combined with the catalog-number sequence, is consistent with Kittinger, West Virginia Woodworking Co., or RJ Horner revival-line suppliers used by top decorators between 1935–1955.
Condition
All photographs are original silver gelatin prints
Minor handling waves, occasional corner bump
Clean images, crisp details, strong contrast
Ideal for interior designers, furniture historians, decorators, or display
Provenance
From a large archive of mid-century design, trade, and manufacturer sample photos.
Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.
CONDITION: See listing description and photos.
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