ANTIQUE ARTS & CRAFTS MISSION OAK CRAFTSMAN STYLE ARMCHAIR
WITH LEATHER SEAT

With our absolute highest compliments Bay Colony Antiques takes the utmost pleasure in offering this wonderful antique arm chair. This chair is an excellent and well preserved example of the Arts & Crafts era when traditional craftsmanship had replaced the opulence and grandeur of the 19th century Victorian period. During the previous century the focus of most design centered around interior furniture and decorative art was placed on high style design made with extreme intricacy often from expensive materials. This left an entire class of people without anything which represented their tastes or experiences in the world. The leading pioneers of the Arts & Crafts movement in America, names revered today such as Gustav Stickley, Charles Limbert, Charles Rohlfs, and others drew inspiration from the social movement founded by William Morris in England and from craftsmen as far away as Japan. Inspiration was found from the Spanish Missions settled along Southern California and in other areas for which the tradition of furniture called "Mission Oak" first became known as. 

The chair we now presently offer is a traditional example of the craftsman style which first took hold over a century ago in New York and quickly spread throughout the country. The form of the chair is defined by its high raised arms which is clearly inspired from the iconic Stickley cube chair. Believing this to be a chair produced by L & JG Stickley we examined every part of the frame but could not find any identifying marks. Elements such as the obelisk style through tenon arm construction and the gentle sweeping curve of the seat frame are indications of a top tier arts & crafts furniture manufacturer. The chair features slat style construction and a circular hole design styled into the head rail. The inclusion of stretchers around the base has guaranteed that this chair has remained strong and sturdy over time. The chair has a leather seat and is in overall excellent condition with a strong frame and wonderful antique mission brown finish. Our only condition note is an old professional restoration on the back of the chair. The chair measures 28 1/2" wide x 23" deep x 36" tall with a 17 1/2" tall seat height.

WELCOME

We are a wholly owned family business in our third decade of continuous operation. We have a large inventory of fine antiques ranging from Early American, Federal, Chippendale, Empire, Centennial, Victorian, 20th Century custom mahogany, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern antique furniture along with decorative arts from across the globe. All the items we offer to the general public are high quality estate pieces. We do not offer goods with significant flaws or defects. We completely avoid items with issues. You can expect the items we sell to have reasonable wear and tear. Due to the large volume of goods we deal in we cannot describe items in minutia. We do our best to give you an accurate condition report in our description of the items. We have expert woodworkers and re-finishers on staff to service any piece of furniture we offer. We represent all merchandise in absolute good faith and to the very best of our ability. Please ask all questions, including, but not limited to, shipping costs prior to purchase. All items are sold as is and from their location. If you would like to find out about any number of our services, including appraisals and restoration, please ask us about our website for more information. 

SHIPPING & DELIVERIES

     We deliver within a 250 mile range of zip code 01105 for a low cost flat rate. We specialize in New York City and Boston deliveries at extremely reasonable rates. For items requiring shipping beyond our delivery zone, we offer freight or “Ground Services” shipping, depending on the size of the items. We ship anywhere within the Continental United States. Items will require packaging and palletizing for freight shipments. The buyer is responsible for the cost of materials only for this service. We perform this service without the cost of labor as an appreciation for your patronage. Freight class shipping is the fastest and most cost effective method of shipping large items. We can reach anywhere in America with a large shipment within 7-10 business days. We buy materials in bulk to save you excessive costs. The materials required for proper crating of items for their safe transit is so specialized we may need up to 7-10 business days to make sure we get absolutely what is required & do the best job possible. We go the extra mile by designing premium customized furniture crates for the ultimate protection of your purchase. We ship from our facility with a loading dock on a major trucking artery. This and our “volume shippers” discount creates a substantial lower cost for you. The least expensive method of shipping is business to business with loading docks. Next is a business without a dock and the last option is shipping to a resident. We are sending your shipments with freight carriers. They are not furniture movers who bring the items into your home. You are provided with curbside delivery of your shipments. We can get you special services in certain cases, but you are responsible for telling us you require them and for the extra cost of these services, if you instruct our shippers to provide services beyond curbside deliveries. We are responsible for any additional services and charged for these services. We absolutely maintain our right to collect the costs of these charges for services we did not authorize or were prepaid for. 

MERCHANDISE PICK UP AND STORAGE

All our customers are welcome to come to our facility to pick up their purchases free of charge. You can expect friendly help in loading your purchase in your vehicle. We ask that you come ready to transport your purchase by having ample pads or blankets to protect your item in transit. We don’t like to send nice people off with things tied to roof racks. We also do not desire to charge storage fees, but we are holding some purchases for over three years now and are under no contract to. We are not a storage facility. We are happy to hold your items for a reasonable pre-agreed upon period. Beyond or absent any specified contract a $50.00 dollar per week storage fee will apply.

ON-LINE SALES/TERMS OF USE

All Massachusetts residents are subject to the 6.25% sales tax unless you possess a valid resale number from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We do not accept returns so please, ask all questions prior to submitting an offer or purchasing. We have a zero tolerance policy for non-paying buyers. Any offer we accept is a binding sale and subject to the conditions herein. Massachusetts General Law applies to all sales. Bidding on and purchasing any item is under the acknowledgment of the buyer and is consent to the contractual agreement set forth herein. This agreement is in full force and effect on any item purchased through our Ebay store and on items purchased through us and our gallery. We strive to make your on-line buying experience as easy and pleasant as possible. We accept all major credit cards and are delighted to answer any questions that you may have or provide services you may need.