Irma and paul milstein division of united states history, local history and genealogy, the new york public library. The new york city firm of pottier and stymus was one of the premier cabinetmaking firms of the late nineteenth century in the united states. Pottier and stymus nyc aesthetic movement marquetry inlaid rosewood parlor cabinet one small corner element missing 4. From the beginning of the construction process, each piece of furniture was assigned a multidigit number, and pieces which belonged together were given sequential numbers. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Visit the trouble begins archives for a downloadable recording of all the 2018 spring trouble begins lectures and other past talks. Carved pottier and stymus mahogany victorian green velvet. William stymus historical records and family trees myheritage. Aug 01, 2014 the firm of pottier and stymus was founded in 1859 by auguste pottier, a french immigrant wood carver and cabinetmaker, and william pierre stymus, who had been trained as an upholsterer. Jan 16, 2020 pottier and stymus gilded center table with ganache decorated skirt.
Floods estate, linden towers original resource unkown. William lived on month day 1870, at address, new york. Outstanding victorian pottier stymus rosewood parlor set. From the golden book of celebrated manufacturers and merchants published on the occasion of the centennial exhibition in philadelphia, it is. Dec 17, 20 this supports the assertion in the golden book that all objects were photographed for the firms photographic gallery, encased in elegantly bound albums, for the inspection of the patrons of the establishment. See also harriet prescott spoffords compilation of articles originally published in harpers bazaar and published collectively as art decoration applied to furniture new york.
A gilded age murder and the birth of moving pictures. Highly detailed period and contemporary photographs detail every room in the armory and how the restoration will be performed. One of americas grandestscaled and most opulent private residences of the lastquarter of the nineteenth century, linden towers served two generations of the flood family, both its builder, james clair flood 18261889, his daughter, cora jane jennie flood 18621929, and son, james leary flood 18571926. William is related to maureen c stymus and jodie l baggiano as well as 2 additional people. The best result we found for your search is william i stymus i age 70s in honeoye falls, ny. Apr 9, 2014 outstanding victorian pottier stymus rosewood parlor set ebay.
The movement was completed and delivered on march, 1882. The new york city firm of pottier and stymus was one of the premier. Pottier definition of pottier by the free dictionary. One leg is broken and the velvet and cushions need to be restored. A premier new york cabinet making firm, pottier and stymus was known for highstyle furniture in the neogrec, renaissance revival, egyptian revival and modern gothic styles. This victorian bedroom suite is made completely of ornately carved rosewood and includes the footboard, headboard, bureau and mirror. The firm produced interiors for private and commercial clients both here and abroad, but since only a. Some of these revival styles were only found in furniture design, while others. For a pdf copy of the spring 2018 trouble begins lecture schedule, click here. A gilded age murder and the birth of moving pictures kindle edition by ball, edward.
When that firm was dissolved in 1888 after 33 years in business, adrian pottier was named as president of the pottierstymus company, its successor. The foot board, lower of course, duplicates the motif. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the inventor and the tycoon. Pottier and stymus center table witherells auction house. Adrian pottier was the nephew of august pottier, one of the founders of pottier and stymus manufacturing co. William stymus was born circa 1861, at birth place, new york, to william stymus and eliza stymus. William stymus phone, address, background info whitepages. In 1848, gustave herter arrived in america from germany, fleeing political and economic chaos. Pottier and stymus renaissance revival parlor suite victorian books. Ebonized revolving book stand revolving bookcase, old bookcase, bookcases, book. A similar table is seen in the drawing room of the cornelia m. American revival styles, 184076 essay the metropolitan. This victorian bedroom suite, created in 1878 for james c. After rocheforts death in 1859, pottier and stymus formed a partnership and took over the firm.
Apr 23, 2012 this victorian bedroom suite, created in 1878 for james c. President grants cabinet met around this table every thursday and friday. From the beginning of the construction process, each piece of furniture was assigned a multidigit number, and pieces. The table has eight locking drawers, one for each cabinet member, for the safety of important papers. This is a heavily carved mahogany settee with green velvet material. Guest book price upon request price upon request striking outstanding example of the one of the best american cabinet makers pottier and stymus inlaid rosewood cabinet. After working briefly in paris, pottier settled in the united states in 1850 and found work with the new york city cabinetmaker edward w. The result was an imposing threestory brownstone mansion that was counted among the largest and most elegant urban residences in the city.
Pottier and stymus nyc parlor cabinet jul 29, 2017. By 1875 their firm, renamed herter brothers, was supplying the white house with furnishings, as it had been doing for some of americas wealthiest families since 1858. Their new venture began on may 1 of that year with a workshop at 115 wooster street and their salesroom at 623 broadway. You might also want to know how to spot signs that the furniture is a genuine antique. Together, pottier and stymus went on to found their own cabinetmaking and upholstery business in 1859, the first of which was located at 623 broadway where they set up a workshop and sale room. One leg is broken and the velvet and cushions need to. It is an amazing document of a hidden gem in new york and one of the best design books of the year. This armchair, along with a matching side chair and cabinet, was made for pottier and stymus display at the 1876 centennial international exhibition in. Stymus added an inscription detailing the horses pedigree in the upper left corner of the sketch, stating that the colt was raised by d. See more ideas about furniture, antiques and victorian furniture. President grants cabinet table white house historical. Nineteenthcentury american furniture and other decorative.
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