Antique Solid Oak Hall Tree - Early 20th Century Seat With Mirror Coat Hooks Storage

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Classic style from the late Victorian to early Art Nouveau periods, this transitional piece is constructed of solid American Oak. … Read more Classic style from the late Victorian to early Art Nouveau periods, this transitional piece is constructed of solid American Oak. No veneer. The lift-seat storage and heavy coat hooks were a staple in the grand entryways of upper middle class homes from the late 1800s through the Edwardian period of the 1910s. The deep crest moldings feature scrolling acanthus leaf and foliate motifs of the late Victorian period. The heavy coat hooks show early Art Nouveau influence with their flowing lines. Strong lion paw feet support the base. Rift sawn and quarter sawn solid oak construction throughout. The rich golden brown wood is still showing its original natural resin based finish with the patina and slight crinkle of over 100 years. NOTE: The second image is AI generated to help you visualize the piece in context. Details: Impressive height at 6 foot 10 inches tall. The base measures 36 5/8 inches wide. Front to back it measures 18 1/4 inches. The beveled glass mirror measures 39 1/2 inches tall and 17 1/2 inches wide. Condition is very very nice and the pictures detail the following... The board on the back that holds the mirror in place has been replaced. Behind one arm is a dark circle in the finish. On the front of the storage box is a dark patch about 2 inches in diameter. At the bottom of the mirror there is a patch where someone touched up the varnish. That area has a slightly different sheen than the original finish, but the color is good. The mirror has a nice clear reflection, but if you look closely, you can see that it has a crinkle flaking. I like older mirrors to show their age and support the antique look, but if you want the mirror perfect, you will want to get it resilvered. Thank you for looking! See less