furniture

Distinctive furniture from the homes of our ancestors, in do-it-yourself kits or finished with the wear and tear and patina you would expect on a piece hundreds of years old. The following pieces are not shown here at actual size or in proportion to one another.

Jelly Cupboard - Late Colonial
In the beginning there were 'powder milk biscuits' and then shortly thereafter came the jelly cupboard - at least one for every household. Hinged door opens to three shelves.
39"H x 26"W x 14"D - 1/12 scale
(JC) Basswood

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	Wall Shelves - 17th Century Just for showing off your finest 'pretties' against the open back. Design taken from a 17th Century English oak piece in our living room. Hope you will enjoy this as much as we do. 32"H x 37"W x 8"D - 1/12 scale (WS) Basswood


Tavern Table - Circa 1720 Many a thirst has been quenched with an ale over these worn hardwood planks. You can still hear the echo of the pewter and stoneware mugs and the laughter of the men as they toasted "ye goode olde daese". 48"L x 22"W x 27"H - 1/12 scale Basswood turned legs and stringers. Hardwood tops: (TT-BU) Butternut, (TT-C) Cherry, (TT-M) Maple, (TT-P) Pecan, (TT-W) Walnut


	Livery Cupboard - Circa 1475 The English ambry was the principle means of food storage in the days before refrigerators. It's ancient texture can be manifested by some added open work designs for ventilation. Definitely a piece for dark Jacobean stain or just plain weathered finish. 56"H x 54"W x 20"D - 1/12 scale (LC-BA) Basswood, (LC-C) Cherry, (LC-P) Pecan


Early American Blanket Chest 17th Century Every home needs at least one or two of these neat little chests. Hinged top lifts to store all sorts of old treasures. Stain it, paint it, stencil it, antique it. Go for it. 48"L x 19"W x 18"H - 1/12 scale (EABC-BA) Basswood, (EABC-C) Cherry, (Basswood has Brass Butt Hinges) (Hardwood has Harmony Forge Offset Hinges)


	Swedish Box Bed 17th & 18th Century A sturdy warm bed after a days work was a welcome luxury to most of the common folk. Wood slats held a comforting corn husk or straw ticking with quilts to compliment the folk art commonly painted on the side and end panels. 78"L x 34"W x 30"H - 1/12 scale (SBB) Basswood Corn husk mattress also available. (CHM) Kits or finished, fits single or double bed.


Scrub Top Table - with drawer No keeping room or kitchen is complete without this reliable workhorse to prepare our daily bread, meat and other vittles. Paint or stain the underpinnings, but just keep the top scrubbed clean. 56"L x 28"W x 28"H - 1/12 scale (SCR) Basswood


	Slant Top Desk Late 17th Century The center of the school masters realm was this slant top desk. Its lift top and huge drawer held all the knowledge available for distribution to a world that was still learning it wasn't flat after all. 46"W x 48"H x 21"H - 1/12 scale (Includes Harmony Forge Hinges) (STD-BA) Basswood, (STD-M) Maple, (STD-P) Pecan,


Dutch Kas - Mid 16th Century Behind the two paneled doors of ths impressive piece our ancestors laid folded clothing and linens previous to the advent of closets. This kas could be stained or painted and even stenciled. Have fun! 76"L x 54"W x 22"H - 1/12 scale (DK-BA) Basswood, (DK-C) Cherry, (DK-P) Pecan, (DK-W) Walnut


	Panel Back Settle - Circa 1720 Here's a useful piece rescued from the entryway of the old town hall that fateful winter night back in '92. The raised panels catch the glow of the evening embers but you will want to add a seat cushion to pad your posterior. 62"L x 67"W x 15"H - 1/12 scale (PBS) Basswood


Kitchen Cupboard - Early 18th Century No kitchen is complete without this piece for crockery. Choose open bottom for display or the two door options to keep out most of the household critters. 88"H x 52"W x 16"D - 1/12 scale Basswood, (KC) no doors, (KCD) with doors


	Wall Cabinet - Circa 1650 This piece comes in only one style 'Pennsylvania Gothic'. Its raised panel door opens to reveal shelves for untold small treasures. Should be finished in an aged Jacobean stain. 37"H x 28"W x 12"D - 1/12 scale (WC) Basswood


Six Drawer Dower Chest Late 15th Century Wither goest the bride - so goest her dowery. Lucky is the man with a plump wife and a full strong chest to accompany her into matrimony. Easy to make and finish with an aged Jacobean stain or paint and decorate as you desire. (Includes Harmony Forge Keyhole Plate and Sliding Interior Drawer). 47"L x 29"W x 15"D - 1/12 scale (DC-P) Pecan


	"Back Porch" Cupboard Circa "day before yesterday" There was always one of these to be found on the back porch or summer kitchen at Grandma's house. It has seen more uses, as well as abuses, than Grandpa's fliver. 44"H x 26"W x 13"D - 1/12 scale (BPC) Basswood


Dry Sink - Circa 1750 Display your bowl and pitcher set in this copperlined antique. A must for any colonial setting. 48"W x 36"H x 21"D - 1/12 scale (DS) Basswood


	Bench Table - Circa 17th Century A versatile piece for the keeping room. Seats two people or use with pecan plank top down for dining. Lift up seat and storage drawer. Paint the base your choice of color. 54"L x 52"H x 20"D - 1/12 scale (BT) Basswood


Fireside Benches, Stools and Tables Little gems right for any room in the house. Turned legs with tops of Butternut, Cherry, Maple, Pecan or Walnut. Specify size and wood preference.
Slipper Stools - 8" x 12" x 8" high (SS-BU), (SS-C), (SS-M), (SS-P), (SS-W); Benches - small - 10" x 24" x 10" high (SB-BU), (SB-C), (SB-M), (SB-P), (SB-W); large - 12" x 36" x 18" high (LB-BU), (LB-C), (LB-M), (LB-P), LB-W); Side Tables - small - 18" x 24" x 28" high (SST-BU), (SST-C), (SST-M), (SST-P), (SST-W); large - 24" x 24" x 28" high (LST-BU), (LST-C), (LST-M), (LST-P), (LST-W)