Lot Number:
2
Item Location:
Lacey/Olympia, WA. - Near Mayes Rd. SE.
Preview Date/Time:
Wednesday, October 22nd - (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - By Appointment)
Pickup Date/Time:
Sunday, October 26th - (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - By Appointment)
Start Date/Time:
10/18/25, 7:00 AM
End Date/Time:
10/24/25, 6:02:00 PM
Current Bid:
$370.00
Minimum Bid:
Auction has ended.
Buyer's Premium: 15% will be added to the final price.
Description:
🪑 Rare Antique Tiger Oak Dining Set – Choate-Hollister Furniture Co., Oshkosh WI – Pre-1899 Claw Foot Pedestal Table & Chairs
Exceptional antique quarter-sawn tiger oak dining set crafted by the Choate-Hollister Furniture Company of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, a renowned 19th-century maker whose factory was destroyed in the great Oshkosh fire of 1899. This rare survivor showcases the superb craftsmanship and ornate design typical of their finest work — a true piece of Midwest furniture history.
🍂 Set Includes:
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Round pedestal dining table with richly figured tiger oak grain and impressive carved claw feet
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Six matching chairs – five side chairs and one armchair – featuring carved backs and upholstered seats with brass nailhead trim
🪵 Details:
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Maker: Choate-Hollister Furniture Co., Oshkosh, Wisconsin (factory destroyed in 1899 fire)
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Era: Late 1800s
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Material: Solid quarter-sawn oak
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Style: Victorian / Early American – carved pedestal, lion’s paw feet, elegant curved chair backs
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Dimensions: Without the leaves - 30" tall x 53.5" diameter (4-12" leaves - they don't match too well)
✨ Condition:
Beautiful overall condition for its age — solid, sturdy, and well-preserved. Some minor repairs and touch-ups have been made over the years, but the set retains its authentic antique character and original finish. Light wear consistent with age.
🏡 A museum-quality heirloom, representing the artistry of Wisconsin’s golden era of furniture making. Perfect for collectors, historians, or anyone who appreciates genuine 19th-century American craftsmanship.
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