Tonk Bench Chicago

Large vintage 54 solid oak wood carved barley twist upholstered striped bench.

Tonk bench chicago. It would be perfect at a drafting table kitchen island or bar and could also be used as a plant stand or side table. Call 757 722 9210 for detailed condition reports. This vintage piano stool is manufactured by tonk chicago new york. Of chicago illinois founded in 1873 by max tonk a wood carver.

The lines are simple but elegant. Beautiful carved cabriolet legs and snail feet. Up for auction is a splendid vintage piano bench with music sheet storage produced by the renown tonk manufacturing company of chicago. The montalbano majestic wood carving co.

Tonk manufacturing company records circa 1873 1962. Related materials at chicago history museum research center include the tonk manufacturing company photograph collection 1984 0535. It s in excellent shape with age appropriate wear. Acquisition information gift of mr.

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The company was founded in 1873 by max tonk a wood carver and it manufactured piano stools and benches until 1950 and other furniture until 1961. And publications by and about the tonk company cataloged separately. Manufacturers plate inside lid. I guestimate the age ca.

Tonk and doris a. They became the country s leader in piano stools and bench when were made by the company until 1950. The montalbano majestic wood carving co. This medium sized bench appears to be constructed of walnut in combination with a ribbon mahogany veneer on the top lid.

This piano bench seat lifts to a two section storage area. Antique french bench entry hall settee renaissance lions carved oak 19th c. Over 100 tonk bench styles to choose from complete catalogue upon request for both cabinets and benches tonk manufacturing co. Location of other archival materials note related materials at chicago history museum research center include the tonk manufacturing company records.

Price list patent certificates incorporation certificates and miscellaneous papers of the tonk manufacturing. It has a dark carved wood base and the seat is adjustable in height. And catalogs by the tonk company cataloged separately.