Seat height at 29”
When you choose W.A. Mitchell Fine Furniture, you are buying from a small family-owned Maine company. We design and build all our handmade furniture right here in the small town of Farmington after having relocated from the even smaller town of Temple, home of our founder, Arthur H. Mitchell. We employ local artisans who truly care about the quality of the work they do each day.
Over the years, we have earned an international reputation for outstanding quality and unstinting standards in furniture. Our distinctively elegant Windsor chairs and other products can be found in the pages of prestigious woodworking publications, and in homes and businesses around the world. Mitchell furniture has also been featured in catalogs such as L.L. Bean, Orvis, Sturbridge Yankee Workshop, and several European furniture catalogs.
Our guiding principle is to design furniture that is appealing, and uses sound, time-tested solid-wood construction techniques, which will ensure that it provides lasting reliability and enjoyment for more than a single lifetime of use. To our customers and those who know our products, the W.A. Mitchell name simply implies the highest standards of quality.
Our Furniture
Our original designs, and still the most popular, are solid hardwood sitting pieces originally created by Maine's own Arthur H. Mitchell. Our use of old-world joinery in the construction of these pieces traces directly from Arthur's life-long passion for fine woodworking and his commitment to create truly exceptional handmade furniture.
The distinctive Mitchell chair design draws its inspiration from two styles that are deeply rooted in our country's history; the Windsor design tradition of England, and the classic American Shaker design.
We rely on the strength of the back and seat created by the Windsor design. We build our chairs so that the seat supports the back and arms of the chair through spindles that are firmly planted into the seat and locked top and bottom with hardwood pins. The use of precision mortise and tenon joints locks each chair leg, arm stump and spindle, and king spindle. This construction design transfers lateral and downward pressure from the back and arms of the chair into the seat, where it is absorbed and distributed to give the chair remarkable strength and stability.
From the Shakers we have drawn the inspiration for simple clean lines and ergonomic design. Our chairs feature a gracefully bowed crest that emphasizes the beauty of the wood and accommodates the back and shoulders. The arms are flat on top to provide a functional resting place and are curved to accommodate personal space. The wooden braces under the seat reinforce the legs and are carved to fit the contour of the leg while blending the seat and legs.
These principles guide all our designs from signature chairs, to desks, tables, barstools, benches, and other furniture. The wood we use is a critical part of the lasting beauty and quality that you will enjoy with our furniture. We use only the finest, selectively harvested hardwoods from the forests of Maine and the eastern U.S. – rich woods such as American Black Cherry, Rock Maple, White Ash, and Red Oak, which combined with the exceptional fine tradition of old-world, precision hand artistry, comprises furniture that you will enjoy for a lifetime.
Good
22" x 43"
Furniture, Chairs
18%
WHERE TO PICK UP:
Private Location
Madison, Connecticut 06443
(Winning Bidders Will Be Given Full Address VIA EMAIL)
Saturday, 11/23, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Please be advised this is the only day and time of pickup for your items - this includes any arrangements you make with our 3rd party shippers and furniture delivery companies listed below. Delivery of large furniture items is encouraged.
We ask that anyone who has purchased a large item be prepared with an adequate vehicle and help to load as auction staff may or may not be available to assist you. We do our best to create an efficient and stress free pickup - we ask that you be mindful of your fellow bidders and exercise patience when arriving and departing this quiet community.
Third Party Shipping for smaller items is offered through The Village Express in Branford. We suggest calling The Village Express prior to bidding for quotes and handling times. Note: All arrangements MUST be in place between bidder and The Village Express prior to pickup day.
If you choose to have your item/s shipped; we ask that you email us at theauctionaut@gmail.com with your last name and invoice pdf. Please copy the Village Express at: VEXPRESS@COMCAST.NET
Once the invoice has been received you will be contacted by The Village Express to take payment and confirm shipping details.
Website:https://www.villageexpressbranford.com Phone: 203.481.7426.
You may also designate a friend or family member to act as your proxy. Provide your proxy with a copy of your invoice for signature.
Questions?
Please contact...
AUCTION MANAGER:
Rich Monaco @ 203-627-7651 ~ theauctionaut@gmail.com
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Encouraged for this auction:
Any Large Furniture Items
Ozoria Movers at 203.871.9223
For pickup, packing and shipping of smaller items from this auction; please call: The Village Express at: 203.481.7426
Once you've made proper arrangements for either pickup/delivery/shipping services they become your proxy and have authorization to sign related invoice/s on your behalf. Signatory shall mean for the sole transaction of this Auction.
Please note: By engaging Ozoria Movers or The Village Express for pickup packing, delivery and or shipping you forego all indemnification of Rich Monaco II, Clearing House Estate Sales, AuctionNinja and their affiliates.
ALTERNATE PICK UP & SHIPPING:
Third Party Shipping for smaller items is offered through The Village Express in Branford. We suggest calling The Village Express prior to bidding for quotes and handling times. Note: All arrangements MUST be in place between bidder and The Village Express prior to pickup day.
If you choose to have your item/s shipped; we ask that you email us at theauctionaut@gmail.com with your last name and invoice pdf. Please copy the Village Express at: VEXPRESS@COMCAST.NET
Once the invoice has been received you will be contacted by The Village Express to take payment and confirm shipping details.
Website:https://www.villageexpressbranford.com Phone: 203.481.7426.
Rich Monaco | (203) 627-7651 | theauctionaut@gmail.com
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