Antique Belter Furniture

From the Victorian Furniture Collection

Belter Rococo Revival Loveseat

A Laminated Rococo Revival Loveseat by John Henry Belter NY circa 1855. This loveseat maintains its original finish which is un-restored. The fabric is a true silk & is cranberry in color & is upholstered on both the seat and the back which is just the way it was originally done. The condition is great

Belter Rosalie Etagare

A Laminated Rosewood Rococo Revival Etagare by John Henry Belter NY circa 1855, retains original marble

Belter Sofa Owned by Tom Thumb Sold to Ringling Mu

This is an extremely rare Rosewood Victorian size sofa, made by John Henry Belter for Tom Thumb.[family documentation is available to the purchaser]. The sofa is still upholstered in the colorful & original silk & velvet dasmask & is in great condition. Museum Quality, 52 wide at the widest point, 34 1/2inches tall, & approx 30 inches from the rear foot to the front toe. Here is some info on Tom Thumb, thanks to John Werry of Rare Victoriancom Thumb. ” Discovered at the age of 5 by distant relative P.T. Barnum, Charles Sherwood Stratton was a dwarf who became one of Barnum

Belter Rosalie Armchair

John Henry Belter Rococo Revival Laminated Rosewood Gent’s Chair, NY circa 1855, recently French polished, seat fabric is torn

Victorian Rococo Gilt Mirror

A Highly Ornate American Victorian Rococo Gilt Mirror Circa 1855, maintains all original guilding, in good condition, belongs in a room with Belter Furniture, 66” wide & 50” tall

Victorian Rosewood Rococo Parlor Set

A most elaborate and ornate Rosewood Rococo Revival pierce carved floral parlor set. Consisting of a triple back sofa and matching armchair. Heavily carved with several different flowers & pierced leaf & scroll work in the center, raised on Cabriole Legs with open arms. This set is definitely from an important New York manufacturer working circa 1850, is it Roux, Dessoir, Baudoine, these are some of the strong possibilities, others might say Meeks or Belter but I do not think so. This set has just been French polished and tufted in a rose damask fabric.

Belter Laminated Double Chair Loveseat

A Rare form John Henry Belter Double Chair loveseat, This rare form is unique & made only by Belter. The back of this piece is all laminated rosewood

Victorian Rosewood Rococo Revival Parlor Set

A most elaborate and ornate Rosewood Rococo Revival pierce carved floral parlor set. Consisting of a triple back sofa and matching armchair. Heavily carved with several different flowers & pierced leaf & scroll work in the center, raised on Cabriole Legs with open arms. This set is definitely from an important New York manufacturer working circa 1850, is it Roux, Dessoir, Baudoine, these are some of the strong possibilities, others might say Meeks or Belter but I do not think so. This set has just been French polished and tufted in a rose damask fabric. Please check 500 & 500B to see additional images

Belter Sofa Made For Tom Thumb SOLD

I am pleased to announce that the Tom Thumb Sofa with its originalPeriod upholstery has found a new home and will now reside at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota Fla. Tom Thumb was without question the most famous midget in history. Phineas T Barnum discovered him & made him the most famous of human curiosities in his circus. It is therefore befitting that this important example of American Furniture reside there. To read more about this Belter piece please visit:http://joanbogart-belterfurniture.blogspot.com/

Belter Rosewood Marble Top Table

A block laminated rosewood Rococo revival laminated center table with applied carvings of leaves and fruits & flowers on the legs by John Henry Belter NY circa 1850, maintains original finish, white marble top is a probable 19th Century replacement, this table is now on loan to the Suffolk County Historical Society, Riverhead N.Y. exhibit on the Civil War, & is set in front of a Belter Parlor set. Read more about this & other Belter tables on my blog: http://joanbogart-belterfurniture.blogspot.com/2009/08/belter-laminated-furniture-construction.html

Rosewood Victorian Table Attrib To Belter

A round rosewood marble top table attributed to John Henry Belter NY circa 1855, marble replaced by prior owner, has been beautifully refinished, 30 inches tall & 27 1/2 inches round, to read more about this table check out my blog on Belter furniture:http://joanbogart-belterfurniture.blogspot.com/2009/08/belter-laminated-furniture-construction.html