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Oak Witness Box from a New England Courthouse, c. 1900

About the Item

Whether you are a set decorator in need of period-appropriate courtroom accoutrement, a builder of one-of-a-kind furniture, or simply a lover of architectural salvage - you'll find the decorative potential is seemingly limitless for this awesome oak witness stand. This piece was installed in a New England courthouse around 1900, where it remained in daily use for over 100 years until recent renovations brought it to the salvage market. The design evokes a Classical solemnity which no doubt echoed the formal tone of the courtroom, with its square fluted posts and stark latticework panels. With a little work, this piece could make a stunning wine bar or settee. One could even imagine the latticework panels functioning as true trellises, snaked with leafy vines to create a one-of-a-kind piece of living furniture.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)Width: 54 in (137.16 cm)Depth: 47.5 in (120.65 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Unit is not complete. One lattice panel and two pieces of top molding appear to be from a different unit (these pieces are slightly too wide to fit into their respective slots). Pieces may be trimmed to fit. Surface wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwalk, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 002971stDibs: LU2916337713252

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