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Collections: Historic New England

THE HISTORIC NEW ENGLAND COLLECTION

Historic New England is a museum of 36 historic houses in five New England states that are filled with documented antique furniture. Southwood was chosen to be the exclusive licensee to reproduce these treasurers because of the fine quality and reputation for authentic design interpretations since 1973. This association has continued for the past 25 years.

The furniture reflects the variety of styles that attracted successful sea captains and traders who traveled around the world and returned to furnish their homes with treasurers from Europe and the Orient. Each piece in the Historic New England Collection has been carefully reviewed by museum curators to maintain the highest standard of excellence. The originals of these reproductions and adaptations can still be seen in the mansions and archives maintained by the Historic New England Museum. Learn more at www.historicnewengland.org.

OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, Boston

Otis made a fortune developing nearby Beacon Hill, served as a Representative in Congress and later Mayor of Boston. The Otis House now serves as the national headquarters for the museum of Historic New England.

223 Otis Empire Chair
W26 D30 H38

Circa 1820-30, New York Circa 1879-1890, France

The original of this chair may have been made by Duncan Phyfe, can be seen in Mr. Otis' office at the Otis House Museum in Boston, headquarters for Historic New England. The curving volutes and carved Ionic leaves in the stiles beneath the arms, a reference to Napoleon's Egyptian campaign, mark this chair as a fine example of the Empire style.

1235 Queene Anne Chair
W36 D30 H49

Circa 1765-75, Boston

1228 Parisian Armchair
W38 D38 H38

Circa 1879-1890, France

CODMAN HOUSE, Lincoln, MA

Overlooking a prospect of farm and pleasure grounds, this gentleman's countryseat was a powerful force in the lives of five generations of the Codman family.

1216 Codman Bergere
W36 D33 H31

Circa 1869, American

The shape of the upholstered arms mark this chair as a Bergere, furniture type that originated in France in the late 18th century.

1266 Codman Love Seat
W66 D36 H30

Circa 1869, American

In 1869 the New York emporium of Leon Marcotte supplied the original love seat to Ogden Codman, Sr., for his country house in Lincoln, Massachusetts, to match the Bergere in this collection.

GOVERNOR LANGDON HOUSE, Portsmouth, MH

Considered one of the architectural gems of the Historic New England homes, Governor John Langdon built his mansion in 1784 that rivaled the luxury previously displayed by royal governors.

217 Codman Library Chair
W33 D38 H39

Circa 1870, American

224 Boardman Lolling Chair
W25 D32 H45

Circa 1800, Portsmouth, NH

1236 Rundlet East Chair
W36 D33 H46

Circa 1810-20 Portsmouth, NH

232 Jacobean Revival Chair
W27 D33 H49

Circa late 19th century, United States
The original was a product of the Jacobean style in the late nineteenth century, a time when the aesthetics and hand-crafted character of earlier historical styles had great appeal. With its pronounced vertical form and ornately carved skirt, stretchers and legs, the chair harks back to medieval times.

225 Langdon Arm Chair W29 D32 H41 Circa 1780-85, Portsmouth, NH	24-623 Brewster Arm Chair W27 D23 H39 Circa 1765-80, Portsmouth, NH	24-622 Brewster Side Chair W26 D23 H39 Circa 1765-80, Portsmouth, NH	215 Mahogany Roundabout Chair W30 D27 H32 Circa 1975-75, Coastal Massachusetts The original of this chair is on view at the Governor Langdon House. The maker's skill in marshaling the may elements of turned and carved motifs, curves, and strong verticals make this chair one of the finest examples of its kind.
236 Chair W24 D26 H33	1237 Wing Chair W36 D33 H46

Beauport, Gloucester, MA

Beauport, summer home of the collector and interior designer Henry Davis Sleeper is a fantasy house built on the rocks overlooking Gloucester Harbor. Crowned by towers, dormers, and dovecotes, the structure encloses a labyrinth of rooms decorated to evoke different historical and literary themes.

1274 Beauport Camelback Sofa
W73 D36 H38
1273 without back cushions
W73 D32 H38

Chippendale Style, English
The Beauport sofa features a pierced fretwork stretcher in the Chinese style, based on a design in one of Chippendale's pattern books. This smaller size sofa offers down filled back cushions to enhance comfort and elegance.

1288 Beauport Camelback Sofa
W88 D32 H40
1289 with back cushions
W89 D36 H40

Chippendale Style, English
The original of this sofa may be seen at Beauport, Historic New England's most spectacular property, where it is located in the China Trade Room, Beauport's most spectacular room. In the 1930's the room was furnished with Chinese Chippendale furniture to complement its rare hand painted 18th century Chinese wallpaper.