A Visit from Paul Robinson, Inc.

We at Interior Images Ltd. recently had our semiannual visit from an ambassador of the Paul Robinson Inc. art company, along with his equipage – namely, the salesman J M Hartzel ( here pictured with the largest painting in the collection)

…. And his “widest size allowed on the road” white trailer and truck

Inside this trailer, paintings by the various artists affiliated with the company are sorted by size and roped in (so they can’t run around loose)

And so, once inside, observing each artist’s particular style (from which they are kindly but firmly requested by Paul Robinson Inc to not stray) one can simply revel in oil paintings, traditional and contemporary.

this artist seems to specialize in blue crabs. Yum

A life on the road, as you may expect, can take a toll on these fancily framed paintings. Also, suppose you are delighted with a painting, but feel it should be surrounded by the simple, not the ornate (or vice versa)? Do not wring your hands with worry, for Mr. Hartzel has a special workshop of his own to care for those needs.

Then, the art man is on his way to a new destination, and the paintings that remain behind are carefully unwrapped and tastefully placed about the store.

Come see these and more ‘in the paint’ at Interior Images!

A Box-on-Stand, Right at Hand

This little ‘object d’ art’ is interesting because it also has several uses. It is a ‘japanned’ finish box-on-stand. The lid can be removed completely, providing ample storage for one’s … handkerchiefs, for instance. When on the stand, it can serve as an occasional table.

The oval box can either be permanently fixed to the stand or be removable, like a large tray. The stand collapses for easy storage, with the box either accompanying it to the back closet or reposing in the home on a different surface.

The japanned finish has the characteristic delicate properties, but the effect is worth it. The peaceful scene of an oriental landscape stands out beautifully in gold against an ebony background.

This box-on-stand was once a whopping $449, but now is available for $175.

As Promised …

The great Leviathan of a table has at last been reassembled! Now you can see with your own eyes this desirable, handsome piece of furniture along with its compatriot dining chairs. To give you an idea of the stability of this table, each of those enormous, shapely legs are solid wood.

And supported upon these limbs you shall descry a beautiful table top, with dark wood so shining you can see your reflection!

You can see my finger and hand as I take the photo

And now, all assembled (and with a custom cut glass table topper). Is it not a commanding sight?

Once again, the table and chairs are on sale for $3900.

Wedding Breakfast

As I unpacked this Wawel set of Polish rose dishes and lovingly polished and placed each item in its display area, I conjured up in my mind’s eye just what would be the ideal purpose for these dishes. Scenes from Dickens novels, sunny mornings, early summers, and damask table cloths whirled about my head, finally condensing to show what was meant to be – a Wedding Breakfast.

The gold rimmed, pure white china accented with delicate sprigs of roses and other posy essentials would be synonymous with no other occasion. ~ The cup and saucer would look so charming being held by a recently ringed hand, and the coffee pot tended by one whose nuptials happened long ago. ~ There are two sets of sugar bowls and creamers to set one on each end of the large dining table, a table full of places set for friends and family dressed in their best, who have gathered at the bride’s family home. ~ There are plenty of dessert plates for Italian wedding cookies and of course the wedding cake itself, very important. ~ All, in short, is needed to make this mark of entry into conjugal bliss a memorable and lovely occasion for Bride, Groom, and guest.

The coffee cups come with two different sprigs on the inside.

Here is the official tally of what this set includes:
Soup bowls 16
Bread/dessert plates 24
Coffee pot 1
Creamer 2
Sugar bowl 2
Platter 2
Serving bowl 2
Dinner plates 14
Cups and saucers 14 each
That makes 14 complete settings of 5. So 70 pieces plus.

Also displayed in the Lexington “Camden Hall” china cabinet. Original cost over $3800; was $850; now $775.

Upbeat Updates

Circumstances have dictated that I take a moment to appraise the viewer to a few changes. Don’t worry, they are not sad or life threatening, but you may like to know of them.

-The Peony Garden dishes from Lenox (in the post Beautiful Antique Table) have been sold.
- The Oneida Splendid Platinum dining china (from Badash Crystal and its Costars) has also found a home.
-The main items in the From Germany, With Love post (the bird plates) have winged away since their blog debut.
- A dining room not to far away is now brightened by the presence of the Chinoiserie dining set featured in the Century Dining Table post.
And…
- The recently acquired Island buffet made by Stanley furniture will depart from our store this week to cheer the walls of another home.

You may ask why I chose this post to make these announcements. It is because it alters considerable the price for the series of furniture I have been highlighting. Now that the buffet has been sold, the dining table and chairs will be much easier to purchase.
The retail price for the handsome dining table of somber yet shining dark wood and accompanying chairs hovers at $7273.00. Staggering!
The price that Interior Images is proffering for this set and the custom glass table topper to the public is ~ drumroll please~ $3900.00

A full length photo of the dining table (not just one of its legs) will be coming forthwith.

2nd in a Series

Of course, a sideboard is incomplete without the dining equipage, and a key part of the dining equipage would be dining chairs.

This set of six has some excellent characteristics. Each seat has an attached cushion and roll pillow of matching white fabric. The frame of dark wood is in prime condition with a high sheen. The backs are filled with rattan weave of the same color as the wood.

The retail price for these chairs amounts to $3594, or $599 each. Wait for the end of this series to see the astounding price at Interior Images.

Wait for it…. Wait for it…

New Arrivals!

Great News! there are strangers in these ‘ere parts. But not for long. Allow me to gradually introduce some recent arrivals at Interior Images.

This Stanley furniture buffet of rich dark wood, from the ‘Island’ series, was made in the United States. It measures 64″x 20″ x 41 13/16″H, an imposing object.

The center top drawer is felt-lined for the family silver.

And the family crystal sparkles pleasantly on the board for the visiting diner to see.

The retail price stands at $3349. To see what amazing deal Interior Images is offering, wait until the end of the present series.