1980 Andrew Willner Three Person Bench/Signed and dated
The spectacular solid oak three person bench, hand made by master woodworker Andrew J. Willner. Signed and dated Feb 1980. Featuring three detailed figures with human feet, arms and a contoured seat. Available to view by appointment - please contact us at info@theswanshouse.com or 914-333-4000.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with very little signs of wear or use.
Dimensions: 66"W x 21"D x 52.75"H. Seat height 17.75". Arm height at knuckles 19.5", goes up to 28" at elbow. Chair depth 18".
Bio: Andrew J. Willner (1944)
Andrew Willner is a modern polymath of sorts whose CV credits include those of boat builder, environmentalist, permaculturist, city planner, photographer, and public speaker in addition to master woodworker. He received his earliest training in woodworking in the basement wood shop of his grandfather who ran a lumber business selling reclaimed wood from construction sites. He earned his Bachelor degree in City Planning at the University of Virginia, did his graduate study in furniture design and sculpture under Wendell Castle student, Alan Lazarus, at Virginia Commonwealth University in 1968 and 1969, and became the first woodworking artist in residence at then-experimental and now-renowned Peters Valley School of Crafts in Layton, New Jersey upon its founding in 1970. It was at Peters Valley that Willner first met Emil Milan who was to become his mentor and life-long friend. Examples of Willner’s work are included in the 2018 monograph, Emil Milan: Mid Century Master. In the late 1970s, Willner met Vladimir Kagan at the Rhinebeck Craft Fair – – the chance encounter led to Kagan commissioning a chair design from Willner, to be available in several variations, for a show at Kagan’s NYC gallery. Willner used one of his early, original, bent and laminated designs for the commission and over the course of a year or so, a limited number of examples were sold through the Kagan showroom under the Kagan name with Willner credited as the designer.
In 1980, Muppets’ genius, Jim Henson, purchased a whimsical three-legged table of Willner’s at a gallery which was subsequently displayed in the foyer of his “Henson Townhouse” on NYC’s Upper East Side, then home to the Muppet Workshop. Henson was so enchanted by Willner’s design that he commissioned four additional unique creations.
Throughout the period of 1973 to 1984, Willner’s company, Andrew Willner Designs, created sculpture and furniture for gallery shows and exhibitions, publicly and privately commissioned works, and did architectural woodwork which included the creation of dreamlike, nearly Dali-esque staircases and handrails. His creations were widely exhibited during these years and now reside in museums and private collections in both the United States and Europe.
Willner stopped woodworking in 1989 to pursue his efforts in protecting the waterways and land in New York and New Jersey. He founded the New York/New Jersey Baykeepers, which he ran from 1989 to 2008. During his work with Baykeeper, he met and engaged with thousands of people from all walks of life and from all parts of the harbor. When he retired in 2008, he started a consulting firm to continue the work he was doing with environmentally conscious businesses, municipalities and non-profit organizations.
Willner currently resides in Rosendale NY, with his wife, artist Jo-Ellen Trilling.
Curbside Delivery Fees
Curbside Delivery Fees
CURBSIDE BASE FEE BY COUNTY* : Our Standard base delivery means the item/s get delivered to the curb outside your home, or if requested, a ground level (no stairs) entryway.
*Please note: There are additional fees if you require items to be carried up flights of stairs or up via an elevator.
- Fee per each flight up: $15 + base curbside fee (see below).
- Fee per each elevator trip up: $20 + curbside base fee (see below).
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Base-Price for Curbside Delivery:
Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow: Free
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Yellow Zone:$40
NYC 5 Boroughs
- Brooklyn
- Bronx
- NYC (Manhattan)
- Queens
- Staten Island
Westchester
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Red Zone:$50
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Green Zone:$75
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Turquoise Zone:$150
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Blue Zone: $200
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Purple Zone:$250
- Bucks
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- Burlington
- Ocean
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If you are located outside of these zones, please contact us directly for a third party shipping quote. Contact info: 914-333-4000 of info@theswanshouse.com
Delivery FAQ
Delivery FAQ
When do deliveries normally happen?
- Furniture delivery will typically happen within 7-14 business days, though sometimes it may be sooner or later.
- Standard delivery times typically fall on Mondays or Tuesdays in the AM to early PM, depending on location and how many deliveries are scheduled for that day.
How will my delivery be scheduled?
- You will receive communication via Text, to the cell number left at checkout, outlining the details of your delivery.
- You will receive a text within 3 business days of purchase to confirm your availability to receive your item(s) during a 2 hour window on the next delivery date. Instructions to follow.
Does it cost more if I order multiple items to be delivered?
- There is no additional fee for multiple items being delivered curbside at the same time. Please see below information regarding additional fees if you require assistance getting items up stairs/up in an elevator.
What is standard base/curbside delivery?
- Our "standard base/curbside delivery" means the item/s get delivered to the curb outside your home, or if requested, a ground level (no stairs) entryway. See below for additional fees if you require an item to be carried up stairs/in to an elevator.
How much does it cost if I need you to carry an item in to my home for me?
- There are additional fees if you require items to be carried up flights of stairs or up via an elevator. There is no additional fee for ground floor no stairs/elevator trip required.
- Fee up per one flight: $10.
- Fee per elevator trip up is $10.
What if my building requires a COI?
- Please send a sample COI to info@theswanshouse.com minimum 5 business days before delivery date.
