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Sunday, November 5, 2017

My Sonia Messer Blockhouse Collection

In Dian Zillner's book, she says, "It is hard to believe a dollhouse furniture line could continue to be sold over 50 years.  That is the case with the 1" to one foot furniture know as Lynnfield, them H.M Miniatures, later Andi Imports, and finally Sonia Messer.  Throughout most of these years, the furniture was markets by Block House Inc."
The company started in the 1930's by Chester H Waite in Lynnfield Massachusetts and after changing names and owners stopped production in the early 1980's.

 I have posted pictures of the Sonia Messer Pieces in my collection below:
Empire Vanity Bench c. 1970's

Empire twin bed c.1960's

Queen Anne Chaise Lounge c. 1970's

Empire vanity with mirror c. 1950's

Federal Breakfront c. 1950's

Federal Secretary c. 1950's

Chippendale Rocker c. 1970's

Queen Anne Footstool c.1970's

Queen Anne Wingback Chair c.1970's

Queen Anne Low Back Chair c. 1970's

Queen Anne Sofa c. 1970's

Queen Anne Corner Chairs c. 1970's

Duncan Phyfe Corner Cabinet c. 1940's

Queen Anne Half Round Table c. 1970's

Queen Anne Chair c. 1970's

Empire Dresser c.1960's

Empire Dresser c. 1960's

Empire Nightstand c. 1970's

Queen Anne End Tables and Coffee Table c. 1970's

Duncan Phyfe Dining Table c. 1950's

Duncan Phyfe Dining Room Chairs c. 1950's

Empire chairs c. 1960's

Queen Anne Bedroom or Library Steps c. 1980's

Serving Tray c 1980's

Wood Trunk c. 1970's

Queen Anne English Deluxe Love Seat c. 1970's

Queen Anne English Deluxe High Back Chair c. 1970's

Queen Anne English Deluxe Bookcase c. 1980's

Queen Anne English Deluxe China Cabinet c. 1980's

Queen Anne English Deluxe Chest of Drawers c. 1980's

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8 comments:

  1. Jodi HipplerNovember 6, 2017 at 11:13 AM

    I always learn so much from your posts - thanks Troy! Wonderful pieces made even more so by their history. Do you have them all together in a display or structure, or do they adorn areas in different houses?

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  2. elizabeth sNovember 6, 2017 at 11:34 AM

    Hi Troy
    I have enjoyed seeing the entirety of your Sonia Messer furniture collection. I don't know if you recall the REALIFE kits from back in the day, but I remember that the modern living room had the same green and white floral fabric for their upholstered pieces too. I now wonder if the two companies were somehow connected?

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  3. TroyNovember 6, 2017 at 12:40 PM

    Hi Jodi,
    I am working on a house for the majority of this collection.

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  4. Marjorie BaileyNovember 6, 2017 at 1:36 PM

    Hi, Troy - Thanks for sharing the fascinating history of your Sonia Messer collection. It's interesting that so many of the pieces were covered in the same floral fabric. I hope you'll post photos of the completed house that you're building for this collection.
    Marjorie

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  5. AnonymousNovember 7, 2017 at 4:15 AM

    Gorgeous pieces. I love Sonia Messer/Block House/Lynnefield miniatures. I didn't know about the other two incarnations though. I am now going to have to go googling these brands. :) You have such a great collection.. I had no idea about the accessory pieces such as the tray. Thanks for posting. :)

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  6. ЮлияNovember 7, 2017 at 2:56 PM

    You have so much beautiful furniture! What a pity that it no longer produce. Hugs, Julia

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  7. GiacNovember 9, 2017 at 6:12 AM

    Hello Troy,
    Those are superb. I love the simplicity of the pieces and they all seem perfectly constructed and very realistic. I especially like the last 5 photos.
    Big hug
    Giac

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