A Master Class in Mid-Century: The Jamestown Lake Estate

A High-End Designer Estate Sale in Jamestown

Every once in a while, we walk into a home and immediately realize we should stand up straighter,

lower our voices and apologize to our own living rooms.

This is one of those homes.

Set against a stunning lake view in Jamestown, this extraordinary estate is a master class in

high-end Mid-Century Modern design, layered interiors and truly impeccable taste.

The owner worked for Henredon, overseeing the photography for the company’s catalogs and

advertising—and she most certainly did not leave that discerning eye at the office.

This home wasn’t decorated by buying a matching sofa, loveseat and lamp and calling it a day.

Every room was professionally considered, beautifully collected and expertly composed by

someone who understood furniture, scale, color, texture and presentation.

Frankly, it looks like the Henredon catalog moved to the lake, poured itself a cocktail and decided never to leave.

And the wallpaper? Sweet merciful wallpaper.

It is bold. It is beautiful. It is on the walls, the doors and even the ceilings in some rooms—

because apparently leaving a surface undecorated was simply an admission of defeat.

THE FURNITURE IS THE MAIN EVENT

The collection includes exceptional pieces by:

Henredon

Lane

Drexel

Hekman

Along with fabulous Mid-Century Modern furniture, chinoiserie, Eastlake pieces, fine antiques and

other distinctive furnishings that prove a beautiful room does not have to come from one showroom—or one century.

You’ll also find:

Delmar Alumaloy furniture

Wrought iron outdoor furniture

Wicker furniture

Additional outdoor furnishings

Area rugs

Lamps, tables, seating and statement pieces

Home décor selected by someone who very clearly knew what she was doing

This is sophisticated Mid-Century style: tailored lines, beautiful construction, elegant chinoiserie

and confidently mixed antiques—not a lava lamp, shag carpet and one lonely

orange ashtray pretending to be a design concept.

THE TABLEWARE DID NOT COME TO PLAY

The china collection includes:

Mottahedeh

Spode

Noritake

Adams

There is also cut crystal, silverplate, serving pieces and housewares for setting the kind of

table that makes even a grocery-store rotisserie chicken feel slightly aristocratic.

Throughout the home, you’ll also discover:

Original oils on canvas

Wall art

Books

Linens

Holiday décor

Women’s clothing

Costume jewelry

Purses and shoes

Pots and planters

Concrete statuary

Outdoor décor

Small appliances by Emerson and White-Westinghouse

Maytag major appliances

Electronics include pieces by LG, Sceptre, Sony, Magnavox, Grundig and JVC.

And yes, there is more—because a home this beautifully collected cannot possibly explain itself in one list.

COME FOR THE FURNITURE. STAY FOR THE VIEW.

JUDGE YOUR OWN DECORATING DECISIONS.

This is a rare opportunity to shop a lakefront home created by someone who didn’t simply appreciate fine furniture—

she spent her career understanding exactly how to make it look spectacular.

If you love Henredon, Lane, Drexel, true Mid-Century Modern design, chinoiserie, fine antiques,

fabulous wallpaper or rooms with actual intelligence behind them, put this Jamestown sale on your calendar.

Bring your measurements.

Bring your decorating dreams.

And prepare to go home and ask your beige walls exactly what they have been contributing to the household. 🛋️✨