A wonderfully long, well faded French cherry-wood farmhouse table.

A wonderfully long, well faded French cherry-wood farmhouse table.

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36th year in business and about the 6th farmhouse table I’ve stocked over 2.1m (Rare when original)

The deep three plank, cleated top, above a pleasantly plain narrow frieze, one end having a long drawer with original turned handle and warped central drawer divide.

Resting on square tapered legs.

H.76cm W.266cm D.84cm

 

First quarter 19th century French oak farmhouse table.

First quarter 19th century French oak farmhouse table.

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The beautifully patinated, deep five plank top, with original bread-slide, above a narrow slight moulded skirt, resting on square tapered legs.

1800 – 1820

H.75cm W.2m D.90cm

Sold this table from my storeroom, was planning on taking to my apartment, but business is business!
So like much of my stock, didn’t make my showroom.

The set of six American oak windsor armchairs also sold, they suit so well and are very comfortable. I used one as my desk chair.

19th Century French Walnut Barley twist Side Table

19th Century French Walnut Barley twist Side Table

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The large single plank quarter sawn walnut top having a zebra grained effect, above a plain frieze, resting on an unusual labyrinth of barley twist legs and angled stretchers.

William and Mary influence in the styling of the base. Early 18th Century style revived in the second half of the 19th Century.

C.1870

H.79cm W.110cm D.64.5cm

17th century Italian walnut side table.

17th century Italian walnut side table.

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The well patinated thick single plank top, above a deep geometric drawer, having a divided interior, with carved star motifs and bold steel key.
Resting on well turned legs, joined by square stretchers, on matching bun feet.
Note, the top without visible shrinkage, as one plank. Thickness of top 3.5cm

C.1660

H.64cm W.84cm D.59.5cm

 

18th Century French Provincial Oak Petrin/Dough-Bin.

18th Century French Provincial Oak Petrin/Dough-Bin.

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The three plank cleated top (later hinged – originally sliding)
Above canted bin, with original leaf and moulded carving.
Resting on a shaped, moulded skirt with a carved central star, joined to front cabriole legs.

Still to be re-glued, and re wax finished.
Or left un waxed, as beautifully oxidised over the centuries.

H.68cm
W.155cm
D.57cm

 

A rare and unusual, early 20th century French walnut Art Nouveau open shelved sideboard.

A rare and unusual, early 20th century French walnut Art Nouveau open shelved sideboard.

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The beautifully grained thick moulded marble top, above three narrow moulded drawers, with intertwined grapevine brass handles, then two panelled doors with matching grapevine carvings and escutcheons, having the original brass shaped key.

Flanked by open shelved ends, with matched moulded uprights, terminating to a slight splayed foot.

Elegant design, inspiring the upcoming delightful Art Deco period.

C.1900

H.101cm W.135cm D.48cm

Above,
A. A rare pair of 19th century Parisian Girandole four branch crystal and gilt table lamps.
B. Vintage “Portmeirion”
Sunflower botanical planter.
C. ‘Chandelier D’or’ watercolour on paper 2019 Mali Moir
73 x 79cm
Brachychiton bidwillii
(scientific plant name)
Zoom in on her perfect details.
An exceptional watercolour by Mali Moir.

In my opinion one of Australia’s most exceptional versatile artists. From botanicals to charcoals to portraits in any medium.

First half 19th Century French Oak and Chestnut Dough bin

First half 19th Century French Oak and Chestnut Dough bin

The thick cleated sliding top slides front to back rather than left to right.
The deep apron having two narrow moulded panels to both sides, so it can be a side or centre table.
Attractive all round.
Resting on a slight sabre shaped leg.
Beautiful overall colour and patination.

H.70cm
W.160cm
D.66cm

Beautifully patinated mid 18th century French walnut side table.

Beautifully patinated mid 18th century French walnut side table.

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The faded two plank cleated top, above a shaped skirt, the front having a single, double fronted drawer retaining
the original turned handles and central brass escutcheon.

Resting on shaped turned legs with a circular pad foot, joined by a shaped X stretcher.

H.76cm
W.106cm
D.62cm

Late 18th-early 19th century French provincial oak arm chair.

Late 18th-early 19th century French provincial oak arm chair.

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Purchased this delightful chair from customers last week.
They bought as 18th century, English oak George III elbow chair.
Except it’s not!

But still very nice stylish, a lot more than if was English, as it’s French.