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In 2015 Jola from Luxurysqft magazine, Dubai contacted me regarding a story Kelly Crane wanted to write about my styling of several properties she had viewed on my website.
The past few days I’ve gathered photos of displays I’ve created over the past 35 years of business.
From shop and window displays, My home and now apartment, The Johnston Collection 2010, antique fairs around Australia, customers homes, the lane way behind my workshop, the neighbours garage door, a nice fence in the side st, anywhere I think would suit, I tend to do it!
Cheeky? Thats for sure!
So I thought I’d share a few, will take several posts to show all. I’m still locating photos and stories screenshooting and emailing myself stories.
I hope you’ll enjoy parts of my decorative history.
Professional photos by Russell Winnell Photography
The rest by myself.
Words by Jamie Allpress, Allpress Antiques
Photography by Russell Winnell
Recently I was invited to re-arrange the entire contents of The Johnston Collection, to create my own interpretation and to give visitors to the house a fresh experience.
I heard about the Johnston collection many years ago and on seeing it was ‘enthralled’ by the overall quality and uniqueness of Mr Johnston’s collection.
Last night after closing shop I visited my customers home, they recently purchased some beautiful art from me, as Julian Stafford, Picture Rail Systems hung them yesterday.
They look perfect for the spaces intended and Julian did a fantastic job!
By Ngurah Atamja
200 cm x 300 cm
AA1912
The Kitchen:
The applied wall shelving was highlighted dark green and gold, from memory. We suggested to re paint to blend with the existing wall colour.
Bridget Evans and Suzi Mann, cut back and re painted them, while the furniture was being placed. I had such a wonderful team back in 2010.
Having the best suited assistance is imperative when running a specialist business.
As you can see how nice they now blend in, rather than fighting for attention with ceramics.
We were very proud of this change.
2010 I was invited to re-arrange the entire contents of The Johnston Collection, to create my own interpretation and to give visitors to the house a fresh experience.
I heard about the Johnston collection many years ago and on seeing it was ‘enthralled’ by the overall quality and uniqueness of Mr Johnston’s collection.
Visually for me sometimes less is more and my initial reaction was to lighten the content. Thus began a process as an example, I placed one painting where previously there had been two, lots of subtle changes. I certainly don’t appreciate minimalism but on the other hand, I don’t like a cluttered appearance.
2010 I was invited to re-arrange the entire contents of The Johnston Collection, to create my own interpretation and to give visitors to the house a fresh experience.
I heard about the Johnston collection many years ago and on seeing it was ‘enthralled’ by the overall quality and uniqueness of Mr Johnston’s collection.
2010 I was invited to re-arrange the entire contents of The Johnston Collection, to create my own interpretation and to give visitors to the house a fresh experience.
I heard about the Johnston collection many years ago and on seeing it was ‘enthralled’ by the overall quality and uniqueness of Mr Johnston’s collection.
I know exactly where each piece sits, dressers, coffers, chests, farmhouse tables,
chandeliers, art etc…
Dealing in rare, more one off pieces has always been my way of trading.
My sale is going strong, the best will always sell, so come see me soon
Australian Period Home Style Article
Every day, at least one customer walks into my shop and asks..
“Does brown furniture still sell?
We took all of our Victorian/Edwardian/Deco/French furniture to auction
and got nothing compared to what we paid for it in the ‘80s or ‘90s, so how can you be doing so well?”
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Antiques dealer Jamie Allpress invites us into his recently completed Melbourne home to show us how antiques can be integrated into a modern environment.
19th Century French oak farmhouse table Having a well patinated six plank top above a plain frieze, housing three long functional drawers with later turned handles. Resting on square chamfered legs (restorations).
C.1870 H.77 cm W.199 cm D.88 cm AA7962 $9,500 SOLD
An impressive large enamelled mixed media on canvas
by Ngurah Atamja
200cm x 300cm
2014 $16,500 Reduced to $8,250
This 19th Century Oak & Chestnut French Buffet is of extraordinarily long proportions.
The rectangular moulded top above four moulded drawers, retaining their original long handles, with starburst carvings between.
Set above four beautifully carved, shaped, fielded, panelled doors.
Having original escutcheons, locks and key, resting on short cabriole legs.
1880-1920 SOLD
H:3’ 2” – 98 cm
W:9’ 6” – 290 cm
D:1’ 7” – 47 cm
An outstanding and rare late 17th Century Oak and Elm primitive Windsor armchair – Wales. The slanted upright plank back slotted through the single plank bowed arm on four bobbin turned supports joined to the elm saddle seat raised by four tapered out swept legs. Dated 1697 with the initials later gouged out and showing signs of very old repairs including shaped iron braces applied by hand made nails. Note: This chair is worthy of a museum and will probably never leave my personal collection. I have had the chair photographed in complete detail to display on my website and to be included in a future publication. AA0803 $110,000 not negotiable.
An exceptional 17th Century English Oak Coffer – SOLD The two plank hinged top, with exceptional strapwork carving to the framework, the front with stylised foliations. Note the secret drawer to the apron and the remains of the original knuckle hinges. Having outstanding overall colour and patination with nearly 400 years of waxes and polishes to create this finish. C. 1630 SOLD H.78.5cm W.129.5cm D.56.5cm
20th Century English mahogany wing chair in George II style – SOLD
Rare 18th Century oak wine table – Isle of Man. The well patinated circular top supported by a beautifully turned column, raised on three down swept cabriole legs terminating in boot feet. The shaped legs resembling the Isle of Man flag. The flag features three running legs bent at the knees conjoined at the centre. Local residents of the Isle of Man explain that the legs turn anti-clockwise so that they don’t kneel to the English. The use of the emblem on the flag in the Isle of Man dates back to the 13th Century. $17,500 not negotiable
Late 18th Century French chestnut and oak armoire The shaped cornice above a slight floral inlaid top rail, with two book-matched chestnut cleated doors retaining the original escutcheons, lock and key. Having a shaped skirt, resting on plain cabriole shaped legs with triple panelled sides. Note the matched inlay continues from the skirt through to the top rail. Good overall colour and patination. The interior houses two brass rails and can be readjusted to having one hanging rail and a center shelf below if preferred. 1780 – 1800 H:223 cm W:147 cm D:54 cm $11,000 Reduced to $7,500
An Exeptional 18th Century English Mahogany standing corner cabinet. The carved shaped moulded cornice having greek keywork design, above two glazed astragal doors retaining the original imperfect wavey glass and a brushing slide. The base having one long triangular drawer with decorative brass swan-neck handles then two moulded panelled doors with a carved cartouche to each corner. Resting on shaped bracket feet. Good overall colour and patination. Note: The interior lined in a moire taffeta and matching painted shaped shelving. C.1770 H.206cm W.116cm D.48cm This fabulous peice has been in my home for the past 30 years. Having sized down I am slowly selling off some of my private collection
$12,500 Reduced to $7,500
An exciting enamelled mixed media on canvas of an Aborigional styled tree with birds.- 2013 H.150cm W.120cm $3,500
Country Road Leather Sofa $2,800 H.82cm W.215cm D.140cm SOLD
First half 20th Century French Maria Theresa 12 branch Crystal Chandelier This chandelier is unusual as it doesn’t have a central column. The joined frame supports all rather than a central column with branches. Having brass body and crystal mounts and drops Dia. 90cm H. 80cm C.1930 $7,500 Reduced to $5,500
A rare pair of mid 17th Century french walnut and oak ‘tabourets de chanters’ (cantor’s stools) having fantastic colour and patination. C. 1640 Provenance: John D. Dunn Antiques 1980 H: 58.5 cm W: 34 cm D: 27.5 cm $7,700
Late 18th Century French walnut and fruitwood jardinier.
The five plank canted bin having a center vase carving with wheat and grape vines protruding with a carved beaded edge.
Resting on a decorative base with profuse floral carving to the top frieze raised by turned graduated supports on leaf carved cabriole legs joined by shaped carved stretchers with a floral leaf and ribbon carved decoration having an arrow pierced hung heart to the center.
Note: Having a fitted steel box to hold flowers or to fill with ice and display your champagnes, wines or softdrinks.
1770 – 1800 $7,800 Reduced to $6,600
H.86cm W.96cm D.44cm
Lansell Road 2012
Photographer: Russell Winnell, 2012
Bedroom Pair Englemann botanicals C.1830 and a Draakestein 1686 above the chest
Architect Robert Simeoni
Styling Jamie Allpress
Photos Russell Winnell
Good friends of ours recently completed their wonderful modern home, I asked them if I could borrow the house for a day and add a little of my own styling. I felt it went well, the final photos will be offered to an appropriate publication as I feel the general public should be shown just how easy it is to make your home interior more individual. It’s important to be a little different from everyone else, make your home interesting and a talking point!