Apartment entrance display. Being terribly overstocked, (but not complaining) I’ve taken this walnut entrance table to my apartment to create more shop space and over decorate my entrance! My usual entrance pieces are also quite out of my usual style, but having a retro 1970 built apartment, I wanted something different from the interior at the door. Not my usual style or periods, but had to have these unique pieces✨✨
A decorative glass top occasional table, with golden toned cast iron lotus leaves. The glass top accentuates the beautiful stepped leaf design. All I have on mine at home is a scented candle. The striking beauty for all to see. H. 53.5cm Dia. 61cm
19th Century French Walnut Barley twist Side Table 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
I’m very happy to present this outstanding first half 18th century English oak side table. I’m explaining this table in full detail, to show why I love English country oak, elm, chestnut, ash, fruitwoods, walnut and beech, as no two pieces really are quite the same. (Unlike town pieces, especially 18th – 19th century mahogany’s, predictably perfect.) Such an interesting table, with various periods included in the making.
17th century Italian walnut side table. 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
An outstanding rare museum quality 18th century English mahogany Chippendale period chinoiserie carved leather top writing table. This table should be in an English museum. C.1770 H.72cm W.76cm D.50cm
A selection of side tables in stock. 17th – 19th century, English and French with art and decorative items from 17th to 21st centuries. The few recent side tables included will be posted soon. Take a look under Furniture, English or French, Tables, Side Tables, to see full details.
Early 19th century French beech baking paddle. Makes an interesting table or corner decoration. Would also be a great cheese board or decorate with fruits as I do. C.1800 170 x 43cm Resting on a French figured elm farmhouse table of the same period. Well patinated two plank deep-cleated top, on four oak tapered legs. H.75cm W.2m D.80cm
Petrin’s/Doughbin’s are one of the special pieces I have specialised in over the past 35 years. With thanks to Geoff Fisk, Fisk Antique Galleries, Malvern. Geoff introduced me to them back in the 80s when I was his restorer.
18th century English country oak chest of drawers, of low proportions. The well patinated two plank cleat-moulded top, above two short, then three long graduated narrow moulded drawers, having brass swan-neck handles. Resting on classic shaped bracket feet. Great overall faded patina. C.1770 H.94cm W.104cm D.54cm
Pair of 18th century English ash & elm Country Chippendale side chairs. The ogee shaped top rail having slight ears, above a fret-carved central splat, resting on square inner chamfered legs, joined by an “H” stretcher. The well upholstered pure wool small check, drop in seat (hand tacked) by C.W.Howell Upholstery. Over 35 years my upholsterer. Good overall warm toned patina. C.1780 H.92 W.50 D.46cm
An untouched, stylish 17th century English oak joint stool. The well worn slight moulded rectangular seat, above carved rails, resting on turned out-swept legs. Usually joined by stretchers. Still to be lightly cleaned and re wax finished. H.42cm W.46cm D.27cm This stool could sit in most settings, from an English period home, to a modern Melbourne apartment.
An unusual, 17th century style Oak cotton reel turned stretcher sofa. With grapevine upholstery and comfortable long down filled cushion. Surprisingly comfortable. I can see in a barristers or drs waiting room. Very smart indeed. H.88cm W.175cm D.68cm
Rare pair of 18th century green leather upholstered English side chairs. I purchased this rare pair of 18th century English Georgian side chairs from another dealer recently. Such a beautiful style that will never date. Very well leather upholstered many years ago, single piped and studded, see below, hand tacked (no staples) shows exceptional tradesman. H.96cm W.44cm D.60cm
An unusually narrow late 18th century English pine low dresser. The well patinated two plank moulded top, above a small central cock-beaded drawer, flanked by two longer drawers, having later but appropriate 19th century solid backplate brass handles, above an attractive shaped lower mould, resting on turned column front legs and plain rectangular rear legs. 1780 – 1820 H.85cm W.160cm D.45cm I sold this low dresser over 30 years ago, via interior designer Barb Brownlow and re purchased from same customers. Rarely does pine resemble oak so well. Centuries of waxes and different polishes creates this patina.
18th Century English Country oak Wine Table. The well patinated, circular tilt top, on a turned central column, resting on three out-swept cabriole legs. This is a great example of how to maintain period furniture, without over restoration. Most important to me is the originality of anything I sell. All this table requires is a slight re glue and re wax finishing. C.1780 H 70cm Dia 76cm