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
First half 19th century French figured Elm on Oak Farmhouse Table. First half 19th century French figured elm on oak farmhouse table. The well patinated two plank deep-cleated top, resting on four oak tapered legs. C.1820 H.75cm W.2m D.80cm
Early 19th century English elm, ebonised, floral painted and gilt corner chair. Having a burgundy leather drop in seat. C.1800 H.77cm W.80cm D.60cm
Pair of 18th century English country Chippendale oak side chairs. The beautifully shaped top rail, with a raised central mould, terminating in out-swept ears. The vase shaped central splat, flanked by tapered uprights joined to a single plank seat. With later cushion. The base with square inner chamfered legs, joined by rectangular stretchers. C.1770 Still in need of re waxing.
Set of eight Fleur De Lis Chairs by Lucian Ercolani Customer consignment. Ercol Model 375 Gold Label Beech with Elm seats, the bowed top rail above three fret carved Fleur De Lis splats on an elm slight saddle seat resting on fine turned tapered legs, joined by a high matching H stretcher. If looking for a comfortable dining chair, these are surprisingly comfortable, well worth coming in to try! 1979
Rare pair of 18th century English country Chippendale high back oak side chairs. The shaped top rail, terminating in out-swept classic Chippendale ears. The beautifully grained vase shaped central splat, flanked by tapered uprights joined to a two plank seat. With later cushion. The base having an unusually deep top rail, resting on Queen Anne style turned tapered legs and a bold pad foot. C.1780 Still in need of re waxing.
18th century English country Chippendale oak side chair. The central bowed top rail flowing into out-swept ears. The bold shaped central splat, flanked by tapered uprights joined to a two plank seat. With later cushion. The base with square outer moulded legs, joined by a rectangular “H” stretcher. C.1770 Good overall colour and patination. Still in need of re waxing.
18th century English country Hepplewhite elm and ash side chair. The ogee shaped top rail above a goblet shaped upright centre splat. The base having a single plank seat with later cushion, resting on square inner chamfered lags, joined by rectangular stretchers. Fantastic overall faded patina. Still awaiting a good re waxing. C.1780
Pair of 18th century English country Hepplewhite ash and elm side chairs. The shaped top rail above a vase shaped upright centre splat. The base having a moulded plank seat with later cushion, resting on turned, square front legs, joined by turned front stretcher and twin rectangular side stretchers. Still awaiting a good re waxing. C.1780
18th century English country Hepplewhite ash and elm side chair. The ogee shaped top rail above a simple scratch-moulded shaped upright centre splat. The base having a three plank seat with later cushion, resting on turned front legs, joined by well worn turned front stretcher and twin rectangular side stretchers. I love how country furniture at times combines several different styles and timbers. Such individuality and uniqueness indeed! Still awaiting a good re waxing. C.1780
Selling this rare set of eight 19th century well patinated French Louis XV style figured Walnut, dining chairs for a customer. This style of chair is reasonably easy to locate in France as they continued to make this ever popular style. But it’s rare to locate a large set of original period chairs, so that’s why I’m happy to sell. Second half 19th century.
Seven 20th century American oak windsor arm chairs. Having a wonderful overall well worn patina and attractive fret-carved rear splats. As always, the most comfortable chairs to dine on and locating sets isn’t easy. You could have four around your kitchen dining table and place the other three in many places around your home or apartment.