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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.
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
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
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
Ash, fruitwood and elm.
The thick two plank slight saddle seat, resting on unusual turned legs, joined by a turned ‘H’ stretcher.
Thames Valley 1800 – 1840
Wonderful deep oak colour and patination.
H.86cm W.52cm D.50cm
$1,800 reduced to $900
A great find.
The moulded bowed floral carved top rail, with tapered side supports and beautifully carved rear splat.
Having comfortable wide upholstered seats, resting on square moulded tapered legs.
The first one in around 20 years, very scarce.
The bold bowed top rail above a fret-carved centre splat, running through a well patinated bowed arm
rest, with out swept turned arm supports, on a well grained saddle seat, resting on central bobbin-
turned legs, joined by a bowed front stretcher and the original bowed rockers.
Fantastic overall colour and patination.
C.1850
H.1m
W.53cm
D.60cm
Finally leaving my showroom this evening. Thought I’d make myself even later by taking a few window photos.
Why not hey?
I’m selling a beautiful harlequin set of 18th century English elm country Hepplewhite dining chairs for a customer, so popped one into my window.
The incredible beauty of 240 years of patina shining in my window is worth staying back for.
Thought I’d create a few posts on beautiful yew wood pieces I’ve sold over the past few decade’s.
Those who know me, know of my memory problem, due to an accident 28 years ago.
I have a short term memory.
Thought I’d create a few posts on beautiful yew wood pieces I’ve sold over the past few decade’s.
I’ll start with these magnificent rare 18th century English Gothic windsor elbow chairs.
I sold these to a wonderful woman in her late 70s back in 2006. She still enjoys them every day.
Such joy they have brought to her life…
An early 19th Century English Oak Trestle having a thick warped single plank seat
resting on rectangular corner – chambered legs, joined by a pegged ‘H’ stretcher.
C.1800
H.63cm
W.170cm
D.40cm
Notice how even a retro made semi Chippendale style dining chair can match so well with a striking piece of art 300 years older.
Contemporary framing can completely change the look of a copper engraving, painting, lithograph, even old photos. It’s not hard.
These chairs were unattractive, dark and had shocking patterned upholstery.
Once again, it’s not too hard to improve a chair.
I have these in a window display this week.
Quite eye catching, along with the descriptions of both.
As always it’s important to create interesting window displays
The shaped top rail, above a fret carved tapered centre splat, flanked by shaped tapered uprights.
The freshly upholstered soft mint chenille seats blending beautifully.
Resting on a square leg, joined by stretchers.
This set of chairs were very tired, so we cleaned back the surface and refinished them in a soft white.
Would never dream of doing this to a period chair, however this method of restoration has vastly improved these.
These chairs would look fantastic with a period french fruitwood farmhouse table.
The last set I sold through a decorator in 2009.
These chairs also featured in a home I dressed in Elwood 2009.
To see the story of the Elwood home, search ‘Elwood’ on this website.
Above is a one off set of 19th Regency period watercolours of Indian birds, in Kamataka, Southwest India.
Dated 1828
Also, my favourite 17th Century botanical engraver, Hendrick Draakestein 1686.
I sold these to good customers twenty years ago.
They are now moving and need to sell.
I’m always happy to re sell rare items I’ve handled over the past three decades, as they’re so hard to find.
H.90cm W.65cm D.50cm