Rare late 19th century French Art Nouveau figured walnut Table à thé à double plateau, décor à la chinoise - chinoiseries.

Rare late 19th century French Art Nouveau figured walnut Table à thé à double plateau, décor à la chinoise – chinoiseries.

Raised painted chinoiserie influenced floral decoration.

Servante / Table servante: A serving table or “dumbwaiter” style table used to hold refreshments.

Table volante / Table de salon: A portable, light, or occasional salon table, often two tiered.

In complete original untouched condition.
A rare find, eg not over restored to look new.
We re glued and re wax finished, for a slight lift.

Both rectangular figured walnut tops with worn intact,
décor à la chinoise – chinoiseries.

Retaining the original decorative shaped brass handles to the lower tray.

C.1900 France

H.83cm.  W.83cm   D.56cm

Included in retirement 50% SALE

$4,800 reduced to $2,400

On view in my North Fitzroy warehouse.

A particularly nice mid 19th century English mahogany side table.

A particularly nice mid 19th century English mahogany side table.

A particularly nice mid 19th century English mahogany side table.

The beautifully grained, Regency style, triple moulded rectangular top, above two deep drawers.

With Sheraton period brass oval handles, and geometric shaped ebony inlaid stringing.
Resting on shaped, turned tapered legs, on original castors.

C.1850

H. 71cm W. 79cm D. 43cm

Reduced from $2,800 to $1,400

English Masons, Japanese Imari and Chinese ceramics, always suit being displayed on suitably beautiful tables.

French Buffet Deux Corps with strong English Hepplewhite influences.

French Buffet Deux Corps with strong English Hepplewhite influences.

Decorative 18th Century French Oak Buffet Deux Corps, of Small Proportions

This is French with strong English Hepplewhite influences.

Over the years I’ve sold many, usually slight or profusely carved.

This example has elegant modern like lines, beautifully worn and patinated. All original brass-work.

The standout piece in a modern apartment living room, entrance or hallway. Stunning lines indeed.

As I said, usually carved, also usually much larger proportions.

H.230cm W.120cm D.50cm

Beside 18th century English country Hepplewhite dining chairs.
Notice the influence in style.

Now displayed in my North Fitzroy warehouse. And reduced by 50%

 

A rare set of six 1920s revival dining chairs

A rare set of six 1920s revival dining chairs

These chairs are around 100 years old. The 20s was a huge revival period.

They have Queen Anne rear shaped splats and shaped top rails 1705.
George I and George II cavletto style moulds 1714 – 1740
all blending so well.

Would you believe I used bitumen to build this beautiful walnut/period oak colour.
A long, complicated, somewhat monotonous restoration job indeed!

Photographed by Russell Winnell.

Included in my retirement sale
All stock reduced by 50%

✨50% reduced, Magnificent rare first half 18th English oak low dresser ✨

✨50% reduced, Magnificent rare first half 18th English oak low dresser ✨

The well patinated two plank moulded top, above a deep ogee shaped skirt.

Housing three brass dressed central drawers.

Resting on elegant top moulded slender cabriole legs, terminating to a pointed pad foot.

C.1740    H.85cm 
W.195cm 
D.48cm   AA2494

Wonderful patina, never over restored.

Note: Fruitwood lined drawers.

 

Reduced from $28,000 to $14,000.

 

20th century pastel of Caravaggio’s Medusa 1597.

Frame 185cm x 132cm

Such a fascinating painter.

Love his work!

Selling for a customer.

Original photos by 
Russell Winnell Photography ✨

Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio

1571 – 1610

Call me for further details.

A most beautiful 19th century French green chinoiserie display cabinet of narrow proportions

A most beautiful 19th century French green chinoiserie display cabinet of narrow proportions

The rectangular moulded top, above two long hinged doors, opening to reveal a cord covered interior, with a small light above each shelf.

The doors having a double throw lock.

With narrow glassed viewing sides, resting on short turned tapered legs.

Classic chinoiserie design overall. Notice the designs flow between joins, incredibly stylish always.

Chinoiserie style started in the early 17th century throughout Europe. The word derives from “chinois” French for Chinese.

European designers imitated the fanciful decorative designs on Chinese silks, art, lacquerware and furnishings.

The style has never fallen from grace. The Queen Anne period in the early 18th century was one of the most chinoiserie desired periods. Over the past three and a half decades in business, I have sold dozens of chinoiserie decorated pieces, from silk and rice paper art, to folding lacquered screens (two over the past year) many hanging bow-shaped hanging corner cupboards, desks, chairs, Chinese export sewing tables (two in storage)

The thing about a beautiful decorative chinoiserie piece is, there is only ever room for the one piece in your room. That one piece sits there either demanding attention or quietly rests saying, look here I am, you can’t beat my style and colouring, so take a seat and enjoy me.

H.159cm

W.116cm

D.27cm

$14,500 reduced to $7,250

The best 17th century English oak refectory table Australia has seen.

The best 17th century English oak refectory table Australia has seen.

The beautifully patinated thick single plank cleated top, Above a plain moulded frieze, resting on baluster-turned legs, joined by the original worn side stretchers. Fantastic overall patina, with the initials T.A.S 19/7/13 to one end. Which century 1713, 1813 or 1913. Fascinating when you sit and think about this. 1660 – 1700 All stock reduced by 50% $28,500 reduced to $14,250 H.77cm W.212cm D.81cm Note, the Carters Price Guide featuring this table and other pieces will be given when sold. A re-purchase I sold over 20 years ago. Even though retiring soon, it’s impossible to not buy these magnificent pieces back. A few snaps of my showroom last year, while Russell Winnell’s photographing the Caravaggio, so threw this together first. This important 17th century English oak refectory table. My photos don’t suffice!
 Sold this to a close friend 2002 and bought back recently, along with a few other pieces, several already sold. 17th century art hanging from 1606, 1609, 1613, 1686, 2024 
Both mirrors 19th century. Text or call Jamie 0415555998 for information.

SOLD - 18th century English oak tilt top wine table.

SOLD – 18th century English oak tilt top wine table.

The well patinated circular top, above a well turned central support column, joined to refined out swept cabriole legs, terminating on a stylish pad-foot. Beautifully worn and well patinated. Other than a later replaced catch and a type of stain applied behind, revealing the untouched elm block. H.68cm W.76cm













 












	












	

	


		A few pieces from my private collection, reduced to under 50% of their value.
	

	


					

				A few pieces from my private collection, reduced to under 50% of their value.
			

		

	
Over the past few years since selling our family home and sizing down to an apartment, I’ve sold much of my private collection. Some I sold long before I moved, and since I moved, that’s progression and continually upgrading my surroundings. These are a few pieces I’ve reduced to under 50% of their value. Now in my warehouse and only a small display area for private viewings, I’ve made the decision to let a lot go, even the rest of my private collection Before I moved shop in June, I even sold my complete Draakestein collection, ten in total went back to the UK, as much of my stock has over the decades, as dealing in rare items there’s always an international demand. Note: the surrounding pieces and art in my home and showroom have all sold, even the ceramics!! The very long French buffet below the Atamja painting, the farmhouse table, harlequin set of country chippendale chairs and pair of bog-oak side chairs all sold within weeks of placing onto the market. Also the Besler 1613 and olive wood wine table in bedroom. An exciting enamelled mixed media on canvas – 2012. By Ngurah Atamja 200 cm x 300 Late 18th Century French chestnut and oak armoire 1780 – 1800 H: 7’ 4” – 223 cm W: 4’ 10” – 147 cm D: 1’ 9” – 54 cm A rare George III solid yew-wood pembroke table – H: 3’ 4” – 102 cm W: 6’ 11” – 211 cm D: 2’ – 61 cm Last quarter 19th Century French serpentine rosewood sideboard. H: 3’ 4” – 102 cm W: 6’ 11” – 211 cm D: 2’ – 61 cm 19th Century French Burr Elm open shelf bookcase. Fantastic overall colour and patination. C.1840 H.226cm W.146cm D.56cm




	












	

	


		19th Century French Chestnut & Oak Desk/Side/Hall Table
	

	


					

				19th Century French Chestnut & Oak Desk/Side/Hall Table
			

		

	
Having beautifully, grained, figured chestnut three planked top.


Above two deep drawers, retaining original fine brass handles.


Resting on square, chamfered legs, joined by a rectangular chamfered H stretcher.


H.80


W.140


D.67


$4,600 reduced to $2,300 restored.




	












	

	


		Moving stock into new storage and workshop.
	

	


					

				Moving stock into new storage and workshop.
			

		

	
Finding chairs I forgot I had. Well over 120 chairs in stock.


Thought I’d snap a few to show. Once we re glue, clean up, re wax finish and reupholster, they sing.


You can see many available chairs on my website…


Couldn’t help photographing a few trees while driving today and from my old workshop at sunset.




	
















	

	


		17th century English oak refectory table.
	

	


					

				17th century English oak refectory table.
			

		

	
A recent re-purchase I sold 20 years ago.


Even though retiring soon, it’s impossible to not buy these magnificent pieces back.


H.77cm W.212cm D.81cm


In need of a good re-wax finish.


Keep an eye on my posts to see once done..




	
















	

	


		Recently restored - unusual 19th century English figured walnut extension dining table
	

	


					

				Recently restored – unusual 19th century English figured walnut extension dining table
			

		

	


Was coated with thick pasty oxides years ago, that hid the beautiful natural grain.


There were strong black rings to the top and leaves and a few chips.I hand stripped, Eddie patched the tops and bleached the rings.


Then I sealed and hand finished the table is as lighter natural finish as possible, using traditional french polishing and modern protective finishes.








	












	

	


		A Louis XV / XVI Walnut Bureau à Pènte
	

	


					

				A Louis XV / XVI Walnut Bureau à Pènte
			

		

	
Selling for a customer.


Elegant small bureau with a well, pigeon holes and drawers.


Purchased 1990s from renowned dealer, remained in same family.


Beautifully faded patina.


France C.1780


Contact me for pricing.