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I’ve enjoyed having this beautiful 18th century English yew-wood side table in my apartment for the past few years.
Being a dealer and having such special pieces, I have the enjoyment of living with, then selling once replacing.
I’ll truly miss this table, however living in an apartment forces one to cull!
This table will be back in my showroom next week.
Even though I’m retiring soonish, new stocks still arriving. Everything is discounted even if new arrivals…
Part of new shipment arrived from Europe.
Farmhouse tables
One solid pollard oak top
(Can’t wait to restore it)
One with the original matching trestles and bread slide.
Great patination.
One 2m or each drawer leaf 1m each.
So 2-3 or 4 metre cherry farmhouse table.
A couple of fantastic dough bin/coffee tables
English oak dresser
A few decorative Italian Murano glass pieces…
Keep an eye on my website or Insta…
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
We just finished restoring this fantastic set of 19th century English Country Regency dining chairs.
A customer purchased them not realising that many users ago, someone had drilled holes through every leg and seat rail, tying a coat hanger style metal brace.
Once removed, not easily, they were a complete mess!
Eddie took each chair apart and rebuilt them. We cleaned back, filled the holes, disguised the repairs and refinished them.
Cut back and waxed today and ready to deliver.
I thought I’d share the process with you.
Note: still to be reupholstered.
Late 18th Century English cherrywood and laburnum chest on chest.
Standing to the front an equally rare 18th century English cherry wood country Chippendale arm chair with a freshly
Colefax check upholstered drop in seat.
I’ve always enjoyed dealing in the more unusual, rare one off pieces…
To the chest top, three decorative 19th century English ‘Masons’ jugs and rare large mug.
Jeff Martin – 23 Times
Oil on board 2006
All pieces with full descriptions on my website.
English – Chairs – singles
English – Chests
Works of art – Contemporary or search
Jeff Martin…
With a freshly Colefax check upholstered drop in seat.
Mixing antiques from different parts of the world can work very well. Not all styles mix well, but 18th and 19th century English and French furniture mixed very well.
Six from a harlequin set of eight, last quarter 18th century English elm country Hepplewhite dining chairs, with a handsome first quarter 19th century French figured elm, two plank farmhouse table.
Absolutely beautiful. Classic lines with unequalled style, well that’s my opinion.
Note: The chairs appear more red in the photos
Enjoy
The well patinated two plank rotating circular top.
Tilts to reveal the original cross frame, attached to a rotating birdcage support.
On a well turned column, supported by three unusually shaped out-swept legs.
C.1850
H 72cm
Dia 46cm
The lunette, chip carved decorated rectangular top rail above a carved central arch
Thi piece was used to store a variety of items including, glassware, treenware, pewter, delftware and horn mugs.
C. 1650
H 59cm
W 55cm
D 15cm
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
A Rare and Unusual Retro Book-Matched Figured Walnut Central Joined Adjustable Nest of Tables on turned tapered legs. The circular tops having the original coloured formica edging.
C.1970
Dealing in antiques for the past 30 years and being in the trade now for 40 years, I have started to add a few contemporary pieces we create for Australian Interior Designers, Architects and Private Customers. Sometimes a customer needs something that has never been made before. The majority of my stock has always been quite unique, so why not provide a modern option of the same quality.
Take a look at mine and Andrews modern creations and consider a unique contemporary piece to mix with your beautiful antiques.
This collection immediately captures your attention with their unquestionable class, elegance, style and clean lines.
Verona Table:
H.750cm W.2.4m D.1100cm
Desk:
H.750cm W.2m D.90cm
Oak parquetry top trestle style dining table
H.750cm W.2.7m D.1m
A very rare George I red lacquered month going long-case clock, with Chinese scenes on an oak base with original caddy top in good condition. The brass and silvered engraved and filled dial with early spandrels and signed by listed maker Anthony Harrison of London. This clock has been fully restored and is in great order. Some outstanding features; Very rare month going Outside count-wheel strike Winged columns Listed maker of note By Anthony Harrison of London
C. 1710
H. 7’ 8” – 233 cm W. 1’ 8” – 52 cm D. 10” – 25 cm