An early 19th Century English Oak Trestle
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
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1686 – 1986
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
An attractive Set of Six 20th Century Australian Ash Chippendale Style Dining Chairs, now white.
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.
One from a rare set of six late 18th Century English Country Yew Wood Triple Bow Windsor Arm Chairs
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
RESTORATION – Not for sale.
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.
18th Century English Cherry Wood Country Chippendale Arm Chair
With a freshly Colefax check upholstered drop in seat.
French figured Elm, two plank Farmhouse table with six English Elm country Hepplewhite dining chairs
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
A Rare and Unusual Retro Book-Matched Figured Walnut Central Joined Adjustable Nest of Tables
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
Contemporary Retro Inspired Collection by Allpress/Van Kaathoven 2018
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
Very Rare Early 18th Century Month Going Longcase Clock -CMC500
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
May be selling soon – in my apartment – AA1255
Stock AA1255
19th Century French oak desk of small proportions
The tick two plank top having several knots and a matched sap wood join between planks above a plain fieze with a single moulded drawer to the front retaining the original lock and escutcheon. Resting on square tapered legs.
1870 – 1900
H: 2′ 5″ –
W: 3′ 3″ – 100 cm
D: 2′ 3″ – 66 cm
A rare pair of mid 17th Century french walnut and oak ‘tabourets de chanters’ (cantor’s stools) – CHD801
A rare pair of mid 17th Century french walnut and oak ‘tabourets de chanters’ (cantor’s stools) having fantastic colour and patination. C. 1640
Provenance: John D. Dunn Antiques 1980
H: 58.5 cm W: 34 cm D: 27.5 cm
An unusually large late Georgian Country Oak Chest of Drawers
The two plank double moulded top above two short and three long mahogany cross banded graduated drawers, having brass swan-neck handles, resting on shaped bracket feet.
Good overall faded colour and patination.
H. 108m W.114cm D.50cm
An exceptional rare early 19th Century English elm writing bureau – AA1895
The gallery moulded top and lifting lid above a four short and three long slight graduated drawers, resting on bun feet.
Having a fantastic overall faded colour and patination.
With later but appropriate brasswork.
C. 1820
H: 88 cm W: 82 cm D: 43.5 cm
18th century English Oak bow fronted hanging corner cupboard AA1772
The moulded cornice above two bowed mahogany cross-banded doors, wearing decorative shaped escutcheons, opening to reveal four original bowed narrow shelves and a pair of lower drawers.
C 1780
H. 100 cm W. 69 cm D.48 cm
George III oak standing corner cupboard, having a shaped cornice above two slightly gothic style glass moulded doors
Stock UK1139
Late 18th Century, George III oak standing corner cupboard, having a shaped cornice above two slight gothic style glass moulded doors, retaining most of the original glass
Note: The horizontal mouldings disguise both shelves, flanked by canted sides.
The base same, except panelled doors concealing a shelved interior, resting on shaped bracket feet.
This piece is yet to be re-glued, cleaned and waxed. The end result will be fantastic.
C. 1800
H: 6′ 12″ – 212 cm
W: 3′ 10″ – 116 cm
D: 1′ 11 – 59 cm