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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.
We have re glued and re wax finished all eight. Also our magnificent cane restorer Graeme Nichols
has personally restored the cane work where required.
Now in his mid 80s, this was the last large job he’ll do. Very grateful for his wonderful work over the years.
Notice the long placed shaped steel leg securing braces made to fit many years ago.
DM me for pricing.
More than happy to bring to your home to try with your dining table.
Note: similar set of 12 on 1stdibs for $51,538.34

Late 18th-early 19th century French provincial oak arm chair.

Purchased this delightful chair from customers last week.
They bought as 18th century, English oak George III elbow chair.
Except it’s not!

But still very nice stylish, a lot more than if was English, as it’s French.

The Chippendale shaped top rail with bold out swept ears, above wide uprights and reasonably plain vase shaped centre splat, having serpentine shaped arms, with scroll carved hand rests, on turned supports flowing to a slight shaped cabriole leg, terminating on squat pad-feet, with ogee shaped bowed front seat support rail, legs joined by side angled turns.

Good overall deep patination.

France 1780 – 1820

H.110cm W.70cm D.50cm

RESTORATION – Not for sale

A recent private restoration job.

Beautiful last quarter 19th century French oak rotating desk chairThe last photo shows before restoration.

Several patches and re carving, re gluing, removed the later varnished dark surface to reveal a very red raw oak.

Refused to sand or bleach, made up a green base stain that removed much of the red, a very old trick.
Re french polished, coloured in repairs, cut back and wax finished.
Craig Howell, upholsterer, removed the original pressed leather seat and reupholstered the chair to finish this wonderful job.

Eddie, cabinet maker, completed the repairs and carving. Also the ball bearings lubricated and running well.

Beautiful Yew wood pieces, sold over the years.

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.
However, every one of these wonderful pieces, I know who purchased, what they paid and where they sit in their beautiful homes.
For these memories I’m ever so grateful ❤️

18th century English yew wood windsor armchair, on cabriole legs.
Rare early 19th century Irish yew wood and chestnut windsor wedding settle.
(Sold to the wonderful John Borthwick) retired and long passed on Melbourne antique dealer.

Rare English Regency yew wood tea caddy.
Sold to one of my favourite ever customers (Jane T) sadly moved back to the UK around a decade ago.

The shaped arm rest and domino shaped arm support from an early 19th century English yew wood windsor armchair.
(Belonged to Betty L) another wonderful kind customer, sadly now passed on.

The two long yew wood panelled doors to a rare 18th century French yew wood armoire.

Very special piece, probably will have to crane into my apartment as to high for the lifts.
Will sit in my spare room and hold lots of clothes and stuff… will look amazing once there!

Most photos by,
Russell Winnell Photography

Set of Ten French Walnut Art Nouveau Dining Chairs

Set of Ten French Walnut Art Nouveau Dining Chairs Comprising six original and four later copies The shaped moulded top rail having carved leaf decoration A centre cane panelled back above a cane seat, resting on square moulded tapered legs, with matching carved decorations above, joined by an ‘H’ stretcher. All having detachable upholstered cushions. CIS500

H. 94cm W. 44cm D. 46cm

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A set of six 20th Century French beech dining chairs

The well slanted upholstered backs having a shaped top rail and a comfortable upholstered seat, retaining the original bold studs.

Resting on serpentine legs joined by matching stretchers.

Attractive faded patination overall.

1960 – 1990

$3800 the six

Note: these chairs are consigned and have no GST applied.

An unusual late 19th Century Northern European elm well shaped armchair – CGS909

Stock CGS909

An unusual late 19th Century Northern European elm well shaped armchair

This is the first of this style I have seen in 33 years, there’s a definite Arts & Crafts feel with a Chippendale style rear splat, quite an unusual mix.

The long single plank bentwood arms flowing through to become legs with matching shaped stretchers all flow very well, then there’s that English influenced Splat flanked by two reeded uprights.

The thick single plank slight saddle seat seems to be holding all these unusual shapes together.

Anyway an interesting chair and quite a talking point this will be.

Good overall colour and patination.

Childrens Chair Clearance

Childrens Chair Clearance

We are having a major clearance on Childrens Chairs

Come in and see the gorgeous collection