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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

 

20th century French provincial farmyard oil on canvas.

By J P Vezzeos
49 x 57cm
I’m strongly considering re colouring the frame, or at least the oak mount, possibly gold touch the plaster frame.
Years ago I wrote an article “To Frame or not to Frame” for Period Style Magazine, you can see on my website under Media.
I often re frame, re colour existing frame or remove frame completely, as the painting doesn’t need anything to compete with its beauty.
Usually on 17th century art. That’s just my personal taste.
I was going to colour the oak mount to the same deep warm brown of the farm house.
Then see whether to highlight the plaster frame or leave?
 One customer earlier today said, looks perfect as is! Maybe this has become more of a habit..
Such beautiful greens in this painting. Matching the 18th century English hepplewhite side chair.
I often mix English chairs with French tables or vice versa.
This just made me think of another story to write soon..

19th century French oak refectory/dining/sofa table.

SOLD before in showroom!
The well patinated three plank cleated top, above a narrow skirt, resting on rectangular chamfered legs, with octagonal moulded feet, joined by a rectangular moulded ‘H’ stretcher.
Great overall colour and patination.
2.2m x 70cm
Cleaned,lightened, highlighted and re wax finished.
C.1880 France
This table will be enjoyed as a stylish long sofa table in a bright spacious living area overlooking the most beautiful green farmland and rolling hills, can’t wait to see in situ.

An unusually long 19th century French elm & oak farmhouse table.

The well patinated figured elm three plank cleated top, above one long oak end drawer

(notice the unusual construction of the drawer sides, joined through the drawer front, love this) retaining the original turned handle.

Having square chamfered legs, joined by rectangular stretchers.

Legs raised to modern height many years ago.

C.1850

H.76cm
W.274cm
D.76cm

Note, in 33 years of business and 45 years in the trade, this is one of only a handful of original farmhouse tables I’ve sold, over 2.2m. Very scarce.

Early 19th century French cherry wood farmhouse table.

The well patinated four plank cleated top, above a plain skirt, resting on square tapered legs.
Note: the top has a great depth
We’ve just finished re waxing.
Shops to full to photograph displayed for a few days, so taken outside.
H.77cm
W.2m
D.87cm

First half 19th century French provincial walnut & fruitwood vigneron, wine tasting table on trestle base. AA2464

Been some years since I’ve stocked one of these, this one in particular being the largest I have seen.
The large perfectly faded and patinated circular five plank folding top, on two rectangular upright supports, having an attractive lyre-shaped twisting central support, retaining the original steel guide attached below the top. Resting on bold long sledge-feet.
C.1840   H.73cm   Dia.118cm
These tables were originally used for champagne and wine tastings in the French vineyards.
The upright folding mechanism was perfect for easy moving and storage.
The French, as always had such clever furniture design.
Note, the once perfectly round top has the expected shrinkage,
so measures 118 x 114cm due to cross grain shrinkage.
Another private purchase, everything included in my retirement sale, until end of year.
Hanging above, three framed 19th century Wolters pears
Published 1880
65cm x 110cm
Resting on ‘Ardabil’
North East Iran
Wide Kilim Hall Rug
First half 20th Century
In good sound condition
4.8m x 1.36m
Looking great in my showroom.

Early 19th century French fruitwood & oak dough bin/petrin.

The well patinated three plank cleated top, above a canted bin with deep wedge corner joints, joined to an oak planked floor.
The base with a plain frieze, resting on attractive out swept shaped legs.
Fantastic overall colour and patination.
C.1800
H.77cm  W.167cm  D.66cm
I have four petrin’s in my showroom at present and several more in storage, all completely different.
Perfect as sofa tables, entrance tables, hall tables (if deep) living room sideboard, landing tables, bay window table, also perfect as a room divider in large apartment or large living room.
To store, linen, wine, photo albums etc…
A piece like this in your home would usually be a great conversation topic, (great promotion for me) as so unusual and stylish.
Over the past 33 years I’ve sold many to interior designers, for this exact purpose.
To see many I’ve sold over the last few years, search my archives, worth a look.

19th century French marble top occasional, corner, lamp table.

The circular, moulded top, resting on a deep blue, gold decorated shell carved painted base.
On a long slight cabriole legend angled pad-foot.

C.1890   H.72cm  Dia.72cm

Perfect piece to place between armchairs or sofas, with a lamp and framed photo of me.

Also would suit a bay window.

Also displayed,
Stunning 19th century Masons jug.
19th century English salt glazed jug.
Framed ‘Narcissus’ bursting from its splash, Thornton.
Published London, August 1 1808.