50% OFF - Rare, beautifully carved 19th century French oak standing church pew.

50% OFF – Rare, beautifully carved 19th century French oak standing church pew.

A Stylish unique piece I still have in stock and reduced by 50%.
$3,400 reduced to $1,700

Makes an interesting entrance piece, key or hall table.
To the top of a landing or as a piece of art in an open living family room.

Free local delivery.

Rare beautifully carved 19th century French oak standing church pew.

The unusual narrow dimensions are perfect as a narrow hallway or entrance piece.
Linen fold panels with fruits (pineapples and pomegranates) happy to be corrected..
above, the three large panels with grapes and vines, the central with bold flowers and leaves.
Scrolled hand rests to the ends, disguising the end joints.

The unusual narrow dimensions are perfect as a narrow hallway or entrance piece.
Linen fold panels with fruits (pineapples and pomegranates) happy to be corrected..
above, the three large panels with grapes and vines, the central with bold flowers and leaves.
Scrolled hand rests to the ends, disguising the end joints.

A rare 19th century French oak, pine and walnut table d’entrée.

A rare 19th century French oak, pine and walnut table d’entrée.

The narrow rectangular top, above a central carved rosette with the original steel oval ringed handle, flanked by deep upright carved flutes, then exceptionally turned lunettes, quite a feature.

With a scratch carved hanging Fleur de Lis and turned fluted uprights with a serpentine shaped panelled back-board, featuring a central moulded oak diamond, joined to a serpentine shaped base shelf, on regressed block feet.

 

H.90 W.67 D.34

 

Going through my stock I’m clearing at 50% reduction. I found this rare 19th century French table d’entrée – entrance table.

 

These pieces sell quickly as are a very hard find. Being so stylish and unique, yet small and narrow, so perfect for most entries, especially an apartment.

 

I sold two similar pieces in my showroom last year. This piece still needs some re gluing and a good clean, a few touch outs and a fresh wax finish. Will look as if never touched and well preserved when I’m finished.

 

This style of side table originated from a 16th/17th century English oak miniature livery cupboard. I sold a beauty to the western district around 25 years ago. I remember the incredible 19th century farmhouse it’s still residing in, along with some magnificent examples of rare museum quality 17th – 19th century English and European pieces.

I’ll create a post featuring some of my most prized pieces I’ve sold over the decades soon. Such incredible beauty to the eye✨

 

One of pair of late 17th Century oak side chairs, North West England.

C. 1700

 

A small last quarter 18th century English pewter charger.

Dated 1797.

Dia: 24cm

 

19th century English green majolica plate decorated with an embossed grape and vine leaf pattern.

 

19th century English pewter potty.

Used in displays for over 30 years.

H.11cm

W.29cm

 

Amber glass bull

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.

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.

19th century French cherrywood Louis XV 'style' dining table of unusually large proportions.

19th century French cherrywood Louis XV ‘style’ dining table of unusually large proportions.

The wide four plank book-matched figured cherry wood top, above a serpentine shaped moulded skirt, resting on long stylish cabriole legs.
Arrived to storeroom today. Needs a little touching out of minor damages and a good overall wax.
20th Century
H.76 W.335 D.113cm
14 seater. 6 well sized chairs to each side.
About as deep as I’d go on a dining table. Any larger and you’re too far away from each other.

Unusually long 3.2m early 19th century French oak, chestnut and fruitwood refectory/farmhouse table.

Unusually long 3.2m early 19th century French oak, chestnut and fruitwood refectory/farmhouse table.

Having a 6cm thick two plank moulded top.

Above a thick plain skirt, resting on square chamfered legs, joined by an ‘H’ stretcher.
C.1820
H.78cm W.320cm D.71cm

Loved waxing up this magnificent long dining table over the past two days.
Remarkable how easy it is to bring something to life with such a simple process.
Also a great work out I need!! It’s hard yakka!
Cleaning and re wax finishing an old flat wax finish reveals all the natural beauty and depth of the hundreds of years old patina and knots.
Especially on the two plank oak top and long chestnut centre stretcher.
Note, the last photo in lane when arrived from France.
Now awaiting customers to come see…

18th century French figured walnut petrin, dough bin, coffee table.

18th century French figured walnut petrin, dough bin, coffee table.

Originally a petrin/dough bin on stand. Later converted into a beautiful decorative coffee table.

The well patinated serpentine shaped, hinged top, above cantered sides, resting on bun feet.
Perfect for housing wine and looking fantastic!
C.1780
H.40cm
W.128cm
D.59cm
19th century French oak Farmhouse table of small proportions.

19th century French oak Farmhouse table of small proportions.

The three plank top, above a plain frieze, resting on square tapered legs.

Note: Exceptional wild grain overall, with knots and fallen knots to the legs, a great talking point. (You won’t see this on a fancy 19th century French walnut, highly polished extension dining table) The raw beauty of French provincial pieces, same as unique English country furniture!

H.69cm W.138cm D.64cm

The smallest original French farmhouse table I’ve ever seen. Beautifully worn finish, showing the naturally oxidised oak grain.

A late 19th Century French flame mahogany card table - AA1936

A late 19th Century French flame mahogany card table – AA1936

A late 19th Century French flame mahogany card table.

The single flame moulded top, unfolding to a card playing table, having a decorative book-matched veneered frieze, on a well turned support column, resting on three outswept legs, with acanthus leaf carvings to the knees.

Note: Not my usual stock, you’ll notice the photograph. You’ll then notice this card table surrounded by entire family, from around 1900.

Fantastic to hang above to create a perfect conversation piece.

H.75 W.80 D.40 cm

Apartment entrance display.

Apartment entrance display.

Being terribly overstocked, (but not complaining) I’ve taken this walnut entrance table to my apartment to create more shop space and over decorate my entrance!

My usual entrance pieces are also quite out of my usual style, but having a retro 1970 built apartment, I wanted something different from the interior at the door.
Not my usual style or periods, but had to have these unique pieces✨✨

 

A selection of side tables in stock.

A selection of side tables in stock.

Note: 2 – 6 – 7 & 8 – 9 – 10 – 12 – 16 – 17 – 20 SOLD

17th – 19th century, English and French with art and decorative items from 17th to 21st centuries.

The few recent side tables included will be posted soon.

Take a look under Furniture, English or French, Tables, Side Tables, to see full details.

Thought I’d share a few of my dining tables. I sell many styles.

Thought I’d share a few of my dining tables. I sell many styles.

17th century English oak refectory tables.
18th-19th century French farmhouse tables.
18th century English gateleg and pembroke tables.
Mid century French fibreglass sealed autumn toned centre/dining table.

Used as dining tables, desks, serving tables, entrance and centre tables.

Several more in store awaiting a good clean and wax.

Rare 19th century French solid kingwood 'whatnot'

Rare 19th century French solid kingwood ‘whatnot’

This rare 19th century French solid kingwood whatnot is certainly a work of cabinetmaker, leader of Japonism, Gabriel Viardot (1830-1904).

It is surmounted by a varnished polished bronze dragon that is frequently found in the cabinetmaker’s production.

The lower part also has shelves whose upright is decorated with a wrapped dragon in varnished polished bronze.

H.98cm
W.69cm
D.40cm