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A most beautiful 19th century French green chinoiserie display cabinet of narrow proportions

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

$14,500 reduced to $7,250

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

SOLD - 18th century English oak tilt top wine table.

SOLD – 18th century English oak tilt top wine table.

The well patinated circular top, above a well turned central support column, joined to refined out swept cabriole legs, terminating on a stylish pad-foot. Beautifully worn and well patinated. Other than a later replaced catch and a type of stain applied behind, revealing the untouched elm block. H.68cm W.76cm













 












	












	

	


		A few pieces from my private collection, reduced to under 50% of their value.
	

	


					

				A few pieces from my private collection, reduced to under 50% of their value.
			

		

	
Over the past few years since selling our family home and sizing down to an apartment, I’ve sold much of my private collection. Some I sold long before I moved, and since I moved, that’s progression and continually upgrading my surroundings. These are a few pieces I’ve reduced to under 50% of their value. Now in my warehouse and only a small display area for private viewings, I’ve made the decision to let a lot go, even the rest of my private collection Before I moved shop in June, I even sold my complete Draakestein collection, ten in total went back to the UK, as much of my stock has over the decades, as dealing in rare items there’s always an international demand. Note: the surrounding pieces and art in my home and showroom have all sold, even the ceramics!! The very long French buffet below the Atamja painting, the farmhouse table, harlequin set of country chippendale chairs and pair of bog-oak side chairs all sold within weeks of placing onto the market. Also the Besler 1613 and olive wood wine table in bedroom. An exciting enamelled mixed media on canvas – 2012. By Ngurah Atamja 200 cm x 300 Late 18th Century French chestnut and oak armoire 1780 – 1800 H: 7’ 4” – 223 cm W: 4’ 10” – 147 cm D: 1’ 9” – 54 cm A rare George III solid yew-wood pembroke table – H: 3’ 4” – 102 cm W: 6’ 11” – 211 cm D: 2’ – 61 cm Last quarter 19th Century French serpentine rosewood sideboard. H: 3’ 4” – 102 cm W: 6’ 11” – 211 cm D: 2’ – 61 cm 19th Century French Burr Elm open shelf bookcase. Fantastic overall colour and patination. C.1840 H.226cm W.146cm D.56cm




	












	

	


		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.




	












	

	


		Before I closed shop, I was taking some photos of this magnificent piece, when a customer purchased part of the display.
	

	


					

				Before I closed shop, I was taking some photos of this magnificent piece, when a customer purchased part of the display.
			

		

	
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


Now with the remaining of my stock, in storage awaiting a pop up shop somewhere around Australia.


Or you’re welcome to visit my storeroom/workshop inner city Melbourne.




	












	

	


		Moving stock into new storage and workshop.
	

	


					

				Moving stock into new storage and workshop.
			

		

	
Finding chairs I forgot I had. Well over 120 chairs in stock.


Thought I’d snap a few to show. Once we re glue, clean up, re wax finish and reupholster, they sing.


You can see many available chairs on my website…


Couldn’t help photographing a few trees while driving today and from my old workshop at sunset.




	












	

	


		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




	




















	

	


		17th century English oak refectory table.
	

	


					

				17th century English oak refectory table.
			

		

	
A recent re-purchase I sold 20 years ago.


Even though retiring soon, it’s impossible to not buy these magnificent pieces back.


H.77cm W.212cm D.81cm


In need of a good re-wax finish.


Keep an eye on my posts to see once done..




	
















	

	


		Last quarter 18th century French figured elm trinket box.
	

	


					

				Last quarter 18th century French figured elm trinket box.
			

		

	
The beautifully grained hinged top, retaining the original double moulded cleated ends (unusual feature)

The front with hand made brass hook, moving through the steel latch, running through the top, to the front plank (once again beautifully figured grain.

Dovetailed joints all around.

With perfectly faded overall patina ✨


Replaced hinges, showing signs of the original fine knuckle hinges. Also later chain.


1760 – 1820


H.14cm W.35cm D.23cm




	












	

	


		Recently restored - unusual 19th century English figured walnut extension dining table
	

	


					

				Recently restored – unusual 19th century English figured walnut extension dining table
			

		

	


Was coated with thick pasty oxides years ago, that hid the beautiful natural grain.


There were strong black rings to the top and leaves and a few chips.I hand stripped, Eddie patched the tops and bleached the rings.


Then I sealed and hand finished the table is as lighter natural finish as possible, using traditional french polishing and modern protective finishes.








	
















	

	


		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.