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An attractive mid 19th century French figured elm farmhouse table.

Having a beautiful well patinated thick two plank figured elm top, with end drawer and side bread slide.

Resting on square tapered legs.

C.1820

H.77cm
W.210cm
D.84cm

I sold this table to Sydney customers years ago. They have moved and the table won’t fit into their terrace house.
So I’m more than happily re selling for them.

19th Century French Burr Elm open shelf bookcase.

The stylish slight shaped pediment, resting on a plain rectangular top rail, with matching side uprights, resting on a mirrored base, and the shortest decoratively shaped bracket feet.

The sectioned panelled sides are so attractive to gaze upon.

The shelved interior having a lower long drawer.
Both central side drawers blocking a matching central sliding panel, with a secret drawer appearing behind.

Fantastic overall colour and patination.

C.1840

H.226cm
W.146cm
D.56cm

I’ve been keeping this unique 18th century French beautifully patinated solid burr-elm open shelved bookcase in storage for many years.
I’d intended to move into my apartment via crane, as only has 2m high lifts.
Anyway, after rearranging I’ve decided to finally put this wonderful piece on the market.

Such a nice piece to have.

Something different to house your unattractive wide dark tv, and place your special pieces on the other shelves.
Even use as a bar!
Oh, there’s also a secret drawer.

A rare 17th century English ash boarded chest of diminutive proportions.

AA2365

The knuckle hinged top, with an applied carved fruitwood facing mould, above the incised/scratch-carved feeding birds. With traces of the original hand made nails and missing lock plate.
The floor wedged through the end boards, with arches resembling legs.
Signs of water affecting the tones throughout the waxed patina.

C.1680

H.54cm
W.68cm
D.30cm

Hanging above, 18th century portrait of a gentleman.
English school – paper on canvas.
41 x 37cm

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

An unusually small late 17th century English oak low dresser.

The three plank well patinated top with applied mouldings below,
then two double cushion moulded drawers, resting on stylish turned legs.
The ogee-shaped mouldings above the legs to front and sides are later additions,
as is the later brassware.
1680-1700
H.87cm
W.140cm
D.54cm
This dresser can be used in many places.
Perfect for living or dining rooms, also as a sofa table, hall or entrance table.
Unusual stylish pieces complete your home.

Early 19th century English oak lowboy.

Another one of the pieces I purchased back, that I sold to an old friend over twenty years ago.
The three plank top above a deep moulded ogee-shaped frieze, with stepped narrow drawers with brass drop handles to the front. Resting on slender turned legs, joined by a bold central “H” stretcher.
C.1800
H.74cm
W.90cm
D.65cm

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

 

Small 19th century English country oak hall stand

34th year in business and the first time I’ve stocked a hall stand.
Victorian furniture isn’t usually my style, but this small 19th century English country oak piece is quite delightful.
Borrowed a suitable hand bag from Notre Malvern, the warm scarf I purchased from Notre last year.
Keeps me nice and warm.
H.160cm
W.85cm
D.28cm

Magnificent rare first half 18th English oak low dresser

AA2494

The well patinated two plank moulded top, above a deep ogee shaped skirt,

housing three brass dressed central drawers.

Resting on elegant top moulded slender cabriole legs, terminating to a pointed pad foot.

C.1740

H.85cm
W.195cm
D.48cm

Wonderful patina, never over restored.

Note: Fruitwood lined drawers.

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.