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Words by Jamie Allpress, Allpress Antiques
Photography by Russell Winnell
Recently I was invited to re-arrange the entire contents of The Johnston Collection, to create my own interpretation and to give visitors to the house a fresh experience.
I heard about the Johnston collection many years ago and on seeing it was ‘enthralled’ by the overall quality and uniqueness of Mr Johnston’s collection.
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One of Australia’s leading photographers Russell Winnell spent almost the entire day photographing my apartment.
We work well together, playing Bowie, Frank Ocean, Kanye, The Dance Exponents etc… great music always makes the environment even better!
Some recent re purchases I sold over 20 years ago.
Even though fully retiring soon, it’s impossible to not buy these magnificent pieces back.
The ogee-shaped top rail above three plain rectangular scratch-moulded upright plats, supported by a lower rail, above two plank seats (some attractively knotted) resting on square block turned legs, terminating on a small pad-foot, with a high turned front stretcher, with double stretcher sides.
H.135cm W.46cm D.46cm
C.1700
Perfect for a low farmhouse table, with narrow skirts, such as this one displayed. Or make some thick decoratively upholstered fitted cushions and use with a standard 76cm hightail farmhouse table, or use as two decorative pairs of side chairs.
All in need of a good re-wax finish.
The well patinated three plank top, hand made nailed to the plain narrow skirts. Resting on square tapered legs, one having an unusual lost knot to the top, a nice conversation piece between oak lovers.
The narrow skirt matched with the lower set of four early English oak dining chairs, is a great match, as makes this comfortable seating.
Good overall colour and patination. see reel here
France 1800 – 1850
69 x 138 x 64
See below the top, the beautifully blended natural oxidisation of the planks and inner skirts, the thickness of the skirts and the huge knot missing from the grain flow of one.
These unique characteristics are generally never seen, not even by most dealers, as it’s a restorer that gets to examine every nook and cranny, having the immense pleasure of discovery!
I say once again, you’ll never find this in perfect, polished town pieces, from any period.
This is why I adore English and European country furniture.
Perfect for creating a stylish kitchen/dining in a smallish space.
This post also featuring a set of four early 18th century English oak dining chairs. I’ll create another post for them.
Enjoyed my linguini bolognaise from @mariaspasta while photographing today.
Also reading up on 18th century Georgian wine tables, seeing a few similarities to many I’ve sold over the decades.
The well patinated faded three plank top, above a plain skirt, with chestnut lined cutlery drawer to one end, with the original shield shaped escutcheon, originally had a lock, unusual for a farmhouse table, so may have been made as a desk.
Resting on square tapered legs.
76 x 145 x 67
Purchased in Normandy over a decade ago, finally restored. I tend to live in “Country Time”
The well faded, deep five plank cleated top, above plain skirt, one end with cutlery drawer, resting on square tapered legs.
C.1800
H.76cm
W.166cm
D.82cm
All stock reduced by 50 – 60% to clear by end of financial year.
$8,800 reduced to $4,400
Now with the beautiful kilim they can be displayed
All reduced by 50% so I can clear my entire stock by end of this financial year…
Call or text me for pricing or to make an appointment.
Individual posts will follow.
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Selling this attractive kilim $1,750
Shahsavan Kilim, Undyed wool, Hand woven in Iran
Neutral earthy tones of brown, cream, and taupe with delicate fringed ends.
288 x 184cm
Remarkable the difference a stylish rug can make to a room. The warm tones have beautifully disguised the over busy floor tiles. Changing the entire feel of the display space.
Thank you Amir and Omid @behruzstudio
Yesterday, I went to look at an 18th century English oak gateleg table top to restore, and ended up photographing the private customers home interior.
A home that feels less like a styled space and more like a deeply soulful, living canvas. The home belongs to Elizabeth: a fellow aesthete, a kindred Cancerian spirit, and a profound lover of trees.
Every corner tells a story of an intimate connection to the natural world. On the walls hang powerful, deeply moody graphite tree drawings of her own creation.
That intense reverence for timber, texture, and history flows effortlessly from her art right into her incredible collection of period furniture, beautifully layered together over the years from the Allpress Antiques collection also purchased from her travels around the world.
Watch the Reel to see how history and art intertwine in her sanctuary:
Stock AA0619
Unusually large 18th Century Dr Wall Worcester jug
H. 29.5 cm
C. 1780
Featured here with a magnificent 19th century masons jug
C.1980
39 & 41cm
Going back in time to the late mid to late 90s, still at 1425.
Rare one off pieces, early 18th century Italian walnut side chair, early 18th century English oak gate-leg table, rare 18th century French storage settle of smaller proportions – sold in the 70s by John Borthwick, then by me to Bill and Kate and they still have in their Ocean Grove home today.
Early 18th century Italian walnut commode, 19th century Anglo Indian painted rocking horse with removable head and moving testicles (certainly a rare piece, purchased by very generous god parents) a perfect example of an early 17th century English oak court cupboard, sold early 90s, then re sold for the owner early 2000s.
An unusually large first period Dr Wall Worcester jug (I purchased this for my private collection late 1980s and have used in displays for four four decades (now selling) search – stock AA0619.
18th century English country oak tilt top wine table (I’ve sold many dozens over the years, every one quote individual, that’s the beauty of county furniture ✨
I have about four remaining in stock in my warehouse, early 18th century English oak side table, early 18th century English oak hanging corner cupboard (sold so many over the years, each one unique and beautiful.
I have a stunning bow fronted country oak hanging corner cupboard to hang and photo for website in a few weeks, late 17th century English oak chest, with later 18th century bracket feet (one of many dozens, look through my archives on website)
17th century English oak side table, first half 18th century English bow-fronted chinoiserie decorated hanging corner cabinet, mid 18th century English oak writing bureau of small proportions,
18th century Italian walnut sculpture of cupids (Sold for the late one and only Gary Kay – Antique Decor) a very well missed character in the antiques and art trade, George III country oak display dresser, early 19th century English oak book/clothes press on stand (very special and still housed in Ocean Grove✨ actually the other week I found another in my warehouse, but without a side table base, very nice and on website soon)
The Royal Exhibition Building, Nicholson Street, Melbourne.
One of many I took part in over the decades.
Looking back over my stand, I remain proud of the standard of stock I sold at that fair. Funnily, I remember every piece, who I purchased from or sold on behalf of, I remember who purchased and where they’ve sat over the past 27 years.
Grateful I am for Mary Adamson, sewing the many meters of material I shipped around the country, applying to my walls with the help of Shane, flying from NZ to assist me at many shows.
Several exceptional early pieces of rare early oak from my old friend Francis, Chinoiserie clocks from Michael, Art from Bryan Collie, assistance on my stand by Bridget Evans.
I even remember the stands that were opposite me, truly remarkable for me, as my memory often fails me!
If only to step back for a few moments, imagine….
Serpentine shaped moulded marble top, above a matching shaped carved and moulded front skirt, opening to reveal an unexpected narrow drawer.
The stylish lines flowing into acanthus leaf carved knees and over expressed cabriole legs, terminating on a scrolled foot. The beautifully veneered rear plain rectangular legs, on well shaped moulded feet.
Fantastic overall well faded original polished and waxed patina. Could I have raved anymore? What a piece!
1850 – 1880
H.79cm W.110cm D.40cm