Some of my contemporary pieces in my home and in my showroom (Video) Mixing 16th – 21st century furnishings and art is so very enjoyable to me. Since arriving a week ago I’ve already sold 1/3 of my shipment. Occasional tables, Wall sconces, glass clocks and lamps, mirrors. Also selling this magnificent set of dining chairs. Sold the chestnut farmhouse table to Southern Highlands last week. That’s probably why I loved re dressing The Johnston Collection 2010 (see photos on my website under – media) as William Johnston also used his homes as showrooms. Such a great part of my business.
A decorative geometric metal coffee/side table The glass top, resting on gold painted, overlapping circular cast metal base. H.54cm Dia.46cm Anything contemporary I have in my apartment, is also for sale in my showroom. See my article here https://allpressinc.com/product/allpress-apartment-photographed-by-russell-winnell-2/
Small shipment of contemporary stock arrived. Finally my small shipment of contemporary pieces that I mix with period stock has arrived. Everything contemporary I have in my apartment, I also sell in showroom. Here’s a few items to enjoy. Everything contemporary I have in my apartment, I also sell in my showroom. See my article here: https://allpressinc.com/product/allpress-apartment-photographed-by-russell-winnell-2/
A delightful early 19th century Dutch oak hanging display cabinet, with decorative floral marquetry inlay. The shaped moulded cornice having a secret display window, above the nine panelled glazed astragal door, with matching glass windowed canted corners. The interior fitted with two moulding disguised shelves. 1780 – 1820 H.111cm W.111cm D.27cm
Pair of mid 19th century English pottery jugs, with floral and gilt decoration. 15x15x11cm 13x13x9.5cm Also a decorative pair of modern Italian style gilt feather design wall sconces.
Unusual late 18th century Dutch walnut and marquetry inlaid wall mounting display cabinet Eddie and I were searching for some way of entering the top section before hanging, so we can use the unused space for added display. We were searching for sliding front or side shaped moulds, maybe the backboard pulled off? But that wouldn’t make any sense. We opened the door, seeing if the top slid away, once again didn’t make any sense, but you never know unless you search… Finally we pulled the central top away, revealing fine nails from only a few decades ago. There’s no need to secure this curved top section, so we removed the nails.
A mid-century Italian Murano glass six branch chandelier of small proportions With upright floral and leaf decorations. Original ceiling cup H.114cm Dia.80cm
A mid-century Italian retro circular blue & clear glass chandelier with beaded fountains above With original ceiling cup H.72cm Dia.33cm Restored & rewired to Australian standards.
A rare mid-century Italian soft pink & milky pearl Murano glass eight branch chandelier Original ceiling cup Will be changing the candle sleeves to off-white. H.110cm Dia.80cm
A decorative mid-century Italian beaded eight branch chandelier With various sized crystal droplets H.95cm Dia.70cm
A day in the life of an antique dealer. Had to bank a cheque this morning, sold a particularly nice small sized Regency style chest of drawers yesterday, several of my customers still use cheques. Drove down to Acland St to deposit and had a coffee at Abbey Road Cafe. My friend the prettiest, grooviest, waitress in Melbourne, Simonè, always brings me the perfect coffee. Then to the shop and fed my sweet pigeon mates some breakfast. Into workshop to check over this very nice first quarter 20th century Australian Blackwood Art Nouveau hall stand. Sonya & Andrew will be very pleased. Then a couple popped into my shop with a very nice mid century retro pastel nude, a vintage Chinese tray and two ceramic birds, so I purchased all. I quickly rearranged a dresser rack, adding the ceramic birds. Next, Thom my light restorer arrives with seven of my eleven newly arrived Italian and French chandeliers. We placed the Pink Murano straight into the window and another mid century Italian retro into the other. Then the other five where we could… All this until not long past noon! I’m still trying to properly rearrange the showroom as been so busy, as usual just had lunch 3:30pm, not complaining. Over the next few days I’ll photograph my new lights and once all restored and hung, I’ll ask Russell Winnell Photographer to photograph all of my new lighting. Heading home around 6:00pm, looking forward to summer as always get to enjoy the sunset. Often visit customers on way home to deliver something or advise on restoration or rearranging, sizing down etc… I’m clearly not an early morning person. So that’s today finished. Maybe I’ll walk down to The Espy for a light dinner. Maybe I’ll pour a beautiful Plymouth Sloe Berry Gin onto a giant cube of ice and reflect on how lucky I am to have such wonderful family, friends, customers and that fantastic morning coffee.