Rare late 19th century French Art Nouveau figured walnut Table à thé à double plateau, décor à la chinoise - chinoiseries.

Rare late 19th century French Art Nouveau figured walnut Table à thé à double plateau, décor à la chinoise – chinoiseries.

Raised painted chinoiserie influenced floral decoration.

Servante / Table servante: A serving table or “dumbwaiter” style table used to hold refreshments.

Table volante / Table de salon: A portable, light, or occasional salon table, often two tiered.

In complete original untouched condition.
A rare find, eg not over restored to look new.
We re glued and re wax finished, for a slight lift.

Both rectangular figured walnut tops with worn intact,
décor à la chinoise – chinoiseries.

Retaining the original decorative shaped brass handles to the lower tray.

C.1900 France

H.83cm.  W.83cm   D.56cm

Included in retirement 50% SALE

$4,800 reduced to $2,400

On view in my North Fitzroy warehouse.

Delightful 19th century Chinese red lacquered and gilt chinoiserie decorated elm sideboard

Delightful 19th century Chinese red lacquered and gilt chinoiserie decorated elm sideboard

Touched out minor marks and re wax finished this delightful 19th century Chinese red lacquered and gilt chinoiserie decorated elm sideboard, today.

I’m selling for customers, so No GST! I’ll place and photograph tomorrow.

I sat outside enjoying the hot afternoon sun and exhaust fumes, between colouring.

As I’m so fussy – I colour then take a photo, then see where I’ve missed.

One example here to see. Even though I never over restore, imperfections always stand out to me!

Two chairs 320 years apart. Mid 17th century English oak wainscot chair C.1660, one from a pair.

20th century later painted Australian ash chippendale dining chair. C.1980

One from a set of six.

Love working while listening to my favourite Australian music on Spotify! “The greatest list of Australian songs ever!”

An exceptional late 19th Century Chinese export hand carved four panelled chinoiserie black laquered folding screen.

An exceptional late 19th Century Chinese export hand carved four panelled chinoiserie black laquered folding screen.

Happily selling this screen on consignment for a customer I’ve worked with over the past few years. So No GST! Beautifully carved precious stones, including Jade, Ivory, and marble. H. 183cm W. 164cm The right screen on a wall can look better than a lot of terribly expensive contemporary art. Far more unique and individual. Would look amazing hanging spotlighted, take a look on my website, type “Chinese screen” to see the last four panel screen I sold, posted under media, looks outstanding when hung well. I have a professional picture hanger to recommend if you need one.

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.

Forever changing the surroundings in my apartment.

Forever changing the surroundings in my apartment.

Forever changing the surroundings in my apartment. The latest change, replacing the Italian Murano glass retro penguins, for the 19th century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Lion Figures.
Interestingly, everyone I’ve asked prefers the Murano Penguins.

The final photo is from Russell Winnell, when he photographed my apartment a couple of years ago. I wrote a story for a magazine to accompany the photos, however I’ve made so many bold changes, I can’t give those photos to print, so must get Russell back!

 

Dressing customers walls, first peices.

Dressing customers walls, first peices.

Last night after closing shop I visited my customers home, they recently purchased some beautiful art from me, as Julian Stafford, Picture Rail Systems hung them yesterday.

They look perfect for the spaces intended and Julian did a fantastic job!