Restoration of a smashed up chair.

Restoration of a smashed up chair.

A customer brought this smashed up chair in recently, asking if there’s any hope of repairing, as is part of a set?
To be honest, I nearly said no chance, but knowing Eddie (cabinet maker/engineer) loves a challenge, I said leave with me and I’ll let you know!

 

Part of my closing SALE 50% off everything until April 2025!

Part of my closing SALE 50% off everything until April 2025!

First half 20th century French Maria Theresa Eight Branch Crystal Chandelier.

Having brass body and crystal mounts and drops.

H.80cm  Dia.100cm  Height with and cup 130cm

This chandelier is so beautifully made, the ceiling also has a great view.

Look at the first and last photo, incredible detail never seen.

Restored and rewired to Australian standards.

Photos by Russell Winnell Photography.

 

Closing Sale 50% off everything.

Closing Sale 50% off everything.

After 35 years of business, Ive made the decision to close end of April 2025.

I have hundreds of pieces to clear. Over 100 pieces of art, rare 17th to 20th century pieces of furniture.

Ceramics, glassware including contemporary, mirrors etc..

All stock reduced by 50% Many perfect special gifts for Christmas.

Looking forward to seeing you soon.

19th century English country oak joint stool in 17th/18th century style.

19th century English country oak joint stool in 17th/18th century style.

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD

AA2633

From usage over the past 150 years the finish has naturally worn off, leaving a beautifully faded raw patina.

The rectangular single plank moulded seat having attractive figured oak grain.
Above deep upright gouge carved skirts, with a pretty fine scratch-carved flower over all.

Raised on beautifully carved fine lined Jacobean style barley-twist legs.
Joined by the two remaining long stretchers.
C.1870

H.50cm W.45cm D.29cm

List of people that inspired or helped me over the past 46 years.

List of people that inspired or helped me over the past 46 years.

Full story on Facebook with many thanked.

I wish I could make some of these names stand out in gold, but they know exactly who they are.

Several have sadly passed on and a few aren’t even friends anymore, however that doesn’t change my huge appreciation for their generous kindness once given…

 

Various displays from the last 35 years

Various displays from the last 35 years

The past few days I’ve gathered photos of displays I’ve created over the past 35 years of business.
From shop and window displays, My home and now apartment, The Johnston Collection 2010, antique fairs around Australia, customers homes, the lane way behind my workshop, the neighbours garage door, a nice fence in the side st, anywhere I think would suit, I tend to do it!
Cheeky? Thats for sure!

So I thought I’d share a few, will take several posts to show all. I’m still locating photos and stories screenshooting and emailing myself stories.

I hope you’ll enjoy parts of my decorative history.

Professional photos by Russell Winnell Photography

The rest by myself.

Brass handles around my showroom

Brass handles around my showroom

I highlighted many of the brass handles in the showroom this morning, so decided to do a post of the piece and the brass-ware dressing.
I included some lamps, sconces, pewter, mirrors, even a couple of Queen Anne style table bells (exceptionally made)

Apartment entrance display.

Apartment entrance display.

Being terribly overstocked, (but not complaining) I’ve taken this walnut entrance table to my apartment to create more shop space and over decorate my entrance!

My usual entrance pieces are also quite out of my usual style, but having a retro 1970 built apartment, I wanted something different from the interior at the door.
Not my usual style or periods, but had to have these unique pieces✨✨

 

ALLPRESS :: MOIR Birds Revisited

ALLPRESS :: MOIR Birds Revisited

Today Mali Moir’s most recent magical works arrived.
I’m doing this quick post, including a brief showcase of our working history and friendship over the years.

Image references from Jamie’s book of birds. ‘Birds. The Art of Ornithology’

Watercolour on 100% Arches cotton paper.
~50 x 63cm rough cut ‘deckle’ edges.