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| Title Antique William IV dumb waiter sideboard buffet with 2 drawers and panel doors storage circa 1830 | |
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Antique William IV dumb waiter sideboard buffet with 2 drawers and panel doors for storage, English circa 1830
The well french polished top with ornate carved back over a pair of flame mahogany drawer fronts in the apron. Raised on neoclassical reeded columns this sit over a cabinet with two flame mahogany panel doors. The doors open with a brass key and have original brass hinges lock and brass thumb nail cabinet bolts. The interior with a removable single shelf . The size and height serves many uses as a sideboard, TV stand , bookshelf stereo cabinet or even as a sideboard in a formal setting.
In superb condition with good french polished finish using highest quality timbers. All drawers open very smoothly.
English William IV period circa 1830
Overall Dimensions Height 105 cm Width 122 cm Table top height 101cm lower shelf H58cm Drawer interiors: Two at H8 x W45 X D37cm Compartment interiors Two at H40 x W55 X D44 cm Dumbwaiters were used in the dining or supper room to assist the household to entertain and serve food etc without the use of a live servant and allowed for more privacy. Silver trays were used on the polished mahogany surfaces which held fruit and other foods. The drawers held the cutlery and the doors below hed with china plates and wine etc.
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| Title Georgian Chippendale blonde maple chest of 2 drawers serpentine front carved signed by the maker NTN | |
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Georgian Chippendale blonde maple chest of 2 drawers serpentine front carved signed by the maker Norman Turner & Nottage, Adelaide 1950.
This rare serpentine front chest of drawers raised on cabriole legs with well carved acanthus scrolls to claw and ball legs. The curly maple serpentine shaped drawer fronts enhanced with carved floral scrollwork and original brass handles. The size and height serves many uses as a sideboard, TV stand or even as a chest of drawers in a formal setting.
In superb condition with good french polished finish using highest quality timbers. All drawers open very smoothly. Trade mark label to inside drawer for Norman, Turner & Nottage of Adelaide. This company was set up in Adelaide South Australia in 1948 and lasted till 1992. The company specialised in high quality English Georgian inspired furniture.
South Australian 1950's in the Georgian Chippendale manner of 1750
Overall Dimensions Height 83 cm Width 112 cm Drawer interiors: H13 x W94 X D37cm H18 x W94 X D37 cm
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| Title Small Scandinavian Art Deco open bookcase with adjustable shelves in blonde mahogany circa 1925 | |
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Description Ref: Bookcase 6999
Antique Scandinavian Art Deco open bookcase with 3 adjustable shelves in blonde mahogany circa 1925. Unusual rare size for a tight space, this well made bookcase would have been specially bespoke made in Denmark.
Good original french polish with a lovely golden blonde patina. The polished top with curved pediment and carved frame below. Fully adjustable shelves with mahogany edge.
Overall Dimensions : Height 125 cm Width 69cm Depth 25 cm
Interior dimensions: height 113cm Width 58 cm Depth 20cm |
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| Title Petit antique Scandinavian Empire bookcase with adjustable shelves in solid mahogany circa 1910 | |
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Description Ref Bookcase 6775
Petit antique Scandinavian Empire bookcase with adjustable shelves in solid mahogany circa 1910.
Good original french polish patina with a lovely golden patina. A single door opens with a key and is flanked by full turned and carved mahogany columns. A yellow silk lined back and all three shelves are fully adjustable with brass pegs and solid polished mahogany. A single drawer below the boocase with arched recess front.
This Biedermeier revival bookcase is quite rare in its tall but narrow dimensions and is bespoke made. It will fit many spaces whilst displaying the highly rated Scandinavian cabinet makers skills. Scandinavia circa 1910
Overall Dimensions : Height 151cm Width 69cm Depth 35 cm
Interior dimensions: height 100cm Width 62 cm Depth 20cm Drawer interior: H15 x W50 x D26cm |
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| Title 18th century Dutch marquetry wall hung display cabinet glazed astragal door and sides profusely inlaid | |
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Description Cabinets Ref 6508
18th century Dutch marquetry wall hung display cabinet with glazed door and sides profusely inlaid. The arch top cabinet with a raised centre platform for your favourite Delft vase and with original wrought iron hanging hooks for suspension. Perfect as a spice cabinet. The hand drawn astragal glazed door with brass lock and working key. The two lift out shaped front shelves inside are ideal for display plates or wine glasses. This vitrine cabinet was always made for hanging from a wall and takes little room in a small space as it is just 29cm deep at top moulding. Original french polished finish in excellent condition. Original steel key is supplied. An elegant classic design that will suit most interiors. Overall Dimensions: Height: 96cm Width 98cm Depth 29cm
Dutch 1780's
interior dimensions: Height 86 cm Width 89 cm Depth 21 cm
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| Title Large original antique Sheraton open bookcase blonde satinwood inlaid mahogany adjustable shelves 1880 | |
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Description Cabinets Ref 6492
Large original antique Sheraton open bookcase blonde satinwood inlaid mahogany adjustable shelves 1880. The top and body in mahogany with sheraton inlaid shell and satinwood designs. Barristers' bookcases are hard to find and this one is of superior quality and size. Four shelves are all height adjustable with length 90cm each x 26 cm deep. The bookcase in two compartments and is raised on a plinth base. Original patina and finish is a value point.
Overall Dimensions Height 126cm Width 191cm Depth 29cm Compartment internal dimensions: Height 99cm Width 90 cm ( two of) Depth 26cm
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| Title Scandinavian Art Deco bookcase in satin birch glazed centre door three drawers below circa 1920 | |
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Description Scandinavian Art Deco bookcase in satin birch glazed centre door three drawers below circa 1920.
Gorgeous golden birch cabinet with three doors including a glazed center door. These all open with a key and locks are keyed alike. Internal shelves are height adjustable. three drawers below the bookcase allow added storage and all are shaped and open with turned deco handles. Raised on turned legs with birch stretchers.
Original french polished finish in excellent condition. An original steel key is supplied. An elegant calssic l design that will suit most interiors. Overall Dimensions: Height: 142cm Width 149cm Depth 42cm
Sweden circa 1920
Bookcase interior dimensions: height 81 cm Width 36 cm Depth 32 cm Centre: height 81 cm Width 58 cm Depth 33 cm
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| Title Original Art Deco sideboard blonde burl satinwood 2 height cabinet curved front with fluted design 1930 | |
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Description Rare and original Art Deco sideboard blonde burl satinwood 2 height cabinet curved front with fluted design 1930. The upper part lifts off the lower base for easy transport. The top section with two curved front doors with fluting open to a fitted interior with mirror back and shelves . Original working lock and brass key supplied. A convenient pull out mirror glass tray below for extra convenience. A larger bow front cabinet with matching doors and handles below opens to an interior with two drawers and central shaped shelf. The whole raised on a plinth base. Original patina and finish is a value point.
This Art Deco cabinet would suit any modern minimalist, Empire or Biedermeier interior. Original finish and patina. Two key supplied.
overall dimensions Height 180cm Width 135cm Depth 46-56cm
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| Title Danish Empire period chest of drawers with satinwood string inlay stepped drawer fronts Biedermeier 1820 | |
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Antique original late Empire very early Biedermeier period mahogany chest of three drawers. Danish Empire period chest of drawers with satinwood string inlay architectural stepped front drawers Biedermeier 1820.
All surfaces in solid mahogany with with Regency influenced double line inlay in contrasting satinwood. All oak drawer runners and glides have been well serviced so they open very smoothly. Raised on elegant plinth base with rounded corners and turned feet. Each drawer with inlaid escutcheons and gilt lions head brass handles . Superb original french polish is a value point. Practical size that lends itself to many uses: hallway console sideboard TV stand , bedroom or bedside chest .
Dimensions Height 89 cm Width 104 cm Depth 55 cm Drawer interiors: H12 x W87 x D47cm H28 x W 87 x D44 cm H17 x W87 x D45cm
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| Title Tall antique Scandinavian Art Deco open bookcase with adjustable shelves in blonde mahogany circa 1930 | |
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Description Tall antique Scandinavian Art Deco open bookcase with adjustable shelves in blonde mahogany circa 1930's Swedish.
Good original french polish patina with a lovely golden patina. The shelves are fully adjustable with brass pegs and solid polished wood grain shelves. This open bookshelf is quite rare in its tall but narrow dimensions no doubt bespoke made. It will fit many spaces whilst displaying the highly rated Scandinavian cabinet makers skills of the Art Deco period. Sweden circa 1930
Overall Dimensions : Height 144cm Width 42cm Depth 26 cm
Interior dimensions: height 128cm Width 32 cm Depth 22cm |
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| Title Gothic revival Biedermeier walnut bookcase armoire with original patina and fretwork panel upper door | |
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Biedermeier period two door armoire cabinet with fretwork upper door with gothic tracery in walnut and ebony. Superb quality vertical matched walnut and completely original finish. The interior with removable fitted shelves and two lower drawers below. Each door has its own key and ornate gothic brass escutcheons. A wonderful storage cabinet or may be converted into a bookcase with an upper glazed section if desired. Internal depth is 34 cm which makes this a very versatile piece of furniture. Good original patina finish. The whole raised on elegant small taper legs.
Dimensions Height 191 cm Width 96 cm depth 43 cm
Internal dimensions: Top: H65cm W85cm D33cm Bottom : Height 65cm above drawers
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| Title Antique mahogany George III linen press with superb colour and ebony inlay to flame mahogany late 1780 | |
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Description Antique mahogany George III linen press with superb colour and ebony inlay to flame mahogany late 1780.
Superb original pale colour much sought after by interior designers. The top cabinet with two doors in flame mahogany on mahogany casework. These doors open to reveal three internal linen drawers with variable adjustment rails. Below this lift off top section are two full mahogany short and two long drawers all with original knobs locks and a working key. Late 18th century Georgian original with very rare ebony string inlay to the doors with ebony edging to the base. Raised on elegant Hepplewhite splay feet.
Good original shellac patina. Overall Dimensions : Height 213cm Width 129cm Depth 57 cm
Interior upper comparment : Height 103cm Width 117cm Depth 50cm
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| Title Gorgeous genuine antique Baroque era two height cupboard with 4 doors and central drawer circa 1640 | |
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Description Gorgeous genuine antique Baroque era two height cupboard with 4 doors and central drawer circa 1650. A stepped moulded pediment sits on a two door cabinet with carved front and panel sides. Original pegged construction. The right door opens with a steel key. This section sits on the lower cabinet with a wide carved front drawer over two matching doors. Beautiful rich patina all over that only comes with age. Working keys supplied. French Louis XIII circa 1640
Overall Dimensions: Height: 179cm Width 127cm Depth 57cm
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| Title French Empire mahogany ormolu sideboard with marble top and gilt bronze mounts and columns 1815 | |
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Description Ref: Cabinets 5978
Antique early 19th century sideboard in the French Napoleonic Empire 1815.
The solid marble top sits over a single drawer. The doors and drawer fronts are in flame mahogany and have brass mouldings to contrast with the rich red timber with gilt bronze ring pull handles. Set back into the cabinet are two doors that open with a key. The doors are flanked by two full turned columns with ornate gilt bronze ormolu capitals and bases. Raised on carved lions paw feet.
The sideboard comes complete with a key to each working lock. The interior with an adjustable shelf.
French Empire circa 1815
Overall Dimensions : Height 82cm Width 85cm Depth 51 cm Drawer Interior H9 x W67 x D41cm Cabinet interior H47 x W77 x D38cm
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| Title Antique Baroque farmhouse painted pine armoire original circa 1800 with painted finish wrought iron | |
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Antique Baroque farmhouse painted pine armoire original circa 1800 with painted finish wrought iron. Good original condition with molded top pelmet and lower plinth raised on turned feet. The two doors with original wrought iron hinges and ornate lock and key. The two doors open to reveal a series of removable shelves . Ideal for use as sereo or TV cabinet. A dark patina finish over the original farmhouse painted original finish. Usually made bespoke to celebrate a marriage, this one has the name Schaeffer and is dated 1800.
Internal depth of more than 50 cm which makes this a very versatile piece of furniture for hanging cloths in the modern way. . Austrian circa 1800
Overall Dimensions Height 194 cm Width 167 cm depth 68 cm
Internal dimensions: Top: H137cm W110cm
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| Title Superb Biedermeier mahogany fall front desk with secret drawer 1820 | |
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Superb quality Schinkel design Biedermeier period fall front desk. this beautiful piece of 1820 furniture is the ultimate in a Biedermeier desk. It is beautifully veneered in book matched pyramid Flame mahogany. Fitted drawers still retain most of the original ivory escutcheons and all original locks. keys supplied to match. The writing surface falls open, but has an internal counter balance weight and stops, so no need to pull out desk rests on either side!. Once open it reveals a flight of 10 drawers with solid ivory turned knobs, a central door and a secret drawer below. The top drawer is full width. Central compartment measures W32 cm h28 cm D35 cm. Desk surface is raised to standard 80 cm off ground.
Circa 1820
Overall Dimensions Height 160cm Width 106cm Depth 50cm
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| Title French Napoleon III plum pudding mahogany and ormolu sideboard with shaped marble top circa 1860 | |
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Description A superb quality 19th century buffet French Napoleon III plum pudding mahogany and ormolu sideboard with shaped marble top circa 1860 The superb thick carrara marble top sits over a mahogany cabinet with a single door. On each side of the cabinet has a concave shaped panel flanked by full turned and fluted columns.
The front of the cabinet has a door with superb ormolu surrounds.
The cabinet stands on turned Empire legs with ormolu feet.
The cabinet is elaborately decorated and shaped with gorgeous plum pudding veneers highlighted with gilt bronze ormolu mounts mouldings and swags.
The cabinet comes complete with a key to the working lock. . The polished interior with two removable shelves.
Overall Dimensions : Height 112cm Width 98cm Depth 42 cm
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| Title Antique Regency library bookcase in solid mahogany three fixed shelves carved supports circa 1820 | |
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Description Antique Regency library bookcase in solid mahogany three fixed shelves carved supports circa 1820
Original french polished mahogany finish with three graduated sized fixed shelves for those special books.
The top with a fixed carved gallery back and sides over two further shelves. Each shelf is supported by carved mahogany vitruvian scrolls. The base with solid mahogany feet raised on solid polished brass castors. This bookcase was designed to easily move around the library whilst collecting various reading material. It woudl make a perfect sideboard or stereo stand etc
Superb finish and quality to detail.
English late Regency 1820
Overall dimensions Height 101cm Length 101 cm Width 49cm
1st shelf : W 101cm x D 46 cm 2nd shelf H 32cm x W 100 cm X D 46cm 3rd Shelf H32cm x W100cm x D49cm clearance to floor 29 cm
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| Title Antique French Empire glazed mahogany library bookcase with adjustable shelves Napoleon III 1860 | |
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Description Ref : cabinets 5675 Antique French Napoleon III period glazed mahogany library bookcase with adjustable shelves and brass mouldings. The shaped pediment crown over a moulded cornice with brass mouldings and plum pudding mahogany inlay. Two doors with glazed upper and lower panels open with a key and working lock. Original brass mouldings to doors flanked by brass fluted pilasters. Three mahogany fronted oak shelves are height adjustable.
The much sought after original rich plum pudding mahogany is finished in original french polished shellac and in excellent condition and makes this a very desirable bookcase for the den or office. France Napoleon III 1860 Overall dimensions Height 205cm
Width 99 cm Depth 34 cm
Price AUD $5500 |
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| Title 18th century bureau secretaire writing desk with hand painted ornate finish and gold leaf highlights | |
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Description Ref Desks 5489 An antique Imperial Russian influence late 18th century bureau secretaire writing desk with hand painted scenery for commemorating a wedding of various family with ornate finish and gold leaf highlights The two part cabinet with hand painted details with lift off bookcase top. A platform top ideal for display of vases or busts over two painted doors with romantic scenery. these are flanked by carved giltwood columns. the slope front or drop down writing desk opens with the ornate key and reveals a gorgeous fitted interior with gallery arcade and 10 drawers. Below the desk is a shallow pen drawer at centre and 2 pull out desk supports. 3 ornate front drawers with bronze hardware and flanked by gold leaf columns complete this masterpiece. The sides are also painted with floral details and have their original wrought iron and gilt carry handles.
North German or Baltic states circa 1790 Overall Dimensions: Height 191 cm Width 98 cm Depth 45 cm Desk top opens to Width 90 cm Depth 48cm plus drawers 3 drawers below desk interior : H15x W 83 X D39cm
Price AUD $2995 |
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| Title Antique tall Empire hall mirror and pedestal cabinet original mirror glass carved mahogany columns 1815 | |
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Description Ref: mirrors 5381
Antique tall Empire hall mirror and pedestal cabinet original mirror glass carved mahogany columns 1815. The mirror is separate to the cabinet and could be hung with some space between so as not to rest on the beautiful flame mahogany french polished surface. Both cabinet and mirror frame in matching flame mahogany with flanking classical columns. The cabinet with shaped frieze drawer below the top and a barrel front shaped convex door. Both with original locks and a key to maintain the minimalist appeal. The shelf inside is lift out. The carved neoclassical acanthus carved corinthian columns. Original patina to mahogany frame and with original silvered mirror glass- a value point as antique mirror glass was usually more expensive than the wooden frame that held them. A stepped frame to the base finishes this gorgeous mirror well.
Original silvered mirror glass. Good original condition and patina.
Scandinavian circa 1815
Danish Empire 1815
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| Title Impressive antique Regency period mahogany library bookcase with adjustable shelves 1820's | |
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Description Large Impressive antique Regency period mahogany library bookcase with adjustable shelves 1820's The shaped pediment over a glazed door section with key and working lock. This section lifts off the base with two flame mahogany doors. All shelves are adjustable. The rich warm flame mahogany is french polished shellac in excellent original condition makes this a very desirable bookcase for the den or office. English late regency 1820 Overall dimensions Height 267cm Width 154cm at base upper Width 128 cm Depth 27 cm Lower height 84 cm Width 128 cm Depth 33 cm Price AUD $5750 |
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| Title Antique Wardrobe in blond ashwood Biedermeier period single mirror door armoire linen cabinet vitrine. | |
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Superb quality blond ashwood single door armoire with mirror front single door. This cabinet was originally a vitrine with glass door and the original mirror back plate is not in place of the glass. An ornate carved cherrywood crown to top with ornate cornice moldings. Canted corners with acanthus carved corbels and lower details and with crossbanding to edges. Raised on carved front legs and block rear legs . Working lock and key with brass escutcheon. A gorgeous feature is the book matched panel below the mirror in the recessed molding showing a superb choice of figurative Hungarian ashwood
The interior with three solid wooden removable shelves with an interior space of dimensions of H 151cm x W87cm x D39cm
Superb quality original finish and patina.
Dimensions Height 186cm Width 100cm Depth 50cm
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| Title Tall Empire pier cabinet in flame mahogany with carved corbells. | |
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Northern European Empire Biedermeier pier cabinet with carved acanthus scroll corbells. This beautiful and practical cabinet has a bow front main door that opens onto two shaped shelves and a polished interior. The fitted drawer in the top frieze with concave shaped front. There is also a shaped front drawer fitted to the plinth. All have brass escutcheons and working locks and key supplied. In excellent original condition ...a value point and with an unusual oval raised platform top for that special statue candelabra or clock.
Dimensions Width 73cm Height 141cm Depth 52cm
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| Title Very Rare Antique 1820's Solid figured birch Swedish Empire two height Cabinet, Karl Johan Period | |
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Rare solid Swedish satin birch cabinet of the early Karl Johan period. This superb piece of practical furniture is in completely original condition and is finished with a beautifully shaped neoclassical pelmet. A grand piece it retains all original working locks and steel keys. As is traditional to a minimalist facade the keys are there to open the cupboard doors and drawers in the push pull manner.
Overall Dimensions Height 250cm Width 122 cm Depth 59cm / 39 cm
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| Title Blonde Directoire cherrywood bookcase or linen cabinet ebony string inlay and adjustable shelves | |
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Description Blonde Directoire cherrywood bookcase or linen cabinet ebony string inlay and adjustable shelves with ornate bronze ecutcheons. The two doors open with a key in the traditional manner. The shelves with marquetry inlay.,
Raised on elegant taper legs with brass sabot feet.
Highly sought after in blonde cherrywood this piece will suit many interiors even minimal modern or Scandinavian mid century.
Ideal entertainment sideboard for storage as a wine cabinet or to hide entertainment equipment or printer etc. Overall Dimensions : Height 162cm Width 133cm Depth 50 cm Interior dimensions: Height 137cm Width 132 cm Depth 39cm
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| Title French Mahogany Empire style Display cabinet circa 1830 | |
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A well made French Louis Phillipe period Empire Style single door vitrine in oak with flame mahogany surface. Ormolu key , escutcheons and mercurial gilts ormolu handles to lower drawer. A hidden, secret drawer, is fitted just below this handleded drawer in disguise as the base apron. Glass shelves are adjustable.
Overall Dimensions Height 207 cm Width 102 cm depth 49 cm
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| Title Rare Italian Serpentine front 2 drawer low chest with ornate bronze handles raised on claw feet 1840 | |
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Antique rare Italian Serpentine front 2 drawer low chest with ornate bronze handles raised on claw feet circa 1840. The french polished concave shaped top over two shaped front drawers raised on carved claw feet. Each drawer with flame mahogany front original locks and a working key. The mahogany surface retains its original french polish a value point. The height is original and quite rare for a chest and is similar to an Italian Renaissance Cassone with its firm feet placement.
A perfect low chest for the hallway or bedroom and is ideal as stylish TV stand.
Italian mid 19th century
Overall Dimensions Height 58 cm width 113
cm Depth 53 cm Drawer interior: H19cm W91cm D42cm
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| Title Antique Regency sideboard bookcase flame mahogany with two doors carved columns circa 1820 | |
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Description Georgian Antique Regency sideboard bookcase flame mahogany with two doors carved columns circa 1820. Good original french polished finish. This sideboard or chiffonier offers excellent storage capcity with internal shelving that can be removed. Perfect for books, plates boxes of other equipment. The shaped back and shelf raised on classic turned columns. Two doors below with carved fronts in the neoclassical manner with half pilaster columns.
Good original french polish patina with a lovely golden blonde colour and lively wood grain in the flame mahogany. Original English lock and working key included.
Overall Dimensions : Height 141 cm Width 111cm Depth 50 cm
Interior dimensions: height 66cm Width 99cm Depth 37cm |
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| Title Georgian Barrister's bookcase with graduated fixed shelves in mahogany 3 drawers and brass handles | |
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Description Georgian Barrister's bookcase with graduated fixed shelves in mahogany 3 drawers and brass handles in the Regency manner of 1810 This Regency style bookcase consists of a well polished cabinet with three fixed book shelves over a three drawers with brass ring pull handles. the waterfall uprights with original brass carry handles. Raised on shaped Regency bracket feet. Good original french polish patina with in lovely rich mahogany. The back of this bespoke bookcase is market with a stamp "3" indicating that it may have been made for a personal library.
English 1950 in the Regency manner of 1810
Overall Dimensions : Height 140 cm Width 107cm Depth 32 cm
Interior dimensions: Shelf depth :16/21/25/29cm height between shelves: 23/27/43cm |
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| Title Tallboy armoire cabinet on chest in flame mahogany marquetry inlay and gothic mouldings 1835 | |
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A European Empire marquetry inlaid Biedermeier tallboy cabinet on chest with ornate Roman style inlay. This beautiful and practical cabinet is in original condition with superb quality intarsia in satinwood inlaid to flame mahogany. The top with a fitted full width frieze drawer and below this two doors open revealing a large storage space. Four more drawers fitted below all with meandering marquetry inlay and penwork in fruitwood. The cabinet flanked by facetted Gothic columns and raised on turned bun . Each drawer and door opens with traditional push pull steel keys and original working locks in the minimalist manner. This impressive quality piece of furniture has multi purpose storage and is beautiful quality. Imperial Austrian Hungarian Empire circa 1835
Overall Dimensions
Height 186cm Width 139cm Depth 59cm
Cabinet interior dimensions H53cm D46cm Width 120cm
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| Title Rare French Charles X Brazilian rosewood bureau en Abattant with fine birdseye fitted interior | |
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Description Rare French Empire Charles X period brazilian rosewood bureau en Abattant with fine birdseye fitted interior. The cabinet with shaped front drawer over fall frotn desk top. This opens with a key and is counter balanced with lead internal weights. The rosewood desk top with pull out writing drawer and well appointed shaped front drawers in blonde wood and ebony. Desk height is 76cm. Below the desk are three further shaped front drawers and all open very smoothly. Good original french polished patina
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Dimensions Width 121 cm Depth 59cm Clearance below desk 71cm high enough for armchairs Drawer interior height : Top 14cm under desk: 9cm/16cm/19cm
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| Title Original French 1930 art deco cocktail cabinet in Brazillian rosewood and bronze mounts on pedestal base | |
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Superb quality original antique French 1930 art deco cocktail cabinet or display cabinet in pallisander and Brazillian rosewood and bronze mounts on pedestal base from early 1930's Paris. The elegant shaped cabinet with single door with original cast bronze surround to glass. This door opens to a birdseye maple inerior with two removable glass shelves and original mirror back. The two drawers below with turned bronze knobs all finely finished with birdseye maple interiors. The curved sides with cast bronze details over pallisander veneered body. Raised on elegant curved pedestal base. Beautifully french polished finish ready for home or gallery.
Overall Dimensions Height 132cm Width 90cm Depth 45cm Interior : H 67cm W 82 cm D 40 cm
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| Title Antique French Empire two door column fronted mahogany bookcase | |
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Superb quality antique French Empire period glazed front bookcase of the early 19th century. The gilt bronze mounted mahogany bookcase with two glass doors flanked by two columns in flame mahogany with engine turned ormolu capitals and bases. The original interior with adjustable shelves ideal as display or bookshelf depth of 29 cm deep. The interior is lined with a vintage mushroom coloured fabric over the oak panels. Working lock and key .
Overall Dimensions Height 194cm Width 152cm Depth 44cm
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| Title Pair Georgian glazed corner cabinets two height with panel doors carved fretwork arch tops in mahogany | |
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Description Pair Georgian glazed corner cabinets two height with panel doors carved fretwork arch tops in mahogany The Georgian style mahogany cornice moulding over the an astragal glazed door is opened with a key. Inside are two removable shaped shelves all hand painted in patinated Sienna yellow. The glazed cabinet over a carved flame mahogany door cabinet with oval panel door. Solid mahogany with canted corners and elegant facade of these cabinets with shaped plinth base makes them a very fine quality cabinet ideal for either end of the drawing room or dining room or even the grand salon. 2 keys to working brass locks. Superb french polished finish. English 1930 in the Georgian manner of 1780. Overall dimensions Height 218cm
Width 58 cm Depth 33 cm
Interior dimensions
lower; Width 58 cm Depth 33 cm
Price AUD $3850 the PAIR |
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| Title Georgian Barrister's bookcase with adjustable shelves in pale mahogany with lower drawer circa 1820 | |
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Description Georgian Barrister's bookcase with adjustable shelves in pale mahogany with lower drawer circa 1820. Regency era this bookcase consists of a well polished cabinet with two panel doors revealing three adjustable height book shelves over a wide single drawer. Raised on turned Regency legs. Good original french polish patina with a lovely golden blonde colour and lively wood grain in the flame mahogany. Original English lock and working key included.
Overall Dimensions : Height 131 cm Width 102cm Depth 32 cm
Interior dimensions: height 99cm Width 88cm Depth 19cm |
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| Title French Empire console table with single drawer , marble top on turned column legs 1810 | |
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Description Antique French Empire console table with single drawer , marble top on turned column legs 1810
A wide single drawer below with bronze mounts and lock with working key . Raised on turned and column legs to shaped platform base.
The later lift off white marble top with very practical overhang at back to pass those wide antique skirting boards.
In very good original condition can be used as a desk.
Napoleonic French Empire 1810
Overall Dimensions: Height : 73cm Width : 90cm Depth : 50cm
Legspace clearance 57 cm below drawer.
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| Title Scandinavian Art Deco open bookcase with adjustable shelves in blonde Swedish Birch circa 1925 | |
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Description Scandinavian Art Deco open bookcase with four adjustable shelves in blonde Swedish Birch circa 1925
Good original french polish patina with a lovely golden blonde colour and lively wood grain in the flame birch. .
Overall Dimensions : Height 143 cm Width 84cm Depth 29 cm
Interior dimensions: height 117cm Width 75 cm Depth 25cm |
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| Title French Provincial cherrywood sideboard serving table with three desk drawers and breadboard extension | |
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Description Antique French Provincial cherrywood sideboard serving table with three desk drawers and breadboard extension to one end circa 1810 The solid flame cherrywood top with with pegged joints over two large drawers and a deep central drawer all with brass handles. A pull out breadboard end extension to one end is original and indicate the high degree of skills of the cabinetmaker. Raised on shaped cabriole legs and subtle shaped apron. Polished all round this table would have been used in the dining room as a true sideboard but could equally be used as a desk or sofa table. Legroom clearance under the centre drawer is 54cm and indicate the nature of human size from the late 18th early 19th century.
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Dimensions Width 130cm Depth 56 cm Clearance under drawer 54cm
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| Title Impressive antique William IV mahogany glazed library bookcase with adjustable shelves 1830 | |
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Description Large Impressive antique William IV mahogany library bookcase with adjustable shelves circa 1830. The shaped pediment over two glazed doors with their original hand drawn glass - a value point, with key and working lock. All shelves are adjustable. This section lifts off the cabinet base with a wide drawer and two flame mahogany doors. The rich warm flame mahogany in original french polished shellac in excellent original condition makes this a very desirable bookcase for the library or office. English William IV 1830 Overall dimensions Height 240cm upper Width 118 cm Depth 33 cm Lower height 66 cm Width 117 cm Depth 44 cm Price AUD $3950 |
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| Title French Art Deco blonde oak bureau bookcase cabinet 2 doors drop front desk carved details 1930 | |
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Antique French Art Deco blonde oak bureau bookcase cabinet 2 doors drop front desk carved details 1930. The well polished oak top over a pollard oak drop front desk that opens with a key to reveal a spaceous interior. Four drawers below with gilt brass handles and flanked by bookcase doors. The cabinet is framed nicely with oak mouldings with carved details. All locks work and a key is provided. Drawers open smoothly.
In good original condition with only minor marks to top surface from use. The top has been repolished in the traditional manner.
Overall Dimensions Height 125cm Width 151 cm Depth 42cm
Desk Height 75cm Width 58cm Depth 46cm +38cm interior
desk Interior H 43cm W 58cm D 38cm
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| Title Empire Biedermeier tall pedestal cabinet of oval shape carved column details in polished burl walnut 1835 | |
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Description Rare antique Empire Biedermeier tall pier cabinet of oval drum or column shape with carved details and single door.
This tall pedestal cabinet is ideal for display of busts or vases. It also allow for storage inside. The oval shape with a flat back so as to sit against a wall echoes other architectural room elements of Scandinavian 19th century tiled heating stoves. Simple and elegant in the Empire period design finished in burl walnut with contrasting ebony inlay . The convex shaped door is hinged and opens with a key to reveal lift out shelves inside The top of the pedestal stand measures Width 53cm depth 34 cm .
Overall Dimensions Height 142cm Width 61cm Depth 38cm
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| Title Antique Georgian glazed corner cabinet two height with hand drawn glass and panel doors original 1780 | |
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Description Tall antique Georgian glazed corner cabinet two height with hand drawn glass and panel doors original 1780 UK A mahogany cornice moulding over the two astragal glazed doors with original hand drawn glass - a value point, is opened with a key. Inside are fixed shaped shelves with plate racks. The glazed cabinet sits on top of a two door cabinet with panel doors. Solid pale mahogany with canted corners and elegant facade of the cabinet with shaped plinth base makes this a very fine quality cabinet of the late 18th century ideal for dining room or the grand salon. BADA Gold seal on right side for authenticity. 2 keys to working locks. English Georgian 1780 Overall dimensions Height 197cm
Width 85 cm Depth 41 cm
Interior dimensions
lower; Width 89 cm Depth 42 cm
Note the hand drawn glass is completely original to this piece. Price AUD $1850 |
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| Title Antique Georgian oak castle armory sideboard heavily carved buffet in the Tudor heraldic manner | |
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Description Antique Georgian oak armory sideboard heavily carved buffet in the Tudor manner with heraldic details.
The grand proportions of this Georgian era 18th century sideboard was made from original Tudor oak architectural elements including carved panels and ballustrade columns and is fitted with massive oak shelves ideal display for your Tudor pewter tankard collection. The crown panel carved with heraldic elements from the castle armory. Two graduate sized shelves raised on turned carved columns rest on the solid oak sideboard top. Three carved front drawers below the top and a single door cupboard with lock and working key all supported by massive oak columns. Rich original waxed polish finish.
Overall Dimensions Height 230cm Width 163cm Depth 70 cm Tudor sideboards of the 1500's are very rare and hughly expensive hence this Georgian era piece meets the demand. |
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| Title Tall glazed Georgian mahogany corner cabinet with string inlay raised on cabriole leg base 1770's. | |
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Description Tall impressive glazed antique Georgian mahogany corner cabinet with string inlay raised on cabriole leg base 1770's. A fine dentilled moulding over the astragal glazed door front with its original hand drawn glass - a value point, is opened with a key. Inside are shaped shelves retaining their pale blue baize lining that is ideal for display of porcelains and silver etc. Note the original brass moulding that runs up lip of the door. The glazed cabinet sits on top of an earlier George I corner table base with carved cabiole leg front and shaped apron. Mahogany cross banding canted corners and satinwood inlay adorns the facade of the cabinet and raises this to a very fine quality cabinet of the 18th century ideal for dining room or the grand salon. English Georgian 1770 Overall dimensions Height 217cm
Width 88 cm Depth 40 cm
Note the hand drawn glass is completely original to this piece. Price AUD $3450 |
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| Title Antique walnut open bookcase with adjustable shelves over plinth base in the Regency style 1925 | |
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Description Art Deco period open bookcase with three shelves over plinth base in the Regency style circa 1925 A simple but elegant design bookcase with figurative polished walnut top with refined cornice raised by fluted pilaster columns. The top inner edge to the open bookcase section carved and scollop edged adds a subtle detail. Good original french polish patina with a lovely golden blonde colour.
Overall Dimensions : Height 155 cm Length 160cm Depth 24 cm
lift out Shelves : depth 20cm , length 150 cm
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| Title French Empire marble top console serving table with brass and mahogany construction Napoleon III | |
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Description French Empire marble top console or servery table with brass details and mahogany construction . Napoleon III mid 1850's. The pireced brass gallery surround to the old marble top with slight staining and wear. This top lifts off the base that is fitted with two drawers with brass moldings and handles. Raised on turned and fluted columns and with lower platform base to turned mahogany feet with brass details. Good original french polished patina. The marble top with some staining and wear has had the brass gallery glued on at some point ...possibly to prevent moisture escaping down the sides perhaps from the chilled champagne buckets and oyster trays? French 19th century Napoleon III
Overall Dimensions: Height : 95 cm Width : 120cm Depth : 60cm
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| Title Antique Louis XVI bureau secretaire desk sliding tambour doors fitted interior Danish neoclassical 1790 | |
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Antique late 18th century Louis XVI desk in well figured mahogany.
This rare Danish late 18th century bureau desk comes apart into 3 easy movable sections. The top with its Gustavian reeded front drawer flanked by arched pediments sits on top of the mid section . A central door opens with a key and reveals interior drawers. This is flanked by clever design tambour front doors that slide sideways to open onto bookshelves. The lower section with a double front drawer that folds opens with a key and slides out eaasily to reveal a fitted interior. 3 full width deep drawers below. Raised on turned and fluted front legs that accentuate the fluted front facade of Swedish 18th century Gustavian design. Good original polished patina is a value. All drawers have been adjusted and glides lubricated/ replaced for smooth operation. Scandina late 18th century in the French
Louis XVI manner
Overall Dimensions Height 181 cm Width 116 cm Depth 54 cm
Desk section: Height 78cm Width 106 cm Depth 38 cm plus drawers central apperture: Width 40 cm Depth 35 cm Height 7 cm
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| Title French Louis XV Bijouterie jewellery collectors cabinet ornate marquetry ormolu bronze Paris 1875. | |
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Description Important antique original collectors cabinet with superb marquetry inlay. French Louis XV Bijouterie jewellery cabinet inlaid with ornate marquetry in satinwood and other precious timbers. The gilt bronze ormolu mounts and superb quality of craftsmanship dates this cabinet to the Belle Epoche era in Paris 1871-1880. The marquetry inlay to the top with musical instruments and inscribed detailed musical scores. The marquetry is carried over to all four sides so it can stand in the centre of a room. A sliding extension just under the top opens to reveal a blue silk velvet surface so you can show off those loose diamonds. The landscape marquetry door opens with a key to reveal four exquisite drawers inside all beautifully made with precision. Bijouterie cabinets were made to store precious objects such as gem stones jewels or watches. Ideal for pocket watches.
The cabinet comes complete with a key to working lock. French 1875 in the 18th century manner of Louis XV
Overall Dimensions : Height 78cm Width 40cm Depth 31 cm
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| Title Antique neoclassical Palladian bookcase hand painted gray oak with carved Georgian columns | |
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Description Antique oak neoclassical Palladian bookcase hand painted gray with carved classic ornaments and fluted columns.
In the Palladian manner of William Kent this gorgeous glazed two height bookcase with dentilled moulding top complete with a central platform for your favourite clock or vase. Two glazed doors below open with a key to reveal two adjustable height shelves and are flanked by carved Corinthian columns with fluting. Two shallow document drawers below. The lower section with two further drawers with locks and key and two panel doors below opening to a fitted interior with two shelves. Beautifully hand painted and patinated in pale Eau de Nil gray an 18th century neutral colour that suits many interiors .
All locks work well and 3 keys supplied.
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| Title Georgian wall hung oak corner spice cabinet with Armorial carved door pegged construction working key | |
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Description Antique provincial Georgian wall hung oak corner spice cabinet with Armorial carved door pegged construction working key with wonderful 18th century patina circa 1780 .
The cabinet front with ornate carved design with a door carved with armorial design .
A single door opens with a steel key to original working lock and steel hinges. Inside is a single shelf and brass key hooks to back of the door.
Note is the wooden peg jointed construction used for the front in 18th century furniture.
Perfect for the accent piece in a country kitchen and ideal as a saffron or chocolate safe!
Good original waxed patina.
English Georgian 1780 with later backing and interior.
Overall dimensions Height 61 cm Width across front 51 cm Depth 37 cm
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| Title Victorian burl walnut canterbury with carved fretwork supports and pierced brass gallery top English 1860 | |
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Description Antique Victorian burl walnut canterbury with carved fretwork supports and pierced brass gallery top English circa 1860.
Polished all round this canterbury with burl walnut top with gothic arched brass gallery resting on two ornate pierced walnut supports. These terminate to a substantial shaped base raised on turned legs. The base has a hidden drawer and has two further divisions above also with matching carved fretwork. The term "canterbury" refers to the a furniture item that stored sheet music and folios ...and later LP records and magazines. They have been in favour since the Georgian times of 1780 and still find a use for today's lifestyles. To own a canterbury in the 1860's was considered a status symbol for a wealthy household.
English Victorian circa 1860
Overall dimensions Height 87 cm plus brass gallery Width 63 cm Depth 40 cm
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| Title Swedish neoclassical column pedestal grey painted pine with carved ornaments and fluted column 1790 | |
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Description Rare antique Gustavian Swedish neoclassical column pedestal plinth with hand painted finish in grey on pine with carved ornaments and fluted column decoration circa 1790
These types of column pedestals were usually used as torchere or candelabra stands or for sculpture display and would also floral displays in ornate vases or busts or statues.
The hand painted Gustavian grey neutral colour suits many interiors . The rectangular top with footprint on W34 x D26cm will suit most medium size statues. An architectural moulding extends the pedestal width and depth. The front with Grecian key pattern carved below the moulding and the sides with carved patera florals. The surface is fluted in the neoclassical column style and rests on a plinth base. The front of the pedestal column has a door that is hinged and opens to reveal, later, lift out shelves. There is also a hidden compartment inside.
Swedish Gustavian late 1790
Overall dimensions Height 92 cm Width 41 cm Depth 30 cm
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| Title Empire Biedermeier tall pedestal cabinet of oval drum shape carved column details in polished mahogany | |
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Description Rare antique Empire Biedermeier tall pier cabinet of oval drum or column shape with carved details and single door.
These tall pedestal cabinets are ideal for display of busts or vases. They also allow for storage inside. The oval shape with a flat back so as to sit against a wall emmulates Scandinavian 19th century tiled heating stoves. Simple and elegant in the Empire period design . The convex shaped door is hinged and opens with a bronze key to reveal two lift out shelves and an upper spoon rack for precious solid silver cutlery. The top of the pedestal stand measures Width 53cm depth 34 cm .
Overall Dimensions Height 152cm Width 62cm Depth 37cm
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| Title Antique original Scandinavian pier cabinet bedside in mahogany with working locks and key 1860 | |
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Description Antique original Scandinavian tall pier cabinet or bedside cabinet in mahogany and flame mahogany with door drawer and internal shelf and working locks and a key 1860. The shaped top in original polished mahogany with a lovely patina. A full width drawer below the top with flame mahogany veneered front and gilt brass integrated handle and escutcheon keyhole . A shaped panel front door below with working lock and key. The shelf inside is removable and lifts out. Raised on turned front legs and block back feet. This Danish original is of the late Biedermeier period which influenced the simplicity elegance and design of the Art Deco period of the early 20th century. These types of cabinets are ideal storage in smaller spaces and are well suited as hallway console table or even as a bedside cabinet.
Good original polished finish and working key.
Danish 1860
Overall Dimensions: Heightl : 100 cm Width : 72cm Depth : 40cm
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| Title Antique flame mahogany and burl walnut French Empire console table with grey marble top | |
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Antique flame mahogany and burl walnut French Empire console table with grey marble top . Burl walnut panels with ormolu mounts join the top frame that supports the well figured grey marble. Sturdy construction in solid mahogany with separate original mirror back and turned mahogany column. Each mounted with carved and gilded capitals and bases mounted on flame mahogany and ebonised pedestal. American Boston 1830 Height 98cm Width 120cm Depth 60cm
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| Title Antique French Empire console table with sienna marble top with carved and gilt decorations Napoleon III | |
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Antique French Empire console table with sienna marble top with carved and gilt decorations Napoleon III period. The large sienna marble top sits over a frame decorated with carve and gilt caryatids with winged heads and with swan bases - the symbol of Josephine. Painted in pale french grey and with gold leaf highlights. A perfect piece for the impressive dining room or for a superb entrance foyer French mid 19th century Height 100cm Width 138cm Depth 55cm
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| Title Hand painted antique green Georgian style provincial corner cabinet with fielded panel door | |
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Description Hand painted antique green Georgian style provincial corner cabinet with fielded panel door .
The straight fronted one door cabinet with canted corners and ornate brass keyhole and hinges. The door opens with a steel key to working lock and reveal one removable shaped shelf inside. The exterior is hand painted in an antique green with a lovely faux 18th century patina. Good original painted finish.
Minor wear consistent with age and use.
French Provincial mid 20th century in the late 18th century manner
Overall dimensions Height 81 cm width 56 cm Depth 56 cm
Interior ; H 65 cm W 72 cm D 40 cm front to back corner |
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| Title 18th century wall hung spice cabinet with single door and drawer with hand painted patina 1770 | |
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Description Antique provincial Georgian 18th century wall hung spice cabinet with single door and drawer with hand painted patina 1770 .
Rare carved arch top and baroque panel door sets this apart from other simpler wall hung cabinets. Usually made for the newly married couple these spice cabinets were given as a wedding present and were designed to keep the highly prized spices and precious silver spoons well away from inquisitive young fingers. The cupboard would have been hung from a wall in pride of place. A single door opens with a steel key to working lock and steel hinges. Inside is a single fixed shelf and a removable shelf A single drawer below with turned wooden knob opens only once the door is unlocked. Of note is the wooden peg jointed construction used in pre 19th century furniture. Original wrought iron hook at back for hanging.
Perfect for the accent piece in a provincial country kitchen and ideal as a saffron or chocolate safe or fine liquers! Good original patina.
Northern European or English 1770
Overall dimensions Height 72 cm Width 57 cm Depth 28 cm
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Title Venetian Rococo hand painted gilt serpentine front hallway cabinet bedside console with floral highlights |
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Antique Venetian hand painted gilt serpentine front cabinet with sage green floral paintings and bronze handles .The shaped serentine top with gold leaf moulding to serentine front. nice hand painted details. The shaped double drawer front is actually a hinged door and has an internal drawer hidden inside. More floral accents to front and carved legs with convex sides. This gorgeous cabinet has many uses as hallway console table, sideboard or even as a bedside cabinet.
Rococo cabinets of these dimensions were very rare in the late 18th century and the demand for quality antiques influenced a revival in Italy for hand painted and carved the early rococo furniture. This unique cabinet was made in the early 1920's to suit more modern proportions and designer's requirements for function. Minor scuffs but in good sturdy condition and good original patina.
Italian circa 1920 in the Rococo manner of of 1740
Overall Dimensions Height 78 cm Width 81 cm Depth 35 cm
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| Title Antique hand painted wall hung Georgian oak corner cabinet commemorating the birth of George IV 1762 | |
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Description Rare antique hand painted wall hung Georgian oak corner cabinet commemorating the birth of George IV 1762. The barrel fronted two door cabinet with 2 bow front doors on ornate brass hinges. The doors open with a steel key to working lock and reveal 3 shaped oak shelves inside. The exterior is hand painted with a triumphant scene of angels celebrating the birth of George Augustus Frederick on 12 August 1762. he would eventually inherit the British crown and become King George IV . The new born is depicted in the arms of an angel presenting the youngest royal to King George III seated on the right. Good original painted finish. This cabinet would have been wall mounted and may have held the family silver safely far above your prying hands.
Minor wear consistent with age and use.
English Georgian late 18th century
Overall dimensions Height 90 cm width 39 cm Depth 39 cm
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| Title Antique art Deco blonde birch sideboard tall cabinet with demi lune pediment top and fitted drawers 1920 | |
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Antique art Deco blonde birch sideboard tall cabinet with demi lune pediment top and fitted drawers 1920
The gorgeous stepped demi lune top in the Empire manner of the Biedermeier period over two doors that open with a key. Inside are 3 adjustable height shelves all beautifully fitted in satin birch ideal for fine linen or for books asa a bookcase. Below this compartment are two deep drawers all opening with keys in keeping with the minimalist aesthetic of the Biedermeier revival period. The entire cabinet is in birch with figurative satin birch to all vertical surfaces. Raised on tapering legs in the classic style. Two keys supplied to working locks. Sweden circa 1920 Overall Dimensions: Height 176cm Width 108cm Depth 47cm
Interior dimensions: H 96 cm W 93 cm D 37 cm
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| Title Antique Empire glazed bookcase with 2 glass doors with four removable shelves painted carved gilt details | |
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Description Antique Empire glazed bookcase or display show case with 2 glass doors with four removable shelves. The cabinet exterior in hand painted white with carved gilt details.
Two doors flanked by column pillasters to panel sides with traditional painted off white finish. The front with carved and gold leaf details. The doors open with a key to working lock and reveals a wide open space with four blonde wood shelves. The golden birch interior is a nice contrast to the painted exterior. Raised on taper legs in the Swedish neoclassical Gustavian manner which drew its inspiration from the French Louis XVI and later Empire periods.
Gorgeous French polished finish.
Overall Dimensions Height 175cm Width 124cm Depth 50cm
Interior of bookcase: H 129 cm W 109 cm D 36cm
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| Title Georgian wall hung oak spice cabinet with single door and drawer with wonderful 18th century patina 1740 | |
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Description Antique provincial Georgian wall hung oak spice cabinet with single door and drawer with wonderful 18th century patina circa 1740 .
Rare carved arch top and baroque panel door sets this apart from other simpler wall cabinets. Usually made for the newly married couple these spice cabinets were given as a wedding present and were designed to keep the highly prized spices and precious silver spoons well away from inquisitive young fingers. The cupboard would have been hung from a wall in pride of place. A single door opens with a steel key to original working lock and steel hinges. Inside is a single shelf and above a silver spoon rack. A single drawer below with turned bronze knob. This drawer is locked by a wooen bar that is easily lifted when the door is open. Of note is the wooden peg jointed construction used in pre 19th century furniture.
Perfect for the accent piece in a country kitchen and ideal as a saffron or chocolate safe! Good original waxed patina.
Northern European or English 1740
Overall dimensions Height 75 cm Width 55 cm Depth 30 cm
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| Title Antique French Napoleon III walnut and burl walnut 4 door bookcase with ebonised details 1850 | |
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Antique French 2nd Empire Napoleon III walnut 4 door bookcase with ebonised details 1850. A well carved crown top over ebony inlaid cornice with two tall glazed doors below. These open with an original steel key and reveal three adjustable height shelves. Two doors below with burl walnut inlaid panels open with the same key. Raised on turned front feet and block feet at back. The body in two sections and with lovely canted corners with ebony and burl walnut inlay. Good original finish patina. French Napoleon III 1850 in the Empire manner. Overall Dimensions: Height 234cm Width 110cm Depth 47cm Interior dimensions: Top: Height 126cm Width 98 cm Depth 21 cm Base: Height 67 cm Width 100 cm Depth 37 cm
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| Title Antique French Louis XV oak buffet deux-corps sideboard with four doors in solid carved oak 18th century | |
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Description Magnificent antique French Louis XV oak buffet deux-corps with four ornate carved doors in solid carved french oak 18th century. This two height cabinet with gorgeous carved oak rococo details. . Upper doors with arch top open with a key to a vast interior with three lift out shelves.
Two shaped front doors below open to another interior with lift out shelf. Heavy wrought iron and turned hinges with ornate finial design.
Original wooden pegged construction and hand adzed details to original backing timbers. Raised on carved scrolling escargot front legs.
Nice and original in the rococo manner of French King Louis XV. The oak with original waxed patina in a pale colour.
Two working keys supplied.
Frence 18th century
Overall Dimensions : Height 271 cm Width 140cm Depth 59 cm Interior : Upper H122 cm x W 125 cm x D38 cm Lower : H79 cm x W 130 cm x D59 cm
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| Title Impressive Antique Swedish birch 4 door bookcase with bevel edged glass ebonised detail 1820 Karl Johan | |
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Impressive antique Swedish birch 4 door bookcase with bevel edged glass ebonised detail 1820 Karl Johan period. This lareg dimension bookcase comes apart in two sections. An elegant ebonised top cornice over two tall glazed doors with astragal glazing and bevel edged glass panes. These open with an original steel key and working period locks and reveal adjustable height shelves. Two doors below with satin birch inlaid panels open with the same key. The sides are also in blonde satin birch. The body in two sections and with lovely lift off black marble ledge. Good original blonde birch finished polish. Sweden Karl Johan period late Empire circa 1820 Overall Dimensions: Height 253cm Width 139cm Depth 53cm Interior dimensions: Top: Height 162cm Width 65 cm; there are two sides Depth 35 cm Base: Height 72 cm Width 65 cm: there are two sides Depth 45 cm The dolleys under the bookcase are not included but made the job of moving it so much easier during photography.
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| Title Antique 18th century French Louis XV Provincial two height buffet dresser with original plate rack top | |
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Description Antique 18th century French Louis XV Provincial two height buffet dresser with original plate rack top . This unique and impressive sized buffet could be an instant kitchen in any Chateau . The sturdy oak base with four shaped front and carved doors open with steel keys to reveal a vast inerior storage space. Raised on shaped cabriole legs and with original 18th century pegged construction. The dresser base has an upper superstructure again with wooden pegged construction and with plate rack or bakers shelves. Each with scallop edged moulding with really accentuates the design. Two working keys supplied.
Overall Dimensions Height 229cm Width 260cm Depth 51cm
Interior of buffet base : H 97 cm W 125 cm ( two of) D 45cm
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| Title Antique French Louis XV 18th century buffet provincial sideboard in solid chestnut with pegged joints 1770 | |
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Antique French Louis XV 18th century buffet provincial sideboard in solid chestnut with pegged joints 1770. The solid top with three shaped front drawersb elow with polished brass handles. Two panel doors with carved vine and sunflower motif with brass barrel hinges and ornate escutcheon plates. These doors opwen with a steel key to working lock and reveals a large space with removable shelf. Raised on shaped apron with squat cabriole legs. Hand adzed backing timbers with traditional pegg jointed finish. French Louis XV provincial 1770 Avignon Southern France Overall Dimensions: Height 108cm Width 135cm Depth 52cm Internal space: Height 70cm Width : 125 cm Depth : 44 cm
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| Title Antique Napoleon III two height mahogany bookcase bevel edge glass doors and carved top pelmet | |
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Description Antique Napoleon III glazed top bookcase with Chapeau De Gendarme top . The doors open with a steel key to original brass locks and reveals a wide space with two adjustable shelves. Two drawers below with ingenious central lock mechanism. Two flame mahogany panel doors below open with a key and reveal a wide space with removable shelf. Original French polished finish with a few minor restorations to mouldings consistent with age and use.
The upper glazed doors retain their hand blown glass with bevelled ground edges. Shelves are adjustable. The polished top between glass doors and drawers is of polished flame mahogany. There are traces of a former column support that would have raised the cabinet even higher but this has long since been lost in transit. The footprint of the glass door cabinet hides these former fixings well.
Overall Dimensions Height 216cm Width 132cm Depth 49cm
Interior of bookcase top : H 100 cm W 120 cm D 27cm two shelves Interior lower : Height 60 cm Width 123 cm Depth 39 cm
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| Title Provincial wall hung oak hanging spice cabinet with single door and drawer Scandinavian 19th century | |
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Description Provincial wall hung oak hanging spice cabinet with single door and drawer Scandinavian 19th century
Usually made for the newly married couple these spice cabinets were a given as a wedding present and were designed to keep the highly prized spices and precious silverware well away from inquisitive young fingers. The cupboard would have been hung from a wall in pride of place. A single door opens with a steel key to working lock . A single drawer below with turned knob. Of note is the wooden pegg jointed construction usually used in pre 19th century furniture.
Mounted with a pair of wrought iron hanging hook attached to the back. Perfect for the accent piece in a country kitchen and ideal as a saffron or chocolate safe! Scandinavian 19th century
Overall dimensions Height 66cm Width 57cm Depth 27cm
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| Title Provincial wall hung spice cabinet with single door and drawer Scandinavian vintage hand painted with key | |
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Description Provincial wall hung spice cabinet with single door and drawer Scandinavian baroque style hand painted finish .
Usually made for the newly married couple these spice cabinets were given as a wedding present and were designed to keep the highly prized spices and precious silverware well away from inquisitive young fingers.
The cupboard would have been hung high on a wall in pride of place. A single door with framed panel inset opens with a steel key through ornate steel escutcheon to a working lock . A single drawer below with turned steel knob.
Mounted with a pair of iron hanging hook attached to the back. Perfect for the accent piece in a country kitchen and ideal as a saffron or chocolate safe! Scandinavian mid 20th century in the baroque country style of 1770
Overall dimensions Height 60cm Width 52cm Depth 21cm
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Title 18th century baroque pine secretaire desk with fitted interior arch bookcase top panel doors circa 1750 |
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Antique 18th century provincial Scandinavian baroque solid spruce pine secretaire desk with fitted interior arch bookcase top panel doors circa 1750 Typical of the northern Europe baroque 18th century period the archl top pediment over two panel pine doors. The interior with fixed shelves. Note the wrougth iron hinges. A lock and key opens the doors. The slope top desk opens with a key and reveals a fitted multi drawer interior with central door and secret drawers.
Below the fall front desk top is a single shallow drawer flanked by pull out desk top supports all with brass knobs. Three straight fronted drawers below all with brass Georgian escutcheons and handles. The whole raised on ornate scallop pedestal base Swedish mid 18th century
Overall Dimensions Height: 214 cm Width 112 cm Depth: 50cm
Desk height 69 cm Desk width 95 cm Desk depth 40/ 52cm plus drawers |
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| Title Antique Italian oak and walnut glazed top bookcase sideboard with four doors in solid carved wood 1690 | |
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Description Magnificent antique walnut bookcase top buffet deux-corps with four doors in solid carved oak and walnut , circa 1690.
This two height cabinet with gorgeous carved panels. Shaped pelmet above two hand drawn glass glazed doors that open with a key to a vast interior with lift out shaped oak shelves. The interior is painted a ducck egg blue. Two further shaped front doors below open to another interior with lift out shelf. Heavy wrought iron barrel hinges allow doors to be reversed if left open. Nice and original in the Renaissance manner with exquisite carvings.
The walnut with original waxed patina in a warm colour.
Two working keys supplied. Minor ancient traces of old woodworm as with most provincial walnut furniture of this age but has all been fumigated to quarantine standards upon import. .
Beautiful rich original wax patina.
Overall Dimensions : Height 262 cm Upper 168cm Width 170cm Depth 76 cm
Two sections with interior dimensions Interior upper : Height 163 cm Width 142cm Depth 35 cm Interior Lower: Height 69 cm Width 142cm Depth 66cm
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| Title Napoleon III French vitrine display glass cabinet with two shelves with ebony satinwood original 1860 | |
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Description Napoleon III French vitrine display glass cabinet with two shelves with ebony satinwood and bronze mounts
Good original french patina gorgeous satinwood marquetry inlay to ebony cabinet. All original hand drawer glass . Turned columns with ormolu gilt bronze mounts.
Overall Dimensions : Height 111 cm Length 107cm Depth 60 cm
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| Title Antique Empire two height mahogany secretaire bookcase with curved glass doors and writing slope 1825 | |
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Description Antique Empire two height mahogany secretaire bookcase with curved glass doors and writing slope Southern Swedish Karl Johan period circa 1825
The upper glazed doors retain their hand blown glass which has a gently curvature to each pane almost bow front. Shelves are adjustable. A single drawer below with a central writing slope flanked by two compartments with slide back lids. The two panel doors below reveal a large storage area with a shelf. All surfaces retain their original blonde mahogany veneers in the much sought after desirable faded blonde mahogany.
Overall Dimensions Height 216cm Width 110cm Depth 43cm
Interior of bookcase top : H 120 cm W 91 cm D 22cm three shelves
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| Title Carved oak Cassone hallway bench seat trunk with drop front and fitted interior gorgeous patina polish | |
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Superb quality craftsmanship carved oak Cassone hallway bench seat or trunk with drop front and fitted interior gorgeous patina polish finish. The solid oak top over a single drop front door that opens with its original key and reveals three interior drawers and a compartment ideal for hiding sound equipment in etc. The height and depth is ideal for modern day LED TV stand entertainment unit and is very sturdy with double turned bun feet front. Ideal hall seat chest or end of bed storage trunk without the need to remove everything off the top to open it up.
Extreme Dimensions Height 58cm Width 130cm Depth 49cm
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| Title 18th century Georgian Adams pedestal sideboard with carved fronts and original finish | |
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The late 18th century Georgian sideboard consists of a pair of pier cabinets with oval carvings and hidden drawers with swag relief carvings of Robert Adams design.
These were originally individual pedestals of the George III era and are joined in the late Victorian era by shaped front centre section with two drawers. The bespoke carved fronts are a very good match to the 18th century originals and is attached just with screws to the Georgian pedestals. The doors with brass locks and working keys.
Overall Dimensions Height 101cm Width 185cm Depth 55cm Centre section H82 cm Width 102 cm Clearance below drawers 70cm
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| Title Antique Danish Empire inlaid mahogany tall cabinet with bow front single door and marquetry drawer | |
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Description Antique Danish mahogany tall cabinet with bow front single door and drawer. The ornate marquetry inlaid satinwood acanthus scroll panel at top echoes the larger inlaid panel to the drawer front below. The single door opens with a key and reveals 3 shelves all with original polish. The door is inlaid to the centre with a marquetry panel depicting Diana or Artemis goddess of the hunt. Below the door is a marquetry inlaid drawer that opens with the same key in the minimalist Empire manner.
Good original french polished shellac patina. Pier cabinets such as these were meant to be placed against the pier between windows and would be perfect as pedestals for a statue, clock, bust or other sculptural element.
Overall Dimensions : Height 157cm Width 65cm Depth 44 cm
Interior dimensions: Height 107cm Width 57cm Depth 37cm
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| Title French Louis XVI glazed walnut sideboard vitrine with carved doors and drawers in original condition | |
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Superb quality craftsmanship French Louis XVI glazed walnut sideboard vitrine with carved doors and drawers in original condition.
A pair of crossbanded and inlaid walnut doors with astragal glazing bars opens with a key to reveal two adjustable glass shelves inside the vitrine. Four drawer below with brass escutcheons also open with a key in the traditional manner and all have dove tailed jointed oak casework. The whole raised on elegant chamfered tapering legs in the neoclassical Georgian manner. The superb quality crafstmanship of this display cabinet is a testament to the Scandinavian reverence for fine aged timber. Superbly carved and detailed and all with the original blond walnut polish that is so sought after in today's interiors. Ideal use as display cabinet, buffet or even as a bookcase. The drawers are lined with baize for silver cutlery and a very practical secondary drawer is inserted into the top left hand drawer for extra storage.
Overall Dimensions Height 156cm Width 115cm Depth 40cm
Glazed cabinet interior H 87cm W 100 cm D 31 cm
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| Title Antique Georgian oak corner cabinet hanging spice cabinet with shaped shelves original patina 1780 | |
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Description Antique Georgian oak corner cabinet hanging spice cabinet with shaped shelves original patina 1780 The single panel door with brass knob lock and key and original winged brass hinges . When opened with the key it reveals three shaped front internal shelves. Good original waxed polish finish, This cabinet would have been wall mounted or sat in a niche. The backing boards on one side of the back have been replaced at some time but are good and strong.
Minor wear consistent with age and use.
English Georgian circa 1780
Overall dimensions Height 92 cm width 42 cm Depth 42 cm
Interior dimensions : H 89cm W 40 cm D 40 cm.
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| Title Provincial wall Scandinavian hanging spice cabinet with carved painted details and single door and drawer | |
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Description Provincial wall Scandinavian hanging spice cabinet with carved painted details and single door and drawer
Usually made for the newly married couple these spice cabinets were a wedding present and were designed to keep the highly prized and expensive spices and precious silverware well away from inquisitive young fingers. The cupboard would have been hung from a wall in pride of place. A single door opens with an ornate brass key to original steel lock . A single drawer below with bronze knob. Constructed of solid spruce and pine with painted finish and waxed.
2 metal hanging hooks attached to the back. Swedish early 20th century in the baroque manner of 1680
Overall dimensions Height 69cm Width 50cm Depth 22cm
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| Title Italian small 18th century solid oak pier cabinet with carved and pegged details raised on gilt paw feet | |
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Description Gorgeous Small 18th century solid oak pier cabinet with carved and pegged details raised on gilt paw feet . A solid oak top with a single drawer hidden in the ornate carved fieze below. A panel door opens with a key and is flanked by two fielded panels. Raised on later gold leaf carved paw feet of the Italian Renaissance manner. The solid oak with good original finish and the much sought after blonde oak wax polished patina. Some marks to surface consistent with age and use and is in good solid condition for its age. Ideal as hallway cabinet or even bedside table with its single drawer .
Italian 18th century and later.
Overall Dimensions Height 79 cm Width
72cm
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| Title Anglo Indian Regency campaign desk bureau 3 part bookcase with brass string inlay and military handles | |
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Description Anglo Indian solid rosewood Campaign desk bureau secretaire bookcase. This original Raj era cabinet comes apart into in 3 sections for ease of carrying. It is very heavy. It may have been a ships captains desk. The ornate Regency brass string inlay lines are matched well with brass flush handles as used in British military or campaign furniture. The top section with two glazed arched top doors open with a key to internal shelves and a pair of brass inlaid drawers. Below is a fall front desk with fitted interior with working locks and key. This desk top opens to a surface area of H77cm W95cm D54cm . Clear space underneath allows for a chair with good height of 74cm below fold down desk. The lowest section contains the two full width drawers and shaped plinth base.
Well sought after dark rosewood ebony stained wood and shellac finish with a lovely patina to the brass- a value point!
British India circa 1860 in the Regency manner of 1815.
Overall Dimensions Height 191 cm Width
112cm
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| Title Antique French Louis XV oak buffet deux-corps sideboard with four doors in solid carved oak 1750 | |
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Description Magnificent antique French oak buffet deux-corps with two drawers and four doors in solid carved oak , Louis XV period circa 1750. This two height cabinet with gorgeous carved oak panels . Upper doors with arch top pelmet open with a key to a vast interior with lift out shelves. A serpentine shaped shelf above two drawers with iron handles. Two further shaped front doors below open to another interior with lift out shelf. Heavy wrought iron hinges allow doors to be reversed. Nice and original in the Regence manner or early King Louis XV. The oak with original waxed patina in a walnut colour.
Two working keys supplied. Some old traces of woodworm as with most provincial French furniture of this age but has all been fumigated to quarantine specifications upon import. .
Beuatiful rich original wax patina.
Overall Dimensions : Height 261 cm consisting of : Upper 168cm and lower 93cm Width 154cm Depth 70 cm
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| Title Superb leather clad antique Italian Renaissance sideboard bureau with secret drawer and great patina | |
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Description Superb all leather clad antique Italian Renaissance sideboard bureau with secret drawer and great patina. Made of walnut and fruitwood this rare sideboard in the renaissance manner is entirely covered in finely worked leather applied over solid walnut frame. The top drawer opens with a steel key and folds open to reveal a writing surface with fitted interior. Two leather panelled doors below open to a vast interior. A secret full width drawer is fitted to the plinth base. Most unusual, this piece was probably bespoke made to match a 16th century original in a Milanese mansion. It dates to the 1830's and is in very good original condition.
Overall Dimensions : Height 88cm Width 132cm Depth 60 cm
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| Title Antique Empire pier cabinet 1 door 1 drawers with bronze escutcheons flame mahogany all original 1820 | |
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Description Neoclassical Empire pier cabinet 1 door 1 drawers with bronze escutcheons and flame mahogany. all original french polished finish.
The solid mahogany cabinet with flame mahogany panel door. This door opens with a key as does the drawer above. Elegant double mouldings around the the body is in the traditional of the famous Berlin architect K F Schinkel (1781-1841). The whole raised on elegant shaped plinth base in the Neoclassical manner. The drawer opens smoothly and the locks are all working with an original key supplied.
Good original french polished shellac patina. Overall Dimensions : Height 85cm Width 61cm Depth 36 cm
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| Title Biedermeier walnut vitrine display cabinet with mirror back with working key polished patina from Vienna | |
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Description Biedermeier walnut vitrine display cabinet with mirror back with working key polished patina 1840 Vienna. The stepped moulded top supported by two ebonized columns with a single glass door with glass sides. internal shaped shelves with ebonized black column supports to mirror back. A storage space below with panel front and sides in walnut. Raised on block feet. Ideal entertainment sideboard for storage as a wine glass cabinet or to hide entertainment equipment or printer etc. Overall Dimensions : Height 171cm Width 99cm Depth 44 cm Interior dimensions: Height 143cm Width 89 cm Depth 32cm
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| Title Blonde Biedermeier cherrywood vitrine display cabinet on chest with ebonized columns bronze handles | |
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Description Blonde Biedermeier display cabinet or vitrine with two glazed upper doors over three full width drawers. The carved ebonised moulded top supported by two ebonized columns with a two glass doors with adjustable internal shelves. Three drawers below with ornate bronze handles and ecutcheons, Highly sought after in blonde cherrywood , this piece will suit many interiors even minimal modern or Scandinavian mid century. Ideal entertainment sideboard for storage as a wine glass cabinet or to hide entertainment equipment or printer etc.
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| Title French Louis XVI marquetry sideboard cabinet with bronze ormolu mounts satinwood inlay 19th century | |
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French marquetry sideboard cabinet with bronze ormolu mounts and satinwood inlaid late 19th century. The top in french polished mahogany with satinwood string inlay and wit stepped mouldings. The ornate bronze mounted frieze to a full with drawer with original lock and key. Below this is a marquetry fall front door that opens with a key to reveal an internal drawer and ample storage. The whole raised on tapering legs with brass capped feet.
Dimensions
Height 81cm Width 108cm Depth 46cm
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| Title French Empire writing bureau bookcase cabinet Louis Philippe neogothic circa 1830 | |
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Description French Empire writing bureau bookcase cabinet Louis Philippe neo-gothic fretwork top circa 1830 This gorgeous original cabinet with two mirror doors that open to a polished bookcase interior. The drawers below and a hinged fold out desk below. This clever design with gilt tooled leather inserts and central drawer. The writing surfaces lift open for more storage below. The bureau cabinet sits firmly on a chest base with 3 ormolu mounted drawers . All locks work well and drawers open very smoothly. This rare type of cabinet is ideal storage in smaller spaces. The standing desk allows for neat storage.
Good original polished finish and working key.
French circa 1830
Overall Dimensions: Heightl : 196 cm Width : 95cm Depth : 50cm
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| Title Rare Provincial 19th century painted hanging spice cabinet with floral painted detail and iron lock 1841 | |
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Rare Provincial 19th century painted wall hung spice cabinet with floral painted detail and wrought iron lock and key.
Usually made for the wedding of a farming couple these spice cabinets were a traditional hand made present and were designed to keep the highly prized spices and silver spoons inherited from previous generations over the centuries safe and secure away from young fingers.. The cupboard would have been hung from a wall in pride of place. Two original wrought iron hooks still attached one per side. A single door opens with a steel key and has a floral painted panel with two furhter panels and matching painted moulding to top. A superb piece of Farmhouse Scandinavian dated 1841
Overall Dimensions Height 72 cm Width 86 cm Depth 35 cm
Interior dimensions Height 48cm Width through door 48cm Depth of shelf 22cm |
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| Title Antique original Scandinavian bedside pier cabinet mahogany internal shelf working lock and key 1845 | |
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Description Antique original Scandinavian small pier cabinet mahogany and flame mahogany with internal shelves and working locks and key 1845. The top in gorgeous polished mahogany over a full width drawer with gilt bronze handle. A panel front door below with working lock and key. Raised on turned front legs and block back feet. This Danish original circa 1845 is of the late Biedermeier period which influenced the elegance and design of the Art Deco period of the early 20th century. These types of cabinets are ideal storage in smaller spaces and are well suited as hallway console table or even as a bedside cabinet.
Good original polished finish and working key.
Danish 1845
Overall Dimensions: Heightl : 83 cm Width : 61cm Depth : 34cm
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| Title Northern European Biedermeier oak secretaire bureau desk with glazed bookcase top circa 1825 | |
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A well proportioned late provincial Empire or Biedermeier secretaire desk in well figured oak with exquisite fitted cherrywood interior. The shaped empire cartouche front drawers below the drop front writing surface with brass handles and escutcheons. A two glazed cabinet doors above with canted corners and neoclassical shaped pelmet. Traces of black painted ebonised details. The writing surface is 77 cm off the ground with generous legroom clearnace of 75cm below top. When opened the writing surface measures D58cm x W 88 cm. There is a central recess for handy lap top storage and measures 31 cm wide , but when the drop front is closed measures 42 cm deep. The whole cabinet raised on solid oak square feet.
Dimensions Height 206cm Width 109 cm depth 51 cm
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| Title French provincial oak secretaire bureau desk with panel door bookcase top circa 1790 | |
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An impressive elegant and well proportioned late 18th century provincial Louis XVI bureau bookcase or secretaire desk in well figured oak with fitted interior drawers. The solid oak doors with diamond chevrons in the French Louis XVI manner. The carved oak front writing desk top below the doors reveals an interior with 7 brass knob drawers with central storage space space. Below the desk are three graduated size drawers all with ornate brass handles and matching escutcheons. Raised on elegant taper legs, this cabinet is made in the traditional 18th century manner with oak peg construction. Good golden oak waxed finish. All keys and locks working well. The writing surface is 76 cm off the ground with generous legroom .
Dimensions Height 205cm Width 119 cm depth 56 cm
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| Title Rare 18th century European baroque oak secretaire bureau desk with fitted interior and brass handles | |
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A well proportioned late provincial oak baroque 1730's secretaire desk in well figured oak with exquisite fitted interior. The shaped serpentine front drawers below the drop front writing surface with brass Chippendale handles and escutcheons. Two arch top carved panel doors with intricate moldings above the desk section with canted corners and carved oak pediment top. The writing surface is 85 cm off the ground with generous legroom clearance of 82cm below top.. allowing for armchair space! When opened the writing surface measures W 110cm. There is a central recess for handy lap top storage and in tradition there is a sliding compartment inside the writing surface...but this desk has a secret! The shallow height drawer below the desk top surface is actually not a drawer. It hides a secret compartment above the three large serpentine lower drawers. All drawers open smoothly and have been well serviced. Three original keys for the locks included. Fabulous original patina finish makes this a very rare piece.
Dimensions Height 214cm Width 130 cm depth 63 cm
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| Title Nordic Art Deco sideboard bookcase with carved mythological mask heads | |
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Description An antique Nordic Art Nouveau Deco style sideboard or bookcase with Brazilian rosewood and burl alder veneers. Consisting or a solid set of three architectural doors opening with keys. When opened these reveal adjustable internal shelves and three shallow top drawers inside. The fluted pediments to the doors hide the keyholes well. A fielded panel of rare Alder root veneer is surrounded by Brazilian rosewood contrast and ashwood mouldings. At the base of the doors are three individually carved mask heads of Nordic mythiological design surrounded by new wheat sheaf growth in stylised scroll form flanking each of the carved mythological faces.
Quality such as this is very hard to find and is
usually made by noted cabient makers such as Nordiska Kompaniet .
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| Title Solid elm 18th century secretaire bureau desk with 2 door bookcase top fitted interior circa 1780 | |
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Description A well proportioned late 18th century provincial French Louis XVI bureau secretaire desk in well figured solid elm with exquisite fitted interior. The traditional pierced fretwork top with parcel gilt dentilled mouldings. Two solid elm panel doors open to the bookcase top and are flanked by carved elm 1/4 columns to corners. Door with original working lock and key. A slope top desk opens to reveal 10 original drawers with brass handles and three compartments. An apperture has been installed in the back of one pigeon hole to allow for modrn power cords for a laptop etc. Four graduated sized drawers are fitted below with flanking matched corner columns. Circa 1780 |
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| Title Gorgeous tambour side marble top sideboard Buffet French Directoire period circa 1800 | |
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Description Superb quality craftsmanship French Directoire period bow front sideboard or buffet with gilt ormolu bronze escutcheons and tambour front side panels....they slide to open and disappear into the back of the cabinet. Original Cararra marble top with signature below. Complete with key to all working locks.
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| Title French Empire mahogany three door Bibliotheque Bookcase With gilt ormolu | |
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Description French Empire Bookcase with ormolu caryatid mounts and central brass grill door. A good polished mahogany three door Bibliotheque bookcase with four adjustable shelves per compartment. Raised on gilt bronze lions paw feet Original well polished throughout
this cabinet comes apart for easy transport and delivery up and down those
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| Title Antique art Deco blonde birch sideboard cabinet with black and grey marble top and fitted drawers 1920 | |
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Antique Art Deco blonde birch sideboard cabinet with black and grey marble top and fitted drawers Swedish 1920
The gorgeous black and grey figured marble top over two doors that open with a key. Inside is a single adjustable height shelf . Below this compartment are two deep drawers all opening with keys in keeping with the minimalist aesthetic of the Biedermeier revival period. The entire cabinet is in birch with figurative satin birch to all vertical surfaces. Raised on tapering legs in the classic style. Two keys supplied to working locks. Sweden circa 1920
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| Title Tall Biedermeier pier cabinet in walnut and ebony inlay with two drawers 1 door and interior fittings 1840 | |
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Description Northern European late Biedermeier pier cabinet with ebony inlay. This beautiful and practical cabinet has a burl walnut door that opens onto three shaped shelves with fitted internal drawers in oak. The fitted drawer in the top frieze with burr walnut front. There is also a large drawer fitted to the plinth. All have brass escutcheons and working locks and key supplied. In excellent original condition ...a value point. An unusual raised platform top for that special statue candelabra or clock with secret compartment..
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| Title Antique Georgian period glazed mahogany library bookcase with adjustable shelves English 1780 | |
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Description Ref : cabinets 4579 Antique Georgian period glazed mahogany library bookcase with adjustable shelves English 1780 The shaped pediment over a glazed door section with two original hand drawn glass astragal glazed doors with key and working lock. Original brass mouldings to doors The shelves are adjustable.
This section lifts off the base with two hinged mahogany doors.
The much sought after original pale mahogany is the original polished shellac in excellent condition and makes this a very desirable bookcase for the den or office. English late Georgian 1780 Overall dimensions Height 221cm
upper Width 59 cm in 2 sections Depth 27 cm
Lower interior height 67 cm Width 120 cm Depth 27 cm Price SOLD |
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| Title Biedermeier blonde cherrywood vitrine display cabinet with ebonised columns carved and gilt details 1830 | |
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Description Antique Biedermeier blonde cherrywood vitrine display cabinet with ebonised columns carved and gilt details Vienna circa 1830
The stepped moulded top supported by two ebonized columns with a single glass door with glass sides. internal shelves with working steel key and good polished patina. The all original hand drawn glass panes are a value point.
Ideal display cabinet storage as a wine glass of china cabinet or to show off your travel collections
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| Title Antique Gothic oak carved sideboard carved medieval carving | |
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Description An antique carved oak Gothic style Medieval sideboard. The top with carved ornate border resting on a superbly carved coffer or cassone base. The cabinet of architectural form with knights in full armour as corner pilasters and with carved oak panels. Each of the three doors carved with middle ages themes open on hinged brass fittings and brass locks with working key. The two door panels open to shelved spaces flanking the centre panel hinged to the bottom reveals two oak drawers with brass ring pull handles. One panel door has a year date carved ANNO 1282 .
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