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| Title Blonde walnut glass from display cabinet bookcase vitrine with ormolu gilt bronze mounts 1870 | |
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Description An antique walnut glass front display cabinet bookcase or vitrine with ormolu gilt bronze mounts and french Sevres porcelain plaque.
A very fine 19th century English antique pier cabinet. The original burl walnut top above a burr walnut cabinet with satinwood inlaid marquetry doors with glazed panels. The ornate and refined design with ebonised mouldings and original Sevres plaque and gilt bronze ormolu mounts and mouldings. The interior with lovely faded velvet linings in a peach colour compliments the gorgeous pale blonde walnut very well. Two architectural Corinthian columns complete with ormolu capitals flank the doors . A key suppplied to open the doors with. .
This antique cabinet design hints to the neoclassical Charles X and Biedermeier era of the early 1800's.
Good original polish and patina adds to the desirability and value of this piece.
Overall Dimensions: Height: 112cm Width 122cm Depth 44cm
2x Shelves L. 104cm x D. 27cm
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| Title Scandinavian original Art Deco bookcase in mahogany with 3 adjustable shelves Danish 1920 | |
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Description An antique Art Deco Swedish bookcase in mahogany t with two glass panel doors circa 1920. The superb craftsmanship with rounded mouldings and carved mahogany ornaments. The architectural stepped top over two glass doors that open with a single key and have carved mahogany astragal glazing bars are purely ornamental. The doors open to adjustable shelf interior. Three polished mahogany shelves L 105cm x D 29cm. Raised on elegant carved cabriole legs , this Scandianvian bookcase would suit any Art Deco , Empire or Biedermeier interior. Original finish and patina. One key suppplied. This design hints to a Biedermeier revival era of the early 1900's.
Overall Dimensions: Height: 154cm Width 114cm Depth 38cm
3x Shelves L 105cm x D29cm
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| Title Scandinavian Empire Art Deco style open bookcase in mahogany with 4 adjustable shelves Swedish 1960's | |
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Description An antique Art Deco style bookcase in mahogany with two fixwd and four fully adjustable shelves with an ingeniously designed invisible steel support to each end. The stylish mid century design tapers towards the top in depth from 26cm deep shelves to 31 cm deep at the base. the whole is well polished mahogany and original finish. Raised on sturdy elegant Gustavian taper legs with ormolu embelishement, a really nice elegant touch to this Scandinavian beauty.
Would suit any Empire, Biedermeier or Art Deco interior as well as Danish mid century rooms. An timeless and elegant geometrical neoclassical design that will suit most interiors. Overall Dimensions: Height: 177cm Width 94cm Depth 26-32cm
Shelves L 90cm
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| Title Antique Scandinavian Biedermeier corner cabinet with glazed panel front door and drawer below circa 1835 | |
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Description Antique Biedermeier or late Empire corner cabinet. This lovely cabinet would have been made to match other architectural elements in a fabulous salon or room of the period. Good original french polished finish- a value point. The top with stepped pediment and moldings ideal for clocks or statue display. Below this a single glazed door with astragal inlaid glazing bars. An ornate bronze Empire escutcheon lock and key fitted to the left side and hinged to the right side and is opened by a traditional method lock and key. 4 fitted shelves inside align with the glazing bars with an additional shallow shelf above.
The drawer below glides easily into place and is opened with a steel key to ornate bronze escutcheon.
Original french polished finish and satinwood string inlay to flame mahogany . Raised on tall shaped bracket feet and 2 keys supplied.
It is rare to find Scandinavian corner cabinets of this good original finish and patina and impressive size. Overall Dimensions : Height...169cm Depth ...66cm Length...66cm
Scandinavian circa 1835
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| Title Provincial Scandinavian tallboy cabinet with rare wave carved front double doors over drawers circa 1845 | |
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Description An elegant mid 19th century tallboy cabinet on chest with gorgeous rare hand painted faux walnut finish. The top with unusual curved double doors in the shape of an open book. The two doors with brass shaped escutcheons and working locks and a key. Once opened it reveals three shaped inner drawers with two fitted shelves inside the compartment. Four graduated sized drawers below all with open very smoothlyRunners and rails have been adjusted for smooth operation. Raised on sturdy turned front feet and solid bracket feet at rear. An unusual practical piece of furniture with very realistic faux walnut hand painted wood finish on pine case work.
Overall Dimensions Height 177cm Length 104cm Depth 50cm Hat top compartment interior: Height 50cm plus drawers Width 93cm Depth 38 cm
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| Title Antique painted Georgian barrel front corner cabinet with two doors and central drawer circa 1780 | |
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Description A Georgian period antique painted provincial barrel front corner cabinet with two doors and central drawer circa 1780. The solid timber construction with traditional pegged joints. The convex shaped front with shaped pelmet top and grey moulding. A barrel shaped front door opens with a steel key to a painted interior with two loose fitted shelves. Below this is a central drawer and below that is another barrel shaped door opening to another storage area. Two steel keys are included, one for working lock to each door. Antique hand painted French grey finish with dark grey highlights.
Overall Dimensions: Height: 201cm Width 61cm Depth 61cm Across front: 92cm
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| Title Antique Art Deco Swedish bookcase in stained walnut with bevel edged lead light glass panel front 1920 | |
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Description An antique Art Deco Swedish bookcase in stained walnut with bevel edged lead light glass panel front circa 1920. The superb craftsmanship with rounded edges and carved wood mouldings. The architectural stepped top with hidden drawer within opens with a single key. Below this are two glazed doors adorned with bevel edges lead light panels ( one panel has a tiny blemish 5 mm in diamter). the doors open to an adjustable shelf interior. 3 Shelves L 98cm x D 33cm . Total interior height 113cm. The Swedish brass locks with working key are marked " August Stenman ESKILTUNA. " Good originial patina and finish to this piece is a value point.
Overall Dimensions: Height: 141cm Width 106cm Depth 41cm
3x Shelves L 98cm x D33cm
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| Title Antique Scandianvian Biedermeier corner cabinet with shaped panel front door and drawer circa 1825 | |
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Description Antique Biedermeier or late Empire corner cabinet. This lovely cabinet would have been made to match other architectural elements in a fabulous salon or room of the period. Totally original finish, a value point, the top with french polished stepped pediment and moldings ideal for clocks or statue display. Below this a single drawer with wave front mouldings opened by a traditional lock and key. The door below with pillow cushion edge moulding also opens with a key to reveal 2 shaped internal removable shelves. Original finish all book match veneers in flame mahogany cascades over all mouldings.
Superb original polish from a very well kept household . It is rare to find Scandinavian corner cabinets of this good original finish and patina and impressive design. Dimensions : Height...140cm Depth ...66cm Length...66cm Across Front : 95cm
Northern Europe circa 1825
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| Title Art Deco French two height sideboard bookcase flame mahogany fitted interior 4 doors | |
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Description An impressive architectural Art Deco French two height sideboard or bookcase in glorious flame mahogany. With stepped mouldings two upper doors open to fitted interior with mahogany front shelves. Two slide out extensions offer move shelf space when required. two lower doors open to full width adjustable shelves. All doors open with steel keys supplied.
Good original patina finish with only minor wear to surface. .
Overall Dimensions: Height : 183cm length : 107cm Depth : 46cm
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| Title Provincial Scandinavian blonde oak sideboard bookcase carved front fitted interior 4 lower drawers | |
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Description An impressive architectural Provincial Scandinavian blonde oak sideboard or bookcase with four sliding carved front doors and fitted interior. The solid oak top rasied above four doors, two with timber frame work and two with lead light glazed panels. These all slide easily and open to adjustable shelves inside and the fitted internal drawers. There are four drawers with brass handles below the doors. The whole rasied on elegant georgian bracket feet.
Good original patina finish with only minor wear to surface. .
Overall Dimensions: Height : 92cm length : 195cm Depth : 44cm Interior dimensions: Depth 38cm ( shelves and 5 internal drawers)
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| Title Biedermeier walnut dressing cabinet sideboard inlaid fitted interior with tilt adjustable mirror circa 1825 | |
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Elegant Biedermeier simplicity at its finest. This superb quality sideboard or dressing cabinet with beautiful lustrous blonde patina of a well treasured antique.
A rare early single drawer cherrywood inlay on walnut dressing cabinet with two lower doors and interior in polished fruitwood. This cabinet is completely original and still retains its original working locks and key. Two brass shield shaped escutcheons are inlaid into the highly figurative walnut. The top drawer pulls open with the key in the usual manner and is fitted with pull out tilt back adjustable cravat tying mirror. It closes with a gilt bronze handle and is flanked by partitioned compartments ideal for watches jewellery or neck ties. Its very rare to fine such a loevely and practical piece of Biedermeier furniture in its original condition. The drawer opens smoothly and door locks etc all work well.
Dimensions Height 93 cm Width 98 cm depth 55 cm
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| Title Antique French Art Deco bookcase in mahogany curved front doors and original finish circa 1925 | |
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Description An antique Art Deco bookcase in mahogany with adjustable shelf and flanked by two gorgeous curved doors.
The stylish step moulded top in solid mahogany with mahogany facade to curved doors ( slight blemish to base of one door). The bookcase sides fitted with shaped mahogany shelves that can be lifted out if required. Each shelf with polished mahogany fronts . Good original polish and patina with minot signs of wear commensurate for a piece of utilitarial furniture almost 100 years old. French Art Deco period. An original steel key is supplied. An elegant geometrical design that will suit most interiors. Overall Dimensions: Height: 123cm Width 129cm Depth 39cm
Shelves L 59cm x D33cm
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| Title Provincial neoclassical Gustavian Swedish grey painted sideboard bookcase carved front fitted interior | |
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Description An impressive architectural Neoclassical painted birch sideboard bookcase raised on Louis XVI turned and fluted legs with reeded panel front door in the traditional Gustavian manner of the 18th century. The doors open to reveal a fitted interior with adjustable height shelves and two fitted drawers above. Painted in traditional provincial Swedish grey all hand painted. The whole raised on elegant tapering legs in the Louis XVI manner.
Good original patina finish with only minor wear to surface. .
Overall Dimensions: Height : 130cm Width : 113cm Depth : 42cm Interior dimensions: height below internal drawers:91cm Width 106cm Depth 37cm
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| Title Antique early 18th century Georgian Welsh dresser sideboard with original carved and polished patina | |
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Description Antique early 18th century Georgian Welsh dresser sideboard with original carved and polished patina. The solid architectural carved oak column legs with intricate design with plinth moulded feet and arched corners. A large full width drawer with brass handles steel lock and working key. An antique additional narrow 11cm high moulding with additional shallow drawer with matching handles has been insterted under the massive pollard oak top. A separate solid oak plate rack has been added to the top and probably dates from the Victorian era. the backing boards are massive in width in keeping to the early 18th century original design. Both plate rack front and original oak drawer front have casetted mouldings with turned bobbin ornaments and a good farmhouse walnut colour that only comes with age and care.
Goregous original antique polished finish.
English Georgian early 1700's and later top plate rack.
Overall Dimensions: Height: 196cm including gallery top Height of top surface: 91cm , Width : 130cm Depth: 55cm
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| Title Antique provincial baroque spice cabinet with hand painted details on carved leg base dated 1793 | |
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Description Antique Scandinavian silver or spice cabinet with single panel door and internal shelves. The 18th century cabinet with large panel top with polished finish. The surrounding wood pelmet moulding with hand painted details. A single door with monogram painted fielded panel dated 1793. The cabinet hand painted in traditional forest green and rouge highlights. The single door opens with a steel key to double throw steel lock.
This spice cabinet would have been high enough for little hands not to be able to reach the contents. It has been raised on carved four legged base in the baroque manner.
Wrought iron hinges lock and escutcheon. Lovely antique painted patina. Internal door opening H56xW40cm Iinternal dimensions: H66cm x W54cm x D 27cm
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Height: 124cm Width 68cm Depth 37cm
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| Title Antique provincial spice cabinet with antique painted finish gold leaf details fitted single drawer | |
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Description Antique Scandinavian silver or spice cabinet with single panel door and and internal shelf. A full width single drawer below with scroll writing . The 19th century cabinet with large caved wood pelmet top with gold leaf highlights above a single door with carved fielded panel. The centre hand painted with a magical floral tree flanked by a a traditional dressed man and woman with tulips a house and sailing ship in gold leaf highlighted frame.
This spice cabinet would have been suspended high enough for little hands not to be able to reach the contents. A fitted slotted silver spoon rack inside and single shelf .
Wrought iron hanging hook to back. Lovely antique painted patina.
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Height: 74cm Width 68cm Depth 28cm
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| Title Northern European painted and gilt secretaire bureau desk ormolu mounts French Empire style circa 1830 | |
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A well proportioned late Empire provincial Gustavian secretaire bureau desk in hand painted oak with exquisite fitted inlaid elm interior. The shaped empire moustache top with gold leaf detail with convex central door below with ornate bronze ormolu sculpture. This is flanked by two convex door compartments and a fitted drawer drawers below. The slope top opens to reveal an ebonised piano black interior fitted with 11 drawers and central inlaid door compartment. Below the drop front writing surface are four gradutated sized drawers with gilt bronze Gustavian handles and matching escutcheons.
The Piano black writing surface is 72 cm off the ground with generous legroom clearnace of 70cm below top. When opened the writing surface measures D59cm x W 104 cm. Elegant hand painted finish with subtle greys, parcel gold leaf and verdigris bronze painted mouldings.
Dimensions Height 193cm Width 111 cm depth 50 cm
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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 Antique Empire walnut bookcase ornate neoclassical carvings glass doors Danish Biedermeier 1835 | |
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Description Antique Empire walnut bookcase ornate neoclassical carvings in the Biedermeier style of 1835. Original polished patina. the carved anthenium carved pediment top flanked by fretwork gallery . Two glazed doors surrounded by turned walnut boss ornaments . These doors are flanked by turned walnut columns. below the bookcase is a full width single drawer. The whole raised on turned feet.
Danish circa 1835
Overall Dimensions: Height : 187cm Width : 102cm Depth: 52cm
Bookace interior : Height 126cm Width 91cm Depth 39cm
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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 Antique Regency sideboard with gallery back top original polished patina and fitted wine cellar drawer | |
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Description Antique Regency sideboard with gallery back top and original polished patina. Fitted wine cellar drawer with a steel key and brass escutcheons. Three drawers below an egg and dart carved moulding above three flame mahognay panel doors. . Each drawer and door opens in the traditional manner with a key. The left hand door opens to reveal a single wine cellar drawer fitted inside. Lovely rounded corners to carved apron at base and with raised on elegant neoclassical turned feet with brass castors. Goregous original antique polished finish.
Circa 1825 in the Regency manner manner
Overall Dimensions: Height: 108cm including gallery Height of top surface: 100cm , Length : 158cm Depth: 57cm
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| Title Provincial neoclassical blonde wood sideboard bookcase with taper legs and fielded panel front | |
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Description An impressive architectural Neoclassical blonde oak sideboard bookcase with taper legs and fielded panel front. The concertina front doors open to reveal a fitted interior with shelves and drawers. below this cabinet are two full width drawers with ornate brass ring pull handles. The whole raised on elegant tapering legs in the Louis XVI manner.
Good original patina finish.
Overall Dimensions: Height : 132cm Width : 107cm Depth : 52cm
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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 Majestic Scandinavian baroque oak armoire large interior for hanging clothes +1 drawer circa 1700 | |
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An antique Scandinavian baroque armoire or impressive architectural porportions. The dome top with carved mouldings and acanthus column capitals. Two arched doors with moulded casetted frame fronts and original lock open to a vast interior . A full width drawer belor all with original zinc baroque handles and escutcheons. As with all European armoires of this size, it does come apart in sections for transporting up narrow stair cases for reassembly. the front with three carved oak pilasters and with framed ornate panels to front and side. Raised on solid oak large turned architectural feet.
Original blonde waxed patina finish.
Overall Dimensions Height 223 cm Width 180 cm depth 70 cm
Interior hanging Dimensions Height 170/138 cm Width 163 cm depth 58 cm Plus drawer below
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| Title English Georgian Sheraton bureau bookcase desk marquetry mahogany with inlay & astragal glazing | |
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Description English Georgian Sheraton bureau bookcase marquetry mahogany with inlay and true astragal glazing top. The fold down desk top reveals a fitted Georgian interior in oak and arcaded gothic birch compartments. Four drawers below the writing surface top . The whole raised on Georgian bracket feet. Restored in the 20th century with french polished finish and replaced hinges.
English Edwardian circa 1910 in the Georgian 18th century manner
Overall Dimensions: Height : 199cm Width : 91cm Depth: 41cm
Bookace interior : Height 84cm Width 84cm Depth 15cm
Desk top height : 69cm Depth of desk top : 49cm Width of desk top 87cm
RESERVED$8$79$75 the set of six |
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| Title Elegant Swedish satin birch 4 door bookcase with gilt ormolu escutcheons and fitted internal drawers | |
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Description Rare narrow Swedish satin birch four door bookcase with gilt ormolu escutcheons and fitted internal drawers. Each door opens separately with a key through gilt ornate escutcheons. Internal fitted shelves with the upper compartments fitted with one drawer each. Raised on shaped block feet and with satin birch surfaces to front an including sides.
Swedish Biedermeier or Karl Johan circa 1840
Overall Dimensions: Height 213cm, Width : 104cm Depth 33cm
Internal diemensions Lower: 82.38.24cm
RESERVED$8$79$75 the set of six |
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| Title English solid blonde limed oak bookcase on chest with twin leadlight doors and brass handles | |
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Description English bleached blonde or limed oak sideboard buffet bookcase on chest of drawers. The ornate carved and shaped swans neck top over a pair of leadlight glazed doors opened with a brass key with brass escutcheons. A well proportioned chest of 3 drawers all with solid brass Georgian handles and escutcheons. Lovely canted corners with carved fluting and raised on Georgian shaped bracket feet.
English provincial circa 1920 in the Georgian 18th century manner
Overall Dimensions: Height 203cm, Width : 114cm Depth 50cm Height of top only:133cm
Chest height only : 70cm Depth of top 30cm
RESERVED$8$79$75 the set of six |
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| Title Carved walnut open bookcase with adjustable shelves acanthus carvings and patina finish | |
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Description An impressive architectural carved walnut open bookcase with adjustable shelves acanthus carvings.
A solid walnut architectural molded top pediment with carved corbel centre and arched facade is flanked by two acanthus carved walnut pilasters in the Corinthian manner. These are supported by fluted flat columns. A stepped molding separated the base of the cabinet with a single carved walnut door with brass handle. Both upper and lower cabinet spaces have adjustable brass lug shelf height. Three shelves included. Good original patina finish.
Overall Dimensions: Height : 217cm Width : 95cm Depth : 45cm Internal dimensions of shelves length 73cm Depth 32cm Internal Heights total Upper height: 142cm below arch : 118cm Lower cabinet internal Height 59cm Door opening : 52cm wide |
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| Title Empire Antique Scandianvian Biedermeier corner cabinet with two panel front doors circa 1825 | |
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Description Antique Biedermeier or late Empire full height corner cabinet. This lovely cabinet would have been made to match other architectural elements in a fabulous salon or room of the period. Totally original, a value point, the top with ornate carved pediment and moldings. Below this are two panel front doors with stepped moulding between. The doors open with a key to reveal 4 shaped internal shelves. Original finish all book match veneer in flame mahogany cascades over all moldings to match. The top mounted by a removable bow shaped pelmet. The cabinet disassembles into two sections for easy transport. Superb original polish from a very well kept household . It is rare to find corner cabinets of this height and impressive finish. Height...212cm Depth ...76cm Length...76cm
Northern Europe circa 1825
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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 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 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 Antique Georgian oak spice cabinet with single panel door and secret drawer 18th century | |
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Description Antique Georgian oak spice cabinet with single panel door and secret drawer 18th century. The large caved oak pelmet top above a single door with carved fielded panel, all peg jointed as traditional for 17th and 18th century provincial furniture. This spice cabinet with replaced internal vintage lock and working key and with a secret drawer below fitted into the plinth. Original wrought iron hanging hook to back. Lovely antique patina.
Overall exterior Dimensions:
Height: 55cm Width 57cm Depth 24cm
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| Title Antique provincial spice cabinet in pine with antique painted finish dated 1861 | |
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Description Antique Austrian or Scandinavian pine spice cabinet with single panel door and and internal shelf. The late 18th century cabinet with large caved wood pelmet top above a single door with carved fielded panel, all peg jointed as traditional for 18th century provincial furniture. This spice cabinet would have been suspended high enough for little hands not to be able to reach the contents and with replaced 19th century escutcheon and working key. French barrel hinges to door. Original wrought iron hanging hook to back. Lovely antique painted patina.
Overall exterior Dimensions:
Height: 65cm Width 59cm Depth 33cm
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| Title Large antique Swedish painted spice cabinet dated 1847 | |
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Description Antique Scandinavian pine spice cabinet with double panel doors and 3 internal shelves. The 19th century cabinet with large caved wood pelmet top above two doors with carved fielded panels all peg jointed as traditional for 18th century provincial furniture. The gorgeous sage coloured background with Falun red highlights and with floral painted embelishments. Usually given to newly weds to keep their valuables safe and dry the family initials and date is painted above the doors. This spice cabinet would have been suspended high enough for little hands not to be able to reach the contents and with ornate engraved 19th century escutcheons and working lock and key. Original wrought iron hanging hook to back. Lovely antique painted patina.
Overall exterior Dimensions:
Height: 95cm Width 78cm Depth 33cm
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| Title Oak barrister's bookcase with fully adjustable shelves original gilt tooled leather edging | |
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Description Antique oak barrister's bookcase with adjustable shelving. Each individual shelf with original gilt tooled edge leathers. The solid wooden shelves with adjustab;e height brass pin supports fitted to solid oak sides. Fluted carved details to front and panelled oak sides complete with polished oak top. English circa 1920
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| Title Tall Empire armoire pier cabinet original flame mahogany carved molding original escutcheons | |
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Northern European Empire armoire Biedermeier pier cabinet with carved molding and flush front door and drawers. This beautiful and practical cabinet has a stepped plinth top below which is a fitted single drawer. The flame mahogany framed door that opens onto three polished removable shelves and a polished interior. The fitted drawer below for heavier storage items. All have brass and mother of pearl escutcheons and working locks and key supplied. In good original condition ...a value point and with an unusual steppedl raised platform top for that special statue candelabra or clock. Minor shrinkage to door panel but professionally restored.
Overall Dimensions Height 158cm Width 71cm Depth 43cm
Interior dimensions: H 86cm W59cm D33cm
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| Title Antique provincial painted pine barrel front corner cabinet with two twin doors and drawer 1840's | |
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Description An Antique provincial painted pine barrel front corner cabinet with two twin doors and drawer 1840's. Ornate wrought iron hinges escutcheon and drawer ring handle, Supplied key and working locks. The arched Biedermeier top with central raised pediment. A pair of barrel front doors with wrought iron escutcheons. below this is a triangular drawer with wrought iron ring pull handle. Another pair of matching doors below with matching escutcheons. The painted finish in Scandinavian farmhouse style with floral paintings rouge trim on an antique green background. Raised on squat taper legs all with beautiful patina finish details. Scandinavian farmhouse mid 1850's in the French late 18th century manner.
Overall Dimensions: Height: 192cm Width 56cm Depth 56cm
Pictured with a cast iron longcase clock weight on the bottom shelf .....not included. This cabinet would best be secured agains the wall if not filled as the doors, when open, are substantial and heavy.
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| Title Antique Art Deco bookcase in mahogany with five adjustable shelves Danish 1910 | |
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Description An antique Art Deco bookcase in mahogany with five adjustable shelves. The stylish molded top in solid mahogany. The bookcase sides with fitted with various brass lined support holes . Each shelf with polished mahogany front . Five shelves supplied. These gorgeous book shelves date from the time of the Biedermeier revival era just before the Art Deco period. An elegant geometrical design will suit most interiors. Overall Dimensions: Height: 161cm Width 105cm Depth 25cm
Shelves L 94cm x D20cm
Minor molding to top right hand side missing.
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| Title Impressive antique English William IV three tiered sideboard wotnot raised on turned legs brass castors | |
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Superb quality craftsmanship Regency Georgian manner Impressive William IV era three tiered sideboard wotnot side table servery raised on turned legs and brass castors.
Of large proportions for an impressive interior ths sideboard will add charm and dimension to any home and the three versatile polished mahogany surfaces are a perfect display platform.
Extreme Dimensions Height 97cm Width 157cm Depth 64cm
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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 Tallboy armoire cabinet on chest in flame mahogany marquetry inlay and gothic mouldings | |
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A European Empire Biedermeier tallboy cabinet on chest with ornate Roman style marquetry 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 and penwork fruitwood inlays. The cabinet flanked by facetted Gothic columns and raised on turned bun . Each drawer and door opens with traditional steel keys and original working locks. This impressive quality piece of furniture has multi purpose storage and is a beautiful quality marquetry. Imperial Austrian Hungarian Empire circa 1835
Overall Dimensions Width 139cm Height 186cm Depth 59cm Cabinet interior dimensions H53cm D46cm Width 120cm
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| Title Tall Empire semanier 7 drawer tallboy chest in flame mahogany with carved acanthus columns | |
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Northern European Empire or Biedermeier tallboy chest with carved acanthus scroll corinthian columns. The facade with beautiful book matched flame mahogany front. The top drawer of full width over a pair of half columns flanking 5 more drawers. There is also a full width drawer fitted to the plinth. All have brass escutcheons and working locks . Steel key supplied. In excellent original order ...a value point! The very top with an unusual curvedfront raised platform top for that special statue candelabra or clock. All drawers open very smoothly and all locks have been serviced and work well. The simplicity of design requires push and pull of the key to open and close the drawers in the traditional Empire manner.
Dimensions Width 110cm Height 150cm Depth 56cm
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| Title Sheraton bow fronted Georgian desk with five fitted drawers locks and brass handles | |
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Superb quality craftsmanship Georgian bow front desk with fice drawers. Crossbanded and inlaid each drawer with brass handles and locks and dove tailed jointed oak casework. The whole raised on elegant chamfered tapering legs of the Sheraton manner. The elegant shaped kneehole of luxurious clearance of 60 cm .
Extreme Dimensions Height 76cm Width 107cm Depth 52cm
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| Title Tall Empire Silver or pier cabinet in flame mahogany with column front. | |
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Northern European Empire Biedermeier pier cabinet with carved column front. This beautiful and practical cabinet has a bow front main door that opens onto two shaped shelves and a polished interior. Ther eis also a spoon rach for the silver spoons handed down from generation to generation. These tall cabinets usually held the finest of the houshold tableware. The fitted drawer in the top frieze with shaped front. There is also a drawer fitted to the plinth. All have shaped brass escutcheons and working locks. 3 keys supplied. In excellent original order and raised on block plinth feet
Dimensions Width 68cm Height 149cm Depth 43cm
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| Title Tall Empire pier cabinet in flame mahogany with column front. | |
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Northern European Empire Biedermeier pier cabinet with carved column front. 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 shaped front. There is also a drawer fitted to the plinth. All have mother of pearl escutcheons and working locks. 3 keys supplied. In excellent original order and raised on block plinth feet
Dimensions Width 71cm Height 148cm Depth 44cm
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| Title Empire period secretaire chest sideboard with ormolu and marble columns leather writing surface | |
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An antique Empire period secretaire chest or sideboard with ormolu and marble columns flanking a mirror door. The very top with three drawers with brass mouldings. Below this is a central mirrored door with surved sides and flanking carrara marble columns. three further drawers below for writing instruments etc. A flip top extension with gilt tooled leather insert. Below this are three further drawers all opening with gilt bronze handles in the Russian Imperial manner. Raised on elegant tapering legs with ormolu mounts .
Quality such as this is very hard to find and is usually made by noted cabient makers such as David Roentgen . Such a practical piece of furniture in good condition. Working keys supplied.
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Overall dimensions:
Height 182 cm Width 93 cm depth 51 cm
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| Title Provincial Biedermeier tallboy cabinet with rare carved bookfront double doors circa 1845 | |
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Description An elegant 19th century tallboy cabinet on chest with gorgeous rare original painted finish. The top with unusual carved double doors in the shape of an open book. The two doors with shield shaped escutcheons and working locks and a key. Once opened it reveals three inner drawers with a secret compartment. Four shaped drawers below all with working locks and shiled escutcheons open very smoothly . Raised on strudy solid bracket feet. An unusual practical piece of furniture with very realistic faux birch hand painted wood finish on pine case work.
Overall Dimensions Height 178cm Length 107cm Depth 50cm
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| Title Narrow depth hall cabinet sideboard in mahogany with flame mahogany front | |
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Northern European Empire or Biedermeier pier cabinet with shaped top in mahogany. The front with flame mahogany single drawer opens with the original steel key to working lock. below this is a single flame mahogany panel door opening with the same key to working lock. Inside is a moveable pine shelf. The rounded edges are for considered use in a hallway , no sharp corners to bump into. Raised on turned front legs and origina;l block back feet. Good original patina french polished finish . The narrow depth of only 35cm measured across the widest part of the top is ideal for space challenged interiors . Traditionally a pier mirror would hang over this piece and if desired several examples are available in our MIRROR section. Minor repair to back left hand corner
Dimensions Height 81cm width 71cm Depth 35cm
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| Title French satinwood marquetry open bookcase with ormolu bronze mounts of narrow proprtions | |
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An French Louis XV antique style early 20th century marquetry open bookcase . Superb ornate French marquetry in satinwood rosewood and ebony with cross banded edges and elegant curved top makes this open bookcase with ormolu mounts elegant and practical. A kingwood veneered front shelf are adjustable in height rests on brass lugs for support. The canted corners terminate with cabriole legs and gilt bronze ormolu sabot feet. Blonde satinwood cross banding to apron with ornate bronze ormolu mount centre. Ideal for small office or hallway entrance piece as it is very narrow in depth. Superb quality craftsmanship and original french polished surface.
Dimensions Height 100 cm Width 100 cm depth 24 cm
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| Title Provincial Gustavian gilt and hand painted spice cabinet with water gilt gold leaf highlights | |
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An elegant late 18th century style Gustavian wall hanging baroque cabinet painted in verdigris green with trip line work. The arched centre with a full shapped glazed door with brass escutcheon and ornate key . All glass is hand drawn and antique hand made. The door opens to reveal three fitted shelves with plate and spoon rack cutouts. ( silver not supplied). The cabinet hangs from a wall with two steel lugs. A lovely moss green painted finish and with gold water gilt gold leaf gilt edging completes this wonderful practical piece of furniture.
Dimensions Height 72cm Length 85cm Depth 23cm Internal depth 16cm
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| Title English Georgian wardrobe circa 1720 original patina polish | |
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An antique late 17th early 18th century English Georgian wardrobe with original patina polish. The cabinet with two panel doors each with steel key and working locks, opens onto a hanging space of H153 W126 D40cm . Below this space are two fitted panel front drawers. It is quite rare to find such a gorgeous antique armoire or wardrobe in original condition . The cabinet comes apart in two sections , with hanging space extending below the panels in the bottom section until it reaches the oak floor above the bottom drawers. Ornate brass escutcheons and draw handles. Original waxed patina finish.
Overall Dimensions Height 190 cm Width 148 cm depth 57 cm
Interior Dimensions Height 153 cm Width 126 cm depth 40 cm
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| Title Impressive large elegant Art Deco period walnut sideboard with ornate mirror back 1930's | |
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Impressive Art Deco period sideboard in walnut. A bevelled edge mirror framed in burl walnut with molded shaped frame sits on top of a bevelled edge mirror top sideboard. Excquisitely shaped with rounded corners and wave front features to three centre drawers. these are flanked left and right by lockeable doors woth generous space inside.
the whole is raised on solid inverted tulip pedestal feet. Original aluminium escutcheons and rocket shaped pin hinges. Undisturbed original patina is a value point. This sideboard or Buffet will certainly impress and could be used for a multitude of functions, including as a LED TV stand. Mirror back lifts off the mirror top base .
Dimensions Height 186cm Width 199 cm depth 56 cm Height of sideboard without mirror 93cm.
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| Title Antique blonde Biedermeier two door wardrobe or linen press in highly figurative walnut | |
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Description Antique Biedermeier period two door Schrank or wardrobe. This wonderfully pale original armoire has its original finish, a value point, with warm patina. The two doors flanked by simple concave columns and the centre with brass shield shaped escutcheon and key. When opened the space inside was fitted for shelving and is ideal as a bookcase or linen cabinet, but could also be used as a wardrobe.
Southern German states or Austrian circa 1835 Height...180cm Depth ...55cm Width...115cm |
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| Title Antique blonde Scandianvian Empire Biedermeier 1820 corner cabinet with barrel front | |
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Description Antique Biedermeier Empire full height corner cabinet. This lovely cabinet would have been made to match other architectural elements in a fabulous salon or room of the period. Totally original , a value point, the top with ornate carved pediment and moldings. below this are two barrel shaped doors that open with a key to reveal 4 shaped internal shelves. Below this are 2 short doors, all book match veneered in flame mahogany to match the upper doors. A carved egg and dart moulding surrounds the solid plinth base. The cabinet does disassemble into three sections for easy transport. Superb original polish from a very well kept household . It is rare to find corner cabinets of this height and impressive finish. Height...197cm Depth ...80cm Length...80cm
Northern Europe circa 1825
Section height: Base: 59cm , Middle 127cm, Top cornice 10 cm
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| Title French Empire mahogany three door Bibliotheque Bookcase With gilt ormolu | |
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Dimensions Height 175 cm Width 203 cm depth 59 cm internal depth 43cm 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 narrow Parissienne stairways.
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| Title Gorgeous straight fronted Georgian writing desk , sideboard dresser base with 6 drawers | |
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Extreme Dimensions Height 78cm Width 118cm Depth 61cm Superb quality craftsmanship Georgian straight front desk with six drawers. Crossbanded and inlaid each drawer with brass handles and dove tailed jointed oak casework. The whole raised on elegant chamfered tapering legs in the Sheraton manner. The elegant shaped arched kneehole with satinwood inlaid detail.
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| Title Rare 18th century style French carved glazed bookcase with shaped top | |
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Dimensions Height 209 cm Width 122 cm Depth 47 cm
A gorgeous painted oak French bibliotheque bookcase with five shelves and two semi glazed doors. Ornate and rare Chapeau de Gendarme top. The interior with gorgeous duck egg blue and 4 shelves with depth of 36cm and length 106 cm each. Bronze ormolu mounted escutcheons and key and with carved rococo ornaments. French early 20th century in the 18th century manner.
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| Title Highly figurative antique stained satin birch Scandinavian bookcase | |
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Extreme Dimensions Height 130cm Width 176cm Depth 37cm Superb quality craftsmanship blond three door cabinet bookcase . Built in Scandinavia , this beautifully carved and polished birch cabinet has three compartments with fully ajustable shelves , three per compartment. The central glaced door with carved glazing bars in satin birch. The whole resting on Chippendale shaped claw and ball feet in the 18th century English style. Internal dimensions : height 91cm , depth 28.5 cm . All locks work well and key provided. These types of cabinets are highly sought after by the designer trade who usually sand them back to the blond wood and ebonise highlights for contrasting impact. Very Chic! The natural colour of the birch can be seen on the inside of the panel door compartments left and right of the glazed central compartment.
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| Title Antique French Empire two door column fronted mahogany bookcase | |
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Dimensions Height 194cm Width 152cm Depth 44cm Superb quality French Empire glazed frotn bookcase of the early 19th century. This mahogany cabinet has the original gilt bronze mounted columns , also in flame mahogany veneer and on solid oak interior. Two adjustable shelves are included. Unlike many bookcases on the market this one has NOT been cut down from a panel door armoire. it is entirely original even in its depth. the interior bookshelf depth is 29 cm deep. The interior is lived with a mushroom coloured fabic over the oak panels.
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| Title Superb Biedermeier mahogany fall front desk with secret drawer 1820 | |
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Dimensions Height 160cm Width 106cm Depth 50cm 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.
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| Title Antique Italian neoclassical mahogany cylinder front desk with marquetry inlay 19th century | |
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Superb quality Mahogany Cylinder front desk with fitted interior. This beautiful piece of early 1800's furniture is elegant and with ornate inlay in fruitwood .
It is beautifully veneered in vertical book matched mahogany. Three compartments with doors , the central door is concave shaped and features Sphynx inlays and open to internal shelved spaces. The full width drawer below this and with wrtiting desk cylinder top and pull out writing surface. Fitted interior with four drawers with turned ivory knobs. Three good sized drawers underneath, all with marquetry inlays in fruitwood and mahogany on oak case. The whole raided on short tapering legs. All locks, drawers open smoothly work well and keys are supplied Writing surface measures Height 80cm, Width 91 cm, Depth 40 cm
Dimensions Height 191cm Width 105cm Depth 51cm
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| Title rare tall Swedish Mahogany Empire pier cabinet | |
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Dimensions Height 150 cm Width 55 cm Depth 40 cm
Beautiful Swedish Karl Johan period Empire style tall cabinet designed as a pier cabinet. These elegant slim pieces of furniture were usually placed between tall windows and used as pedestals for candelabra or clocks. Of superb quality , the single flame mahogany door opens with its original lock to reveal shelving. The single drawer above also opens with a steel key. the stepped upper platform with fruitwood cornice inlay and with ebonised architectural mouldings. A gilt bronze ormolu eagle is attached below the arched pediment.
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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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Dimensions height 250cm Width 122 cm Depth 59cm / 39 cm 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 beautiful 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.
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| Title French Mahogany Empire style Display cabinet circa 1830 | |
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Dimensions Height 207 cm Width 102 cm depth 49 cm 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.
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| Title Biedermeier flame mahogany single door Armoire | |
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A northern European flame mahogany Biedermeier Schrank or armoire wardrobe. Pieces such as these were often made in pairs, one being afall front desk with drawers the other matching in appearance but having a false front that is actually a door, such as this piece. The beautifully matched vertical veneers are in superb condition. The wardrobe door opens to reveal shelving but could also be used as hanging space. Internal dimensions are H 151cm W101 cm D 42 cm so deep enough for hanging. A hat box cabinet above this is an amazing double door convex shaped hat compartment. the same ornate brass key opend both locks top and bottom. Beautiful scrollwork applied to the top is typical of the northern European lLate Empire early Biedermeier style.
Dimensions Height 204 cm Width 116cm Depth 54 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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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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