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| Title Antique French Empire glazed two door bookcase with adjustable shelves and original finish 1820 | |
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Description Antique Napoleonic Empire small mahogany glazed two door bookcase with adjustable shelves and lower drawer 1820.
The original hand drawn glass doors opens with a steel key to a space with 4 adjustable solid wood removable shelves. A later painted panel at the pack compliments the mahogany nicely. The doors have glazed upped and flame mahogany panels below the glass. below the bookcase in the plinth are two drawers ...or so it seems. One drawer is normal but there is a hidden drawer inside and the key is the key to opening this secret compartment.
Good original french polished patina is a value point. Cabinets of this depth are very rare and highly sought after.
Overall Dimensions : Height 177cm Width 91cm Depth 33 cm
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| Title Antique French louis XV oak buffet deux-corps with two drawers and 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 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 Antique French Empire buffet deux-corps with two drawers and four doors with ormolu columns 1815 | |
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Description Antique French Empire buffet deux-corps with two drawers and four doors with ormolu columns 1820. Lovely waxed patina and original finish with a much sought after pale walnut grain. . The doors are flanked by ormolu columns and have ornate bronze escutcheons . Two working keys supplied. Raised on an ornate column base.
Good original wax patina.
Overall Dimensions : Height 183 cm Length 110cm Depth 51 cm
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| Title Antique French Louis walnut glazed door bookcase with adjustable shelves and original finish 1870 | |
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Description Antique Napoleon III walnut and burl walnut glazed door bookcase with adjustable shelves and lower drawer 1870.
The original hand drawn glass door opens with a key to a space with 4 adjustable solid wood removable shelves. the door has a marquetry burr walnut panel below the glass. Fluted columns flank the door . Raised on an ornate turned feet. and crowned with a carved pediment top..
Good original french polished patina is a value point. Cabinets of this depth are very rare and highly sought after. .
Overall Dimensions : Height 167cm Width 77cm Depth 31 cm
Interior dimensions : H 141cm x W 65cm x D 21cm.
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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 Vintage Danish oak bookcase dresser with two drawers and four shelves over solid oak turned legs | |
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Description Vintage Danish oak bookcase dresser with two drawers and four shelves over solid oak turned legs . Good orignial bleach oak finish . the drawers with ornate cast brass antique rococo handles Raised on an ornate carved base.
Good original wax patina.
Overall Dimensions : Height 183 cm Length 100cm Depth 43 cm
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| Title Antique flame mahogany glazed two door bookcase with adjustable shelves and lower drawer 1880 | |
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Description Antique flame mahogany glazed two door bookcase with adjustable shelves and lower drawer 1880 .
The doors open with a key to a space with adjustable solid and polished removable shelves. The drawer below with brass empire handles and lock and key.
Raised on an ornate canted corner feet. .
Good original french polished patina.
Overall Dimensions : Height 181cm Length 105cm Depth 42 cm interior : H 142cm x W 91cm x D 33cm.
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| Title Antique low cabinet double glass doors and inlaid leather top all original polish ideal as printer TV cabinet | |
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Description Antique low cabinet double glass doors and inlaid leather top all original polish ideal as printer TV cabinet. A burl walnut top with gilt tooled edge leather inlay over two glass doors with later fitted interior glass shelf. Raised on turned legs with brass and shite porcelain castors. The exterior in burl walnut veneers with satinwood string inlay that harks back the the age of the Loo tables mid Victorian era. Ideal as printer table, entertainment unit or bedside cabinet.
Good original french polished shellac patina. Overall Dimensions : Height 71cm Width 43cm Depth 37cm
Interior : Width 57.5cm Depth 35cm height 39.5cm
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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 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 Provincial hanging spice cabinet withcarved details and single door and drawer Gustavian Sweden 1800 | |
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Description Provincial hanging spice cabinet withcarved details and single door and drawer Gustavian Sweden circa 1800.
Usually made for the newly married couple these spice cabinets were 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 original lock . A single drawer below with metal knob. Of note is that the fluted carved decoration to door and drawer fronts are of extraordinary precision, a tradeskill of Swedish craftsmanship entirely hand carved circa 1800..
An original wrought iron hanging hook is still attached to the back. Swedish circa 1780-1800
Overall dimensions Height 62cm Width 57cm Depth 28cm
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| Title Antique inlaid mahogany tall cabinet with fretwork arch top single door and 3 shelves all original polish | |
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Description Antique inlaid mahogany tall cabinet with fretwork arch top single door and 3 shelves all original polish. The inpressive style of this cabinet is enhanced with a carved and pierced arch top compartment marquetry inlay to the panel door in the Sheraton manner. The door opens with a key and reveals three lift out internal shelves . The whole raised on elegant tapered legs in the Neoclassical manner.
Good original french polished shellac patina.
Interior : Width 69cm Depth 35cm height 97cm Overall Dimensions : Height 161cm Width 80cm Depth 45 cm
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| Title Impressive antique French Louis XVI sideboard dresser base with two doors and two drawers circa 1780 | |
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Description Impressive antique French Louis XVI sideboard dresser base with two doors and two drawers circa 1780.
Most unusual and highly desirable proportions to this sideboard of the late 18th century in solid oak included canted corners with cassetted moldings. Rare shallow depth of only 46cm is perfect for many room. the solid oak with carved neoclassical details and double arched doors below two solid oak drawers. Two keys to working locks with brass hinges handles and ornate escutcheons. Pegged construction traditional to 18th century furniture . The doors open to a large storage space with single removable shelf. Raised on an ornate cut plinth base.
Good original wax patina.
Overall Dimensions : Height 102cm Length 159cm Depth 46 cm
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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 French Rococo vitrine in Brazillian rosewood and ormolu in the Louis XV manner late 19th century. | |
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Description A good quality 19th century French marquetry serpentine fronted display cabinet. The cabinet is crowned with ormolu mounts and shaped pediment.
On each side of the cabinet is a bow shaped pane of hand blown glass displaying the rich duck egg blue velvet interior. The front of the cabinet has a serpentine door with ormolu surrounds. Both sides also have ormolu surrounding the glass. The cabinet stands on cabriole legs with ormolu feet. The cabinet is elaborately decorated and shaped with Brazilian rosewood veneers. A BADA antiques authentication stamp applied to the top. The cabinet comes complete with a key.
Overall Dimensions : Height 153cm Width 90cm Depth 47 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 Danish long low pale oak sideboard with four drawers brass crown handles and four doors below 1950 | |
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Description Danish long low pale oak sideboard with four drawers brass crown handles and four doors below circa 1950.
Much in demand for the modern home this low and long blonde oak sideboard suits many interior styles from provincial, Georgian or mid century Danish modern. Made of solid pollard oak with rare crown top brass fittings and adjustable shelves. Original pale waxed finish.
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| Title Antique Scandinavian hand painted Empire corner cabinet with barrel front two height 4 doors circa 1830 | |
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Description Antique two height Empire corner cabinet. This impressive cabinet would have been made to match other architectural elements in a fabulous formal room of the period. Beautifully hand painted in grained oak with rosewood mouldings bight and line painted panels with original hand painted finish, a value point. The top cabinet with stepped pediment and moldings. Two barrel front shaped doors open to reveal an interior with fitted shelves inside. Below this is the pedestal base cabinet with matching barrel fronts with two doors below. All droos open on barrel hinges and have working locks and keys. It is rare to find Scandinavian corner cabinets of this good original finish and patina and impressive design. Overall Dimensions : Height...218cm Depth ...71cm Length...71cm
Scandinavia circa 1830
Price AUD
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| Title Regency style pale mahogany sideboard with carved gilt monopodia in the George Smith manner of 1820 | |
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Description Regency style pale mahogany sideboard with carved gilt monopodia in the George Smith manner of 1820 . This modern bespoke made example of a sideboard by the famous Georgian furniture maker George Smith is ideal for modern interiors as it is not too deep and nice and sturdy. Made of solid blonde mahogany the polished top sits over a casetted front with ormolu mounts and two hidden frieze drawers. Raised on well carevd and gilt lionsheads and monopodia to shaped platform base. The Regency period original would have been much deeper and may have has pleated starburst silk rozettes to the backing or perhaps mirrors and there is room for this in this piece if required. . Ideal entertainment sideboard for an LED TV. Overall Dimensions : Height 82cm Width 166cm Depth 40 cm
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| Title Art Deco oak open bookcase with four adjustable shelves in the Biedermeier revival style circa 1920 | |
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Description Art Deco oak open bookcase with four adjustable shelves in the Biedermeier revival style circa 1920. The solid european oak case with shaped top moulding. The sides with various brass lined holes for shelf supports. This allows all shelves to be relocated at the perfect height. The base with shaped apron and stepped feet. Good original shellac patina.
Interior shelf : Length 110cm Depth 28cm Overall Dimensions : Height 165cm Width 119cm Depth 34 cm Height from pedestal base to under drawers 59cm
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| Title Art Deco Biedermeier style sideboard ebonized columns on stained birch with 3 fitted drawers | |
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Description Art Deco Biedermeier style sideboard ebonized columns on stained birch with 3 fitted drawers .
The Biedermeier revival or Art Deco period original sideboard upon which this has been modelled would have been much sought after in this size. This elegant bespoke made side table is finished all round in stained birch so it can stand in the centre of a room or against a sofa. Three drawers open with a key and have fitted locks. They may be pulled open from the grab slot underneath the drawer fronts. The stained birch top with ebony string inlay raised on ebonised turned columns on solid brazillian rosewood pedestals bases. Ideal entertainment sideboard for an LED TV. Overall Dimensions : Height 86cm Width 160cm Depth 50 cm Height from pedestal base to under drawers 59cm
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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,
Raised on stepped block feet. well polished condition. 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. Overall Dimensions : Height 151cm Width 85cm Depth 48 cm Interior dimensions: Height 75cm Width 75 cm Depth 36cm
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| Title Provincial hand painted hanging spice cabinet with gilt painted detail and glazed sides and door arch top | |
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Description Provincial painted hanging spice cabinet with gilt painted detail and glazed sides and door arch top. Usually made for the newly married couple these spice cabinets were a wedding present and were designed to keep the highly prized spices and precious silverware well away from young fingers. The cupboard would have been hung from a wall in pride of place. A single door opens with a gilt knob and has a gold leaf highlightsl. A wrought iron hanging hook is still located on the back. Scandinavian early 20th century in the 18th century manner
Overall dimensions height 75cm Width 79cm Depth 22cm internal dimensions height 60cm width 68 cm depth 15cm |
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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: Heightl : 95 cm Width : 120cm Depth : 60cm
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| Title Antique Georgian 18th century glazed door bookcase with adjustable mahogany shelves Original 1780 | |
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Description Antique Georgian 18th century glazed door bookcase with adjustable mahogany shelves Original 1780 . The uppoer doors with gothic glazing bars and hand drawn glass. The bottom doors with marquetry inlaid panels in the Sheraton manner . Both locks with original steel keys and fully working.
The door opens to adjustable shelf interior. Polished mahogany shelves D 27cm. Raised on elegant architectural plinth base this bookcase would suit any Georgian Regency, Art Deco, Empire or Biedermeier interior. Original finish and patina. Two keys suppplied. The glazed top cabinet lifts off the base cabinet for easier moving.
Overall Dimensions: Height: 255cm Width 135cm Depth 33cm
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| Title French Art Deco mahogany dressing table with original bevel edged mirror and rouge marble tops 1930 | |
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Description French Art Deco mahogany dressing table with original bevel edged mirror and rouge marble tops 1930. The carved shaped mirror is suspended by two wing shaped brackets raised from two pedestals. Each is veneered in gorgeous flame mahogany. Left and right hand opening doors click open with (later) magnetic locks and Deco pull handles. The left has a removable shelf, the right hand side with four internal drawers and gilt handles. The original thick crystal glass mirror with its hand ground edge with its original silver reflective backing (unlike modern aluminium backings) has a few blemishes ...but being around 90 years old it shows its age with pride. The whole raised on fluted apron and stepped tapering feet. Good original finish and beautiful stone tops that scream French Elegance.
Overall dimensions Height 172cm Width 131cm Depth 38 cm pedestal height 89cm pedestal width 37cm pedestal depth 38cm |
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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 Antique Scandinavian Biedermeier corner cabinet barrel front two height interior drawer circa 1825 | |
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Description Antique 2 height Biedermeier late Empire corner cabinet. This impressive cabinet would have been made to match other architectural elements in a fabulous formal room of the period. Totally original finish, a value point. The top cabinet with french polished stepped pediment and dentilled moldings ideal for pedestal for a clock or statue display. Two barrel front shaped doors open to reveal an interior with fitted shelves and a lower single drawer inside. Below this is the pedestal base cabinet with matching barrel fronts with two doors below.
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. Overall Dimensions : Height...218cm Depth ...66cm Length...66cm
Northern Europe circa 1825
Price AUD
$2895 |
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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 Art Deco walnut display cabinet with original glass doors with working key and glass shelves | |
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Description Art Deco walnut display cabinet with original glass doors with working key and glass shelves.
An unusual pyramid shape with gorgeous walnut veneers . Overall Dimensions : Height 136cm Width 90cm Depth 31 cm Interior dimensions: Height 117cm Width 86 cm Depth 29cm
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| Title Tall Scandinavian provincial carved painted corner cabinet working locks and keys Swedish circa 1790 | |
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Description Tall Scandinavian provincial carved painted corner cabinet with working locks and keys Swedish circa 1790 . In the Swedish Gustavian period this tall corner cabinet with pierced and carved acraded top, a reeded upper door and fall front desk compartment below with lower door to match. A doors with traditional fielded and fluted neoclassical carved fronts in the neoclassical manner. All pegged construction traditional to the 18th century . Raised on carved shaped bracket feet. 3 steel key opens all doors enhanced by ornate gilt iron hinges and gilt escutcheons. Bronze gilt ormolu mountes in the shape of garlands enhance the simple yet elegant design.
The provincial painted finish accented with gold leaf highlights to hand carved details. The interior with duck egg blue painted finish.
Swedish 1790
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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 Louis XV provincial carved glazed bookcase grey and white painted exterior with shaped top | |
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Description A gorgeous hand painted oak French bibliotheque bookcase with solid wood lift out shelves and two individual pane glass doors. Ornate and rare carved Chapeau de Gendarme top. The interior with gorgeous duck egg blue and 4 shelves with depth of 38cm and length 106 cm each and a total interior height of 173cm. Bronze ormolu mounted escutcheons and working ornate key with carved rococo ornaments. French early 20th century in the 18th century Louis XV manner.
Dimensions Height 210 cm Width 122 cm Depth 48 cm
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| Title Provincial farmhouse hand painted bow front corner cabinet iron lock key hinges lower drawer 1825 | |
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Description Provincial farmhouse hand painted bow front corner cabinet iron lock key hinges lower drawer circa 1825. The bow front top with dentilled mouldings above a large bow front door with wrought iron hinges and escutcheon. This door opens with anantique iron key and reveals two pine shelves inside. A bow front drawer below with iron knob in the Georgian manner. Raised on block feet. All pegged construction in the 18th century manner. The antique green hand painted finish with light green and falu red highlights is accented by farmhouse floral adornments all hand painted. Good original waxed finish and working key.
Swedish 1825
Overall Dimensions: Height : 150 cm Width : 54cm against a wall Depth : 54cm against a wall Width across the bow Front: 84cm
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| Title Antiqueserpentine front l Scandinavian bedside pier cabinet mahogany late Biedermeier circa 1850 | |
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Description Rare antique serpentine front Scandinavian pier cabinet mahogany and flame mahogany with internal shelf circa 1850. The top in gorgeous original patina polished mahogany over a full width drawer with gilt brass handle. A shaped panel front door below with flame mahogany centre panel and brass escutcheon. Both door and drawer have working locks and a key is supplied. Raised on carved front legs and block back feet. This Danish original circa 1850 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 polished finish.
Danish 1850
Overall Dimensions: Height : 82 cm Width : 74cm Depth : 39cm
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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 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 Grand Italian baroque open bookcase shelves architectural carved walnut columns 17th century manner | |
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Grand Italian baroque open bookcase with architectural carved walnut columns in the 17th century manner. Superb quality and of impressive proportions this large bookcase or display cabinet is entirely made of solid walnut. The interior with hand painted azure blue contrasts nicely with the pale walnut exterior. The proportions and material in solid walnut would indicate this to have been made for a highly influencial household possibly in Rome or Milan. Made in the early 1800's in the traditional 16th century baroque manner this grand cabinet would suit any notable villa or chateau. The cabinet dismantles into 5 sections for easier transport up those 17th century stone staircases. The graduated height shelves are perfect for use as a display for your collection of Georgian silver, majolica ceramics or vintage wine bottles. The shelves are also all solid walnut .
Good original waxed finish undisturbed patina and well cared for adds value and charm to this gorgeous piece of architectural furniture.
Overall Dimensions Height 260 cm Width 220 cm Depth 52 cm Interior Height 215 cm Width 122 cm Fixed shelf height from bottom to top 32 cm 38 cm 40 cm 58 cm 37 cm
Price AUD
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| Title Columnar Swedish 1820 Empire silver pier cabinet armoire in mahogany ebony satinwood ormolu eagle | |
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Description Beautiful Swedish Karl Johan period Empire style tall 'silver' cabinet designed as a pedestal or 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.
Overall Dimensions Height 150 cm Width 55 cm Depth 40 cm
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| Title Original French Louis Philippe mahogany dresser sideboard with carved shelf back circa 1845 | |
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Description An antique original French Louis Philippe (1830-1848) mahogany dresser sideboard with carved shelf back circa 1840 in good original condition. The ornate arched pediment top over two solid shelves supported by shaped mahogany brackets. this lift off section sits on top of a sideboard with two solid drawers over a pair of doors. All drawers slide smoothly as runners have been well serviced. The doors below open with a steel key to original full height brass lock. Original patina and finish is a value point. The cabinet with canted corners and raised on elegant squat feet in the Empire manner. This french sideboard would suit any Empire, Regency ,Art Deco , or Biedermeier interior. One key suppplied. This design hints to a Historicism revival whilst maintaining straight elegant Empire or Biedermeier lines to the body.
Overall Dimensions: Height: 197cm Width 130cm Depth 51cm
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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 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 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 Scandinavian 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 another architectural elements in a fabulous salon or formal 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.
Original polished condition 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...130cm Depth ...67cm Length...67cm 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 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 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 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 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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Description 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
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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 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 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 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 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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| 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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