French in origin and dating from the last quarter of the 19th century
Plank tabletop on a simple designed base
The finish is almost perfection. Aged pine, wear, historic repairs, colour, it has it all
Clean lines and a true rustic finish. A modern home needing a touch of warmth or a traditional property in its traditional setting, this table will enhance either space
A pair of drawers above two shelved cupboard compartments. Originally a dresser, the upper half removed. Also, many years ago, the cupboard would have been painted and this was stripped in its past
Rustic in nature. Used by generations, the drawer runners evident of 130+ years of regular use. Found in the lower chambers of a Northern France farmhouse, historic woodworm and small deterioration in places. All common symptoms of sitting in a minimally ventilated environment
In the modern market, suited as a coffee table. Elm top and an oak base. Non invasive size, a traditional piece of furniture to contrast a contemporary interior
English and dating from the final quarter of the 19th century
It’s origins are as a dresser base but the top would have been removed many years ago
A pair of deep drawers sit above a shelved cupboard interior. The upper shelf is a later addition, adding extra shelving opportunities. Original latches and brass knob to the door
A centralised upper shelves cupboard above an unusual set of drawers. A deep storage area accessed via the pair of doors with an exterior of panelled inserts. Then there are a pair of small drawers and to finish, a large full width drawer to add even more storage
This cupboard would most definitely have been historically painted. Evident with the variety of pine used in its build and likely stripped when bare timber became more common in the 80s
Dinks, chips and bangs. With it’s French ancestry, it has had historic woodworm, primarily to the ‘roof’ panels and signs of repaired old rot due to being in a damper environment, commonly the working room of the residence
French pine set of drawers dating from the early part of the 20th century
An attractive four drawer design which adds an extra layer of interest. Originally, the drawers were painted a pastel pink with delicate line work. More recently, somebody removed this paint, likely not realising it’s originality
A pine carcass, satinwood drawer fronts, common of French furniture of this era. Panelled sides and an embellishing apron to the frontage
Externally, the painted finish is the cupboards original 19th century base coat. There was a faux maple top coat which had some damage so this was gently removed. Internally, a pair of shelves have been added to utilise the storage opportunities, whilst below sits a healthy sized drawer
Aesthetically, a hint of English country house. A characterful piece of furniture that will ask questions