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French painted bedside tables
£975.00Pair of French pine bedside tables from the Provence region in the South East of the country
The tables themselves are mid 19th century and then painted at a later date by a skilled and talented French artist to what is most likely suit the surrounding decor of the property. White and creams form the base layer with a darker shade of green creating the decorative line work around each piece
Though a matching pair, evidence of their hand made nature can be seen. Due to hand carving, slight variations in the sweeps and curves add an honest and authentic appeal. Depths of wood alter due to the nature of using what timbers were available, before mass production
Beginning at the top, a sweeping galleried back sits above a pleasant surprise of a set of two curved drawers. Continuing the curvaceous nature, the body sits on cabriole legs and to add balance, a lower shelf adds an extra storage option
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Hungarian painted cupboard
£395.00Hungarian painted pine cupboard
Mid 20th century c.1950
Original worn painted finish and Bakelite fittings
One drawer sits above a shelved cupboard. Panelled inserts on a pine frame. Historic woodworm has been routinely treated as a precaution. Some slight movement in the frame when twisting, however this is eradicated once some weight is added
European furniture such as this adds a rustic charm to all styles of interior. Simple and naive. The items tell a story. An abundance of character and authenticity ooze from each corner
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Turkish olive pot
£135.00Turkish olive pot
Second quarter of the 20th century
Naturally aged terracotta with drainage hole. Great earthy tones in the pots colour palette
A used pot with plenty of history, now for the next stage of its life. Whether you were to accessorise with rustic muted tones or add a splash of colour, the piece is sure to stand the test of time in design terms
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Roe deer mounted skull
£20.00Roe deer mounted skull
A good, well balanced example mounted on a black painted
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Victorian pine side table
£195.00Victorian pine side table
English c.1880
An abundance of rustic wear and historic woodworm holes. Wonderfully soft and warm colour in the pine. The pair of stretchers are not original but do add another dimension to the table
The ample legroom gives the table an opportunity to be used as a desk in a space limiting environment
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French beech farmhouse table
£500.00French beech farmhouse table
Mid 19th century c.1860
Very likely estate made and used in the servants quarters. Almost primitive design, the curvature in the legs, almost as if carved from the roots of the tree itself. Sculptural qualities are seen from every angle. A table that was made to that particular estates aesthetic taste, adding a unique quality to the table
The table has historic woodworm holes but can a French table be authentic without?!
The tabletop itself sits lower than an English equivalent, however a leg clearance of 60cm is still present which gives plenty of room for the vast majority of chairs with their occupier to fit comfortably underneath
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Victorian pine linen press
£950.00Victorian pine linen press of larger proportions
English c.1880
A selection of three shelves sit in the upper cupboard whilst the lower section consists of two smaller and one larger drawer
Of good scale and non intrusive depth, therefore not restricting the size of room needed to house the cupboard
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Georgian pitch pine cupboard
£700.00Georgian pitch pine cupboard
Early 19th century c.1810-1830
Likely an estate made piece of furniture. Originally, there would have been a pair of doors on the upper half but these were removed most probably during the late Victorian era when open top dressers become popular
Abundant in rustic charm and repairs over its two centuries lifespan. Most of the original ironwork is still present. Showcasing the skills and talents of craftsmen of their time. Back in an era before mass production and making a piece of furniture beautiful for no other reason than they could….
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French pine sideboard c.1875
£795.00Rustic pine sideboard
French in origin. From the early part of the fourth quarter of the 19th century
Interestingly, this would have been used to store the coins paid by citizens for their taxes. This is evident through the coin slot and the small drawer. Internally, an oversized lock is still present which would have deterred any potential thieves
More than likely, this piece was a buffet and was converted for use. Predominantly, desks of this style are more commonly seen
Abundant with rustic charm, naive repairs throughout its life add to its rather interesting story
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Victorian pine housekeepers cupboard
£1,150.00Large and well proportioned pine housekeepers cupboard
English c.1860-1870
A corniced top sits above a pair of panelled doors. Internally, three shelves give plenty of storage solutions
The cupboard has had a life, been used for its purpose, giving it a rustic charm
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Scottish painted chest of drawers
£385.00Aesthetic movement painted pine chest of drawers
Scottish c.1870. Petite and comfortable two over two design
Authentic wear throughout the drawers. They have likely been used almost every day for 150 years and nature has been able to take its natural course. The worn plinth base tells its own story
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American chest of drawers
£470.00A unique set of four drawers
American in origin. Likely made in the southern states c.1860-1880
A mixture of pine and satin walnut. Original hand carved decorative cup handles alongside matching keyhole escutcheons. Four roomy drawers sit upon each other, offering a healthy amount of storage space
The drawers are in as authentic condition as possible. Most recently used by an art club in South West England, wear around the handles is evident, showing a life lived
