There are secret drawers!
Indeed. The French refer to the lower section, enclosed by two doors that cleverly conceal an additional full-width drawer, as an “English drawer”...
Burchased today, with delivery tomorrow. A handsome French Charles X or early Louis Philippe secrétaire, featuring its original marble top, richly...
Spot on!
Purchased another piece from the same antique dealer who is liquidating his remaining inventory, with delivery in august. Its a serpentine-front...
Different feet also, block versus "claw"
The fabric is first treated with something that might achieve two things, 1) cause cancer 2) kill everything hiding in the fabric, then i use a...
The sides seems to be leather, and the arms are some sort of Naugahyde, normal for the era in Norway
They are actually surprisingly good condition. The fabric and coil springs have not been used much since they were produced, age has taken its...
Thanks for inputs. The best part is that the spring coils are still superb. Im excited to see how good i can clean them up and treat the textiles,...
Not quite. The one you linked is built in a cheaper way with less leather and more textiles. Note how the leather on the bottom front is missing,...
Any inputs or thoughts on the decade of the 20th century these were produced? Thinking either 1930s, or 1950s. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Very dusty Nordic Club Chairs rescued from a barn approx. 1 kilometer from where the Norwegian Constituent Assembly met in 1814 that adopted the...
Scandinavian Biedermeier (Karl Johan) dining suite in figured birch and mahogany, circa 1830–1840. $270.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Recently purchased this flame birch chest and accompanying mirror from a former antiques dealer who is liquidating his remaining stock, with...
Pair of Scandinavian leather club chairs, Queen Anne legs, circa 1915–1925. ($140)[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The restoration method follows a conservative “clean, nourish, and protect” philosophy rather than aggressive refinishing. The surface is first...
I can absolutely see why several of you lean toward a marriage, especially around the underside construction and the somewhat crude area where the...
Interesting. Please elaborate.
The tabletop is attached with simple wooden battens and a central fitted join around the column. There appears to be a complete absence of screws...
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