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I have the original keys, and the amazing part is that the locks work seamlessly after 200 years!
I concur!
The regular treatment — and I’m very happy with the result. I’m honestly trying to find a way to fit it into the house so I don’t have to part...
Indeed!
Yes, i bought it! (For 1000 nok)
[ATTACH] Provincial Biedermeier/Empire chest of drawers with strong architectural lines rooted in the Empire tradition, yet softened by the...
I concur with the comments that it now appears happier, healthier, and more beautiful. The table has been a genuine joy to work on.
Some updates from pre-post treating the table. [ATTACH] Above: after deep cleansing with steel wool and varnish and wax remover. [ATTACH]...
Duly noted for next time!
I discussed the table with an antique dealer specializing in Northern European furniture. He found it somewhat perplexing, but ultimately...
The earliest known patent for an extending dining table is generally attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, Richard Gillow’s ‘Imperial’ dining table,...
I recently acquired an extendable oval dining table with a central baluster column terminating in an X-shaped base with carved paw feet....
Shes not entirely sure yet. Tables like this tend to sit quite a bit higher than modern sofas, so they don’t fit as naturally in a seating area.
Picked up a set of 5 provincial Biedermeier chairs, probably dating to around 1850 (not entirely certain). Beautiful flame birch with lively...
Quick update. Leaning towards a mid-19th century (c. 1840–1850) loo/centre table, likely post-Regency. It clearly draws on English Georgian loo...
Agree! What 200 years does to flame birch is truly something special. Over time, oxidation of the wood and finish deepens the colour from a...
Thank you! I try to cherry-pick as best as I can. The Art Deco table is definitely faded, but it'll soon go trough a deep cleanse and 2-3...
Biedermeier pedestal table c. 1820-1840 [ATTACH] Norwegian Art Deco table c. 1920-1940 [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Danish (most likely, due to previous...
Appreciate the candid inputs - and I am thankful for inputs on dating as I was not 100% sure at first. Glad to say that I'm picking up the table...
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