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...
Touché
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.
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