A large antique breakfront can be the architectural centre of a dining room, library or entrance hall. Its glazed upper section, projecting cornice and…
The Aesthetic Movement emerged in the United States during the late nineteenth century as a spirited alternative to heavily ornamented Victorian interiors. Its…
An antique sideboard can appear unmistakably walnut while containing a mixture of solid timber, veneer and less expensive secondary woods. Cabinetmakers have…
Mahogany has a depth and warmth that can make a sideboard, writing desk, dining table or chest of drawers feel far more substantial than its size suggests. Its…
A well-made reproduction can be beautiful, practical and remarkably convincing. It may use excellent timber, traditional joinery and a hand-applied finish, yet…
A cylinder-front desk is recognised by the curved tambour, or roll-top shutter, that slides into the body of the desk and conceals its writing surface. This…
An old iron garden bench can bring more character to a garden than a freshly painted replacement. Its softened colour, small marks and uneven surface record…
The American secretary desk developed from a practical writing cabinet into one of the most recognisable forms of historic furniture. It combined a hinged…
Hand-carved furniture carries evidence of its maker in places that are easy to overlook: the changing depth of a leaf, the rhythm of a shell motif, a slight…
Replacing missing drawer pulls or worn-out knobs can restore an antique dresser’s function without erasing its character. The challenge is finding hardware…