The technique of brass inlay was first made famous by a French cabinet maker, Andre Charles Boulle, in the 17th century. Very thin layers of brass and tortoiseshell, glued together, were cut with a fine saw into scroll and arabesque … Continue reading
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This months Homes and Gardens features a lovely walnut chest of drawers in the Belgium home of lighting business owner Ann Van Dessel. The chest is perfectly complimented by the the shades of ivory and soft light that fill her … Continue reading
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Here at Thakeham furniture we are currently using lots of Colefax and Fowler‘s ‘Oban Plaid’… We have fallen in love with it! The quiet and eye-pleasing plaid perfectly compliments the Georgian mahogany we specialise in. Choosing fabrics to compliment antique … Continue reading
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