Monthly Archives: February 2012

Antique Furniture is Green – It’s Official!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Belinda Chavasse

Antiques are Green was launched  in September 2009. This not-for-profit campaign aims to get antiques recognised for their genuine green credentials. Antiques are a great buy, good value for money and a very enjoyable, sustainable purchase. In September 2010  a … Continue reading →

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Modern Day Office in an C18 Century Bureau

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Harriet Chavasse

Bureaus are back! Gone are the days of bulky desk top computers.  Humungous hard drives have been slimmed; fax machines replaced by email and monitors as deep as they are wide are now as little as one inch thick. These … Continue reading →

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The Man In The Mirror

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Harriet Chavasse

Here at Thakeham Furniture we sell a lot of convex mirrors. Their compact size and versatility make them a popular antique item. They first came into popularity in the fifteenth century when they were known as an Oeil de Sorcière … Continue reading →

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