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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
The fork of a mahogany tree for “flame”, or the curly “burr” found near the roots of walnut trees, form especially beautiful grain. Wide planks of this type of wood tend to warp and curl, so the technique of veneering … Continue reading
Amongst new pieces this week is this lovely 18th century side table in Cuban mahogany, dating from about 1740. It is typical of the period, with its beautiful simple lines emphasised by a single handle. How did the mahogany get … Continue reading
Marquetry is the method of decorating the surface of furniture with a panel of veneers. The sheets of veneer are temporarily glued together into a “pack”, and cut with a fine saw, producing contrasting panels of identical design. Woods used … Continue reading
Pembroke tables were named after the Countess of Pembroke, said to have been the first to order one. They appeared as a form in about 1750, but really became popular about 1780. They were considered to be a useful small … Continue reading
One of the most frequent questions we are asked is “What is patina?” It is one of the most difficult things to describe, and yet it is that extra ingredient which transforms the surface of a piece of furniture from … Continue reading
From time to time, a really exceptional piece of furniture comes into the showroom, and this early Georgian kneehole desk is one of them. Dating from about 1750, it is typical of early Georgian furniture from this period; the quality … Continue reading
This magnificent table was made in about 1830; style wise, it is typical of the late Regency period: the lion’s paw feet are beautifully carved, with a great depth and clarity. The tulip-shaped carving on the pedestal is a nod … Continue reading
Now is a good time to buy! Antique furniture is cheaper in real terms than it has been for many years. It is often the same price, or cheaper, than a modern piece which is worth next to nothing by … Continue reading
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