Proper Furniture

Founded by Gideon Schreiber, Schreiber Furniture became one of Britain's most recognisable post-war furniture brands, with their clean-lined, Scandinavian-influenced designs found in...

An attractive antique Edwardian mahogany chest of drawers, dating from the early 20th century, circa 1900–1915. The chest features two smaller drawers above two full-width drawers, ...

A strikingly impressive and very rare pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century rosewood carver dining chairs in lovely vintage condition. A masterclass in Danish Modern design by Preben Scho...

A distinctive 1970s swivel reclining armchair, upholstered in the original tan leather on a polished chrome tubular frame with five-star base. The chair features a high-backed profi...

A strikingly attractive and rare pair of Mid-Century satellite cocktail chairs in lovely vintage condition. Made by the Lusty family company in London in the 1950s, this charmingly s...

A handsome small-proportioned chest of drawers in oak, American and dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880–90. The carcass shows panelled sides and a figured top with rounde...

A decorative pair of painted side chairs in the Regency taste, likely early 19th century English. The dark green ground retains what appears to be much of the original painted and pa...

A characterful Art Deco desk tidy, likely dating to around the 1930s. The black marble base incorporates a shallow groove to act as a pen rest. To one side sits a stylised bronze bi...

A striking pair of African hardwood and leather armchairs, richly decorated with carved detail, bone inlay and brass studwork. Every surface has been thoughtfully embellished with ca...

A compact, well-made single drawer desk or writing table by Abbess Office Equipment in dark stained oak. Circa 1950s–60s. Abbess Office Equipment was a British manufacturer producin...

This striking French armoire forms part of a beautiful bedroom suite that I sourced on a recent buying trip to Paris. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, it reflects the...

An exceedingly charming, interesting and rare metamorphic children's highchair-cum-push-along-buggy in wonderful antique condition. Most likely made in England around 1920-1930, this...

A weighty and well-proportioned William IV Oak Gothic Revival taste and dating to around 1830. The top has a moulded edge above twin doors with Gothic-arched panels; the spandrels ar...

A mid-century extending dining table by Schreiber — one of Britain's most recognisable post-war furniture brands, whose clean-lined, Scandinavian-influenced designs were found in hom...

An exceedingly charming, interesting and rare Victorian carved oak hallway hat stand in good antique condition. Made in Britain around 1870, this strikingly characterful Arts & Craft...

An elegant bentwood hall stand, believed to be Thonet's No. 10905 model, dating from the early 1900s. Executed in a particularly attractive honey-coloured finish, it is lighter than ...

A superb late 18th century Georgian chest of drawers in solid oak, rich with the a deep patina gained by centuries of age and use. Two short drawers over three long drawers sitting o...

An exceptional and highly unusual late 19th Century French marble-topped meuble de toilette or dressing cabinet, veneered throughout in beautifully figured bird's-eye maple and mount...

A large and highly decorative architectural clock case in hand-carved wood, likely late 19th to early 20th century. The case is built as a multi-tiered facade with pierced tracery, a...

A striking two‑seater settee, likely mid to later 20th century, in the African tribal style. Hardwood, carved and banded with contrasting bone inlay, accented with rows of metal stud...

A handsome mid‑century drinks cabinet, French, c.1950s–60s sourced on a recent trip to Paris. The exterior is clad in slim bamboo canes with a warm honey finish, framed by thicker ca...

Characterful set of four machinist stools, likely late Victorian to early 20th century (circa 1900). Each stool has a heavy cast‑iron base with circular piercings and splayed foot pl...

A rare and fabulously attractive pair of pod armchairs in lovely vintage condition. Likely made in France in the 1970s, they exude an elegantly relaxed, Coastal-Boho style. Generousl...

A set of four Schreiber dining chairs in warm teak, slender and well-proportioned throughout. What makes these particularly special is the original u...

A strikingly stylish pair of French leather armchairs, dating to the 1930s or 1940s, combining superb craftsmanship with bold architectural styling. Each chair is constructed around...

A rare and fabulously attractive pod armchair in lovely vintage condition. One of two of these wonderful chairs we currently have in stock, it was likely made in France in the 1970s ...

A rare 17th century Charles II English carved oak coffer, circa 1660–1680. Constructed in solid oak with the deep, near-black patina that only genuine age can produce, this substanti...

Set of four British Vanson dining chairs designed by Peter Hayward, one of Britain's most celebrated post-war furniture designers. Produced for the upper end of the market, Vanson ...

A wonderful domed-top travel trunk, probably late 19th to early 20th century, in the Victorian vernacular saddler tradition. A wood carcass is bound in tan leather with black metal s...

A rare and strikingly attractive oversize wicker basket armchair in lovely vintage condition. Crafted in the style of Japanese Modernist designer Isamu Kenmochi, likely in Italy in t...

A rare mid-century modern dressing table, vanity, or compact desk by Stag Furniture from its iconic C Range (Cumberland), designed by the renowned and influential husband-and-wife te...

A lovely French Mid-century Tiki Bar Set. Circa 1950s–60s sourced in Paris. The L-shaped bar is clad in closely spaced bamboo/cane with rounded corners and a raised bamboo rail fixed...

A rare and fabulously attractive pod armchair in lovely vintage condition. One of two of these wonderful chairs we currently have in stock, it was likely made in France in the 1970s ...

A charming Impressionist landscape depicting a young girl standing amongst a field of poppies, dressed in a white summer dress and broad-brimmed hat. Shielding her eyes from the sun,...

There are 4 chairs available Happy to sell individually, in pairs or as a set of 4. The Price listed here is for 1 chair. Add a touch of 1950s–60s summer charm to your garden, pati...

A decorative pair of French engravings that appear to be after Jean‑Baptiste Huet and engraved by Gilles Demarteau, the specialist of colour ...

A powerful biblical relief carving showing Judith with the head of Holofernes, worked in what appears to be limewood (linden) with a warm, waxed brown surface. The scene is set withi...

A strikingly attractive and very comfortable executive leather designer desk armchair in lovely condition. Designed by British style icon Timothy Oulton and made by high-end manufact...

Antique English Georgian oak tilt-top tripod table, circa 1780–1820. Featuring a circular two-board top, turned pedestal, and tripod base with cabriole legs. Displays a rich aged pat...

Schreiber was a prominent British furniture manufacturer founded in 1957 and known for producing affordable, well-designed modern furniture for the mass market. Their furniture was a...

An attractive and impressive Spanish solid walnut sideboard-credenza in lovely vintage condition. Crafted in Spain around 1960 by Spanish designer Navarro Argudo, this striking and v...

A characterful Parisien canine collar, likely late 19th century, made from substantial black leather with triple rows of domed brass studs and robust brass mounts. The front carries ...

Schreiber was one of Britain's most successful furniture manufacturers during the 1960s and 1970s. By offering well-designed furniture at affordable prices, the company appealed to a...

Abstract Oil Painting, Mid-20th Century, Framed A striking Mid-20th century abstract oil painting presented in a stylish decorative frame. Executed in a sophisticated palette of sof...

Secret Garden is a beautifully atmospheric original oil on board by Kent artist Karl Terry RSMA AROI. Rich with flowering blooms, deep greens and expressive brushwork, the painting i...

A gorgeous, versatile and unique Regency style waterfall shelving unit in lovely vintage condition. Likely made in rural France in the early-to-mid 20th Century or possibly earlier, ...

A handsome silver-plated reflector candle lamp, English, late 19th to early 20th century. The stepped circular base supports twin turned columns surmounted by a segmented parabolic r...

A strikingly impressive pair of sculptural pod armchairs in lovely vintage condition. This super-stylish pair would suite a variety of interior styles, could be used inside or outdoo...

A tremendous, gorgeous and rare Danish-Mid-Century-style teak double-tiered sideboard. Likely made in the early 21st Century in the style of Danish Design supremo Hans Wegner, this h...

A late 19th‑century French hand painted four‑fold leather dressing screen. Also ideal as a room divider or privacy screen. Decorated with stylised parrots, fruit and scrolling foli...

A wonderful late Victorian to early Edwardian bamboo hall stand, full of character and decorative interest. The central bevelled mirror is framed by a set of well made wrought iron faux bamboo coat and hat hooks. Beneath the mirror runs a striking panel of green‑on‑brown tiles, possibly by Minton, each featuring a lion rampant, a bold and unusual decorative touch that lifts the whole piece. Below sits a central cubby hole, likely once fitted with a small drawer, flanked on either side by three‑compartment stick stands with their original bamboo divisions. The whole piece has the warmth, patina and slightly eccentric charm that make late‑19th‑century bamboo furniture...

A wonderful and functional Edwardian mahogany dressing chest with an adjustable shield‑shaped mirror. The bevel‑edged mirror is fully adjustable in both height and angle, supported o...

A Schreiber Mid-Century extending dining set, comprising a teak effect Formica dining table and four matching dining chairs upholstered in the original black leatherette. Schreiber ...

A very attractive and rare, solid Maple-framed 1970s lounge set in lovely vintage condition. Attributed to world-renowned Modernist designer Sir Terence Conran, this super lounge set...

Beaver & Tapley is a British furniture manufacturer founded in London shortly after the First World War. In the 1950s, they began focusing on high-quality, design-led furniture, infl...

A gorgeous, iconic and rare 1970s tall back Eames ‘Soft Pad’ swivel lounge chair in fair-to-good vintage condition. Designed by American Mid Century Modern supremos Ray and Charles E...

Europa was a mid-market British furniture maker producing affordable but stylish pieces for the domestic market during the postwar furniture boom. This sideboard is a fine example of...

An ultra-comfy, rare and strikingly attractive Scandinavian black leather lounge chair and footstool in lovely vintage condition. Made by renowned Norwegian manufacturer, Ekornes, li...

An extraordinary and extremely rare, large and impressive display stand or shelving unit in lovely antique condition. Perfectly imperfect, strikingly imposing, and wonderfully charac...

Chresten Findahl Brodersen high back lounge chair, produced by Findahls Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1950s. A rarer model, with sculptural teak armrests that give the chair its ...