School House Antiques

A highly unusual 19th Century Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock. Wonderful design architectural clock case with pagoda top, made of high quality red marble and black slate, all exquisite...

Bernard Rooke Studio Pottery Brutalist Style Owl Lamp is a beautifully sculpted lamp made by the renowned British artist and potter, Bernard Rooke. It serves as a lovely example of h...

A late 17th-century English Oak chest of drawers, circa 1680, from the Charles II period. This exceptionally well-constructed sturdy chest showcases durability of oak, complemented...

A large 16th century Venetian cedar. wood Cassone is an exquisite example of the craftsmanship characteristic of the Italian Renaissance period, featuring beautifully detailed scenes dating to circa 1550-1580. Made from cedar wood, the chest has a deep, rich patina. Cedar wood was prized during the Renaissance for its durability and resistance to decay, making it an ideal choice for fine furniture intended to last for generations. In Renaissance Venice, cassoni were a standard part of a bride's dowry among the nobility and wealthy merchant classes. Venice was a thriving trade hub with a population of about 150,000 in the mid-16th century, and the upper classes commissioned these chests . The decoration of the chest is particularly breathtaking. Its surface features intricate figural panels that depict various scenes, which include historical, mythological, and symbolic representations. Among these are 16th century knights, chariots, mythical beasts, and lions. The designs are expertly silhouetted against a recessed ground, giving a three-dimensional quality that enhances their visual impact. The use of punch-work, a decorative technique involving the stamping of the wood with a mesh-like pattern, adds texture and depth to the surfaces. This technique is indicative of the meticulous attention to detail for which artisans in Italy were known during this period. Overall, this Venetian Cassone...

A wonderful early 18th-century Queen Anne period walnut chest on stand/highboy, displaying its original untouched colour and patina. It is structurally sound with smoothly running dr...

A Spectacular Art Deco Clock Featuring the Sculpture “Waiting” by the Italian Art Deco Artist “Uriano” Signed on the back of the lady’s dress. This piece depicts a seated lady on ...

A spectacular Art Deco illuminated clock featuring a sculpture of the water carrier / Nude with Vase. The exquisite geometric design of the clock c...

A 16th-century Henry VIII English Oak Linenfold Chest, circa 1540, is a rare example. Made from solid oak boards, the chest features a four-panel lid r...

An early 17th-century oak joined bench, dating from the circa 1630-1640 features a beautiful colour and patination. It has a single thick oak plank top, turned baluster legs, and mou...

A 17th-century carved applewood sculpture of the Lady of Sorrow is a representation often associated with Catholic icons, particularly depicting the Virg...

A magnificent Art Deco clock featuring an impressive sculpture in the Japanese Meiji style, depicting two tigers in mid-attack on an elephant. Cast in cold-painted spelter, the scene...

17th-century English oak upholstered stool, dating back to around 1680. The stool features a rich, warm colour and patina. The stool remains fully functional and can be used withou...