Amboyna Furniture

Art Deco French amboyna semaniere with slight bow front and inset marble top with nickled brass pulls & original key (signed: KRIEGER on the back & lock).   

An unusual and very high quality Louis XV period commode with two drawers and elegant cabriole legs (also called a "sauteuse"), with finely-cast gilt-bronze mounts and grey and white...

A fine Art Deco bar cabinet. Amboyna with marble top and bone escutcheons. Interior with mirrored surfaces, patinated bronze details and glass shelves. Illuminated interior.

American gilded age ebonized step back credenza with burled amboyna panels and finely articulated ormolu bronze doré mounts in the manner of NY cabinet makers Ringuet-Leprince, Marcotte and Co. The exquisite doré mounts and the European half mortise bayonet lock were imported from France. This was a typical manufacturing practice during the American Gilded Age as designers and cabinet makers like Leon...

A very fine George IV amboyna burl and giltwood center table attributed to T. & G. Seddon (formerly Morel and Seddon), circa 1835, the circular t...

A pair of Art Deco tall cabinets. Amboyna with patinated bronze and glass details. Each cabinet shelved with a single bottom drawer.

2 Armchairs Art Deco Year 1930 Materials : Wood and leather Country: French Elegant and sophisticated armchairs. You want to live in the golden years, these are the armchairs your pr...

Mastercraft sideboard clad in vibrant Amboyna burl veneer, with heavy brass appointments. It is quite striking, with its inverted curve ends. Four drawers on one side, and shelf stor...

Antique Regency Amboyna & Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Writing Slope, c.1830 A fine early 19th-century writing slope, veneered in richly figured amboyna burr and decorated with inlay of a...

A fine Napoleon III burled amboyna wood glove box with rounded walnut edges and mounted with incised pewter straps with fleur-de-lis terminals, the corners ...

Spectacular Original Example of this Stately piece from Mastercraft. Massive Brass Columns flank the corners and the cabinet appears to float within the structure.

This magnificent kidney-shaped desk, attributed to the prestigious Gillows workshops, represents the epitome of Victorian craftsmanship and luxury. Created around 1870, this exceptio...

A good centre table by Johnstone & Jeanes of London   Constructed in amboyna, with extensive marquetry inlays in specimen woods, and enhanced with parcel-gilt highlights. Rising from a cruciform platform base adorned with knops and having concealed castors, supporting the inlaid, and gently stepped and tapering centre column with stylized 'c' form brackets bracing the octagonal top, the outer guard band having English roses inlaid at the angles, with foliates with the national emblems of Scotland and Ireland, thistles and shamrocks. Stamped by the makers to the underside, 'Johnstone & Jeanes 67 Bond Street'. circa 1845 Published in “British Furniture 1820 to 1920” by Christopher Payne, 2023, p. 131, illustrated fig. 3.21. Johnstone, Jeanes & Co John Johnstone of Bond Street came to prominence after his collaboration with Robert Jupe, an 'upholder' of 47 Welbeck Street, Cavendish Square, London, who patented a remarkable design for a circular expanding dining table with a segmented top in 1835. After Jupe's death, the firm traded as 'Johnstone and Jeanes' from 1842 until 1880, having moved to 67 Bond Street and continuing the tradition of producing high quality furniture. After 1880, the company was re-named Johnstone & Norman. They exhibited at the Great Exhibition 1851, The International Exhibition of London in 1862, and The Paris Exhibition of 1878. Both the Royal Collection Trust and the Victoria & Albert Museum own stamped pieces of furniture in their collections. The company of Crace were designers and decorators to the Royal household from 1768 until 1899, working for every monarch from George the Third...

A centre table attributed to Holland and Sons related to a table in Clarence House, this exceptional table has a circular top decorated with six radiating amboyna veneers with a border of concentric marquetry rings. The decoration comprising kingwood bands within boxwood stringing, a continuous boxwood laurel wreath with ivory berries on a satinwood ground and further amboyna borders. The frieze has amboyna crossbanding and applied ormolu sunburst medallions. The support is composed of purpleheart columns inlaid with kingwood, terminating in low splayed feet, which encircle a classical urn on a plinth. The superb ormolu mounts include acanthus leaves, classical masks and patera. English, circa 1860. A table with a similar base and particularly fine ormolu mounts was exhibited by Holland and Sons in the International Exhibition in 1862 and illustrated as plate 40 in J. B. Waring’s book (see pages 100-103 for further references to this exhibition). A further closely related piece was in the collection of the late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and is shown in the Morning Room in Clarence House in the Daily Mail’s article ‘Inside the private world of Prince Charles’, November 2018. Originally founded by Stephen Taprell and William Holland...

An exceptional 19th-century Victorian cabinet, distinguished by its richly ebonised exterior, beautifully figured amboyna inlay, hand-painted decorative panels and refined gilt detai...

FRENCH ART DECO SIDEBOARD IN AMBOYNA This exquisite French Art Deco Sideboard, crafted in 1925, is a true rarity of unparalleled quality. Constructed from the finest amboyna veneers ...

Elegant and substantial cabinet by Mastercraft. The four frame and panel doors open to reveal a two section storage area. One side has four drawers with a silverware drawer. The othe...

A particularly refined 19th-century English side table, finely crafted from mahogany and distinguished by its richly inlaid top, contrasting exotic timbers and elegant architectural ...

A late Regency portoro marble topped amboyna side cabinet, the rectangular base with two slender glazed cupboards, flanked by ebony columns with ormolu mounts, on either side of a central mirror-backed plinth, the shaped marble top surmounted by a mirrored superstructure with ormolu supports and a pearl-and-strawberry leaf gallery reminiscent of an earl’s coronet...

Just a gorgeous example. The original vintage finish is pristine with only the very minimum signs of use. Extraordinary. Complimenting 4pc Credenza in a separate listing. Two 20” acc...

PRESENTING a BEAUTIFUL and ELEGANT 19C Louis XV Style Boudoir Display Vitrine . From circa 1890 and made in France. This is a tall legged vitrine and has beautiful ormolu mounts an...

Cheval mirror in solid mahogany and amboyna burl. French polish. Original mirror. Hooks and handle in nickel-plated brass. France c.1925.

Fabulous pair of Amboyna and brass Asian influenced end table/night stands by Mastercraft. These pieces are finished on all sides and are exquisite in person-real show stoppers ! Can...

Elegant original Art Deco armchair attributed to Maurice Dufrêne, featuring a compact, architectural frame with striking book‑matched thuya burl panels featuring accents of swag-like...

A fine and rare vanity with a pleasing asymmetrical form, ample storage, nickel-plated hardware and pulls, and a beautiful oval, rimless mirror. ...

Ormolu mounted amboyna and mahogany Louis XVI style antique dressing table French, late 19th century Measures: height 91cm, width 70cm, depth 44.5cm Beautiful crafted from an ar...

Important pair of Napoleon III dressers with hunting decor.

Large Art Deco Wardrobe in Amboyna Burl and Parchment circa 1930

An exceptional and rare elliptical bedside table made from bird’s-eye Amboyna veneer. The nightstand features a brush slide and a drawer box, each with elegant hardware, as well as a...

Beautifully burled chest, toned in a custom burnt orange lacquer atop a wood plinth. Nine drawers; three with acid-etched panels by Bernhard Rohne, accent...

Beautiful and elegant small center table with curved legs and scalloped top in the Louis XV style forming a writing and working table thanks to a sliding top system revealing a drop-...

A good early 19th century Lap Desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured Amboyna wood. Fitted with brass corner brackets and ...

Soane Britain 2003 Burl & Burr Amboyna wood sideboard with polished metal panels made for Bentley Motors, RRP £44,500 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it cove...

A good early 19th century lap desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured Amboyna wood. Fitted with brass corner brackets and ...

A refined and compact Art Deco display cabinet from around 1925, crafted in richly grained amboyna wood and crowned with a polished marble top in warm, earthy tones. The front and si...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, hand made in England Aesthetic Movement Dressing table...

Pair of 1940s French Art Deco lounge or club chairs. The chairs have an Amboyna wood frame and are nicely upholstered.   

A very rare unusual table with a double u base produced by Jean Fauré in Toulouse France in the 1930’s, smothered in tight burr golden Amboyna and is of exc...

An Ormolu-Mounted Amboyna and Lacquer Bonheur-du-Jour by Henry Dasson Constructed from mahogany with amboyna burl and mounted with finely cast and hand-chased gilt bronze, surmounte...

Natural amboyna burl case, with four brass-welted doors accented by heavy brass pulls and backing plates. Doors open to reveal five drawers and a single shelf. Four corners are adorn...

Large pedestal table in elm burl, amboyna burl and walnut circa 1970 French or Italian work circa 1970 good general condition, a scratch to report on the top.

An elegant French Napolean III marquetry podreuse or work table dating to the late 19th century. The hinged top inlaid in the rococo style with amboyna and satinwood to depict flora...

An Art Deco small desk. Amboyna with inlaid details, red bakelite and brass pulls. Desk features four drawers a storage cabinet and an additional storage area underneath a lift u...

Sleek and timeless, this vintage storage chest by Willy Rizzo features lacquered amboyna veneers and refined brass inlay detailing. Designed in the early 1970s, it offers clean lines...

Silver Plated Handle From our Tantalus collection, we are pleased to offer this very rare Victorian Amboyna Tantalus. The Tantalus from the original Betjemann design with a solid Am...

A very fine French early 20th century Empire style ormolu and figural patinated bronze-mounted amboyna and veined Verde d'Alps marble top "Gueridon" attributed to François Linke (185...

Rare Charles X Office partners desk center table console wood onyx stone bronze. Amboyna is among the most expensive and sought-after of all burls and is frequently sold as veneer or as small turning. Amboyna burl was and still is among the world's rarest and most expensive & Exquisite holding the distinction of being the original wood used on Rolls Royce dashboards. An important and rare 19th century Period King Charles X Large desk with a Pull out Single wide drawer Mirrored in the manner of partners Desk , Enclosing fitted Eight Columns with incredible Bronze dore work magnificent ormolu capitol of scrolls, foliate. Outstanding light in color and fine in texture Carved Wood. All original hardware and plaques. Mounted on Geometric lower base arched on both sides that allows this magnificent piece to be used as a center table and as a console at the same time, elevating the entirety of this art work of this rare Desk to a category of its own finely chased laurel leaf wreath. As seen in the closeup pictures the signs of the centuries are apparent but minor considering such a large piece of furniture, such as cracks chips losses etc. But overall outstanding condition. You are welcome to send your expert to examine it in person. we have seen our fair share of incredible furniture of the 15th to 19th Century periods. this table Desk is incredibly well preserved for its age and use . the fitting work and the design i have rarely encountered any at that level of sophistication and craftsmanship. The result that could only be achieved by big Masters comparable to what was done for the Grande Commande. This type of furniture at that level are mostly kept with the old families, rarely to see them on the market. I have some other high end chateau inventory and rare pieces of the periods as well. Antique Dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. Amboyna wood The name derived from Ambon Island in Indonesia that was a Dutch Colony, where much of the figured wood is believed to have been initially exported and it used to take many years before the special material gets to Europe in order to make the very high end and refined furniture. As seen in the closeup pictures the signs of the centuries are apparent but minor considering such a large piece of furniture, such as cracks chips losses corner large stone top etc. But overall outstanding condition. You are welcome to send your expert to examine in person. The unique period of early 1800’s of King Charles X is easily recognized by its fine marquetry of light lemon wood The decoration forms motifs of very fine foliage, windings, nets of fretwork frames, rosettes and stylized palmettes. Goddesses putties and multiple tableaux all around this desk table. Topped with an even more beautiful Carved Stone ONYX Translucent light honey Gold and Green hue. During King Charles X Light colored woods, yellow or bleached, such as lemon tree, maple, sycamore, orange tree, plane wood...

Beautiful expandable Art Deco dining room table from France, circa 1930. Thuja Roots veneer at the plate and legs with excellent clear lacquer surface. Wonderful Lyra-formed legs wi...

Stunning, large french Art Deco Sideboard or Buffet of excellent and heavy quality from Paris around 1925. Amazing big concave fluted or cannelured doors, which can be folded out wid...

Seven Furstenberg miniature busts of English men of letters, early 19th century together with a William IV Amboyna two-door glazed cabinet. Including, Locke, Dryden, Garrick, Pope.

For sale is a fine quality 19th century ebony and Thuya wood Bonheur Du Jour. The bonheur du jour has a brass gallery around the top, above a central mirror...

Art Deco desk In the exquisite world of 1925s French Art Deco design, a dainty desk emerges as a testament to the era’s refined craftsmanship and elegance. Fashioned from root wood a...

Beautiful early 19th Century Victorian centre table. The base being carved with Iris birds and foliage and he top made from fine quality burr walnut. Circa 1850.  A similar table w...

Sleek and timeless, this vintage storage chest by Willy Rizzo features lacquered amboyna veneers and refined brass inlay detailing. Designed in the early 1970s, it offers clean lines...

Collection Rothschild. Mahogany Gueridon after a model of Adam Weisweiler with mahogany and amboyna burl veneer. The tabletop with 4 pull tabs, rests on four fluted uprights legs c...

Handsome Mastercraft Amboyna burl and brass parsons leg dining table. This table is in very nice vintage condition and is gorgeous in person. There is one 20" leaf increasing the ori...

Amazing burled amboyna and brass two-piece chinoiserie Mastercraft tall dresser. Wow! is what you will say when you see this stunning two-piece...

Midcentury burlwood dining table designed by William Doezema and manufactured by Mastercraft in the United States circa 1970s. This beautiful dining table features a burlwood frame w...

A truly elegant and rare table lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, c.1940. Sitting on a circular, eau de nil Fontana Arte glass base, a fluted nickel and brass stem suppor...

Mastercraft sideboard designed by Bernhard Rohne. This piece has wonderful detailing with inlaid burled amboyna and bronze pulls and feet. Three drawers with cabinet opening to...