Macassar Furniture

A magnificent library table Attributed to Jackson & Graham Of free standing rectangular form, constructed in coromandel, with inlays in thuya, ebony, boxwood, and honeysuckle; the fluted legs rising from square brass castor-shod feet; the frieze housing two lockable drawers fitted with rare ‘tamper proof’ Chubb locks and having quadrant moulded cedar lined interiors; the platform having a central panel of beautifully chosen matched coromandel veneers, with an outer guard border of a running pattern of stylised anthemions; the ebony edges having a thumb nail moulding, circa 1865 The firm of Jackson & Graham established in 1836 by Thomas Jackson and Peter Graham at 37 Oxford Street London, and for the next fifty years produced predominately high quality furniture and represented Britain at many of the international exhibitions. Their clients included Queen Victoria, Napoleon III, the Grand Khedive of Cairo and the royal palace in Siam. They were particularly noted for their fine marquetry work, the use of Wedgwood plaques, rare woods, and fine casting of bronze mounts. They engaged the leading designers of the period, inter alia, Owen Jones, Bruce Talbert, Alfred Lorimer and Eugene Prignot. In the mid-1850s the workforce was recorded as 250, and by 1875, the company was employing 600 workers. They were feted exhibitors at many of the Great Exhibitions of the 19th century, and frequent prize winners. At the Paris International Exhibition of 1878, the furniture jury noted of them ‘ the workmanship is so perfect that even with the aid of a magnifying glass scarcely the slightest imperfection is to be found’. In 1885 the company was absorbed by Collinson and Lock, who continued their standard of excellence. Charles Chubb was apprenticed as a blacksmith before starting business as a ships’ ironmonger in Winchester. Jeremiah soon joined the business, and by 1818 the brothers had branched out into lockmaking, founding the famous Chubb Company. The business really got started when Jeremiah Chubb patented his new ‘detector lock’ in 1818. The lock was constructed so that if someone tried to pick it or open it with the wrong key it became inoperable. To make the lock work again the owner had to use a special key supplied with the lock. The aim of the detector lock was to prevent burglaries, and to warn the owner that someone had tried to break into their property. The lock soon became popular, and sales of the Chubbs’ products increased even more when they won a government competition to design a lock that could only be opened using its own key. After the invention of the detector lock, the Chubbs decided to move to Wolverhampton, which already had an established lock making industry. By 1838 they were making 28,000 locks a year at their Wolverhampton factory. Another product was added to the Chubb range in 1835 when a patent was taken out for a burglar resistant safe, and in 1837 the Chubb safe...

Mid-Century Modern Italian Macassar Ebony Sideboard, Matching Dining Table Set, Retailed by Harrods. Complete your dining space with this exquisite mid-century modern Italian sideboard, retailed through Harrods late mid 20th century. Crafted entirely from Macassar ebony, the sideboard features a stunning chevron veneer pattern on its front doors, with the wood’s natural, streaked grain in medium-brown tones creating a dynamic, geometric design that mirrors the dining table’s tabletop. The top edge and lower sections are stained to a deep, almost black shade, adding depth and contrast. The sideboard’s slightly curved legs, also stained dark, complement the table’s pedestal base, ensuring a cohesive look. The sideboard offers versatile storage with two large compartments, each with an adjustable shelf, ideal for tableware or linens, and a section with three drawers under a smaller compartment for additional storage. The interior, crafted from a lighter wood, provides a clean and bright contrast to the glossy Macassar ebony exterior, reflecting the quality craftsmanship of Italian artisans. Measuring H86cm x W212cm x D50cm, this piece is both functional and elegant, perfect for a stylish dining room. In excellent vintage condition, the sideboard shows minimal signs of wear, with the Macassar ebony retaining its rich patina, a testament to its quality construction. Retailed through Harrods, this sideboard carries the prestige of the iconic London department store, known for curating the finest European designs. It pairs beautifully with the matching dining table and complements other period pieces, such as a vibrant orange leather sofa...

Hervé Langlais is a graduate of the Normandy School of Architecture in Rouen. He collaborated with Paul Andreu for over fifteen years, working on the National Grand Theater of China ...

Meticulously crafted "Dorchester Coffee Table" in French walnut with macassar ebony inlays on top with gold leaf accents by Karl Springer, American late 1980's. The border inlays and...

Art Deco drink cabinet bar ebene de Macassar full mahogonie.

This exquisite antique Art Deco wooden wardrobe armoire cabinet was made in France circa 1940. This tall cabinet is impeccably handcrafted from solid wood and Macassar Ebony veneer w...

Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School tea cabinet. Design attributed to Hildo Krop for 't Woonhuys Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid walnut w...

A magnificent object of functional decor, this desk is imposing and striking and will make a statement in any interior. Particularly eye-catching as a focal point of a study or offic...

Elegant Art Déco tray. France 1930s. Macassar wood. Chrome border Marked on the underside The tray stands on square macassar feet, making it look light and elegant. One glue spot vis...

Pair of Fine French Art Deco ebene de Macassar cabinets. Overall cubist design with double front doors bearing long rectangular openwork nic...

A cozy armchair with a wide seat and padded backrest, the Gladis sits on a round metal swivel base for the best of both worlds. Perfect for lounges with a mid-century modern vibe, th...

Lambs of Manchester. A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized walnut octagonal eight-leg centre table with a veneered macassar ebony top and a molded edge and shaped aprons below united by...

A striking example of Art Deco elegance, this Macassar Ebony dining table commands attention with its bold geometric lines and gleaming brass Cap feet. Crafted from Macassar Ebony—Di...

This luxurious bedside table features a bold combination of contrasting colors, textures, and patterns within a frame that is linear and Minimalist, revealing an intriguing design th...

Statement rectangular coffee table with a bold and geometric Macassar ebony pattern and waterfall edge veneer detailing. Stained walnut table base...

Italian 1920s nightstand Art Deco in ebony Macassar and ebonized ebony, marble top, with inlay by Brugnoli Mobili Cantù Measures cm: H 90+34, W 42, D...

A striking Italian Art Deco-style coffee table from the 1970s, expertly crafted from luxurious Macassar wood and shagreen, accented with elegant nickel-plated details. The rich Macas...

Macassar Ebony and Sycomore Chest of "Reflet" , opens in four drawers. Metal legs in silver patina. Do not hesitate to ask for a shipping quote to get the best offer. Aymeric Lefo...

Dining table, Macassar, France, 1940s. Majestic centre table in Macassar. This Art Deco table shows great craftsmanship. The base and legs are beautifully detailed. This table has...

Bespoke designed and constructed by Brian Miller of Avalon, PA, are a set of three graduating console tables covered in Macassar ebony veneer, ca. 1990s. Macassar ebony veneer was a ...

French Modernist Art Deco single armchair/desk chair, circa 1935, in the style of Jacques Adnet. This chair is solid macassar ebony and is restored, refinished, upholstered, and read...

Macassar and bronze desk attributed to Marc Du plantier inset with leather top and sliding extension with brass side compartments Galerie Themes, Saint-Ouen Property from a Private N...

Lined in Royal Blue Padded Velvet From our Boxes collection, we are pleased to offer this Art Deco Macassar Ebony Box. The box of slim rectangular form with an inset scene featuring...

Maurice Alet, Art Deco Bookcase in Ebony Macassar Fully restored with French varnish

This exquisite Art Deco buffet cabinet, hailing from Nantes France circa the 1930s, seamlessly blends elegance and functionality. Featuring a stunning green marble top, it serves as ...

This safe can be organized to display all types of collections and valuables. The mirror reflects when off. A mobile phone app can turn on the LED lights inside and open the door. Ma...

Art Deco pair of small cabinets made of Makassar ebony with Goat skin doors. Made in France. circa: 1930.  

High quality custom made executive desk. Made from solid Macassar ebony and Macassar ebony veneer. The front has two glass sliding doors with a thick glass shelf. It has one door on ...

A fine pair of Italian macassar ebony bedside cabinets or end tables. The surface and sides are covered in a macassar ebony veneer and supported on square lacquered and ebonized legs...

Console Macassar ebony wood veneer Copper stainless steel legs Measures: W 140 cm, D 40 cm, H 80 cm Production time: 6 weeks.

An exceptional quality Art Deco Secretaire in the manner of J.E. Ruhlmann in Ebene de Macassar with galuchat (shagreen) interior, circa 1930.

A piece of bar furniture for your favorite spot. The noble materials such as Makassar and polished copper are intended to reflect the character of the noble drops and to remind you of the copper pots used...

Indulge in the epitome of modern elegance with our exquisite Macassar dining table. This masterpiece seamlessly blends the allure of Art Deco with contemporary flair, creating a capt...

Circa 1930s Art Deco elegant 5 pieces ink desk set, desk accessories, made out of Macassar Wood and edged with off white Bone details. Made in France, circa 1...

For entertaining in style we present to you this hugely stylish and huge in size Art Deco wine cooler/ ice bucket, dating to the 1930's and originating from France. Standing a whoppi...

The Hester is the perfect table for any room looking to convey soft, pared-back luxury with smooth curves and a lustrous finish. Stood proudly atop four beautifully arched legs un...

In Stock and available for immediate delivery The Andino Table features a two-part curved wood base whose shape is seemingly unique from every angle. Shown here in Macassar Ebony, it is customizable in any size or shape top and any species. Dimensions: 20" Diameter x 20" H as shown, custom sizing available Finish Options: Veneers Options: Custom sizing, materials, and finishes available. Other materials available are Argentine Rosewood, Oak, Maple, Cherry, Beech, Elm, Okume, Teak...

An Exceptional piece, French Art Deco buffet in Macassar ebony diamond inlay, circa 1940. Bronze details on legs, stand and lower middle - middle door reveals six lined drawers, for...

Secret Pen Box “There’s something deep inside my psyche that is fascinated with secret compartments. Perhaps it has to do with my childhood on the farm. It was a time of constant discovery. Being free to roam over hundreds of acres of rugged bushland, I was forever discovering the secret places where the small birds, animals and insects of the bush hid from prying eyes. Discovering them took many hours and sometimes days of patience and skill. Just like discovering where we have placed secret compartments within our pieces. This box has been made with great skill and passion. And it is very difficult to discover it’s secrets. I know this unique treasure will become a well-loved family heirloom. Please enjoy it, and all the joy and intrigue it will bring you”…David Boucher This intriguing box of drawers provides storage for up to thirty-one pens and features five very secret opening mechanisms. It was created in its entirety in our workrooms in Toowoomba, Australia. The attention to detail is meticulous. There’s a concealed top tray along with four ‘hidden’ drawers that have no obvious way of opening. Each item of material was painstakingly selected. Macassar Ebony, North Queensland Figured Butt Maple (It’s amazing story can be read below) red Shagreen and Italian leather. The very intricate drawer-opening mechanisms and the nickel-plated brass feet have been custom made for this piece. Drawer sides are made from quarter-sawn solid Queensland Silver Ash and feature very fine, hand-cut dovetails. Each drawer is precision fitted with fine red Italian leather. There are even protective leather pads with intricately folded edges under each foot. The box is beautifully hand finished with a durable satin lacquer. Signed and engraved with the registered number. PLEASE NOTE : Maximum pen diameter capacity • Top opening compartment -Maximum Pen diameter - 23mm • 3 drawers – Maximum Pen diameter - 25mm A video explaining how to access each of the secret opening systems will be supplied to the purchaser. (The story of this North Queensland figured Butt Maple that has been used inside the lid of the Secret Pen Box. “The figure and colour of this amazing piece timber is the result of a rare trick of nature. Some 200 years ago, a large North Queensland Maple tree fell victim to the destructive force of a Pacific Ocean cyclone. Few trees survived the storm, but this tree was different. It was destined for much bigger things. The tree was crushed, bent and twisted by the massive cyclonic winds, but when all fell calm, it was still standing. Over the next 100 years, the bent and heavily leaning tree grew to become a massive giant. The timber grain inside became wrinkled from the compression and slowly developed into a treasure box of colour and figure. When the tree finally died, it was recovered and taken to an old country sawmill in the high country inland from Cairns in North Queensland in 1901. At the mill it was in the process of being sawn into house framing when the incredible figure of the wood's grain was exposed. The alert mill owner stopped the saw, seeing a far bigger purpose for the amazing timber in the log. His decision to have the timber cut into veneers was to have far reaching implications. The log was taken by bullock wagon to Cairns, …an amazing journey in those days. The wagon was precariously winched down the treacherous tracks over the side of the Great Dividing Range. This was done in short stages with a series of large pulley blocks and ropes tied to trees along the hillside, using the bullock team to counterbalance the weight of the wagon and its load. From there it was hauled to Cairns harbour and floated out to be winched aboard a waiting sailing ship for the long trip to Sydney, some three thousand kilometres away. There an old German veneer maker had a small veneer factory where the log was cut into the spectacular veneers you see here today. The old man was so amazed with the pattern, that he took them home and secreted them away in his wine cellar, there to be kept in storage waiting for a "special purpose", worthy of their extreme rarity. Upon his death, the veneers were passed into the safe keeping of his daughter and her husband, and subsequently, after a four year negotiation, were obtained by David Boucher on the promise that his amazing designs would properly fulfil the "special purpose" that her father had wished for them. This is the same timber that was used to make a beautiful Writing Compendium...

A wonderful large pair of Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco style goat skin & Maccasar ebony wood console tables. Retailed by The World Famous Lorin Marsh Showroom in The D & D Building...

Carrocel custom modern Macassar sideboard buffet Credenza. Carrocel custom made Macassar sideboard, made of hand polished Macassar, accentuated with parchment finished drawers adorne...

The "Pebbles XL Coffee Table" is inspired by warm summer days spent on the beach by the sea (which we all love!). This piece can be customized endlessly, including the shape of the p...

Art Deco inspired Box with Shagreen and black Ebony detailing. A very special little box from the Boucher & Co Collection, inspired by intricate beaded work created last century by the House of Dior, handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail in the Toowoomba, Australia workrooms. Created from rich, beautifully figured Macassar Ebony sides, black Shagreen lid inlaid with red Shagreen and very fine, solid black ebony lines to create a bow tie design and edged with solid black Ebony moulding. Nickel silver feet and tab are custom made. The interior is fitted with a fine Italian red leather and timberwork protected with a durable clear satin lacquer. Signed and engraved with the registered number. Box size 12.5 x 18.5 x 4 cm Box size including metal feet 13 x 19 x 4.8 cm "In 2008 we were privileged to enjoy an amazing Art Deco exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia. The exhibition, organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, was truly a feast for the senses. Amongst the multitude of creations that inspired me was a beautiful little hand-beaded Dior evening clutch...

Two French Art Deco style sofa table/Console tables constructed from Macassar ebony wood with, leather inlays and silvered Chrome mounts and hardware. The tables have a rectangular t...

Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist cabinet. Design by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with the original solid mac...

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School dressing table or vanity. Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original drawer...

Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School coffee table. Design by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original oak a...

Stunning and elegant pair of Art Deco Modernist nightstands or bedside tables. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak bases with oak veneered tops and doors. Solid macassar ...

Tea and coffee egoiste set in sterling pure silver and macassar by BOin Taburet created in the 1920s. Service including : - a coffee pot: 12 cm x 14 cm - a teapot: 11 cm x 17 cm - a...

No. CG-001 The Mirrored Cabinet packs a lot of functions into one unit. Available with drawers or shelves accessible from the sides, it has a mirrored front and bacl, reflecting lig...

Howlite Dining Table 8-Seats, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Howlite black dining table represents the dawn of a new modern era. Crafted from Amer...

The Ovington Dining Table exudes Classic style and ultimate comfort. Its smooth oval top encourages sociable dining and a welcoming atmosphere and is generous enough to accommodate large groups. Neatly balanced on one bold pedestal, the stately Ovington table takes inspiration from the use of singular, curved pedestals frequently found in 1930s Art Deco furniture...

Introducing the perfect addition to your modern home, the Jacques Garcia for Baker Furniture round macassar accent table. Crafted with exquisi...

Large rectangular lamp exceptionally crafted in the style of Karl Springer. Parchment shade included (some wear).

The Mikado Collection is inspired by the game "Pick a Stick" we used to play in childhood. Tubes of thick brass, which remind us of the Mikado sticks game, are cut at precise angles ...

The Large Bookcase ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made of ebony macassar wood and brushed brass. However, we can also produce this in customised options. Structure: Stainless steel (polished or brushed); brass (polished or brushed). Shelves: Another kind...

The Mikado Collection is inspired by the game "Pick a Stick" we used to play in childhood. Tubes of thick brass, which remind us of the Mikado sticks game, are cut at precise angles ...

Art Deco French chevron shaped cheval / wall mirror encased in a vertical geometric macassar ebony veneered frame with black enameled edges.