19th Century English Mahogany Magazine Rack or Canterbury

A decorative pair of loose pillows or cushions, made of antique hand made needlework tapestry of floral design, with modern cotton backing and ruby / cream fringe edging. English, l...

A pair of decorative loose cushions made of antique handwoven tapestry of floral design, with modern linen backing and tassel fringe edging. French, late 19th – early 20th century. ...

A superbly decorative Cantonese black lacquer table or jewellery cabinet, exquisitely ornamented with Oriental figures and pagodas throughout. China, Canton, Qing dynasty, mid-19th c...

A stunning pair of Chinese Ming style side chairs or meiguiyi, with spindle-backs and solid seats. China, Qing dynasty, circa 1800–1900. Why we like them Their smart design, superb quality and richly patinated, original colour make these chairs a rare and desirable find, a versatile and decorative object, suitable for sleek and opulent interiors. This type of chair was popular in the Ming dynasty for its light construction and elegant appearance. Design and history The golden age of Chinese furniture spanned the Ming (1368-1644) to middle Qing (1644-1912) dynasties, when furniture suddenly leaped away from previous lacquered softwoods towards austere and refined pieces crafted from Southeast Asian hardwoods. The emphasis was on simplicity, often with little or no decoration, wonderful timber selection and complex mortise and tenon joinery. No nails were used, so pieces could be broken down and flat-packed for storage and travel. Zitan wood was favoured by the Imperial Palace, and lent itself to exceptionally fine carving. But honey-coloured and richly figured huanghuali was the favourite of the scholar officials who governed China. Those who could afford to, decorated their studios sparsely with just a few select and useful pieces of huanghuali furniture: a painting table, a pairs of open book cabinets, a highbacked armchair and a pair of side chairs, maybe an incense stand, a strange rock evoking a distant mountain, and a painting. In design and interior spacing they were the first true minimalists. For a brief discussion of the lowback armchair...

A handsome pair of early to mid-19th century Old Master style academic studies of nude men, pencil on paper, each measuring approximately 10 x 14 in (25 x 35.5 cm) Unsigned, probably...

A charming Georgian style slipper chair of compact proportions, covered in well-aged, possibly original buttoned leather. England, circa 1860. Why we like it Very comfortable and w...

Introducing a remarkable 19th Century Mahogany Canterbury Magazine Rack, boasting exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance. This charming piece is brimming with age, charm, and...

Wonderful 19th century English bamboo chinoiserie magazine rack stand canterbury. Measures: 20" W x 16" D x 36" H.

19th century English Mahogany Canterbury A Canterbury in mahogany wood with three divisions and a drawer, raised on legs with brass castors. Made in...

A Victorian period, late 19th century ebonised or black painted Aesthetic three division Canterbury or magazine rack standing on turned feet ...

A superb example with a carrying handle. The stand is appointed with lacquered side panels and base decorated with birds and florals. Measured to top of handle.

A fine English bamboo Canterbury music stand or magazine rack featuring a bamboo stand with a lyre design in bamboo, with lacquered chinoisierie panel under-tier and stretcher base, ...