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An 18th century French Louis XV style marble top serpentine front marquetry commode. Made of solid walnut with inlaid marquetry veneer of walnut. Original 1.25" thick marble top. Bra...

An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie nightstands or chests of drawers Attributed to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings By Widdicomb USA, 1950s Scul...

Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bed is the very definition of elegance! Classically styled in the revival of ancient Greek and Roman architecture so favored by King Louis XVI, it fe...

Walnut wood structure coat rack with brass table anchored to the structure, embellished with brass circles creating harmony in the wooden panel. Crystal hood with brass anchors. 1950...

This lovely French late 19th century walnut miniature chest is ornately hand carved with the typical Coastal France, probably Breton, geometrical patterns inlays and charming hand-tu...

This early twentieth century French Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers is constructed of solid walnut. This piece is called a sauteuse in French, or jumping chest, due to its...

This antique table top cigarette dispenser was made by the renowned Dunhill firm of England and dates to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The dispenser is co...

This stunning backgammon box is the ultimate gift for a game lover and a superb decorative object for any interior. Its functional structure is in Trave...

Louis XV Style French Golden Walnut Bed The bed has a superbly carved crest on the Footboard and a smaller matching one on the Headboard, the carved decoration is repeated on the fe...

A pair of dark well grained walnut nightstands with open upper cubbie for storage and a large lower singular drawer with sculptural charcoal toned metal pulls . Designed in the manne...

A Thai bronze head of the Buddha. Sukothai period, late 16th-early 17th century. His face with serene expression, arched eyebrows above incised eyes a...

This antique library stairs was created in France, circa 1880. The three-step ladder with supportive backrest handle at the top, stands on small...

If you're looking for something a little bit special then this is the piece for you. An outstanding bird's-eye maple blonde English double bed with attached cabinets and matching luscious grained foot board. The edges of the bed are walnut feather banded which gives a great contrast to the blonde veneers. Also featuring original chrome deco handles on the bedside cabinets. A huge cloud shaped centre piece makes up the headboard. The whole bed is totally authentic to the period and has had only one previous owner, purchased from new in 1932. This fabulous bed...

A pair of mid-century style nightstands featuring a sleek, minimalist design with Scandinavian influences. Built in the USA with durable craftsmanship, each piece offers ample storag...

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Marble Top Umbrella Stand Hall Tree with Beveled Glass Mirror and Cast Iron Drip Pans. Circa Late 19th Centu...

Ilmari Tapiovaara for Esposizione La Permanente Mobili, double bed, walnut, leather, Italy, circa 1960. This exceptionally rare bed is designed by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara...

A rare American Mid-Century Modern headboard for a double (full) size bed with storage and adjustable backrests by important Modernist architect and designer George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) for Herman Miller, circa 1950, model 4647 from the Primavera Collection, walnut, tufted vinyl, ebonized feet. Dimensions: (approx) 40" High, 56.25" Wide, 12" Deep A superb example, in excellent original vintage condition, having a pair tufted vinyl doors that slide down to reveal individual storage compartments. Walnut veneer in excellent condition with one small (.75") stable bubble beneath the surface at top (no splitting or discoloration present). Bed retains both brackets and anchor pins...

A pair of mid century modern nightstands in the manner of Vittorio Dassi. Handmade in Italy during the 1950's. The nightstands have been recently professionally restored with french ...

Pair of original Italian night stands with green glass tops, one right and one left. The backsplash can be easily removed. They are in solid walnut and fir The height without back...

Stunning and rare pair of Art Deco Modernist coat racks. Design by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak and original oak veneered fram...

A contemporary platform bed with an enveloping headboard, the Spencer Bed introduces next-level comfort and luxury to rooms. Exceptionally crafted with a polished wood exterior and t...

This is an exceptional antique music recital stand. An English, walnut and boxwood articulated stand dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Beautifully appointed and rich in decor...

Belmonte Bedside Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Belmonte bedside table, designed by Rute Martins, draws inspiration from the historic P...

A pair of Antique French Louis XV Marquetry marble top nightstands. Subtle contours and scroll shapes are evident in the corner posts and legs, which support serpentine sides and an ...

Antique French Rococo solid walnut headboard, with a beautifully hand-cared detail at the top and probably made just before or after c1900. The...

This is a superb delightfully chic and sophisticated Gustavian or Swedish night stand or end table. The paint is beautifully time-worn and distressed. The design is different in a su...

Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 28.25 wide x 18 deep x 25.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restore...

🌟 Introducing the Perfect Blend of Style and Functionality! 🌟 Elevate your living space with our Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack that doubles as a sophisticated Side Ta...

A pair of classic mid century night stands "Mainline by Hooker". Elegant hardware, recessed drawer. Tapered legs. Small scale perfect for small spaces. Made ca' 1960's.

Unagusta Mid Century Walnut Queen Headboard This headboard measures: 60 wide x 2 deep x 37.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage conditi...

This is a pair of vintage bedside cabinets. An Italian, burr walnut bedroom nightstand in Rococo taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa 197...

Classic, flowing and gentle contours, Il Pezzo 2 gives its own reading of time, old pieces inspiring familiar and comforting sensations. Crafted entirely from solid American walnut, ...

having (when opened) a bow shaped top with a lower book support, the arches at bottom becoming legs, when closed folds flat

20th century baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen-size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, fluted turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and Moorish ...

A Pair of Dxie Furniture Italian Tuscan Style Stained Walnut and Cane Bedside Commodes They are a part a bedroom set as illustrated in the last picture and listed separately. Measu...

Italian 1920s elegant Art Deco Commode with pair of nightstands in burl walnut Two nightstands with commode by Gaetano Borsani , in burl walnut , with golden brass handle and foot. ...

A pair of Antique French Louis XV Marquetry marble top nightstands. Subtle contours and scroll shapes are evident in the corner posts and legs, which support serpentine sides and an ...

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Commode Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 24 wide x 18 deep x 21.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call r...

Beautiful mid century headboard. Rich walnut frame with nicely contrasting cane inset. 60" wide.

A pair of walnut nightstands designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Very light scratching and a few small sports of discoloration on top surfaces, minor wear to edges of legs. ...

A beautiful Late Baroque Box used for Chess/Backgammon and Nine Men’s Morris Game pieces. Rich interior and exterior decorated with different types of wood, including olive, walnut and birch. Late 17th Century/Early 18th Century. This charming games box features intarsia of wood veneer in several different types wood. The top of the box is a chess board decorated with three types of wood. The opposite side of the box is a board for Nine Men's Morris, an antique playing...

Very stylish Art Deco walnut chest of drawers originating from England and dating to the 1930's. It has stunning walnut veneers and great original Art Deco handles in chrome and black bakelite. Great stepped design to the stepped ebonized plinth...

Magazine tree, model 4765 by American designer Edward Wormley executed in birch and sap grain walnut, designed in 1947 for Dunbar Furniture USA. A very special, functional and aesth...

The Arcadia side table features one or two drawers, an open shelf, hand crafted vintage style hardware and a sculptural solid American walnut or white oak base. The Lawson-Fenning C...

A French walnut drawer nightstands from the learly 20th century with ribbon-carved moldings and carved skirt. This petite French table features a rectangular top with beveled edges, ...

The Arcadia side table features one or two drawers, an open shelf, hand crafted vintage style hardware and a sculptural solid American walnut or white oak base. The Lawson-Fenning C...

19th Century Eastlake Style Walnut Pump Organ by Chicago Organ Company Gorgeous elaborately carved antique pump organ made by the Chicago Organ Co. Black...

A stylish Mid-Century Modern brass and walnut magazine rack, original from Italy, circa 1950. "Made in Italy" label on reverse. It has a lovely slender and tall design with two tiere...

Elegant original early 20th century Art Nouveau bentwood wall coat rack by Thonet Vienna, in walnut, polished to wax. Excellent conditions. Extremely rare unique piece. Measures ...

Architectural quartersawn English oak & American black walnut pillar end tables or nightstands. Designed and handcrafted in England using traditional furniture...

Pair of mid-century modern iconic end table cabinet by Broyhill for their 'Brasilia' line. Featuring the unmistakable sculpted arches on each door, walnut grain throughout, and taper...

This is a golden opportunity to treat yourself to an outstanding and totally original 1930s Art Deco double bed. These style of beds that scream the Art Deco style are very few and f...

A fabulous quality 19th Century half model of the steam ship "New York", originally called "City of New York", British built for the Inman line launched on the 15th March 1888. Cir...

This Mid-Century era semi-hollow body teardrop guitar was made by EKO of Italy for VOX in approximately 1967 and done in the period style. The model is not indicated anywhere on the ...

A monumental Vincenzo Cadorin circa 1890s bedroom Renaissance set in carved walnut. Top of the dresser, bedside tables and Console-Vanity in green imperial marble. Finished with wax Measure cm: Cupboard: H 270, W 135, D 60 Dresser: H 156, W 107, D 56 Bed: H 144/82, W 172, D 213 Bedside tables: H 84, W 47, D 31 Console: H 84, W 112, D 63. ABOUT Vincenzo Cadorin Venetian sculptor born in 1854, he studied at Benvenuti, then studied at the Academy of Venice. In 1883 he exhibited his first works in Rome and in the following year he won the gold medal at the Torino exhibition. "Eclectic craftsman, with the same disinflation of Renaissance and rococo motifs ... not without paying attention to how secession and liberty were being formulated" (Luisa GIORDANO, Cadorin, Vincenzo, in Italian Biographical Dictionary, XVI, Rome, 1973, p. 97). His most famous work is the carved and golden carved chair given to Pius X...

William Hinn “Exoskeleton” Pair Nightstands, Sweden 1950s. Matching dresser and chest in separate listings. Measures 23” tall 26.5” wide 17.25” deep

A pair of walnut and blue-laminate wall mounted nightstands designed and produced in Italy, dated 1956.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Arts & Crafts Shapland & Petter Hall stand with hand hammered Copper panels over a Walnut frame with inset sheild mirror Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A very good looking well made and decorative hat glove coat and scarf rack, this one is rare as it has the central mirror and its an earlier than usual example circa 1900 Made by Shapland & Petter, a full blub on their life and works can be found below In terms of the condition it is straight and solid, the piece sits well in any setting and looks decorative and very English country house, we have cleaned waxed and polished the timber, there is one hook slightly bent, otherwise its in fine order Dimensions Height:- 205cm Width:- 113cm Depth:- 40cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple Introduction This Barnstaple based company manufactured some of the finest pieces of furniture in Arts and Crafts style but very little has been written about the company or the pieces they produced. It a great shame that whilst Shapland and Petter pieces have been illustrated in books and auction catalogues they are invariably attributed to other makers such as Liberty and Co in London or Wylie and Lochhead in Glasgow. With this feature, we intend to inspire a more thorough appreciation of the work of the company; readers are invited to help with the task by sending photographs and information. Collectors and auction houses are now showing significantly more interest in Shapland and Petter pieces. The company, based in Barnstaple, England produced a very wide range of furniture in several different styles including many pieces in period reproduction and municipal style for town halls and commercial premises alongside their superb Arts and Crafts range Distinctive features of their superb Arts and Crafts style are the use of heart shaped piercing, geometric shapes with angled arches and the application of repousse copper panels. Decoration with marquetry, metal inlay, mounting of ceramic and enamel cabochons were techniques which they mastered with a combination of state of the art technology and traditional craftsmanship. Most distinctively, the pieces were extremely well made, with care and very best quality materials The growing interest in Shapland and Petter has raised many questions about the origins of the firm, and the sources of influence on their designs, some of which resemble designs by Ashbee, Ballie Scott, Voysey and Talwin Morris. Links have been assumed with Liberty and Co with the supposition Shapland and Petter worked on commissions for Liberty. There appears to be little evidence to support many of the assumptions which have developed around the company and this article is intended to help to start the discussion and to stimulate research The History of Shapland and Petter The Museum of North Devon in Barnstaple have an archive of Shapland and Petter which includes some company records and a small display of furniture and related items. The following text gives history of the company and is reproduced from the display boards in the museum with kind permission of North Devon Museums For over 100 years the Shapland and Petter factory has stood at the end of Barnstaple Long Bridge. Manufacturers of doors, door sets, and custom wood interiors, NT Shapland and Petter Ltd are still one of the towns largest employers. The company was established by Henry Shapland (b. 1823), a cabinet maker by trade. He embarked on a voyage to America in 1848, where he was inspired by an invention for a wave-moulding machine. He was only allowed to see it if he left the country immediately. Returning home with only rough notes, he reproduced the machine and in 1854 began a cabinet making business in one room at the Raleigh woolen mill in Pilton. Later the firm moved to Bear Street in Barnstaple. Henry Petter was an accountant who entered into partnership with Mr Shapland. The business progressed and in 1864 they bought the Raleigh Factory where Shapland first began his work. Success was rapid, but in 1888 the building burnt down. Immediately work began on a bigger and better factory - their present site by the Long Bridge - which included many modern inventions The two Henrys died within two years of each other - Petter in 1907 and Shapland in 1909. In 1924 Shapland and Petter merged with the Barnstaple Cabinet Company, producing North Devon's biggest industry. During the First World War Shapland and Petter's skilled craftsmen turned their hands to wooden propellers for the aircraft of the Royal Flying Corps. After the war, public tastes changed, and hand carved furniture was too expensive for many. Shapland and Petter's output now included elegant veneered pieces with smooth Art Deco lines. The company fitted out Pullman carriages and ocean liners and made hand-carved church furniture. The famous England Rugby Captain W. W. Wakefield was appointed Company Director in 1927. Throughout the depression of the late 1920's and early 1930's the company still managed to produce high quality work Furniture manufacturing continued until the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939. Many workers left to fight, while the factory worked on Air Ministry contracts for ammunition boxes. After the war came radio cabinets and laboratory and contract furniture, until eventually large quantities of doors were being produced for hospitals, hotels, schools, offices and other buildings. Examples of Shapland and Petter's work can be seen all over North Devon. In Barnstaple, the shop front at 109 High Street is a good example, and the interior of the old Lloyd's Bank, now Chamber's Brasserie, was also Shapland's work. Examples of carving by Shapland's men can be seen in two chairs and a reading desk in Barnstaple Parish Church As cabinet makers, Shapland and Petter employed up to 350 people at a time. There were designers, carvers, cabinet makers, machinists, polishers, and labourers. The company was one of the first to install American labour-saving devices and was keen to adopt the most up-to-date machinery The fire of 1888 at the Raleigh Cabinet Works was a huge loss for the company. However, it resulted in a new factory which was altogether more modern and better equipped. The new building by the river was arranged into blocks. The production line began with the saw mills and ended with the finishing rooms. There was modern machinery in every department - one of their saws was the first of its kind in Britain. Water sprinklers and electric lights were a necessity - this factory would not burn down As well as the furniture production, Shapland and Petter imported timber by sea and rail. The new factory 's facilities were exceptional Shapland and Petter were renowned for excellent design and workmanship. The carvers were highly skilled, serving seven year apprenticeships and attending classes at the Barnstaple School of Art. Ornately carved furniture required up to a hundred tools The factory produced made to order woodwork for banks, hotels, and shops; mantelpieces, paneling and staircases. They fitted out Pullman railway carriages, the London Guildhall, and Edgar Wallace 's dining room as well as houses like Tapeley Park in North Devon Much of the work involved intricate leaded glass panels, or inlaid fruitwood designs, like the white bedroom suite shown in the exhibition here. This type of work is typical of Art Nouveau 1895 to 1910, inspired by the fluid shapes of plants and flowers Many pieces were made from standard designs. There were hundreds to choose from, and a selection could be seen in local and London showrooms and in catalogues. Although mass-produced, this furniture was well-made by skilled technicians and modern machinery Arts and Crafts designs of Shapland and Petter The development of the Arts and Crafts Movement in the South West of England has not been written up in any detail though we do know of the Art Potters of Barnstaple from the excellent book of this name by Audrey Edgeler. Less is known of the Barnstaple Guild of Metal Workers. We know of the Bath Cabinet Makers and the Newlyn School of Industrial Art in Cornwall but very little has been written about the furniture makers of Barnstaple in Devon The establishment of a large cabinet making firm in Barnstaple is not remarkable in itself; there were several cabinet makers in the area. What is interesting is that this particular Barnstaple firm should become a leading maker of Arts and Crafts furniture, copying the styles of the leading Architect designers and creating their own unique style Critics may point out that as their work was commercially driven and reliant upon machines it therefore does not really qualify as Arts and Crafts. Whilst the company was highly innovative in machine technology, they also employed many craftsmen who worked with their hands in woodcarving, marquetry work, design and application of decorative copperwork and other artistic embellishment in the true Arts and Crafts tradition. Anyone who has experience of Shapland and Petter workmanship knows the level of craftsmanship invested in each piece Sources of inspiration There appears to be no evidence to link any known architect, artist or designer to the Shapland and Petter company. Their designs appear to have been created solely by their own internal design staff none of whom appear to have published or registered their work in any other context C. R. Ashbee who established the Guild of Handicrafts visited Barnstaple in 1893 and provided a twelve week course on the design and decoration of furniture. It is presumed that this visit was hosted by Shapland and Petter, and that their own staff and those from other local furniture makers attended the course. Ashbee appears to have been unimpressed by the commercial attitudes he encountered and apparently disappointed at the lack of interest in his (high minded) lectures. What is interesting however is the similarity between some of his designs and those used by Shapland and Petter, particularly in respect to inlaid floral design. Perhaps he left a lasting influence which has not yet been verified There has been some speculation on the influence of Scottish designers, particularly because of the use of Glasgow rose designs which are typical of the Glasgow School, and particularly of Talwin Morris. There are also several designs which use similar motifs to those used by Baillie Scott, the use of two doves in flight for example. More research is needed to trace possible links here. One thing that is clear is that there was a great deal of copying and selling designs in the furniture industry at the time and a nineteenth century survey on the furniture trade recorded that '' Barnstaple pays the best prices for designs ..'' Collaboration with other companies There is evidence that Shapland and Petter organised a wide network of companies to retail their products and hence many pieces have the labels of retail furnishers added. Little is known of their marketing in Europe and America but it may be that many Arts and Crafts pieces were sold abroad. Shapland and Petter had excellent access to rail and shipping lines for importing timber and presumably for exporting their finished products The extent of their collaboration with other companies is yet to be ascertained but there is evidence that their suppliers included the Della Robbia Pottery, Pilkingtons Tile...

A large English carved and polychrome painted medieval ecclesiastical throne. In the English gothic manner, with finely carved tracery, it is also decorated in the Italianate taste w...

A remarkable Mid Century Modern walnut wood, upright, vertical, single bay freestanding unit. Wall unit features gorgeous walnut wood tones and grain, upper shelf cabinet compartment...