By Chris Harris Hey, Mr Remival man, where are the drip trays? Doh! In near mint condition and something that would have cost the equivalent of £2,500 to buy new, imagine the rollicking someone got when they lost the drip trays. Easy mistake, but rather suspect not regarded with such a casual manner by the … Continue reading Vintage Finds. Magnificent Hall Stand. But Someone Got a Right Rollicking!
Category: Vintage Matters
Why Antique Chairs Only Have Woodworm Underneath the Seats.
by Chris Harris The Curious Pattern in Georgian and Victorian Chairs Anyone who has handled enough Georgian and Victorian dining chairs will recognise the pattern. The craftsmanship is superb. Solid mahogany, rosewood, walnut or oak. Elegant proportions. Strong joints that have held firm for two centuries. The visible surfaces are polished and refined, often beautifully … Continue reading Why Antique Chairs Only Have Woodworm Underneath the Seats.
Interesting Vintage Finds: The History of, and the Built in Compactum
by Chris Harris Compactums were a defining feature of late Victorian and Edwardian bedrooms, but they’re now largely forgotten — and for understandable reasons. Originally, a compactum was an amalgamation of essential bedroom furniture into one enormous piece. Typically, you’d have two single wardrobes flanking a central section that functioned as a linen press, complete … Continue reading Interesting Vintage Finds: The History of, and the Built in Compactum
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