Rare antique Swedish Bombe' chest in what looks like Burr Satin Birch. Apparently, it's known as Carolean Birch in Sweden. It's inlaid, cross banded & has gilt metal mounts. The wood has been set together in a kind of diamond formation, which I suppose is like an enlarged parquetry. This is a very attractive piece, with good colour & patina. I would say it dates from around the 1920-30's period.
This Chesterfield armchair is a real character piece, because of the quality & colour of the original hand coloured leather. It's deep buttoned, naturally distressed with just the right amount of wear & very comfortable. It's not easy to pick this model up singly, because they usually come in pairs. I would say it dates to around the 1930's period, even though it looks antique Victorian & it's in lovely original condition, with no tears.
Antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany writing table of fine quality, with the 'Maples & Co' stamp on the drawer, which in itself is always a sign of good quality. The top has a hand coloured tooled leather writing surface. There are two drawers below, with original brass handles, tapered legs, with brass casters & the back of this desk is polished too. This writing table is in excellent condition & it dates to around the 1890-1910 period.
This very impressive pair of Bergere armchairs are amazing quality & are in lovely original condition. They have just been recovered & are very comfortable, because the cushions are generously filled with feathers. These armchairs are Swedish & are Satin Birch, with wonderful carving all over. Please look at all of the images to appreciate the details. They have very generous proportions, with carved scroll over arms & hairy paw feet. I think they date from around the 1930's period. Satin Birch is one of my favourite woods, because it has a lovely glow to it. These chairs still have the original cane, which is still in good condition & is double cane all over.