Antique Ebonised Painted Pigeon Hole Cupboard & Merchant’s Chest

A striking late 19th to early 20th-century antique merchants cabinet, combining the functional charm of an industrial post office unit with the practical storage of a domestic chest of drawers. This versatile piece features a beautiful contrast between its distressed black-painted frame and panelled doors, natural aged patina of the scumble painted drawers and pigeon holes.

Includes 6 open pigeon hole compartments, originally designed for sorting mail or documents, paired with three deep drawers featuring original-style round pull knobs.

The piece displays natural wear, historic marks, and a distressed finish that adds genuine soul to any interior.

This unit is as functional as it is decorative, making it an ideal choice for use, the pigeon holes as a unique shoe rack and the drawers for keys, mail, and accessories.

A perfect statement piece for a shop or café to showcase small products or curated collections.

Excellent for organizing craft supplies, stationery, or books in a creative workspace.

Good vintage condition with signs of age-related wear consistent with its industrial history.

L 122cm, H 84cm, D 51cm

Exquisite Antique Victorian Mahogany Sutherland Gate Leg Table

This is a charming and highly functional Victorian antique Sutherland gate leg table, crafted from rich mahogany wood . Originating from the 19th century, this piece showcases elegant design typical of the era, perfect for a period home or as a versatile accent in modern interiors.

The table features two wide drop leaves that can be raised for added surface area . When the leaves are dropped, the table becomes very narrow, ideal for compact spaces.

It stands on elegantly turned legs and supports, united by hinged stretchers . The table moves easily on its original ‘Cope & Collinson’ brass casters .

This piece serves wonderfully as an occasional table, side table, or a small breakfast/tea table when extended.

This item is in very good antique condition, showing minor traces of use and a lovely patina consistent with its age . It is structurally sound and ready for use.

Measurements

Width 110cm

Depth 79cm

Height 67.5cm

Antique folding campaign metamorphic chair

This English campaign chair has an adjustable frame with original metal hinges

This is a unique chair which would make a great impression in any space

Antique French 18th Century Bobbin-Turned Oak Hall Chair

This is a beautiful example of an antique provincial hall or side chair, showcasing classic 18th-century craftsmanship.

The chair features highly distinctive spool turning on the front legs and stretchers, a style popular during the Jacobean and William and Mary periods in both England and France

The simple upright back with a shaped top rail and a solid oak plank seat are typical of rustic country or "monastery" chairs from this era

Constructed from solid oak, the chair exhibits a rich, deep color and a wonderful natural patina, developed over centuries of use

The piece is in good, sturdy condition, consistent with its age.

This chair offers a unique blend of historical charm and rustic elegance, perfect for adding character to any room.

Vintage Mid-Century Italian Bamboo & Rattan Rocking Chair

This iconic mid-century modern rocking chair is a beautiful example of organic design from the 1950s/60s. Attributed to the style of the renowned Italian designer Franco Albini, this piece combines natural materials with elegant, flowing lines.

Features a striking, sculptural frame crafted entirely from bent bamboo, with a comfortable, ergonomically curved seat and backrest made from woven rattan or cane.

The natural blonde finish and bohemian aesthetic make it a versatile statement piece for any living room, conservatory, or bedroom.

This is a genuine vintage item, showing a lovely patina and general signs of wear consistent with its age, which only adds to its authentic charm. The structure is solid and sturdy.

This timeless and sought-after piece offers both style and comfort.

A fine example of an antique English ladderback armchair, dating from the 19th century and crafted from a combination of quality hardwoods such as ash and elm.

This regional chair, with features typical of the Lancashire area of England, combines rustic charm with sturdy, traditional craftsmanship.

Features a high, five-rung back with characteristic "wavy" shaped horizontal slats (ladders) set between turned vertical supports.

Equipped with a durable and authentic hand-woven rush seat, which is in good order, showing age-related wear consistent with its history

The frame showcases lovely turned front legs that terminate in a traditional pad foot, and a single turned H-stretcher for exceptional stability.

The ash and elm wood has developed a rich, warm patina over time, highlighting the natural grain and adding to its antique appeal.

A strong and solid piece suitable as a characterful accent chair in a hallway, bedroom, or as a functional carver/elbow chair.

The chair is in good, solid condition, with general age and wear as expected from a genuine antique item.

All joints are sound and stable, ready for everyday use. Please review the photographs for a full assessment of its condition and unique character.

Antique Victorian Oak Partner's Desk by Maple & Co.

A superb and substantial piece of functional history, this Victorian twin-pedestal partner's desk is a fine example of high-quality craftsmanship by the renowned British furnishers, Maple & Co. Dating from the late 19th century (circa 1880), this desk combines robust construction with elegant, period-appropriate design.

Attributed to Maple & Co., celebrated suppliers to aristocracy and royalty, known for exceptional quality and durability.

Expertly crafted from attractive, highly figured oak (often referred to as 'tiger oak' for its grain), providing a warm, rich patina developed over more than a century of use.

Configured as a traditional 'partner's desk', featuring drawers on one side and cupboard sections on the reverse side, allowing two people to work simultaneously.

Offers extensive storage with multiple drawers, fitted with original metal handles and keyhole escutcheons.

As an antique item over 140 years old, the desk displays a desirable, authentic patina consistent with its age and use. It is structurally sound. The top surface shows signs of wear and tear appropriate for a working desk, which adds to its character. A prospective buyer might consider restoring the writing surface or keeping it in its current charming, time-worn state.

This desk would make a striking centerpiece for a traditional home office, library, or study, offering both significant aesthetic appeal and practicality.

Measurements

Width 130cm

Depth 67.5cm

Height 73.5cm

Pair of 1950s/60s French Mullca industrial school chairs

Classic examples of mid-century educational furniture. This chair follows the iconic "Mullca" design used in European schools throughout the 1960s.

Durable alloy steel tubular frames with a rich, wood-grain plywood seat and back.

The metal frames show a wonderful aged patina with original paint remnants, while the wood seat has a smooth aged finish from decades of use.

In good vintage condition. Please see photos for details of the surface wear and metal oxidation, which are consistent with its age and history. The chairs are structurally sturdy.

Seat height is 44.5cm

Vintage original painted shop display ladders (1 available)

These original antique ladders would make a superb feature in a home, retail space, bar, cafe or restaurant

They have a lovely original distressed navy paint and it would be perfect for displaying bathroom towels, blankets etc or shelves could be added to make a great shelving unit

Due to their age there are signs of wear, overall they are solid and sturdy and in good condition with age related wear which adds to its character

Measurements: H 184cm, W 82cm

Price per ladder 

Antique original painted French door mirror

This stunning, one-of-a-kind antique French door mirror has been expertly crafted from an original, salvaged interior door frame.

Retaining all its historical charm, this piece features a naturally weathered and distressed painted patina, offering an authentic rustic, farmhouse aesthetic.

The original wood frame showcases an age-related wear that tells a story, making it a unique statement piece.

A new mirror panel has been professionally fitted into the upper section of the door for modern use.

The full-length design makes it perfect as a leaning floor mirror or a wall-mounted feature in a hallway, bedroom, or living space, adding light and the illusion of space.

Good condition with age related wear

Measurements:

Width 56cm

Height 185cm