– Available to view in the Canonbury Antiques Hertfordshire showroom, just 25 minutes north of London
– Exquisite French Empire desk or bureau plat
– We date this to circa 1860 and it really is a handsome piece
– Main structure of desk has been made from kingwood
– Desk is very solid and sturdy, comfortable to sit and work at making it a great piece for a home office set up
– Ormolu fixtures are well cast with wonderful patina
– Leather tooled writing surface has a few nicks and marks which adds to character and patina, but could be changed if required
– Two drawers at front so ample storage
– We purchased this at Les Puces flea market in Paris and it was a real find
– Offered in great shape ready for home use right away
– We can ship to anywhere in the world – please get in touch for a shipping quote
– Please let us know if you have any other questions
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– Available to view in the Canonbury Antiques Hertfordshire showroom, just 25 minutes north of London
– Gorgeous Louis XVI chest of drawers of bombe form
– Such a delightful piece and we date this to circa 1890
– Original ormolu mounts – handles, sabots, key covers – are all original and with great patina
– Just look at the details to the marquetry inlay, very intricate and well executed
– Floral motifs and interlaced arabesques really make this piece stand out
– Marble top is smooth and chip free
– We purchased this at Les Puces flea market in Paris and it was a real find
– Offered in great shape ready for home use right away
– We can ship to anywhere in the world – please get in touch for a shipping quote
– Please let us know if you have any other questions
– Available to view in the Canonbury Antiques Hertfordshire showroom, just 25 minutes north of London
– Gorgeous antique Italian painted chest of drawers or commode
– Lovely serpentine shape to the front, elegantly curved
– Painted in white witt gilt finishings, trim and rococo motifs (shells, leaves, arabesques) on each drawer and to the top
– We date this to circa 1930 and hence it has some wear to the patina that adds value and aesthetic quality
– Three drawers so ample storage
– This is every interior designers dream and we are expecting a lot of interest
– Offered in great shape ready for home use right away
– We can ship to anywhere in the world – please get in touch for a shipping quote
– Please let us know if you have any other questions
CLICK HERE TO BUY THIS FRENCH SEVRES PORCELAIN COFFEE TABLE ORMOLU LOUIS XVI ON CANONBURY ANTIQUES
– Available to view in the Canonbury Antiques Hertfordshire showroom, just 25 minutes north of London
– Gorgeous French Sevres Louis XVI style coffee table
– What an eye catching piece, very distinctive and elegant
– Base has been cast from ormolu and has a fanastic patina
– Then of course we have the porcelain top with intricate floral sprays, so vivid and bright
– Definitely a piece to add light and space to any interior
– The top is also signed – please see close up photo
– We purchased this at Les Puces flea market in Paris and it was a real find
– Offered in great shape ready for home use right away
– We can ship to anywhere in the world
– please get in touch for a shipping quote
– Please let us know if you have any other questions
CLICK HERE TO BUY THIS FRENCH SEVRES PORCELAIN COFFEE TABLE ORMOLU LOUIS XVI ON CANONBURY ANTIQUES
– Available to view in the Canonbury Antiques Hertfordshire showroom, just 25 minutes north of London
– A gorgeous antique art deco chest of drawers or commode
– We date this to circa 1930 and it’s in great shape
– Classic deco look with refined design and minimal aesthetic making it great for contemporary interiors
– Six drawers – three on either side – so large volume of storage
– Love the segmented design to the glass and mirrors
– The great thing with mirrored furniture is how it adds light and space to any interiors
– We have a large range of other mirrored furniture at our Hertfordshire showroom so let us know if you are looking for companion pieces
– Offered in great shape ready for home use right away
– We can ship to anywhere in the world
– please get in touch for a shipping quote
– Please let us know if you have any other questions
– Available to view in the Canonbury Antiques Hertfordshire showroom, just 25 minutes north of London
– Absolutely stunning period French Napoleon III inlaid secretaire
– Really gorgeous piece of exquisite French furniture making
– Main structure has a lacquer wood with walnut panels and intricate abattant mother of pearl inlay work
– Great period piece, every interior designers dream
– Top opens down to reveal desk area with writing surface and drawers and cubby holes
– Further storage with five drawers
– Such an elegant piece
– Ormolu fixtures are also well cast and original to the piece
– Great find from a dealer at Les Puces antiques market in Paris
– Offered in great shape ready for home use right away
– We can ship to anywhere in the world
– please get in touch for a shipping quote
– Please let us know if you have any other questions
CLICK HERE TO BUY THIS REGENCY LACQUER CHAISE LONGUE DAY BED SOFA ON CANONBURY ANTIQUES
– Available to view in the Canonbury Antiques Hertfordshire showroom, just 25 minutes north of London
– Stunning Regency style chaise longue or day bed
– Love the lacquer finish complemented by gold leaf trim
– Classic Regency look, perfect for the dandy to lounge in whilst being fed grapes by his retinue of lithe muses
– Lovely cushioned seats with classic Regency lines
– Very comfortable to sit in and solid and sturdy
– Offered in great shape ready for home use right away
– We can ship to anywhere in the world – please get in touch for a shipping quote
– Please let us know if you have any other questions
CLICK HERE TO BUY THIS REGENCY LACQUER CHAISE LONGUE DAY BED SOFA ON CANONBURY ANTIQUES
– Available to view in the Canonbury Antiques Hertfordshire showroom, just 25 minutes north of London
– Wow is the first thing I said when I saw these at the Paris flea market whilst on a recent buying trip to France.
– You are viewing a gorgeous pair of horns hand crafted from the finest porcelain replete with intricate ormolu at all points
– Ormolu fixtures include amazing dragon figures on base and vase, plus the dramatic horse on the lid
– These are also known as cornucopia. In the arts a cornucopia is frequently a goat’s horn overflowing with produce: a painting or other representation of a goat’s horn overflowing with fruits, flowers, and vegetables, used to symbolize plenty or prosperity.
– It is also called horn of plenty.
– Offered in great shape ready for home use right away
– We can ship to anywhere in the world – please get in touch for a shipping quote
– Please let us know if you have any other questions
– Stunning pair of German Dresden style porcelain vases or urns
– These really are a majestic pair, almost like a classic trophy shape
– The colour scheme and use of different styles of porcelain is classy
– The maiden handles are made with bisque porcelain
– Gold leaf hand painted designs are also incredibly detailed and intricate
– Love the classic gold and black panels with mythological subjects
– Please see close up photo of factory stamp on underside of these which come off the pedestal bases
– Come view this in our Canonbury Antiques Herts showroom – just 25 minutes north of London
– All offered in great shape and no signs of damage, ready for home use right away
– Will ship to anywhere in the world, please ask for a shipping quote
– If there any other questions you have – please get in touch!
– Available to view in the Canonbury Antiques Hertfordshire showroom, just 25 minutes north of London
– Gorgeous English antique oil painting of an archer – believed to be a representation of an English cavalier – on horseback
– Great collectors piece, really well executed work of art
– We date this piece to circa 1920
– The artist has caughth the romanticism and verve of the scene with great skill
– Good size at almost three feet wide on this piece
– Love the costume and dress believed to be a contemporary of Charles II as an English cavalier
– Offered in great shape ready for home use right away
– We can ship to anywhere in the world – please get in touch for a shipping quote
– Please let us know if you have any other questions



















