So pleased to be able to welcome you through the doors of Station Mill and Lorfords again. But if you haven’t found exactly what you are looking for there, I might have something in my stock that would fit the bill – be it an armoire, a cupboard, a table or a chest of drawers. […]
19th century rustic Provencal preserving pots. 9.5 cm H x 9.5 cm W. ALL SOLD.
Mid 20th century French fauteuil with upholstery in good condition, save for a small tear in the underside liner. 86 cm H (seat height 41cm) x 60 cm W x 54 cm D. SOLD.
Sturdy French cupboard with two shelves and a working lock and key. Late 19th/early 20th century. With a chalk paint and wax finish. 135 cm H x 108 cm W x 58 cm. SOLD.
Six engravings – newly framed with black frame, ivory mount – from the Compte de Buffon’s Histoire Naturelle. 25.5 cm high x 20.5 cm wide. Le Jacamar, Le Martin Pecheur, Le Barbu, Le Todier, La Cigogne, Le Cassican. Sold in pairs – £88 for two. (FOUR NOW SOLD).
Made of wood, card and paper, with fastenings of ribbon, these filing boxes from 1930’s have been refurbished. Three available. 39.5 cm H x 8.5 cm W x 26 cm D.SOLD.
Substantial pine armoire from the French/German border. One full width hat shelf, a central divider and two half width shelves. Working lock and key. Later duck egg/grey chalk paint and wax finish. Fully dismantles. 197 cm H x 173 cm W x 60 cm D (internal depth 41.5 cm). Price £825.
Substantial French chestnut coffer from the Loire valley, later painted in a soft grey with a wax finish. 77.5 cm H x 132 cm W x 63 cm D. Wrought iron hinges protrude a further 3 cm at the back. Pretty decorative frieze at the base. Fabulous storage. Price £595.
French commode with two capacious drawers. In fair condition but with some wear and tear over the years. Drawer runners have been replaced. Drawers open with brass rings decorated with cornucopia. A hole has been fashioned in the central ring to take a long lost key. SOLD.
French cheese moulds, slightly rusted, with cut out paper hearts included. £14 each. ALL SOLD.
Refurbished Italian box files made of wood, card and paper. Closed with two ribbon ties. Four available. SOLD.
Refurbished Italian box file of wood, card and paper, tied by ribbon. Only one of these unfortunately. SOLD.
Tinted Parisian engraving from early 19th century (1830’s to 50’s) of a declaration of love. SOLD.
A pleasing portrait with lovely detail in the waistcoat. Repairs have been made to this French oil on canvas. SOLD.
This poor chap has had more than one run in over the years and the canvas bears the signs of a few repairs. Nevertheless this oil portrait has atmosphere, especially if placed in a quiet, shady corner. SOLD.
Holding his spectacles, this gentleman is sporting the swept hairstyle of the moment. Oil on canvas with repairs. One of the repairs on the rear is made with a section of another painting. SOLD.
Like so many others, I am dreaming of the time when it will be possible to go buying in France again. Meanwhile, thank goodness, I am able to work on and prepare the furniture that I do have in stock. Collection or delivery during lockdown can be arranged. Stock at Lorfords at Babdown Airfield can […]
Hemp, linen or silk. All cushions come with new feather pads. Sizes from 30cm x 50cm to 60cm x 40cm. SOLD.
Made of wood, card and paper, with fastenings of ribbon, these filing boxes from 1930’s have been recently refurbished. Six available. 39.5 cm H x 8.5 cm W x 26 cm D. £64 each.
Directoire oil on canvas, 86 cm x 62.5 cm, possibly originally forming part of a trumeau mirror. Doves around the fountain with flowers, along with the faithful dog, symbolise joy, purity, beauty and fidelity. SOLD.
Early 19th century hard wood armoire with one internal shelf and small drawer. Additional shelving could be added if required. Later painted in a chalk paint and wax finish. 156 cm H x 123 cm W x 52.5 cm D. Working lock and key. SOLD.
Weighty pair of French cast iron urns in original grey finish. SOLD.
Originally this cupboard would have formed part of a two piece buffet, but it stands well alone. Taken back to its original paint, with a contrasting pale grey trim to the top edge. 144 cm H x 151 cm W x 42.5 D. Internal shelves and old lock and key. SOLD.
Six drawer pine chest of drawers with a marble top in perfect condition. Later painted in chalk paint and wax finished. SOLD.
