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A History of Hall Chairs
Once a staple feature of stately homes throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, hall chairs occupied a prominent position in the home’s entryway. Placed to accommodate guests entering the home before...
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What Is a Bonheur Du Jour?
A bonheur du jour (in French, bonheur-du-jour, meaning “daytime delight”) is a type of lady’s writing desk. It was introduced in Paris by one of the interior decorators and purveyors of fashionable...
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Secrets of the Glue Pot
When people come into our workshops here at Thakeham Furniture [visitors are always welcome], one of the things that astonishes them is the sight of a traditional ‘glue pot’ containing hide or...
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Antique Miniatures vs Apprentice pieces: What’s the difference?
Miniature Georgian mahogany chest of drawers Here at Thakeham Furniture, we usually hold a stock of miniature antique furniture. Always popular, these charming pieces are often the subject of much...
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What is Patina?
One of the most frequent questions we are asked is “What is patina?” It is one of the most difficult things to describe, and yet it is that extra ingredient which transforms the surface of a piece of...
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Dealer’s Choice: Exceptionally fine set of four Georgian mahogany hall...
We are delighted present this stunning set of four Georgian Hall chairs, in the manner of Gillows. The arched backs have carved paterae and painted recessed panels. The moulded seats below are raised...
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Why Do We Use Spokeshaves?
One of the tools people are surprised to see hanging in our workshops is the spokeshave. A very ancient tool, they were originally made in wood as wheelwrights’ tools, for shaping the “spokes” of a...
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Wikinson Patent Dining table
New in this month is this Regency period metamorphic mahogany extending dining table of Wilkinson patent type. These were ingeniously designed ‘metamorphic’ mahogany dining tables, complete with extra...
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5 Ways That Antiques Are Good for the Planet (and you!)
Reduces landfill When you buy a new piece of furniture, as soon as it leaves the shop floor, its value immediately drops to almost half. Whereas an antique, with its history and quality of...
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Dutch Tea Buckets
We are currently offering this wonderful selection of 19th century Dutch tea buckets, here at Thakeham Furnture. But what are they and what were they used for? With tea being such a valuable commodity...
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