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Antique wingback chairs are among the most recognizable and desirable forms of traditional seating. With their distinctive high backs, protective side wings, and comfortable proportions, they have remained a staple of British and European interiors for centuries. However, distinguishing a genuine antique wingback chair from a modern reproduction requires careful examination of its construction, materials, and design details.
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A refectory table is one of the most enduring and versatile forms of dining furniture. Originally associated with the great halls and monastic dining rooms of medieval Europe, refectory tables remain highly sought after today for their robust construction, timeless appearance and ability to serve as the focal point of a dining space. Whether furnishing a country house, farmhouse kitchen or contemporary home, choosing the right refectory table can transform both the look and functionality of your dining room.
Few garden features create a sense of elegance and permanence quite like a bronze fountain. Combining the soothing sound of moving water with the timeless beauty of sculpture, bronze garden fountains have become increasingly popular among American homeowners seeking to create distinctive outdoor living spaces.
Shield back dining chairs are among the most elegant and enduring forms of antique English seating furniture. Instantly recognisable by their distinctive shield-shaped backs, these chairs became hugely fashionable during the late Georgian and Regency periods and remain highly sought after today for both traditional and contemporary interiors.
The Sheraton sideboard is one of the most elegant and recognisable forms of English antique furniture. Named after the celebrated English designer Thomas Sheraton, Sheraton furniture emerged in the late 18th century during the Georgian period and became hugely influential in Britain, Europe and America.
The terms vitrine and cabinet are often used interchangeably in the antiques world, but there are important differences between the two. While both are forms of storage furniture, a vitrine is specifically designed for display, whereas a cabinet has a broader practical function.
Antique candelabra remain one of the most dramatic and elegant ways to transform a dining table. Whether used in a formal Georgian dining room, a modern luxury interior or an English country house setting, antique silver and bronze candelabra create warmth, atmosphere and architectural presence.
The armillary sphere is one of the most recognisable and enduring ornaments in the history of classical garden design. Combining astronomy, sculpture and architectural form, these elegant objects have decorated gardens, libraries and country houses for centuries. Today, antique and reproduction armillary spheres remain highly sought after for traditional English gardens, formal terraces and Grand Tour inspired landscapes.
At Canonbury Antiques we specialise in fine antique dining furniture including Regency, Victorian and Edwardian extending dining tables in mahogany, walnut and oak. Whether you are furnishing a manor house dining room, a period townhouse or a modern luxury interior, an antique extending dining table offers both beauty and functionality.
The antique chiffonier is one of the most versatile forms of 19th century furniture, combining decorative elegance with practical storage. Originally introduced in the Regency period and becoming hugely popular during the Victorian era, chiffoniers remain highly sought after by collectors, interior designers and antique furniture enthusiasts alike. Values can range from a few hundred pounds to several thousand depending on age, quality, rarity and condition.