Barnaby's

small antique iron radiators

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:37:41 +0000

these little radiators came out of a church where they sat at the end of pews. They look to be from the 1920′s or 1930′s, but I can’t find anything similar online. They have their original gold paint, though the condition varies. We have 18 of them.

Now, they are really small, so some imagination is required. Maybe in a bathroom or loo, or as a towel heater. Or a row or column of them, or other design heavy shaping, using a bunch of them. Don’t know about the fittings as yet- one customer reckoned it was do-able but might be pricey. Maybe they were a skinflint. I’ll post up any solutions I find.

Dimensions: 28cm x 40cm high £45 each but loads less if you want a lot..

stained glass panel screen

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:04:32 +0000

A stained glass panel, of highly stylised flowers, kinda art deco. This is one of four panels which are hinged to make a screen. I don’t think they were made for that reason; I for one, see little purpose in retreating behind a transparent wall to get naked. Or am I just being naive? No, these were just windows, I’ll wager, albeit pretty stunning ones.

One pane of one panel is broken; unfortunately it’s the bottom orange one in the top flower, so a bit prominent, but it’s still all there and so could be glued I suppose. Repairing is possible but can be an expensive business. I’ll post here when I get a quote from my friend Paul at sedgwickstainedglass.com.

Dimensions: (inc. frame) 47cm x 177cm £250 the four

large antique mahogany chest of drawers

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:34:19 +0000

A mahogany chest from around 1920, with 3 large drawers below and five smaller above. The deep central drawer is called a hat drawer, rather wonderfully. Personally, I would never wear it as a hat, but times change. It’s a nice piece, this one: mid range of its day with some plywood used, and machined joints, but with hardwood drawer parts and all drawers having locks (amazingly, we have the original key; they all work). The handles are pretty and, though not original (you can see marks where earlier ones were), are as old as the chest, possibly older.

Now, we could vastly improve the somewhat scuffed finish by applying a good brown wax, and may well do that, but currently this is in line for painting as it’s a bit dark for most tastes. Plus there’s a rather clumsy repair to a back leg which will be invisible under paint. See what we antique dealers do to fool you? I wouldn’t trust me as far as I could throw me..

Grab this while you can, unpainted; it’ll be 50% more when it’s done.

Dimensions: 122cm x 53cm x 118cm high £375

cafe tables in reclaimed pine

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:25:05 +0000

These cafe tables in old pine were commissioned, built, paid for then not required, so we have the pleasure of reselling them. There are six square ones and a longer one. The bases are rather rustic, as they were destined for being painted, while the tops are cleaner, smoother and ready for oil or varnish. The legs are dead straight and the overall effect is of absolute utility, though not without charm.They were designed to all be the same dimensions, as far as possible, so that they’ll fit together in two’s, four’s or six, for different uses in a restaurant situation.

You can buy them singly, or get a deal on several. We can do further finishing work on them if required, though not for free, even if it’s your birthday. We can also make more, in various sizes, but be aware, these tables cost more the first time we sold them..

Dimensions: approx 76cm x 76cm; longer one 107cm, height 79cm £125 a piece

antique pine pew bench

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:01:03 +0000

A Victorian antique pine church pew, bench, settle or whatever you call ‘em. We took these directly from the church where they’d spent their lives. Obviously, they were rather longer there; up to 15 ft, so they have to be cut down to a manageable length. They were made in sections around 140cm long, so that’s how they come. We can do longer ones in multiples of 140cm, for a price, or lengths in between, for more of a price..

Other things which affect price are foot rails underneath and hymn book shelf on the back.

Nice pews, though. Some are dull as that water you get in ditches; these are not those ones..

From £200 Hi Sophia

antique continental pine sideboard

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:46:22 +0000

A typical european pine piece; two doors on pin hinges with a protruding drawer above. There are carved corbles either side though two further lower corbles are missing. It has its original reddish stain (just try removing its original reddish stain..) and is currently soaked in a comprehensive dousing of woodworm fluid; stuff from this part of the world almost always has some sign of that pest. I don’t know if it’s more voracious there or if the timber is softer. Or perhaps they just keep the good stuff..

Anyhow, this is a good honest solid rustic piece, with imperfections and tales to tell.

Dimensions: 81 cm x 42 cm x 70 cm high £180

antique oak dresser

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:49:17 +0000

An old oak dresser with open plate rack above and two door base on barleytwist legs below. It has an interestingly shaped frieze at the top and the whole thing retains its original stained finish. These paint up nicely in white or french grey for a shabby chic look, but this is a nice enough example to be left as is for a snug cottage look. Reminds me of Hansel and Gretel for some reason. Or any of Grimms’ fairy tales. Does anyone else know what I mean?.. anyone?

Dimensions: 107 cm x 43 cm x 184cm high £375

pine and painted side table

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:16:58 +0000

A simple little side table in black paint and a pine top. It sits on wheels but doesn’t have to. There’s a drawer across the front. The legs are dead straight and there are generally no frills. We put the top on this as it was sporting a genuine chipboard and formica one before. I believe there’s some age to it though; the base is probably mahogany and the drawer is made with proper old fashioned dovetails. The top has been oiled for water resistance. It’d make a useful addition to a kitchen or utility room.

Dimensions: 87 cm x 33 cm x 89 cm high (85 cm without wheels) £125

patchwork upholstered antique armchair

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:00:15 +0000

THIS PIECE IS NOW SOLD; EMAIL US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE NEXT ONE WE GET…Fantastic Victorian armchair upholstered in the most luscious of patchworks. Top quality fabrics have been used here in an intelligent and bold take on the traditional craft. There’s a lot of colour happening but somehow the result is not overpowering. I’ve sold a few of these (though no two are the same, of course) and they look at home in a neutrally coloured environment as well as a more radically sumptuous context. If I know what I mean..

The chair itself is a wonderful old thing, full of curves and curls. It’s all been redone underneath so the seat is springy and comfortable. A special piece all round

Dimensions: 92 cm wide x 90 cm deep x 105cm high £1200

antique painted console table

admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:50:46 +0000

This console table has been converted from an old walnut dining table. It’s been painted blue grey, distressed and waxed. There are just two legs at the front; the back leans against the wall, though obviously it’s advisable to attach it with screws through the holes provided.

Being quite narrow, this is an ideal piece for a hallway, for a vase of flowers, fruit bowl, telephone or carkeys. Personally, I don’t care what you put there; those were merely serving suggestions. Perhaps it would also work in a bedroom, with a mirror above, or even in a bathroom. Come on people, do I have to do all the work here?

Dimensions: 108cm x 31 cm x 72cm £125