Tag Archives: Timothy Langston

Hall Chairs: An English Staple

During the 18th and 19th century, Hall Chairs became a staple in any grand English [...]

Hepplewhite Interiors: Featuring a George III French Hepplewhite Armchair

In comparison to other craftsmen of his type, little is known about George Hepplewhite (1727 – [...]

The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair, Battersea Park, 19-24 January 2016

Nothing starts the New Year quite like the resolution to beautify one’s home and what [...]

Hallway Furniture: from Doorstops and Stick Stands to Lanterns, Consoles and Mirrors

The Hallway is defined as a slender, elongated, walled and roofed structure towards the entrance [...]

More Than Just a Toy: An Edwardian Rocking Horse

For centuries the magical fantasy of rocking horses has sent many a growing person into squeals, stirring [...]

Antique Seating: Featuring A Pair of Bergere Armchairs, A Set of French Hepplewhite Chairs, A Set of 18th Century Dutch Dining Chairs and A Pair of 18th Century Louis XV Period Child’s Chairs

A selection of antique seating from our collection. What better way to rejuvenate in style than [...]

A Winter Feast: Featuring Steel Fire Irons, A Sheffield Plate Coaster, A George III Mahogany Dumb Waiter, A Japanese Lacquer Picnic Box, 19th Century Champagne Flutes

As the American author John Steinbeck said “What good is the warmth of summer without [...]

Chinese Ceramics (part II): A Pair of Canton Vases, A Famille Verte Vase, A Pair of Famille Rose Chargers, A Blue and White Tea Canister

As mentioned earlier, there are various sub-categories of Chinese ceramics. While the ones discussed in [...]

Chinese Ceramics (part I): A Sang de Boeuf Vase, A Black Glazed Pottery Bottle, A Sancai Amphora Vase, A Teadust Glaze Bottle Vase

Chinese ceramics are considered to be the most significant and popular art-form to have been [...]

Van Bloemen – Classical Italian Landscapes: A 17th Century Capriccio

Perhaps it is the fact that “Bloemen” means “flowers” in Dutch, but the mention of van Bloemen conjures up images [...]

A digital electric coffee table with circuitry components, flashing lights, a plasma ball.

This contemporary piece of furniture is both useful, but also immensely entertaining. The extraordinary digital coffee table, [...]

Treasure! An Empire Period Walnut Console Table, Mahogany Centre Table, Bedside Cabinet and Large Gilt Wood Overmantel Mirror

No mountain is too high, no valley too low, no river too wide and no ocean [...]