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Furniture — Cordy's

$26,471 (NZ$29,000)
A rare set of 11 early Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs…
$25,550 (NZ$28,750)
An exceptional Queen Anne - George I period walnut double-dome…
$14,717 (NZ$16,100)
A quality 19th century French walnut and ormolu bureau plat,…
$12,984 (NZ$13,572)
A Louis XV walnut commode, two half drawers over two full width…
Auction House:
Cordy's
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Furniture
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** A rare set of 11 early Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs, with elaborate and beautifully carved vase shaped splats and top rails on fluted side supports, the generous sized seats with old floral damask covers supported on blind fretwork decorated… ***
*** An exceptional Queen Anne - George I period walnut double-dome bureau bookcase of small proportions, with ogee moulded cornice above a pair of shaped moulded mirrored doors, the mirrors with soft edge bevels and cut with attractive starbursts and… ***
*** A quality 19th century French walnut and ormolu bureau plat, the rectangular top with rounded ends, the ornate parquetry inlay with floral marquetry centre in fine detail, the frieze with two secret drawers flanking an ornate ormolu panel of industrious… ***
*** A Louis XV walnut commode, two half drawers over two full width, elaborate brass handles and keyhole escutcheons, ormolu embellishment, variegated marble top. 130 x 64 x 84 cm. ***
*** A superb 19th century French mahogany glazed bookcase, in the Louis XVI manner, the two doors with large glazed panels above a square panel to the base of each, original brass trim mounts to doors, frame and flanking columns, the turned feet and finials… ***
*** An 18th century walnut chest on chest, the drawers with well-matched veneers, cross banded, cushion shaped supports and engraved brass pulls, the base with fluted canted corners and raised on bracket feet. 107 cm x 56 cm x 162 cm. Provenance: Ex the… ***
*** A good late 19th century bureau plat, the top of serpentine form with heavy cast ormolu border, above a shaped conforming apron, drawer to one side, the red tortoiseshell boulle lined with cut brass incorporating frolicking putti in a field of foliate… ***
*** Two rare early 20th century Carlo Bugatti (1856-1940) Orientalist salon chairs, displaying Moorish influences, ebonised walnut frames with incised Eastern designs. The original (goat skin) parchment upholstery hand painted with gestural restrained floral… ***
*** An 18th century oak Welsh dresser, the open back with three shelves and two small cupboards, the base with three drawers. 180 x 44 x 208 cm. ***
*** A rare Georgian Chippendale mahogany chest on chest, the top section with two small drawers and three graduated full width drawers, the base with brushing slide and three graduated full width drawers, flanked by blind fretwork, the architectural… ***
*** A good quality New Zealand timbers Scotch chest, in solid mottled kauri, solid rewarewa and figured timber veneers, configured as a central deep hat drawer flanked by two pairs of drawers above three graduated depth drawers of full width, the central hat… ***
*** A pair of George III style open arm elbow chairs, the reeded scrolling arms on turned supports, shaped stretchers, upholstered wide backs and feet in an apricot check cotton covers, studded detail. ***
*** A quality c.1900 French kingwood and ormolu bureau plat, of good proportions, the serpentine rectangular top with tan pigskin leather, tooled and gilt border, crossbanded in striking kingwood, the top edges entirely finished with shaped ormolu, decorative… ***
*** An exceptional bronze display vitrine, this display vitrine was one of twelve ordered by Tiffany & Co. of New York; due to the 1929 Stock Market crash they took delivery of only eight vitrines, the remaining four were purchased by Partridge Jewellers for… ***
*** A set of eight quality early 20th century burr walnut Queen Anne style dining chairs, the set including six side chairs and two carver chairs, elaborate urn splat backs with carved pediment detail, scrolling bar supports, serpentine shaped framed drop-in… ***
*** A good quality New Zealand colonial kauri Scotch chest, the central top hat drawer with two small drawers either side and three full width drawers below, mottled facings (the top hat drawer with burr totara), original glass and metal handles, rounded… ***
*** A large rare fine quality New Zealand colonial kauri mirror back twin pedestal sideboard with plain and mottled kauri, the base with three drawers and two panelled cupboard doors, the back with full turned baluster column mouldings, three bevelled mirrors… ***
*** A Georgian period Scottish oak wine table, with central raised armorial 'Dvgit. amor. patri', the edge carved with leaves and scrolls, on plain gun barrel pedestal support with tripod base and pad feet. Diameter 60 cm, height 70 cm ***
*** A 19th century French Empire style mahogany sofa, the architectural shaped back, sleigh frame and apron embellished with ormolu palmettes, rosettes, acanthus scrolls and figures, upholstered in a green Empire stripe fabric. Some veneer losses. 225 x 72 x… ***
*** A New Zealand timbers dressing table, matching the above, in mottled kauri, rewarewa and figured veneers, with sets of three drawers flanking a kneehole, all with original handles. 136 x 51 x 51 cm ***
*** A quality late 19th / early 20th century French kingwood vitrine, the serpentine shaped top with shaped glazed side panels and front door, the domed top with glazed and ormolu domed section surmounted by a young child, the base of bombe form with single… ***
*** A Victorian mahogany two-stage campaign chest, two half drawers over three full width drawers, cast iron handles to each half, brass corners and recessed brass handles, raised on turned feet, makes name to brass drawer handles. 99 x 48 x 1065. ***
*** A 19th century country oak refectory extension dining table, plank top, clenched ends with draw leaf extensions, chamfered square section legs, attractive aged patina. 341 x 90 x 76 cm. ***
*** A 19th century French pine faux bamboo bookcase on commode, the double glazed door bookcase with elaborate pediment and three adjustable shelves; married with a conforming faux bamboo detailed, white marble topped commode, with four full width drawers and… ***
*** A 20th century French Kingwood large vitrine, serpentine form, the serpentine glazed panelled front door with painted lower panel of a courting couple, glazed corners, serpentine framed side panels, fancy gilt metal mounts, three shelf interior. 108 x 50… ***
*** A George III high quality flame mahogany serpentine chest of three graduating drawers, the shaped top with circular corners to receive the plain front column supports, full width brushing slide with green linen insert, the drawers with oval back plate and… ***
*** A George II rare burr walnut forefront bureau of small proportions, feather banded detail, the interior with a mirrored central door flanked by secret column slides and further pigeonholes and a combination of six drawers, the base with full width top… ***
*** A good 18th century oak rack back dresser, with scalloped canopy rail fitted with cup hooks, above two open-backed shelves with shaped fronts. The base with three central drawers over panel doors, brass swing handles on winged back plates with conforming… ***
*** A late 19th century teak split campaign chest, with brass capping and binding, escutcheons and recessed handles. The upper section with a small central secretaire drawer flanked by deep drawers over one of full width. The lower section with two full width… ***
*** A Victorian brass bound mahogany campaign chest by J. Shepherd, the top section with two short drawers above one full width drawer, two drawers to the base, recessed brass handles, corners and strap fittings. Raised on turned legs. The 2 halves of the… ***
*** A French provincial fruitwood table, plank top, raised on tapering square section legs. 85 x 229 x 76 cm. ***
*** An Anton Seuffert elaborately inlaid parquetry card table top, on a Victorian walnut tripod base, the top with central eight-point star-burst framed by expanding geometric patterns in various N.Z. Native timbers. Diameter 60.5 cm. In good condition and… ***
*** An early/mid-20th century French bureau plat, the traditional multiple serpentine top with cut brass and white metal fancy inlay to the central section, centred with a queen in a carriage drawn by two lions, ornate scrolling floral framing, strung banded… ***
*** A Liberty of London oak Arts & Crafts cheval mirror, the long rectangular mirror with a mild curve to the top, the frame with conforming top rail with three pierced heart cut-outs, the slatted panelled sides each with a single small folding shaped shelf,… ***
*** A 19th century rosewood Biedermeier bookcase, the back with one shelf supported by three scrolling uprights, four open shelves and three half columns, raised on turned feet. 176 x 28 x 145 cm. ***
*** A quality French Art Deco figured walnut designer sideboard, the upstand back with curved bars raised on ebonised balls, the rosewood cross banded base with four doors above three drawers, on tapered platform base. A good example. 176 x 60 x 133 cm. ***
*** A good quality N.Z. colonial kauri Scotch chest, with mottled facings, the central top hat drawer with a pair of small drawers on either side and three deep full width drawers below, rounded side edges, deep plinth top, short turned legs and original wood… ***
*** A 19th century mahogany patent concertina extension dining table, the concertina opening to accept three large original leaves, each with brass clips, the top with reeded edges, the ends of 'D' shape with attractive plain apron, all raised on ring turned… ***
*** A c.1920 Rotorua School Maori carved side table, the rectangular top with a plain central panel framed by a wide border, finely detailed with stylised figures, masks and spiralling forms, fine notch and lineal highlights, the thick plank top with further… ***
*** A George III mahogany glazed bookcase cabinet, the pediment top with architectural flared cornice above the two multi-panelled original glazed panelled doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with two large plain panelled doors with quarter-round… ***
*** A superb large Victorian period twin pedestal mirror-back sideboard, the base with three frieze drawers above two cupboards each with fitted interiors, the ornate back carved with cornucopia, fruit, leaves and scrolls. 258 x 72 x 230 cm ***
*** An impressive colonial kauri painted box, the exterior painted with Maori kowhaiwhai designs in traditional red/black/white tones, the painting is contemporary with the age of trunk, iron side handles, plinth base, the interior painted deep cream with two… ***
*** An impressive 19th century French ebonised pier cabinet, with marble top, the single door set with an oval hardstone inlaid panel of bird and flowering boughs within an ormolu laurel leaf wreath suspended from a ribbon bow, beneath a frieze of conforming… ***
*** Two old Dutch marquetry side chairs, of 18th century style with vase shaped splats, inlaid with urns, flowers and birds, drop-in seats of striped silk, serpentine fronts and cabriole front legs. 52 cm x 44 cm x 113 cm. ***
*** A fine quality George III flame mahogany bookcase secretaire, the top with two panel glazed doors, arch to the top of each, stepped pediment, enclosing three fitted shelves, the base with four front secretaire enclosing a fitted quality interior with… ***
*** An 18th century walnut chest on chest, the drawers with well-matched veneers, cross banded, brass handles and keyhole escutcheons, raised on bracket feet. 107 x 50 x 182 cm ***
*** A quality antique style French bombe commode, the shaped variegated coloured marble top on kingwood base with inlaid feathered veneer panels and fancy ormolu mounts, oak lined. 120 x 53.5 x 86 cm. ***
*** A French kingwood display vitrine, with serpentine glazed door, With crossbanding and parquetry inlaid panels, ormolu detailed, curved glazed sides, fabric lined interior with three glass shelves. 65 x 56 x 170 cm. ***
*** An impressive carved walnut and ebonised Queen size bed, the foot board with oval relief carved panel of a cherub king being crowned, framed by various crossbanded figured and burr timber panels flanked by full carved cherub support columns, the taller… ***
*** An impressive 18th century French walnut bookcase, architectural style with three columns, on substantial panelled plinth base, the interior painted blue with four shelves to each side. Sourced from a pharmacist's shop in Alsace. 200 x 50 x 235 cm. ***
*** A superb Regency mahogany bookcase secretaire, the upper section with uncommon diametrically arched glazed doors flanked by barley twist columns, enclosing three adjustable shelves. The base with a secretaire drawer fitted with pigeonholes, small drawers… ***
*** A rare New Zealand solid burr kauri bookcase chiffonier, the slightly later broken scroll and carved pediment on the original plain cornice above the two double arched glazed doors still with original glass enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with… ***
*** An impressive French Napoleon III Meuble d'Appui buffet, lavishly inlaid with brass, ivory and mother of pearl swags, birds, snakes, potted plants etc, variegated red marble top, bronze framing, reeded column to each side, the interior with birds eye… ***
*** A George III period oak chest on chest, the base with two drawers above two full width drawers, the top section with two drawers above three graduated full width drawers with reeded quarter column mouldings on either side and a dentil frieze beneath the… ***
*** A French country fruit wood dining table, plank top, slide to one end, raised on square section tapering legs. 245 x 83 x 76 cm. ***
*** An impressive Victorian oak banqueting table, raised on turned legs with original brass casters, a central leg for support, with six extra leaves. 427 cm x 131 cm with leaves in 160 cm x 131 cm without leaves. Together with eight Jacobean style dining… ***
*** A Biedermeier walnut secretaire a abattant, one frieze drawer above the fall front enclosing a fitted interior, three full width drawers below, carved corbels to each side top and bottom, raised on squat bun feet. 89 x 47 x 143 cm. ***
*** A Jane Brenkley folk art carved Maori design pedestal side table, the rectangular top with a woman, man and dog to the foreground, a lake with waka and background with whare and further figures beyond; raised on upon a figural column from a stepped base.… ***
*** A good quality William Norrie New Zealand colonial kauri scotch chest, with mottled facings, the central top hat drawer with a pair of small drawers on either side and three deep full width drawers below, rounded side edges, deep plinth top, short turned… ***
*** A fine quality Victorian burr walnut bookcase cabinet, the base with two panelled cupboard doors, the top section with two glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, turned and fluted full column mouldings to either side, arched pediment. 136 x 47 x 237… ***
*** A quality 19th century French fruitwood refectory table, of plain oblong shape, the four-plank top on four tapering pegged square section legs, drawer one end, long serving slide the other. 85 x 186 x 76 cm. Small old surface repair. ***
*** A set of eight quality 20th century English elm High Wycombe Windsor chairs of traditional Georgian style, with pierced well shaped splats, saddle seats and turned legs with crinoline stretchers. six singles and a pair of elbow chairs, all in excellent… ***
*** A New Zealand colonial chest, solid mottle top, sides and front, tophat drawer with pair small drawers either side and three graduated full width drawers below, rounded front corners, deep thumbnail top edge, original metal handles and plinth base. Width… ***
*** An early 20th century Emile Galle fine nest of four Art Nouveau marquetry inlaid quartetto tables, the rectangular tops inlaid with flowering plants, foliage, stalk and butterflies, in various stained and natural veneers, each with inlaid signature,… ***
*** A petite late 18th century Venetian mirror, painted in the Chinoiserie style in parcel gilt and vermillion. The rococo shield shaped carved frame surmounted by floral and cloud form pediments. 66.5 cm x 45 cm. Along with an associated mahogany, lead… ***
*** A pair of vintage French leather club chairs, caramel tan tone, wear commensurate with age. 82 cm x 77 cm x 77 cm. ***
*** A very large oak refectory table, 18th/19th century timbers and later the base with large turned legs united by stretchers, carved guilloche detail to the side friezes, the large two plank top is not original to the base but is in keeping. 285 x 132 x 78… ***
*** A Victorian mahogany military campaign chest, with combination of two short over three full width drawers. Brass recessed drawer and side handles together with other fittings. Old turned compressed bun feet. 106 x 44 x 105.5 cm. Some old marks of age. ***
*** A substantial Victorian pine country kitchen cabinet, six drawers to each side with a central drawer over a small cupboard, the central drawer with decorative apron, raised on turned feet. 245 x 58 x 89 cm. ***
*** A Georgian oak high back Welsh dresser, the back with plain pediment, three shelves and two rows of wrought iron tankard hooks, the base with three drawers over an open pot rack with four turned supports, raised on bracket feet. 175 x 45 x 207.8 cm. ***
*** An elegant George III mahogany sofa table, the top of one section with matched drop sides, two drawers to the frieze with cock-beaded edges and brass handles, faux drawers opposite, raised on tapering column supports with splay legs terminating in brass… ***
*** A top quality Victorian burr walnut Davenport, the piano top curved hinge top flap enclosing a fitted interior with green tooled leather writing surface to the slide, fitted with pen receptacles, etc., two internal drawers, the back top with secret… ***
*** An impressive 19th century Boulle credenza sideboard, decorated with cut brass on red tortoiseshell, the central cupboard door with porcelain portrait medallion, the two glazed side cupboards each with two drawers, fluted column mouldings and front bun… ***
*** A quality Victorian burr walnut and ormolu credenza, traditional bowed form with a central panelled door, scrolling satinwood inlay, crossbanded, flanked by two bow glazed doors each enclosing two shelves, other scrolling and strung satinwood inlay, two… ***
*** A George I walnut fall front bureau, the interior fitted with small drawers and pigeon holes, the base with three small drawers across the top and three graduated full width drawers below, herringbone banding, brass handles, keyhole escutcheons and… ***
*** A good Regency rosewood console table, the rectangular top with concave front with moulded detail to the apron, raised on two substantial scrolling supports with mirrored back, the platform base conforming to the top ***
*** A vintage black forest carved bear bench, each end as a standing bear holding the seat, the back carved with a bear in the forest foliage, the standing bears with glass eyes. 153 x 48 x 86 cm. ***
*** A set of early 20th century copies of Queen Anne walnut dining chairs, with gros point floral embroidered drop in seats, the splat backs with volute scrolls, the cabriole legs and front apron with shell detail, two carvers and four chairs. ***
*** An important and rare German two part coffer for flour and salt, made in Burg zu Groß-Karben, near Frankfurt, in 1616. The upper section with a frieze of German Gothic script, reading (translated) "Think of it whilst you are young. What would be the… ***
*** A Black Forest carved bear stick stand, modelled standing on its hind feet, its forepaws grasping a stick which forms the support for the walking sticks. Detailed with glass eyes and painted detail to the mouth. Height 108 cm ***
*** A good 19th century mahogany secretaire campaign chest, traditional split form with secretaire fitted with birdseye maple drawers and pigeon holes, green baize inset writing surface, all above three full width drawers, inset brass corner capping,… ***
*** An early 1900s carved Black Forest bear hall/umbrella stand, the mother bear holding the tree trunk and with her cub perched on the top, oak leaf framed mirror to the centre, some evidence of old borer to the right hand side of the base, drip tray absent.… ***
*** A 19th century French fruitwood refectory dining table, the four plank top with good grain and polish, raised on traditional square section legs with internal taper, pegged construction, drawer to one end with substantial drawer leaf tension to the other.… ***
*** An impressive Victorian flame mahogany scotch chest, ogee frieze drawer to the top (with secret locking mechanism) above two hat and two half drawers, three full width drawers, full columns to each side, bun handles, brass lock escutcheons and raised on… ***
*** A French oak Art Deco dining table and chairs, in the 'Sue et Mare' style, with three large extensions together with the matching 12 dining chairs upholstered in a tiger striped fabric with upholstery nail detail. Extended 309 x 105 x 74 cm. ***
*** A Queen Anne double-dome bureau bookcase, the double-domed top above cross-banded glazed doors, the base section with the fall-front opening to reveal a fitted interior above five small drawers. Raised on baluster form legs joined by a serpentine flat… ***
*** A Victorian S.W. Silver & Co. London mahogany split campaign chest, two half drawers over three full width drawers, brass corners and recessed brass handles with stamped makers details, iron swing side handles, turned feet, maker's name to brass shield… ***
*** A French oak double door armoire, the doors, pediment, apron and cornice carved with various ornate floral and geometric designs in high relief, the doors with ornate brass escutcheons and elongated hinges opening to reveal fitted shelves and drawers. A… ***
*** An English early 18th century Japanned chest of drawers, originally from a chest on stand and later converted with bracket feet, the surfaces decorated in a relaxed pattern of figures, birds and flowers, in gilded raised gesso on a black background in… ***
*** A 19th century French secretaire/music cabinet, variegated black marble top, drop front with interior pigeon holes over four drawers and open shelf to the base, the mixed wood cabinet and drawer fronts with elaborate inlaid decoration of musical… ***
*** A Georgian mahogany library table, one piece top, three drawers and slide to one side, central drawer, two false drawers to other side, each end with a false drawer, raised on square section legs with substantial wood and brass casters. (Requires minor… ***
*** A set of Lusty's Lloyd Loom conservatory furniture, two chairs, a small low table and a footstool, with original labels. ***
*** A 19th century mahogany military campaign chest of unusual configuration, by the 'Army & Navy C.S.L. (Makers)', in a configuration of two drawers above three of full width, the upper section right hand drawer opening as a secretaire and with an interior… ***
*** A Regency mahogany Chinese Chippendale hall table, of elegant proportions, pierced gallery, rope edge decoration, two half drawers, crossed stretcher base, restrained decoration of floral and Chinese inspired motifs, drawers with brass captured ring… ***
*** A Jane Brenkley carved Maori folk art design pedestal side table, the rectangular top with a women, man and two dogs to the foreground, a lake with waka and background with whare and further figure beyond; raised on upon a figural column from a stepped… ***
*** A 19th century camphor wood split military chest, the upper section with two drawers over one drawer of full width, the lower section with two drawers of full width, all with recessed brass handles, brass carrying handles to the sides, brass capping and… ***