Bennet and Brown

Clocking on

dbennet — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:54:00 +0000

We have an even more lovely selection of 1940s and 1950s wall clocks than usual. Prices start at £45

Contact details

admin — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:38:31 +0000

Upholstery

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:42:12 +0000

The “onion” pattern was originally named “bulb” pattern.[1] While modeled closely after a pattern first produced by the Chinese (for European consumption) the plates and bowls styled in the Meissen factory in 1740 adopted a feel that was distinctly their own.

Chair caning

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:40:56 +0000

We offer a full range of re-seating options. This includes traditional French caning, ready woven caning, rush-work and Danish cord.

Desk leathering

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:39:47 +0000

Traditional desk lining in a choice of hide or lambs skiver. We can provide a wide range of colours and gold or blind tool-work options

Veneer work

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:38:11 +0000

Example title 2

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:50:00 +0000

While the design most likely originated from an east Asian model, probably Chinese, it also demonstrates that the manner of strictly abstract stylization has a European influence. It is undoubtedly connected with the rhythm and rules of rococo[2]ornamentation: for instance, the asymmetrical motif is composed according to type in various areas, and yet at first glance gives the impression of symmetry.

French polishing

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:45:19 +0000

This is the lead article of French polishing page.

Example title 1

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:42:35 +0000

interesting things to buy

admin — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:55:07 +0000

People often ask what it is we specialise in selling. The answer is simply ‘things we like’, from an Arts and Crafts dresser to a funky 1960s lampshade. Anything which we would be happy to give a home to and has a story to tell, in short, what Charles Eames called “good stuff”.