1920s Waring & Gillows Sideboard Desk
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This gorgeous sideboard is made by Waring & Gillows, renowned for extremely high quality furniture. It was previously used as a writing desk, but I think it was originally made as a dressing table. It has been totally restyled and hand painted with my own maximalist design and artwork.
The middle drawer originally had a lock that didn’t function, so I’ve placed the replacement knob over the keyhole so is no longer visible. The drawers also have a good and flush closure.
I’m forever inspired by all manner of things, but this particular piece was inspired simply by nature. The design is meant to resemble a beautiful pond with two Banded Damoiselle damselflies, lily pads and a water lily. The damselflies have been painted in custom blended metallics, and the base colour is Annie Sloan Oxford Navy chalk paint, blended into a flat black paint.
This is a real eye catching statement piece! Why not bring outside nature into your home? 💁🏼♀️✨ :-).
MEASUREMENTS:
H - 76.5 cm
W - 114.5 cm
D - 52.5 cm
PROCESS HIGHLIGHTS:
🔸 Whole piece cleaned, stripped of old finish and deep scratches repaired
🔸 Base colour applied to whole piece
🔸 Damselfly bodies painted onto Sumi paper (a Japanese calligraphy paper) and decoupaged onto the legs
🔸 Wings added to the front and sides so there is continuous artwork all round
🔸 Lily pads and lily painted onto the top surface using blended paints to reach the desired colours
🔸 Drawers lightly waxed and lined with lightly textured flower and butterfly paper
🔸 Hardware replaced (due to piece missing an original knob) with antique pulls from another item of furniture. They were cleaned, gold wax gilded, then buffed
🔸 Whole piece was sealed - the damselflies have a satin finish, so as not to dull the metallics. The rest has a flat (matte) finish applied.
*Please be aware that vintage/antique items I sell may have age related marks/nicks/patina, especially depending on the age and original purpose of the item. I see the beauty and history in these, so will either leave them in, or work with them to add to the overall aesthetic of particular pieces*
Delivery
Delivery
I always use reputable and experienced delivery companies, with appropriately equipped transportation for my furniture pieces.
Local delivery is free for orders over £500 to addresses within 20 miles of Annie Eclectic Studio.
Outside of Greater London:
*For delivery to Ireland, Scotland and Wales, please ask for a quote before buying*
Small Furniture Items - from £10
Medium Furniture Items - from £50
Large Furniture Items - from £60
Extra Large Furniture Items - from £75
Plant Pots - from £10
Bags and Artwork Paintings - from £5
Returns
Returns
I accept returns within a 14 day period, for a full refund. Please be aware, incurred delivery costs including return delivery, will not be refunded.
Should an item be returned, the original courier company must be used, and the item must be delivered in its original packaging. The item will then be inspected upon its return for any damage before a refund can be issued.
In the unlikely and unfortunate event your item arrives damaged, please contact me within 24 hours of delivery. I advise, where possible, to inspect the item upon arrival, whilst the courier is still present.
My items are packaged extremely sufficiently. The whole piece (including underneath) is protected using layers of bubble wrap, packing paper and cardboard, secured firmly with packing tape.
As a further precaution, I take photos of my items before, during and after packaging, as proof of condition before they’re collected for delivery.
