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Regency commode with crowned R

March 8, 2024October 27, 2026 Mathieu Vathamaranth, violet wood, Bronzes, convenient, cherry tree, walnut, Rio Rosewood, Veneering - Marquetry, sawn veneer, regency, furniture restoration, French polish, 18th century

Restoration of a Regency commode, probably from southeastern France, on a softwood frame. Its veneer combines yew, plum, rosewood, walnut, cherry, amaranth, violet wood, boxwood, and green-stained maple. Besides its highly unusual marquetry decoration, this commode is also distinguished by its crowned R bronze mounts. The crowned R hallmark should not be confused with the crowned C hallmark. The latter corresponds to a tax levied from 1745 to 1749 on objects made of […]

cherry wood sideboard

January 30, 2022October 27, 2026 Mathieu VathCreation, Contemporary creation, cherry tree

Construction of a solid cherry wood sideboard. Oak plywood back panel and solid oak drawer and shelf. Oiled finish.

Cherrywood bookcases

January 30, 2022October 27, 2026 Mathieu VathCreation, Contemporary creation, cherry tree

Construction of a solid cherry wood bookcase with an oak plywood back panel and aluminum adjustable shelves. Oiled finish.

Louis Philippe Buffet

September 17, 2021October 27, 2026 Mathieu VathSolid Wood, buffet, Louis Philippe, cherry tree, furniture restoration

For a change of pace this week, a bit of what's called "rustic" furniture. It's a welcome change from veneer, and to be honest, it's not unpleasant. I'm even quite pleased to have this kind of piece to restore because, unfortunately, many of these pieces, having lost their market value, end up in the landfill or are simply burned. Moreover, these aren't pieces that require a huge amount of work. For this Louis Philippe two-part sideboard, the restoration consisted of replacing the chestnut planks […]