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Campbell Vintage French & English pieces c.1700–1900+
Original surfaces • honest patina
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Simple, utilitarian, stylistic m, campaign storage furniture circa 1850
18/10/2026

Simple, utilitarian, stylistic m, campaign storage furniture circa 1850

Statements can be made in different waysEarly 20th Century Pine Larder Cupboard with Pierced Ventilation
15/10/2026

Statements can be made in different ways

Early 20th Century Pine Larder Cupboard with Pierced Ventilation

Would you turn an antique around to see timber like this?This is the back of an 18th century country oak side table—a br...
12/10/2026

Would you turn an antique around to see timber like this?

This is the back of an 18th century country oak side table—a broad oak board with swirling grain, an irregular upper edge and a deeply textured surface.

The front presents a different expression of the same material: applied mitred mouldings, a deep dovetailed drawer and baluster-turned legs. Here, on the less visible elevation, the timber retains a much rougher finish.

That relationship between decorative care and practical construction is part of the appeal of vernacular furniture. Look closely and there is plenty to discuss: the choice of board, the working marks, the worn edges and the changes accumulated through a long life.

For me, this is where the character of the oak becomes especially compelling. What catches your eye first—the grain, the texture or the way the board has been used?

At 72 cm wide, the table brings useful drawer storage and a substantial oak presence to a hallway or living room, in both contemporary and period interiors.

📌 Save this close-up as a reference for the materials and construction found behind the finished face of antique furniture.

Available through Campbell Vintage.

Structured Furniture MakingThey were built to withstand what ever life throws at them and over 150 years later still goi...
11/10/2026

Structured Furniture Making

They were built to withstand what ever life throws at them and over 150 years later still going strong.

Mid-19th Century Camphor Wood Two-Part Campaign Chest, c.1850

A curve to catch the eye. A seat to catch the sunshine.This 20th-century painted wrought iron garden bench brings togeth...
10/10/2026

A curve to catch the eye. A seat to catch the sunshine.

This 20th-century painted wrought iron garden bench brings together scrolling arms, a camelback rail and overlapping Gothic arches.

The closer view reveals how the arms are formed: slender round rods sweep between larger scrolls that curl at both front and rear. Their softened profiles contrast with the flat iron strips of the back, bringing an architectural pattern into a garden setting.

Weathered stone-grey paint and touches of surface rust sit naturally alongside old brickwork, terracotta and planting. In a contemporary courtyard or beside a period garden wall, the open framework gives definition while leaving the greenery visible.

Add a generously filled outdoor cushion, a cup of tea and a little time to enjoy the view.

📌 Save this detail for garden seating inspiration, where the shape of the ironwork matters as much as its setting.

The full bench and its Journal story are available to explore at Campbell Vintage.

Arm rests asking you you to stay a little longer…..
09/10/2026

Arm rests asking you you to stay a little longer…..

Warm oak. Dark iron. A shared language of curves.This Arts & Crafts oak console table with drawers by Beresford & Hicks,...
08/10/2026

Warm oak. Dark iron. A shared language of curves.

This Arts & Crafts oak console table with drawers by Beresford & Hicks, circa 1930, brings its complete design into view.

The substantial oak case sits above splayed trestle supports, with scroll-ended rails and a waved wooden stretcher carrying movement through the framework. A carved Yorkshire rose centres the drawer fronts, while dovetail construction and hexagonal brass k***s give the storage a practical, considered finish.

Here, two Arts & Crafts iron candlesticks echo the table’s curves. Their slender silhouettes complement the broad oak surface, allowing the warmth of the timber and the openness of the base to remain clear.
A Berick Furniture plaque inside a drawer identifies the maker’s brand, while the Leemings of Halifax label records its retailer—a London manufacturing story with a Yorkshire connection.

At approximately one metre wide, the table offers useful drawer storage and an expressive outline for a hallway, landing or sitting room, in both contemporary and period interiors.

📌 Save this pairing as a reference for combining warm oak, dark iron and related forms without crowding a surface.

Available through Campbell Vintage, with detailed photographs and the fuller history in the Campbell Vintage Journal.

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