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Australian Cedar Furniture
including other Australian indigenous timbers.
On this page you will find all Australian Cedar or Cedar incorporated into the design of the piece.
You will also find furniture made from other Australian Indigenous timbers, such as Blackwood, Huon Pine, Kauri Pine etc.
Some of our most interesting pieces are shown below.
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NEWLY ADDED ITEMS ARE ALWAYS AT THE TOP
EARLY ANTIQUE AUSTRALIAN FULL CEDAR SMALL CHEST OF DRAWERS
C1840-50
Beautiful aged dark plum colour, good graining, five drawers, good C19th century patina.
Drawer runners professionally renewed.
Great TV stand, hall table with storage, bedroom—multiple uses.
W 96cm
H 86cm
D 45cm
$980
EARLY AUSTRALIAN FULL CEDAR CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS .C1850-60
Well-constructed with book matched panels to the top short drawers and the sides of the chest.
All original brass fittings.
Drawers slide smoothly. Good graining, patina and colour.
In the same family for generations.
Cedar campaign chests are not common, particularly in full cedar and retaining original brass wear.
W 107cm
H 118
D 47
$4250
SOLD
Twin pedestal cedar sideboard by Joseph Sly C1835-45
Superbly figured dense cedar.
Original polish.
Design based on a Loudon pattern.
Back with crisply carved foliate ends.
The top is cross-banded.
Under the top are three ribbon grained, cushion shaped,drawers sitting on twin pedestals.
The pedestals have applied fiddle back cedar panels with matching carved foliate tops.
Original cellarette in one end.
Cleaned and waxed.
Bearing two impressed stamps-- J.Sly-- to the back.
This piece would most likely have come from the earliest workshop of Joseph Sly in Pitt St Sydney.
Sly was a prominent, skilled craftsman and his work was highly regarded.
This beautiful, early piece of Australiana has been in the one Merewether family for generations.
H 129.5cm
W 183.5cm
D 63cm
SOLD
AUSTRALIAN CEDAR CANTILEVERED CHEST C1840
An exceptional full cedar chest of drawers with robust full rounded, tapered columns.
Vibrant graining particularly to the top.
Two short drawers to the top and three lower drawers graduating in size.
C19th patina. Rich ,dark ,honey colour.
H 121cm
W 122 cm
D 51cm
$2850
SOLD
AUSTRALIAN CEDAR CHEST OF DRAWERS C1870’S
This chest of small proportions consists of two quite deep, short drawers and two long.
Original handles and escutcheons.
Warm honey colour. All drawers slide freely.
In this small size there are multiple uses-bedroom, hallway, lounge, dining and family room applications.
H 98cm
W 91.5cm
D 45cm
$850
AUSTRALIAN CEDAR CHEST OF DRAWERS C1860’S
This charming little chest, ONLY 81CM TALL, is constructed of thick cuts of cedar and contains two short drawers and two long drawers. Drawers have pine base.
Well loved, aged 19th century patina-burnt dark honey colour.
Scarce in this small size. Proportions shown in photo with adult model.
H 81cm
W 90.5cm
D 50.5cm
$975
ANTIQUE CEDAR DISPLAY CABINET
This versatile piece has three shelves and a top smaller shaped shelf.
It has four fine little drawers above the plinth base.
Perfect cabinet for displaying collections such as pottery, ceramics etc.
H 127cm
W 127cm
D 31cm
$1550
ANTIQUE CEDAR CUPBOARD / SIDEBOARD.
This versatile piece has an attractive, decorative back which can easily be removed if needed.
An unusual sideboard with multiple storage options.
There is a cellarette for wine storage and a variety of other nooks for storage-a full length drawer with campaign type brass handles.
Small flat screen TV would fit well on top.
Pleasant, aged patina. Interesting drinks cabinet.
Also suitable for an entrance hall. Would accommodate photos, flower arrangement etc.
H 156cm
W 99.5cm
D 50 cm
$1100
COLONIAL CEDAR CHEST OF DRAWERS C 1840’s
A mid-size chest of 5 drawers.
C19th patina.
Top edge is cross banded.
Vibrant grain, displaying aged patina.
Warm cedar, honey colour.
Drawers slide smoothly.
L 113.5cm
H 118.5cm
D 49cm
$1850
COLONIAL CEDAR CHEST OF DRAWERS C1870-80
Two short and two long drawers which slide smoothly.
C 19th Century. An aged dark honey colour.
Useful small size allowing multiple applications other than the bedroom.
L 89 cm
H 86cm
D 42cm
$1100
AUSTRALIAN CEDAR MINER’S COUCH
This cedar couch features rolling pin adornment to its shaped backboard.
It has three well-turned end supports. Elegantly shaped legs.
Upholstery is in excellent condition. Pleasing dark honey colour.
C 1870.
H 92.5cm
D 61.5 cm
W 207cm
$1800
COLONIAL CEDAR HALL TABLE C 1880
Warm honey colour, lovely Cedar graining, turned legs, one drawer, shaped backboard with interesting shield decoration.
Narrow in depth making it very suitable for most situations.
H 113 cm
L 107 cm
D 47 cm
$850
EARLY COLONIAL CEDAR CHAIR.​
Australian Colonial cedar chair c 1835- 40
Square tapered front legs. C19th patina.
Newly upholstered in luxurious black studded leather.
Originally from the Hunter Valley estate of Dr F. Sulling.
WW1 veteran and doctor who set up practice in High St Maitland after the war.
Passed down by descent.
Suitable for a multitude of purposes including a desk chair, bedroom chair, hall chair.
Very comfortable seating and firm back support.
H 91cm
W 46cm
D 54cm
$ 650 SOLD
Australian Colonial Cedar easy chair. C 1850-60
Excellent condition. Sumptuously upholstered in aged green leather with deep buttoning to the back.
Rich, aged cedar colour with C 19th patina.
A beautiful chair that will add that touch of class to any room.
Near matching chair, upholsterd in a quality red tartan look fabric, also available.
W 56
D 90
H 96 cm
$2500 SOLD
Australian Colonial Cedar easy chair. C 1850-60
Excellent condition. Sumptuously covered in an expensive, quality red Tartan look fabric with deep buttoning to the back. Rich, aged cedar colour with C 19th patina.
A beautiful chair that will add that touch of class to any room.
Near matching chair, upholstered in an aged green leather, also available.
W 56
D 90
H 98 cm
$2100 SOLD
EARLY AUSTRALIAN COLONIAL CEDAR CHEST OF DRAWERS
C 1840’s. Mid size. C19th finish.
Aged dark honey colour, nice graining, cross banded top edge.
Pleasing proportions being almost square.
Runners renewed.
From the Richmond area in NSW. First settled in 1794.
H 119cm
W 117
D 51
$2250 SOLD
AUSTRALIAN COLONIAL CEDAR THREE TIERED DUMBWAITER C1860-70
Unusual in this small attractive size.
Elegantly shaped front edge to shelves.
Turned legs. Aged nineteenth century patina of a dark honey colour.
$950
SOLD
W 76cm
D 41.5
H 74.5
AUSTRALIAN COLONIAL CEDAR SIDE TABLE
Labelled J. Osbourne cabinet maker from Singleton C1867.
Aged dark plum colour with nicely turned slender legs exhibiting double ring turnings.
Aged nineteenth century patina.
Australian made, Australian Cedar, recycled, re-used, reduce waste.
$975
W 99 cm x D 56 x H 79
Australian Colonial Cedar Bookcase
C1870
Cedar bookcase of lovely, aged, honey colour. C19th patina. Good condition.
Working locks and key.
Three shelves to top and one shelf in bottom section behind doors.
H 228.5cm
D 42
W 126.5
$2600
SOLD
COLONIAL CEDAR SIDEBOARD
from the workshop of
JOSEPH SLY. C1835-40
Classically inspired backboard featuring paneled sections with superbly figured grain.
Each shelf is supported by individually shaped supports which appear to resemble (in the mind’s eye) a Kangaroo with joey on the lower shelf and Dolphins on the upper shelf.
Stunning cuts of Cedar are highlighted. The chatoyance displayed in this piece is amazing and beautiful.
The cupboard base consists of two doors with double escutcheons which enclose one interior shelf.
This piece would most likely have come from the earliest workshop of Joseph Sly in Pitt St Sydney.
Sly was a prominent, skilled craftsman and his work was highly regarded.
It is highly collectable, particularly with two impressed Sly marks -one on the top and one on the bottom of this piece.
It shows wonderful C19th patina having been cleaned and waxed.
This beautiful, early piece of Australiana comes from the estate of Dr F. Sulling,
a World War 1 doctor, who on return from service, set up practice in High St. Maitland, Passed down by descent.
H 178cm
W 103
D 48.5cm
P.O.A. SOLD
COLONIAL CEDAR WORKTABLE- MID 19TH CENTURY
One piece ribbon cedar top. Nicely shaped legs and stretcher showing
double ring turnings.
Aged dark plum colour.
Full width drawer.
Larger than normal work surface.
Versatile piece.
Could be used as lamp table, wine table, bedside, hall or sofa table.
H 69.5 D 48.5 W 88cm
$1350 SOLD
AUSTRALIAN COLONIAL CEDAR AND BLACKWOOD HALL CHAIRS
Made by Roderick Mc Donald of Braidwood
C1870
Colonial Cedar and Blackwood Hall Chairs
NSW ORIGIN
matching set of three. Skillfully carved backs of elegant shape and form.
From the workshop of Roderick Mc Donald- Braidwood NSW.
He was active from 1852-98.
All the chairs have paper labels.
Roderick exhibited at The Sydney International Exhibition of 1879 where he was admired for
His elegant designs and carving of a suite in NSW Blackwood.
Interesting and notable provenance available on enquiry.
Available individually for $950ea.
$2950
H 98.5cm D 46cm W 48.5cm
Colonial Cedar and Blackwood Hall Chairs
NSW ORIGIN
matching set of three. Skillfully carved backs of elegant shape and form.
From the workshop of Roderick Mc Donald- Braidwood NSW.
He was active from 1852-98.
All the chairs have paper labels.
Roderick exhibited at The Sydney International Exhibition of 1879 where he was admired for
His elegant designs and carving of a suite in NSW Blackwood.
Interesting and notable provenance available on enquiry.
Available individually for $950ea.
$2950
H 98.5cm D 46cm W 48.5cm
COLONIAL CEDAR FOUR POSTER BED C1850’S
Shaped and turned uprights with double ring turnings.
Shaped headboard.
Nineteenth Century patina
Passed down by descent from a WW1 doctor who joined his uncle’s practice in High St Maitland after the war. Doctor F. Sulling
W 108cm
L 192cm
H 217cm
$1350
Antique Australian Colonial Cedar Apprentice Chest Of Drawers
Kauri Pine is also incorporated into the construction of this charming small piece dating around 1860.Seven drawers are flanked by bobbin twist columns.Unusually shaped top and matching base. Contrast of Cedar and Kauri pine make this a stand out little piece
C1860
h 43cm w 36 d 21
$1300
AUSTRALIAN COLONIAL CEDAR SIDEBOARD
C 1870
Applied carving to the back, with a single shelf on turned supports. Shaped centre drawer, flanked by well carved corbels.
Below are two shield panels on the lower doors which exhibit vibrantly grained Cedar.
Key to lock away treasures.
Original turned feet.
H 174cm W 116cm D 47cm
C 1870
Beautifully carved adornments, striking grain to the Cedar, an elegant piece.
Applied carving to the back, with a single shelf on turned supports. Shaped centre drawer, flanked by well carved corbels.
Below are two shield panels on the lower doors which exhibit vibrantly grained Cedar.
Key to lock away treasures.
Original turned feet.
H 174cm W 116cm D 47cm
$1200
COLONIAL CEDAR BOOKCASE C1860.
The top glazed section features a pelmet,carved corbels top and bottom.
It has three original shelves with original green leather braiding to the front edge of each shelf.
The bottom section of the bookcase features two fully rounded and turned columns either side of two arched panelled doors highlighting beautifully grained Cedar.
There are two rounded upper drawers in the bottom section and one internal shelf.
Original , pleasant faded finish.
C19th patina
Height : 222cm Width : 129cm Depth : Base : 45.5cm
$3500 SOLD
ANTIQUE COLONIAL CEDAR FOLK ART
CABINET IN THE FORM OF A GOTHIC STRUCTURE.
C19TH CENTURY
Fastidiously handworked and carved.
The interior features a bank of brass handled drawers and shelves
Top has secret compartments
An unusual, "one off" piece of Australiana that would make a statement in anyone’s collection or decor.
Height : 134cm
Depth : 21cm
Width : 65cm $1900
AUSTRALIAN COLONIAL CEDAR CARVER CHAIR.C1850’S
The shaped top rail exhibits pronounced classical carving.
The centre rail has a shaped moulded profile.
Elegantly sweeping scrolled arms.
Well turned front legs.
Newly upholstered in a tasteful, classical design.
A rich, dark plum colour exhibiting nineteenth century patina.
Height : 90cm
Width : 52cm
Depth : 50cm
$850 SOLD
AUSTRALIAN COLONIAL HUON PINE SPECIMEN TIMBER CABINET C1890
AUSTRALIAN COLONIAL INDIGENOUS TIMBERS CABINET C1880
Unusual and unique example of Australiana features beautiful selections of indigenous timbers.
Vibrant Huon Pine arched door panels.
Alternating, vertical lengths of Cedar and Huon Pine make the side panels something special.
The doors open to reveal amazing lower interior drawer faced with diagonal sections of Musk, Casuarina, Myrtle and Blackwood.
Two shelves in the interior
SOLD
Colonial Cedar Chiffonier C1860
Excellent original condition.
Back is shaped and carved in a classical manner with one shelf on small bobbin turned supports.
The bottom section has applied shield panel doors with acorn finial adornments.
The doors are flanked by half twist bobbin turned columns
$1100
RARE COLONIAL AUSTRALIAN CEDAR AND HUON PINE APPRENTICE BOOKCASE
C1850
19TH CENTURY PATINA.
Probably South Australian origin.
Exhibits alternate cross banding of Huon Pine and Cedar.
Flat pilasters of Huon Pine either side of lower doors.
Applied shields of Birds Eye Huon Pine to lower doors.
Pencil signature inside top of pelmet.
This signature appears to say -
"J . W. Penney " in flourishing manuscript.
Probably a " one off "
Dimensions:
Height: 112cm
Width : 67cm
Depth : 32.5cm
P.O.A.
ANTIQUE AUSTRALIAN COLONIAL CEDAR EXTENSION DINING TABLE.
19TH CENTURY.
THIS TABLE HAS 3 LEAVES AND ITS ORIGINAL PORCELAIN CASTORS.
It seats at least 8-10
231cm length
123 cm width
77cm in height.
$3250
EARLY AUSTRALIAN COLONIAL BLACKWOOD WHATNOT
C1850-60
Beautifully grained Blackwood shelves
and turned columns resting on early brass castors.
H 116.5cm x W 56cm x D 38cm
$550
AUSTRALIAN COLONIAL BLACKWOOD AND CEDAR SIDEBOARD/SERVERY
C1880'S
Original condition.
Cedar secondaries.
Mellow aged colour and patina.
Segment of Ballarat Star Newspaper behind mirror--1888.
So, possibly made in the Melbourne / Ballarat area.
Beautifully grained timber in this unusual Colonial piece.
Notice in the photo of side panels the single piece of unjoined Blackwood beautifully grained.
$400
CEDAR ARTS AND CRAFTS MAGAZINE STAND.
FEATURING POMEGRANATES CARVING ON FOUR SIDES.
A MOST UNUSUAL PIECE FOR THE COLLECTOR WANTING SOMETHING DIFFERENT
and unique in Australian furniture of the Arts and Crafts period.
DIMENSIONS:
H 80 X L 73 X D 25.
$950