COLONIAL CEDAR
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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AUSTRALIAN COLONIAL CEDAR KITCHEN TABLE C1860
Largish in size, can seat up to 8.
Faded, light honey colour
One deep central drawer.
Originally from and until recently an historic homestead, Emu Creek Run, Walcha, New England, on Thunderbolts Way, which was originally settled in 1839.
H 76.5cm
W 167cm
L 185cm
$1650
AUSTRALIAN COLONIAL CEDAR CANTILEVERED CHEST OF DRAWERS C1867
This superbly grained cedar chest bears the paper trade label of W.R. Norman
West Maitland.
Originally from and until recently an historic homestead, Emu Creek Run, Walcha, New England, on Thunderbolts Way, which was originally settled in 1839.
H 130 cm
W 127 cm
D 56.5 cm
$ 2550
AUSTRALIAN COLONIAL CEDAR SMALL DESK C 1880.
Originally from and until recently an historic homestead, Emu Creek Run, Walcha, which was originally settled in 1839.
H 76 cm D 60cm W 105cm
$650
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.
$3250
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.
$3250
H 98.5cm D 46cm W 48.5cm
AUSTRALIAN COLONIAL CEDAR SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE C 1860-70
Well appointed secretaire with green leather writing surface and rich colours of Bird's Eye Huon pine pigeon holes and drawers.
Aged dark honey colour.
C19th patina.
W 136.5 cm x H 245cm x D 52cm
$4750
Colonial Cedar Supper Table C 1880
Dining table of small proportions.
Oval shape on a well turn pedestal base with sturdy tripod legs.
Seats four. Top can be tilted if needed.
Perfect for smaller room apartments etc.
H 76cm x W 84 x 119
$595 SOLD
COLONIAL CEDAR CHEST OF DRAWERS C 1840’S – 50’S
Mid size, well grained.
Excellent nineteenth century patina / condition.
H 118cm
W 120cm
D 46cm
$1680
EARLY COLONIAL CEDAR CONSOLE TABLE C1835
Most likely a country made piece from the Maitland area.
Features early simple S shaped legs.
Constructed using handmade nails and screws.
Two drawers.
From the estate of Doctor F. Sulling.
He fought in WW1 and on return set up practice in High St. Maitland.
Good example of early country made Australiana.
H 76cm D 55cm W 96cm
$1250
COLONIAL CEDAR LYRE-ENDED TABLE C 1860’s
A Hunter Valley piece, where its function may have been a side table, desk or dressing table.
Very possibly made by Norman and Broomfield, who worked in partnership for 13 years in Maitland during the mid Nineteenth century.
They crafted red cedar from the Hunter River region into beautiful colonial furniture.
A similar example is illustrated in “Nineteenth Century Australian Furniture”, Fahy, Simpson Plate 542.
Hand turned inverted finials SOLD
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
Colonial Cedar Five Drawer Chest C1850
Lovely old dark plum colour.
Vibrant grain.
Nineteenth century patina
Drawer runners renewed.
Passed down by descent from a WW1 doctor who joined his uncle’s practice in High St Maitland after the war.
Doctor F. Sulling.
117 x 117 x 48cm
$1500
SOLD
EARLY COLONIAL CEDAR CUPBOARD C1840’S
EXCEPTIONAL grain.
Small proportions.
Egyptian shaped door panels.
Elegant and simple design.
Nineteenth Century patina.
H 93cm
W 99.5cm
D 46cm
$1650 SOLD
EARLY COLONIAL CEDAR PEMBROKE TABLE
C 1840’S--Australian
Early features include cock beading and large escutcheon. Drawers either end are cock beaded – one drawer being false.
Inlay of Huon pine beneath each drawer.
Finely turned legs with lower leg ring turnings.
Revived original finish. Lovely aged dark plum colour.
Brass castors.
Will seat 6 when fully opened
4 when partially opened
and 2 when closed down.
Excellent as a side table, sofa table, card table, supper table.
L 122cm H 71cm
W 115 opened and 60 cm when closed.
$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 Round Dining Table C 1850
Australian
Seats up to six.
Attractively turned column, tri-form base with early lions paw type feet.
Height: 70cm
Diameter: 122cm $1000
Cedar chest of Drawers
C 1870-Australian
Small to medium chest of drawers consisting of two smaller drawers and two larger drawers.
Excellent condition, with warm hazelnut colour.
Drawers runners restored for smooth opening and closing of drawers.
H 105 cm D 46cm W 97cm
$1150
COLONIAL CEDAR AND BLACKWOOD SERVERY. C1860
This petite sized unit exhibits lovely plum coloured ,aged finish showing exceptional grain to the cedar .
This versatile piece has three display shelves with cylindrical support rails between each shelf, well turned solid Blackwood legs resting on brass and ceramic casters.
The top shelf has an attractive, elegantly shaped gallery.
All shelves have the additional enhancement of thumbnail edging.
This is a multi purpose piece .
Excellent open bookshelf, wonderful display area for pottery, ceramics or other treasures.
Possibly an entertainment unit.
W : 107.5cm
D : 42cm
H : 114cm
$ 1550
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
AN ABSOLUTELY STUPENDOUS ANTIQUE COLONIAL CEDAR FOLK ART
CABINET IN THE FORM OF A GOTHIC STRUCTURE.
C19TH CENTURY
Fastidiously handworked and carved - this is a work of art.
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 DROPSIDE TABLE C1860
This is a versatile, handy sized table with many configurations.
It can be used as a dining table seating up to six with each dropside lifted.
It is also suitable as a games table, side table hall table.
Lovely deep plum colour, well turned legs,nice cedar grain.
The surrounding chairs are cedar, of a similar period with similar turnings.(not included)
Chairs Sold
H: 75cm
D: closed 69cm
opened 117cm
W: 136cm
$1150
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
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
Pelmet and plinth base are of Cedar.
Original hardware and key to lock away those treasures.
Quite possibly this is an Apprentice piece used to showcase his skills.
This is an eye- catching, beautiful piece of craftsmanship.
May be placed on a bench, desktop, side table, library table or even hung on a wall.
H 89cm W 72cm D 39cm
$2600
COLONIAL CEDAR CHEST BY PROMINENT C19TH MAKER JOSEPH SLY.
Full Cedar construction consisting of two short drawers and three long.
Original Hardware.
Nineteenth century patina.
Superb cabinet making.
Lovely aged Cedar colour. Beautiful cedar graining.
Impressed into the back of this early Australian Cedar chest are two J. Sly markings. C1840's
H 119cm
W 116cm
D 55.3cm
$4500
Australian Blackwood Art Nouveau Cabinet
The pediment on top of the cabinet is classically shaped and carved.
The shelf below the pediment has shaped supports with a bevelled mirror under.
The cupboard doors are shaped and display carved beading.
A versatile piece that could be used as a bedside, lamp table etc.
Dimensions:
Height : 121cm
Depth : 39cm
Width : 44cm
$650
COLONIAL CEDAR CAMPAIGN CHEST C1850.
Constructed of single planks of beautiful ribbon grain Cedar.
Three smaller drawers in the top section and two larger in the bottom section.
Comes apart into two sections separating above the lower two large drawers. Sits on squat bun feet.
An atypical format, not exhibiting brass strapping or side carry handles, but nevertheless is classed as Campaign furniture by virtue of the fact that it can be disassembled into more manageable sections
H 111 cm W 99 D 60 $2500 SOLD
ANTIQUE CEDAR PIER CABINET C 1904
This antique Australian Pier Cabinet in Cedar is quite a unique piece.
This multipurpose unit could be used as a bedside cabinet, small bookcase or other endless storage possibilities.
It features four internal shelves, original hardware and key and an exquisite piece of fiddleback Cedar for the gallery area which is surrounded on three sides by a quality, highly embossed brass gallery.It has an original, bevelled glass mirrored door panel.
Width : 52cm
Depth : 35.5cm
Height : 114.5cm
Fiddleback Cedar top surrounded by a brass gallery.
$750
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