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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
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
COLONIAL CEDAR TRUNK C1860/80
Wonderfully aged colour and patina. Well used and loved,
with an interesting history.
This trunk journeyed from Sydney to London and return on the Steamship SS Afric.
This voyage is evidenced by the prominent printing on the lid of the trunk.
This trunk is made of thick cuts of Cedar. It has its original handles and a key that will lock away your treasures.
The SS Afric was requisitioned as a troopship in 1914 and eventually was sunk by a German submarine in the British channel in WW1.
Cedar trunks have many uses and this one is also a talking point of interest.
L 96cm
H 50cm
D 47cm
$1250
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
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
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
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
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.
$1100
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 Chest Of Four Drawers C1870
C19th patina.Two top drawers are book matched.Aged honey colour, in a petite size that can be used for a multitude of purposes. Australian made from Australian Cedar and has survived over 120 years. Reduce, reuse, recycle.
$975 SOLD
Width:87 cm Height:98cm Depth:43 cm
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
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.
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
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 110cm
$1650 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
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 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
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
SOLD
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.
SOLD​
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
SOLD
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.
SOLD
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 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