While the concept of a ‘social kitchen’ has certainly risen in popularity during recent years, the dining room has a long-standing history of being a special place to get together in the home. It is usually where many fond memories are created, where the family coalesces to enjoy a meal, unwind and share tales from their day. A dining room in a typical family home may see the celebration of many special occasions, including birthdays, anniversaries, Christmases and New Year’s – not to mention the entertaining of countless guests.
At the heart of the dining room is, of course, the dining table. Arguably one of the most important pieces of furniture you will choose for your home, a carefully-selected and sturdily built dining table can last a lifetime and even be passed down from generation to generation as a treasured family heirloom. Style and shape must be determined by your space and its configuration, and naturally, design must be dictated by your existing interior design choices to ensure this key piece of furniture harmonises with your décor.
At Holly Johnson Antiques, our large showroom has an excellent selection of much sought after and superb-quality furniture crafted by the most talented designers, including a variety of splendid dining tables to gather round during festive get-togethers with loved ones over the Christmas period.
Photo caption: Atelier Fornasetti “Architettura” Table, Italy Circa 1988
£25,000.00
Fornasetti’s extraordinary ‘Architettura’ dining table is certain to be the pièce de resistance of any dining room which is graced by its presence. Hand-painted featuring an intricate lithographic transfer print on lacquered metal, the Architettura table is a large size round table that is perfect for friends and family to gather around. A truly grand centrepiece destined to make every meal memorable!
Photo caption: Andrew J Milne Rosewood Twin Pedestal Extendable Dinning Table, England, Circa 1960
£7500
If you need a table that can be used for everyday dining but is also capable of accommodating larger parties on special occasions, the rare rosewood twin pedestal dining table designed by Andrew J Milne for Heal’s of London is extendable to cater to extra guests when needed, and can comfortably seat 8 people. Offering a flexibility that proves invaluable when entertaining, this table is of an elegant oval form, measuring 122x245x72cm. Tapering rosewood supports are held within bronzed tripod feet.
Heal’s of London is a well-established name in the UK furniture market and its heritage began in 1810 when John Harris Heal and his son set up the London based business. Originally, the business made and sold French-style feather-filled mattresses, and later expanded into a wider range of furniture, including beds dressers, and tables.
Photo caption: Mahogany Dinning Table Attributed To Heal’s, England Circa 1920
£1,250.00
A stunning piece for those who are drawn to the rich, deep hues of mahogany, this dining table attributed to Heal’s, circa 1920 with an intricate floral inlay is sure to steal the spotlight.
Mahogany wood offers many benefits, as well as its striking and highly attractive reddish-brown colouring, including durability and resistance to warping or other damage so if maintained properly this dining table could certainly be preserved for children or even grandchildren to inherit.
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