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Furniture

Gibson’s Furniture Department boasts extensive expertise spanning from the late 17th century to the 21st century, with a deep understanding of the evolving styles and distinct trends across English, Continental, and Australian furniture-making. Our Seasonal Auction Series and Interiors auctions feature exceptional examples that encapsulate the essence of their respective periods, appealing to both discerning collectors and designers alike.

Antique & Traditional

The department specialises in traditional antique English and European furniture, offering a diverse range of woods, including early oak, walnut, mahogany, satinwood, and fruitwoods. Our collection spans pivotal English historical periods, such as Elizabethan, Jacobean, Queen Anne, Regency, Chippendale, and Georgian, extending through to the Arts & Crafts movement at the turn of the century.

We also feature significant European periods, including Biedermeier, Louis, Baroque, Rococo, and Napoleonic, with selections from the Art Deco period.

Mid-Century Modern & Contemporary

Gibson’s Furniture Department also possesses extensive expertise in mid-century classic design, representing key Australian, European, American, and Scandinavian artisans. Notable figures include Grant Featherston, Schulim Krimper, Dario Zoureff, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier, Florence & Hans Knoll, Ray & Charles Eames, Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, and their contemporaries.

We are also well-versed in luxury contemporary designer furniture, which is often featured in our Interiors auctions.

Australian Furniture

Australian furniture, from Colonial and Federation-era craftsmanship using native timbers like cedar and Huon pine to iconic mid-century modern designs by Grant Featherston and Douglas Snelling.

Highlights

An exceptional palisander and red tortoiseshell cabinet on stand, Flemish, 17th century

An exceptional palisander and red tortoiseshell cabinet on stand, Flemish, 17th century

Sold: A$36,000

 
An Empire revival giltwood sofa and a pair of matching club chairs by Gianni Versace, together with five associated cushions

An Empire revival giltwood sofa and a pair of matching club chairs by Gianni Versace, together with five associated cushions

Sold: A$22,000

 
A pair of Queen Anne/George I walnut side chairs and a conforming foot stool, early 18th century

A pair of Queen Anne/George I walnut side chairs and a conforming foot stool, early 18th century

Sold: A$20,000

 
A Colonial cedar and blackwood sideboard, Tasmania, early 19th century

A Colonial cedar and blackwood sideboard, Tasmania, early 19th century

Sold: A$20,000

 
A pair of Danish teak AP-19 Papa Bear armchairs, designed by Hans Wegner for A. P. Stolen, circa 1951

A pair of Danish teak AP-19 Papa Bear armchairs, designed by Hans Wegner for A. P. Stolen, circa 1951

Sold: A$18,000

 
An Anglo-Colonial Padouk centre table, first half 19th century

An Anglo-Colonial Padouk centre table, first half 19th century

Sold: A$16,000

 
A pair of Danish CH28 teak Sawbuck chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, designed circa 1955

A pair of Danish CH28 teak Sawbuck chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, designed circa 1955

Sold: A$8,000

 
A Napoleon III ebonised, tortoiseshell and brass inlaid credenza in the manner of A. C. Boulle

A Napoleon III ebonised, tortoiseshell and brass inlaid credenza in the manner of A. C. Boulle

Sold: A$14,000

 
An impressive William IV mahogany breakfront library bookcase

An impressive William IV mahogany breakfront library bookcase

Sold: A$14,000

 
A fine marquetry inlaid walnut games table, 19th century

A fine marquetry inlaid walnut games table, 19th century

Sold: A$16,000

 
A rare George I walnut bureau-cabinet, in the Dutch taste, English, first half 18th century

A rare George I walnut bureau-cabinet, in the Dutch taste, English, first half 18th century

Sold: A$16,000

 
A monumental Chinese Chippendale style cabinet by Kim Moir Bespoke for Stuart Rattle Design

A monumental Chinese Chippendale style cabinet by Kim Moir Bespoke for Stuart Rattle Design

Sold: A$13,000

 
Schulim Krimper (1893-1971) An Australian blackbean dining suite, circa 1954

Schulim Krimper (1893-1971) An Australian blackbean dining suite, circa 1954

Sold: A$14,000

 
A George III mahogany library breakfront bookcase with glazed astragals, circa 1790

A George III mahogany library breakfront bookcase with glazed astragals, circa 1790

Sold: A$12,000

 
Dennice Collett

Dennice Collett

Head of Decorative Arts

Decorative Arts & Furniture

Jennifer Gibson

Jennifer Gibson

CEO & Head of Valuations

Decorative Arts & Furniture

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