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Empire round table
This table has been made according to the measurements of an existing antique table. The outline and the size of the table do follow the line of the original one, which has been made in Empire style in Russia around 1810 1820. The type of decorative veneer has been changed from burr of poplar as it has been mentioned on the drawing to English walnut. And the feet were designed, partly by Yuri Karpov, and casted especially for this table. The wood that has been used for the construction is northern pine and plywood (multiplex) for the table top, low base and four legs. The round support under the top has been made entirely out of pine using construction method known as a brick building. The edge around the table top has been made from 117 solid blocks of walnut. The process of assembling the blocks around the edge and the final result is shown on two pictures below.
The decorative finish on the table is a shellac hand polish. The swans that seats in front of four legs are carved out of lime wood and meant to be finally gilded and lacquered. Unfortunately the table still remains unfinished due to lack of financial support. According to the original design there are two armchairs were planned to be made in the same style to accompany the table and complete the trio set.
The work could be continued at any moment if a client would be founded who appreciates the design and would like to own the trio. So far 255 hours has been spend on the table already. Yuri has started to make this table in 2000 in Scotland , where the feet have been also designed and casted in the professional metal workshop near Peebles, East Lothian .
To continue the project the deposit must be paid in advance of 10 200 euros excluding 21% VAT to cover the material and already spent working hours
Empire Octogonal Table
This table has been made following the exact size, way of construction and type of veneer as the original have had (only the thickness of veneer was different instead of saw cut 1,2 1,8 mm as it has been used on the original Yuri used sliced veneer 0,8 1,2 mm thick). This table has been made in 1999 2000 in Moscow . The original was dated 1800 1815 and has been made according to the Empire style, which has reached pick of its popularity in Russia during that period.
The wood that has been used for the construction is northern pine, for the table top molding edge Russian burr of poplar and for the rounded feet Russian white birch has been used. The veneer on the table is Russian burr of poplar. The bronze ormolu has been ordered from the professional metal workshop in Moscow . The decorative and protective finish on the table is shellac hand polish.
The table has been made as a final exam of Yuri's apprenticeship at Mebel-Retro' Conservation-Restoration Professional Workshop in Moscow . Where Yuri have spend over 6 years learning and working as a conservator-restorer of antique furniture. It took Yuri 265 hours to complete the table. The table is now in Yuri's possession and displayed in his workshop.
The table is for sale at the moment the price is 10 600 euros excluding 21 %VAT.
Pair of medicine (pharmacy) cabinets
This is very rear example of good quality craftsmanship from the beginning of the XX century from England. These cabinets were very well made of pine and cedar wood and veneered with mahogany. Many of glass tablets are broken due to miss use through the time.
All the joints as well as drawers themselves were hand made and perfectly fit.
There are number of written evidence were found at the back of some drawers.
This tells us that these items were made in UK in 1905-06, where 14 people were involved to make them. These items are for sale only as a restoration-recreation project.
For more detailed info and view the items please contact Yuri Karpov.