Nicholas Bailey Fine Furniture

Item 01: Queensland Maple Pedestal Desk

Custom made to fit into a bay window, this desk was also designed to work as a free-standing unit. Crafted with graduated drawers and hand sculptured mouldings, the desk incorporates dark ncient Murray River Redgum as beading.

Ancient Murray River Redgum – This timber comes from the the fossilised remains of Redgums which grew on the banks of the Murray River at least 5,000 years ago. The fossils were formed after the ice age when these great gums were buried under the banks of Australia's largest river - the Murray. Over thousands of years the trees became impregnated with rich minerals from the gravels of the river bed. The action of the river transformed the redgums into the dramatic black fossil wood.

Item 02: Oak Bridge Table

Based on a Georgian Card Table, the grain has been worked to produce an interesting textured look. The card table doubles as a fine hall table when not in use.

Item 03: Butler Tray on stand

Made from the pale timber of 'the Queensland White Beech', this butler's tray is perfect for serving hors d'oeurves through to dessert, or to simply use as a table. An elegantly proportioned X-shaped base with gently curved legs provides the stand for the butler tray. The black Ancient Redgum detail provides an eye-catching contrast to the White Beech. The hand made brass corners provide strength as well as beauty. The piece was made for and donated to Olivia's Lunch Charity auction which raises money for premature babies at Brisbane's Mater Hospital.

Item 04: Perrin Style Dining Table

This design was originally made as a desk yet also works very well as a dining table. Made from solid oak the trestle base is held together by the pegged stretcher and two bearers dovetailed into the top of the base to support the top. The base can be easily disassembled to assist whenever moving it.

Item 05: Cherry Entrance Table

This elegant piece is inspired from the Sheraton and Hepplewhite designs of the late 18th Century. The tapered legs are fluted with an Ancient Redgum toe and a rectangular Ancient Redgum inlay recessed into the top of the leg. The ends of the table and shelf are concave and the top has three drawers designed to operate without handles.

Item 06: White Oak Dining Table and Chairs

Designed to compliment the shape of the dining area, this near square table comfortably sits eight people. The top is made in a rigid mortise and tenon frame incorporating four panels. The base is made in a solid square trestle style and is set inside the top to allow maximum legroom for diners. The 12 high back chairs were hand built to match the table and the client's brief.

Item 07: European Oak Low Dresser with Ancient Redgum

This piece is based on a traditional 17th Century English design. It features hand made dovetails, sculptured cabriole legs, traditional English handles and locks and dark banding around the drawers. The dark banding is made from 5,000 year old fossilised Murray River Redgum. No nails or screws were used in the construction of this piece.

Item 08: Walnut Chest on Chest

The top chest was constructed to sit on existing chest, which was fully restored. The piece features book match veneers, crossbanded with a herringbone inlay and traditional handles.

Item 09: French Oak Refectory Table

The table has been constructed with breadboard ends and has been slightly distressed for character. The finishing included hand planing for an authentic textured finish.

Item 10: White Oak Low Dresser

Traditionally crafted with no nails or screws. The Low Dresser features large hand dove tailed draws completed with English brassware.