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It has taken a while for this unique, treasured Tibetan cabinet from the late Qing dynasty to find the perfect home. Now it has!😻😻😻

The Qing dynasty Tibetan cabinet sits in the room as if it was always meant to be there, quietly anchoring the space with its age and character.💖💖💖

The cabinet’s weathered wood and soft, timeworn patina create a beautiful contrast against the room’s contemporary palette. The deep teal-green walls and cabinetry echo the earthy tones of the antique piece, allowing it to blend naturally while still standing out as a focal point. Its pale, aged surface softens the richness of the surrounding colours and adds warmth to the modern interior.

Placed along the kitchen island, the cabinet introduces a sense of history and craftsmanship into a sleek, modern setting. The carved details and solid proportions balance the clean lines of the kitchen cabinetry and the glass dining chairs, giving the room a layered and collected feel rather than something overly designed.

The warm candlelight reflecting through the glass lanterns on top of the cabinet enhances its texture, highlighting the subtle marks of time in the wood. Against the herringbone floor and the calm green backdrop, the cabinet feels both grounded and elegant—an antique piece that brings soul, depth, and authenticity to the space.

Rather than competing with the modern décor, the Tibetan cabinet from the Qing era enriches it, proving that a well-chosen antique can elevate a contemporary room by adding character, story, and timeless beauty. A PERFECT CHOICE!👏👏👏

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Many thanks to our generous customer for sharing these beautiful photos with us 👻👻. Pefection!😍😍

The setting feels like a refined coastal lounge or heritage café interior—a thoughtful blend of history, craftsmanship, and colour harmony, where the teal cabinet and crab artwork create a cohesive, timeless statement. At the centre is a restored teal cabinet, around 100 years old, with visible patina, worn edges, and layered paint that tell its history rather than hide it. The distressed teal finish carries hints of sea-green and aged turquoise, giving it depth and warmth.

Above it hangs a large framed crab artwork. The crab is rendered in rich shades of deep green, teal, and blue, echoing the cabinet’s colour palette perfectly. Their bold, detailed forms add a striking visual focus, while the vintage illustration style complements the cabinet’s age and character. Together, the cabinet and artwork feel perfectly paired, almost as if designed for each other.

The surrounding elements enhance the atmosphere:

Leather armchairs in warm brown tones add softness and contrast to the cool teal hues.

Exposed brickwork and textured walls introduce warmth and authenticity.

The light wood flooring offsets the vibrant furniture, bringing an elegant balance to the overall space.

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So glad this century-old treasure has found its ideal home just in time for Christmas🎊🎉. It’s not just decoration—it’s a story settling! And thank you, Sophie, for your generosity in sharing this phone with us.😍😍😍

There’s something magical about seeing this 100-year-old crackle sideboard finally in its element. Its weathered patina, deep textures, and time-softened colours settle effortlessly against the stone wall, as if the space was designed around it. The dried flowers to one side and the lush green plant to the other strike a perfect balance—earthy, vibrant, and full of life—framing the piece like art.

The mix of old-world charm and modern touches on the surface feels intentional and alive, giving the room a heartbeat. It’s a moment where history, craftsmanship, and home come together—and you can almost feel the years in the wood exhale with relief, like it’s finally where it’s meant to be.👏👏👏

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milesglanville _abstract 'Little Boy (Hiroshima)' [left] and 'Fat Man (Nagasaki)' [right] - Oil on Cradled Wood Panel - both 100x100x5cm

Dedicated to the lives lost, and survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings on 6th and 9th August 1945.

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