PRESS RELEASE
From Tomlinsons Antiques
July 14 2006
Ooh la la – Yorkshire antiques dealer introduces first regular supply of continental furniture to satisfy customer demands
Tomlinsons Antiques has launched a unique new service to ensure that a steady supply of fine continental furniture is available to antique lovers throughout Yorkshire.
As the leading British supplier of antiques to the UK and overseas trade and Europe’s largest antiques warehouse, Tomlinsons, based near Wetherby, has recently begun making regular trips across the channel to satisfy customer demands for more diverse antique furniture.
The service is the first of its kind to be introduced to the region and offers customers the chance to acquire distinctive continental antiques, saving hours of painstaking work searching for a desired item.
Sarah Worrall sales director at Tomlinsons says: “The trips will allows us to offer a bespoke service whereby we can track down exceptional and singularly unique pieces from across Europe for our customers. The regularity of the visits means we will be able to respond to and satisfy requests for European pieces much more quickly than previously.
“Continental furniture can create an atmosphere of European flair and beauty, whether it be formal or elegantly casual. We want to help our customers create such an environment even if it means travelling hundreds of miles to find the right piece.”
Recent trips have taken in Brussels and Southern Holland, during which many beautiful pieces of both restored and unrestored continental furniture have been sourced, all with a distinct French theme.
One item of furniture brought back last week from a trip abroad is a magnificent French marquetry bed in exotic woods from circa 1890 – 1910 priced at £4,750+VAT. This imposing Louis XV style bed has been fully restored by Tomlinsons and makes an exquisite centrepiece for any period bedroom.
Another unique find has been an entire French Napoleon III Salon Suite from circa 1860 – 1870. The magnificent suite has carved guilt surrounds and crest comprising of a feather and scroll motif. The suite consists of four side chairs, two armchairs and a sofa, all raised on French and carved supports and is priced at £10,000+VAT.
To find out more about Tomlinsons unique service, visit www.antique-furniture.co.uk or call 01423 358833.
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For further details and images please contact Stefanie Riese-McCartney on 0113 290 4270 or email stefanier@jdapr.co.uk
Notes to editors and picture desks
Tomlinsons has been established for over 25 years, and is now the leading British supplier of antique furniture to the UK and overseas trade.
The company offers antique and traditional furnishings to traders and the public.
More than 2,000 items are brought into the warehouse each month and 5,000 items are in stock at any one time.
Images of Tomlinsons fine furniture are available from Stefanie Riese-McCartney on 0113 290 4270 or email stefanier@jdapr.co.uk.
Images available:
Salon Suite: Napoleon III French Salon Suit circa 1860 – 1870 with carved guilt surrounds, the crest comprising of a feather and scroll motif. The suite consists of 4 side chairs, 2 armchairs and a Sofa. Raised on French Carbriole and Carved supports. Price £10,000+Vat
French Bed (Abstract detail, detail, full & full 2 Pics): Fantastic French bed in exotic woods c1900. Having intricate patterns making up the design on both head and footboards with applied gilt and metal decorations & Jasper ware plaques. £3950 +Vat
French Bed 2 (Main and Room Details Pics): French Marquetry and inlaid 5’ bed in exotic woods c1890 – 1910 in Louis XV style with fantastic marquetry pattern embellished on footboard with inlaid classical urn & leaf decoration with ormolu 24ct gold leaf decoration to head, footboard, rail and sides making this a truly imposing bed. Price £4750 +Vat |
