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French Art Deco Calamander , Macassar & Ebony Eleven Piece Suite
Ballinderry Antiques
for sale €14,625     $15,875
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French Art Deco Calamander , Macassar & Ebony Eleven Piece Suite

1920 - 1940
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French art deco calamander , macassar & ebony eleven piece suite

circa 1930

consisting of two leaf dining table with two carvers & six chairs

two side cabinets / sideboards.

Calamander or coromandel is a valuable wood from India and Sri Lanka (Ceylon). It is a hazel-brown color, with black stripes (or the other way about), very heavy and hard. It is also known as Macassar ebony or variegated ebony and is closely related to genuine ebony, but is obtained from different species in the same genus

dimensions approx , table 9ft long x 44" wide x 31 1/2" to top / 25 inches from floor to underside

chairs 46 1/2" high to top of back rest x 18" wide x 16" deep x 18" floor to seat

carvers 48" high to top of back rest x 23" wide x 18" deep x 18" floor to seat

cabinet one (large) 42 1/2" high x 79" wide x 25" deep

cabinet two (small) 53" wide x 42 1/2" high x 25" deep (inches)

Physical Dimensions
Height
78.7cm (30.98")
Width
78.7cm (30.98")
Depth
78.7cm (30.98")
Declaration

Ballinderry Antiques has dated this French Art Deco Dining Suite to the 1930s.

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SA865120
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Description
French art deco calamander , macassar & ebony eleven piece suite

circa 1930

consisting of two leaf dining table with two carvers & six chairs

two side cabinets / sideboards.

Calamander or coromandel is a valuable wood from India and Sri Lanka (Ceylon). It is a hazel-brown color, with black stripes (or the other way about), very heavy and hard.

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It is also known as Macassar ebony or variegated ebony and is closely related to genuine ebony, but is obtained from different species in the same genus.
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fig 1. A French Art Deco eleven-piece dining suite comprising an oval dining table, matching high-back chairs, and sideboards featuring heavily figured calamander and macassar ebony veneers.
fig 1. French Art Deco Calamander , Macassar & Ebony Eleven Piece Suite

dimensions approx , table 9ft long x 44" wide x 31 1/2" to top / 25 inches from floor to underside

chairs 46 1/2" high to top of back rest x 18" wide x 16" deep x 18" floor to seat

carvers 48" high to top of back rest x 23" wide x 18" deep x 18" floor to seat

cabinet one (large) 42 1/2" high x 79" wide x 25" deep

cabinet two (small) 53" wide x 42 1/2" high x 25" deep (inches)

Height
78.7cm (30.98")
Width
78.7cm (30.98")
Depth
78.7cm (30.98")
Date of Manufacture

Ballinderry Antiques has dated this French Art Deco Dining Suite to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA865120
Ballinderry Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012
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Archive I A French Art Deco eleven-piece dining suite comprising an oval dining table, matching high-back chairs, and sideboards featuring heavily figured calamander and macassar ebony veneers.

French Art Deco Calamander , Macassar & Ebony Eleven Piece Suite

Archive II A French Art Deco eleven-piece dining suite comprising an oval dining table, matching high-back chairs, and sideboards featuring heavily figured calamander and macassar ebony veneers. View II
Archive III A French Art Deco eleven-piece dining suite comprising an oval dining table, matching high-back chairs, and sideboards featuring heavily figured calamander and macassar ebony veneers. View III
Archive IV A French Art Deco eleven-piece dining suite comprising an oval dining table, matching high-back chairs, and sideboards featuring heavily figured calamander and macassar ebony veneers. View IV
Archive V A French Art Deco eleven-piece dining suite comprising an oval dining table, matching high-back chairs, and sideboards featuring heavily figured calamander and macassar ebony veneers. View V
Archive VI A French Art Deco eleven-piece dining suite comprising an oval dining table, matching high-back chairs, and sideboards featuring heavily figured calamander and macassar ebony veneers. View VI
Archive VII A French Art Deco eleven-piece dining suite comprising an oval dining table, matching high-back chairs, and sideboards featuring heavily figured calamander and macassar ebony veneers. View VII
Archive VIII A French Art Deco eleven-piece dining suite comprising an oval dining table, matching high-back chairs, and sideboards featuring heavily figured calamander and macassar ebony veneers. View VIII
Archive IX A French Art Deco eleven-piece dining suite comprising an oval dining table, matching high-back chairs, and sideboards featuring heavily figured calamander and macassar ebony veneers. View IX
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BT28 2EP
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A French Art Deco eleven-piece dining suite comprising an oval dining table, matching high-back chairs, and sideboards featuring heavily figured calamander and macassar ebony veneers.
French art deco calamander , macassar & ebony eleven piece suite
Ref: SA865120
A French Art Deco eleven-piece dining suite comprising an oval dining table, matching high-back chairs, and sideboards featuring heavily figured calamander and macassar ebony veneers.
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French Art Deco dining furniture, emerging in the 1920s and 1930s, is defined by symmetrical geometric forms, streamlined curves, and the lavish use of exotic timber veneers. Craftsmen prioritized polished surfaces, architectural silhouettes, and integrated dining ensembles comprising tables, chairs, and matching storage units.

Art Deco cabinetmakers frequently utilised rare and exotic hardwoods such as calamander, macassar ebony, rosewood, and walnut burr. These timbers were applied as book-matched veneers over solid hardwood frames, often complemented by French polish finishes and cast bronze or brass mountings.

Authentic pieces exhibit high-grade cabinetmaking techniques, including hand-cut dovetail joints, heavy solid timber cores beneath thin exotic veneers, and traditional French polish finishes. Look for characteristic design elements like sweeping curved aprons, sculpted backs, and consistent grain pattern alignment across the suite.

To integrate an Art Deco dining suite into a modern home, balance the prominent dark grain of the timber with neutral wall tones, contemporary architectural lighting, and simple textured rugs. Allowing the furniture space to breathe prevents the room from feeling overcrowded.

Maintain French polished exotic veneers by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and applying high-grade beeswax sparingly along the wood grain. Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight, radiators, and sudden humidity changes to prevent veneer lift or surface checking.
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