How do I care for fruitwood?

Care for fruitwood involves maintaining stable indoor humidity and applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish the dry timber. Avoid placing pieces near direct heat sources or strong sunlight to preserve the surface colour. Gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth protects the historic patination without stripping away the character accumulated over centuries.

Are these pieces English or French?

The pieces span both traditions, encompassing English vernacular items alongside French provincial and Directoire examples. English pieces often include Windsor chairs and Welsh dressers, while French listings feature harvest tables and bedside cabinets. Local regional styles dictate the specific construction details and timber combinations found across different geographic origins.

How old are these items?

The pieces range from the late seventeenth century through the Georgian and Regency eras up to early twentieth-century French items. Earlier examples display hand-carved details and seventeenth-century vernacular framing techniques. Later nineteenth-century pieces reflect continued rural traditions adapting to changing domestic needs in farmhouses and country homes.