The Collection
The Heritage Edit's current collection of restored heritage furniture, available to view by appointment in Cape Town. Every piece is conserved by hand and listed here only while it remains part of the active collection.
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Solid Oak Chest of Drawers
Solid oak construction with dovetail-joined drawers, restored to reveal the natural honey-oak grain.
Previously finished in purple paint and fitted with a mirror, the chest was stripped, repaired where needed and refinished by hand.
Refined Oak Dining Chairs (Pair)
A pair of Mid-Century English dining chairs in solid oak frames with oak veneer backrests, restored with a matte black glaze, Imbuia-stained veneer repair and new faux leather upholstery.
The damaged veneer backrests were repaired and Imbuia-stained, the oak frames refinished in matte black glaze, and the chairs reupholstered in faux leather.
Teak Armchairs with Houndstooth Upholstery (Pair)
Solid teak armchairs with a matt grey finish, exposed teak detailing and newly upholstered houndstooth tweed seats.
Previously painted baby blue and missing their cushions, the pair were restored and reupholstered by hand.
Ebonised Victorian Mahogany Swivel Mirror
A Late Victorian English serpentine swivel mirror in solid mahogany, restored with an ebonised finish and its original bevelled glass retained.
The swivel mechanism and tension knobs were stabilised and aligned, and the original bevelled glass conserved beneath the new ebonised finish.
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Vintage Bevelled Kiaat Mirror
Mid-century bevelled optical glass, rehoused in a newly fabricated Kiaat frame with bronze mounting hooks.
The original glass remains the centre of the piece, with a new frame built around it for its next setting.
The Charles Gibbons Windsor Chair
A Windsor chair in antique solid hardwood, with a single-slab seat and turned components.
Carries the original 'C. GIBBONS 1905 SA' maker's stamp beneath the seat.
Kiaat Executive Desk
A large-scale mid-century executive desk in solid South African Kiaat. Original dovetail joinery. One piece.
Restored to preserve its natural grain, from golden amber to deep warm brown.
Cast Iron Crib
A forged cast iron crib attributed in its restoration record to the late 19th or early 20th century, restored in a custom sage finish. Decorative use only.
The frame was cleaned, restored and stabilised, retaining its original forged texture beneath a custom sage-tone glaze.
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