Australian cedar, also known as red cedar or Toona ciliata, is a species of tree that is native to eastern Australia. It is known for its high-quality timber, which has a distinctive red color, fine grain, and a pleasant aroma. In the 19th century, Australian cedar was widely used in the manufacture of furniture, particularly in Australia and the United Kingdom.

The timber was considered to be a highly desirable material for furniture making due to its strength, durability, and natural resistance to rot and insects. It was also relatively easy to work with and could be finished to a high standard and was used to make a wide range of furniture items, including tables, chairs, wardrobes, and chests of drawers.

Australian cedar furniture was particularly popular in the Victorian era and was considered to be of very high quality. However, over-harvesting of the tree led to a more...

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A set of four Australian cedar spade back dining chairs with…

A set of four Australian cedar spade back dining chairs with tapering hexagonal form front legs, sabre rear legs and crinoline front rail, circa 1840

A set of four Australian cedar spade back dining chairs, mid…

A set of four Australian cedar spade back dining chairs, mid 19th century, 87 cm high

A set of four Australian cedar dining chairs with turned legs,…

19th Century Australian Cedar Dining Chairs with Turned Legs

A set of four Australian cedar dining chairs with turned legs, 19th century

Four similar Colonial cedar dining chairs, each with a broad…

Colonial Cedar Dining Chairs, 19th Century

Four similar Colonial cedar dining chairs, each with a broad shaped top tail above a bar back and solid seat on turned front legs. Second quarter 19th century, height 88 cm, width 47 cm, depth 43 cm. Provenance: Estate late Trevor Kennedy Am.

A set of six Colonial Australian Regency dining chairs, the set…

Regency Dining Chairs with Cedar Frames and Mahogany Panels

A set of six Colonial Australian Regency dining chairs, the set comprised of four single chairs and two carvers with scrolled arms, the frames in solid Australian cedar with deeply faceted front legs and sabre shaped rear legs, pierced and acanthus carved…

Set of four cedar 19th century Trafalgar dining chairs on…

19th Century Cedar Trafalgar Dining Chairs (Set of 4)

Set of four cedar 19th century Trafalgar dining chairs on facetted legs with concave fronts

Four cedar Trafalgar 19th century chairs

Cedar Trafalgar Chairs: 19th Century Set of Four

Four cedar Trafalgar 19th century chairs

William IV chairs set of four, cedar Barback, harlequin…

Harlequin Cedar Chairs with Red Velvet & Tapestry Upholstery

William IV chairs set of four, cedar Barback, harlequin upholstery, red velvet & tapestry

Cedar armchairs 19th century, four shaped back, brocade…

19th Century Cedar Armchairs with Brocade Upholstery

Cedar armchairs 19th century, four shaped back, brocade upholstered covers, turned front legs

Four Colonial cedar dining chairs

Colonial Cedar Dining Chairs Set of Four

Four Colonial cedar dining chairs

A set of 4 spade back cedar dining chairs with octagonal legs,…

1840 Cedar Spade Back Dining Chairs with Octagonal Legs

A set of 4 spade back cedar dining chairs with octagonal legs, circa 1840

Four Colonial cedar rail back chairs

Colonial Cedar Rail Back Chairs Set of Four

Four Colonial cedar rail back chairs

A set of four Australian caned cedar dining chairs & a matching…

Australian Cedar Dining & Rocking Chairs, 19th Century

A set of four Australian caned cedar dining chairs & a matching cedar rocking chair, late 19th century

A set of four velvet upholstered Australian cedar dining chairs,…

Velvet Upholstered Cedar Dining Chairs, 1890

A set of four velvet upholstered Australian cedar dining chairs, circa 1890

Four Colonial cedar Railback dining chairs. Turned front legs.…

Colonial Cedar Railback Dining Chairs with Olive Green Upholstery

Four Colonial cedar Railback dining chairs. Turned front legs. Olive green upholstery.

Four Victorian cedar balloon back chairs

Victorian Cedar Balloon Back Chairs Set

Four Victorian cedar balloon back chairs

Four cedar and various dining chairs, Australian, 19th century

19th Century Australian Cedar and Dining Chairs

Four cedar and various dining chairs, Australian, 19th century

4 x cedar 19th century Trafalgar style dining chairs with…

Cedar Trafalgar Dining Chairs with Concave Fronts

4 x cedar 19th century Trafalgar style dining chairs with concave fronts

Set of four antique cedar rail back chairs

Antique Cedar Rail Back Chairs - Set of Four

Set of four antique cedar rail back chairs

Set of 4 Victorian cedar dining chairs

Set of 4 Victorian Cedar Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Victorian cedar dining chairs

Four antique cedar balloon back chairs

Antique Cedar Balloon Back Chairs Set of Four

Four antique cedar balloon back chairs