A blackbean extension table, ten chairs and a sideboard, circa…
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A blackbean extension table, ten chairs and a sideboard, circa 1970s, with Melbourne maker's mark, 'Decro' to the sideboard and table, beautifully crafted, the table with canted corners and retractable extensions, on two pedestals with tripod splayed legs, with ten associated high backed red velvet covered chairs, the fitted sideboard with geometric panelled leather clad doors and bold faceted handles; Decro made furniture for the senate and prime minister's suites during the 1970s. Height 76 cm. Length 228 cm. Width 102 cm. Extended length 305 cm

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  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
  • Canted Corners - In decorative arts, especially furniture making, a canted corner refers to a technique where the corner of the piece is angled or "canted" to create a diagonal corner. This is different from a chamfered corner which is a technique where the edges of a corner are cut at an angle, creating a diagonal edge or "bevel" along the corner.

    A canted corner is typically used to add visual interest to the item. It can be found in various styles of furniture such as contemporary, Art Deco, or traditional. It is often used to create a sense of movement and dynamism in a piece.

    Canting a corner is a more complex technique than chamfering, and it is typically done by tilting the corner of a piece of furniture and then cutting the wood to match the angle. It's a technique that requires precise measurements and a good understanding of angles and geometry, and it is usually done by experienced artisans.

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