Twist & Hardy

Twist & Hardy “…where artisanal design meets sublime antique pieces.”
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A rare British folk art marriage chest, dated 1766 and carved with the initials W P, paired hearts, birds and extraordin...
31/08/2026

A rare British folk art marriage chest, dated 1766 and carved with the initials W P, paired hearts, birds and extraordinary radiating sun motifs.

Made in solid elm, with original ironwork and centuries of wear, a remarkable survivor of 18th-century vernacular life.

A traditional six-plank construction, the coffer is made from substantial elm boards - the simple primitive form is brought to life by the extraordinary carved façade.

The front is boldly decorated with a wonderful collection of naïve symbols: birds, hearts and large radiating circular motifs, together with the initials W P and the date 1766. The hearts naturally suggest love and marriage, while the birds and sun-like motifs may have carried associations with fertility, prosperity, protection or the continuation of family life.

What makes this coffer so special is not simply its age, but that something so personal, primitive and individual has survived since 1766. A truly authentic piece of British vernacular furniture and folk art.

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A rare, exceptionally well-crafted and highly sculptural Swedish armchair, dating from the 1940s–50s and surviving in ou...
30/08/2026

A rare, exceptionally well-crafted and highly sculptural Swedish armchair, dating from the 1940s–50s and surviving in outstanding original condition.

Made from stained beech, the chair combines a sweeping bentwood arm rail with fine radiating spindles, a separately framed cane back and an original hand-woven split-cane seat. This highly skilled technique produces a resilient, lightweight surface - the fine weave beautifully complements the delicate spindle construction. A second pair of slender rails beneath the curved arms adds depth and definition to its sculptural form.

An exceptional Scandinavian chair, bringing together bentwood, Windsor and traditional split-caning techniques with considerable skill and originality.

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A handsome late Victorian English open armchair, c.1880–1900.With a tall, deep-buttoned back, softly rolled arms and bea...
29/08/2026

A handsome late Victorian English open armchair, c.1880–1900.

With a tall, deep-buttoned back, softly rolled arms and beautifully turned and fluted walnut front legs, set on original brass and ceramic castors.

Recently traditionally re-upholstered and finished in fire-retardant barrier cloth, it is now ready for your own fabric.

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A beautifully made French mid-century occasional table, turned from solid elm.Originally known as a ‘tables de fumeur’, ...
28/08/2026

A beautifully made French mid-century occasional table, turned from solid elm.

Originally known as a ‘tables de fumeur’, it was designed to sit neatly beside an armchair. The small dished top, slender pedestal and broad circular base give this useful little table a wonderfully sculptural quality.

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A rare Italian monoxyl oak table with a monumental single-slab top hewn from a magnificent tree.Rich in colour and chara...
23/08/2026

A rare Italian monoxyl oak table with a monumental single-slab top hewn from a magnificent tree.

Rich in colour and character, the timber has exceptional grain, natural movement and a beautifully worn surface developed over centuries of use. The monumental slab is supported by solid trestle ends , joined by a hefty pegged stretcher.

The substantial original hand-forged iron bolts are a testament to the quality of the original construction, securing the top to the base.

This is a remarkable piece of Italian vernacular furniture , Incredibly difficult to find, - worth all the effort to bring it to back T&H.

Dimensions: L245cm x W88cm x H74cm

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A Chestnut Mountain Table from the Catalan Region. Late 18th century rustic chestnut side table with one drawer and orig...
22/08/2026

A Chestnut Mountain Table from the Catalan Region.

Late 18th century rustic chestnut side table with one drawer and original iron ring pull.

A sturdy, well balanced little table , with a beautiful rich patina and lots of character. The decorative , soft scalloped detailing to the frieze elevates it perfectly.

W66cm x D45cm H55cm

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A very fine English elm & ash Windsor armchair - Circa 1820 - 1840An exceptionally well-made chair with particularly goo...
20/08/2026

A very fine English elm & ash Windsor armchair - Circa 1820 - 1840

An exceptionally well-made chair with particularly good proportions. The tall bowed back is filled with slender spindles above and below the shaped arm rail - the chair is open and elegant.

The sweeping arms are supported on curved uprights, the turned front legs and shaped stretchers complete a beautifully balanced frame.

The broad elm seat off the scale , with an extraordinary swirling figured grain running across the surface.
The rich, warm honey and to***co colour , running through to deep brown is so beautiful.
The arms, spindles and bow have the same natural softness, where the darker surface has worn back to reveal the lighter ash beneath.

Most probably made within the Thames Valley / Buckinghamshire Windsor tradition, where elm was favoured for the seat and strong, flexible ash for the turned and bent components.

In excellent condition for its age and standing very well 👌

This piece can be see on my website , please send me a DM if you have any enquiries.

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A rustic French coffee table, bespoke made from old timbers with a thick oak slab top and one deep drawer. Simple, solid...
19/08/2026

A rustic French coffee table, bespoke made from old timbers with a thick oak slab top and one deep drawer. Simple, solid construction with a beautifully worn surface and warm, natural colour.

The old oak top has a beautiful surface, full of natural marks, grain and variation in colour. The chunky legs, made of poplar, give the table its strong rustic character without making it feel overly heavy.

A single drawer runs almost the full depth of the table, providing a generous amount of storage.

A practical and characterful piece, with the irregularities and patina of the old timber giving it the feel of a much earlier country table.

Dimensions: L120cm × D72cm × H45cm

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As of yesterday , 17th August 2026 , it is two years on since my old friend and mentor Geoffrey Hardy left us - he went ...
18/08/2026

As of yesterday , 17th August 2026 , it is two years on since my old friend and mentor Geoffrey Hardy left us - he went off on his travels in a canoe shaped coffin , designed by him, for whenever that day arrived.

I can hear him…in the things I say , and he’s there when I open a tin of bees wax , rolling up my sleeves, to bring the table back to life - it always makes me smile!

Without him Twist & Hardy wouldn’t exist, the adventure started when I met him , that day in a green grocers in Sydney many years ago! What fun💃

You inspire me every day , “to be in your orbit was an adventure” Thank you Geoff - “Mr Hardy”





A rare and highly unusual English low hearth Windsor armchair, of exceptional proportions, with a broad pine seat and el...
16/08/2026

A rare and highly unusual English low hearth Windsor armchair, of exceptional proportions, with a broad pine seat and elongated ash bow passing through the arm structure — an extraordinary example of English vernacular chair-making.

Dating from the late 18th or early 19th century and remarkable for its unusual construction and extraordinary proportions.

Set low to the ground, the broad pine seat is surrounded by a finely worked ash frame. Most distinctive is the elongated bow back, which continues down through the arm structure towards the seat, creating an unusual continuous framework and giving the chair its unmistakable silhouette.

Probably originating in Yorkshire or the North Midlands, the chair appears to be the work of an accomplished regional chairmaker adapting the Windsor tradition to create low fireside seating. The combination of its deep, low stance, broad seat and tall sweeping bow is particularly rare.

The ash has developed a wonderfully mellow colour and natural wear over many years, complementing the simplicity and strength of the construction.

A rare example of English vernacular chair-making, with exceptional proportions and a highly unusual bow-through-arm construction.

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