Dark timber antique dressing table with a swing mirror, styled with two sculptural red stems in a slim glass vase against sprigged wallpaper

One part of my job is sourcing antiques and treasures and learning about furniture making and materials. I found the perfect dressing table on eBay for this room. Darker timbers like mahogany and walnut always fit well into period homes, especially if you’re trying to introduce character back into a home. Despite being someone usually more drawn to mid-tone scandi type timber, you can’t beat a British-made antique piece — especially in this bedroom, where it complements the @colefaxandfowler wallpaper beautifully.