These items from the famous Matthew Burt are currently active on E Bay. The last auction I saw his furniture in, fetched some very healthy prices. The oak garden table and benches looks to me like the best buy, a days work with a random orbit sander followed by a few coats of hard wax oil and you've have a superb garden set for £1,000. This would be a good future investment and certainly a lot less than the £12,000 they cost 15 years ago. You can see the listing here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Matthew-Burt-bespoke-circular-garden-table-in-French-oak-with-curved-seating-/262863633036?hash=item3d33e4ba8c:g:CqgAAOSwfVpYrGXn
The same person also has this hall table and mirror, advertised in ash, but looks like sycamore to me.
This is definitely a marmite piece, but it would certainly make a splash in your hallway!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Matthew-Burt-Hall-table-with-mirror-in-ash-/262867360794?hash=item3d341d9c1a:g:i~0AAOSw2gxYr0fE
The last one is a totally bespoke piece which is going to be much harder to sell, even though it cost more than £12,000 in 2009. This piece reminds me why I don't like making bespoke furniture. If the shelves could somehow be detached it would be a nice cabinet. Here's the link
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unique-bespoke-Matthew-Burt-cabinet-in-european-walnut-with-curved-shelves-/262857639109?hash=item3d338944c5:g:tooAAOSw~AVYpuyU
This Matthew burt furniture items look fantastic. The oak garden table and benches are sensational and the last one is truly a masterpiece. Although, it's price is way to high. Would any other sources you recommend?
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