A wooden dresser with multiple drawers, brass handles, and a lock, topped with a black lamp with a white lampshade, a stack of books, a framed picture, a silver decorative dish, and a small container, situated in a room with a painting of a house at dusk hanging on the wall, a patterned blue basket on the floor, and a part of a white chair with striped cushions on the right.

Éditeur is a curated collection of fine antique and bespoke furniture for the modern Australian home.

More than a traditional antiques dealer, Éditeur is conceived as a decorator’s store — a considered selection of furniture, objects and art chosen simply because they are beautiful. Each piece is intended to bring character, craftsmanship and quiet elegance into contemporary interiors.

At Éditeur you will find exquisite antique furniture sourced from around the world alongside high-quality bespoke pieces in classical tastes. These are objects with integrity — carefully selected, thoughtfully restored and made to last.

The collection spans a range of styles and periods, though we have a particular affinity for the Neoclassical and Biedermeier traditions. Their clean lines, refined proportions and natural wood finishes sit comfortably in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Our collection is presented online and available for delivery Australia-wide through trusted couriers, with local collection available from Teneriffe, Brisbane.

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A William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers, c.1700
$1,750.00

A handsome William & Mary walnut chest of drawers, dating to the late seventeenth or very early eighteenth century.

The crossbanded rectangular top above two short and three graduated long drawers, with figured walnut fronts framed by crossbanding and fitted with decorative brass escutcheons and pendant handles, the moulded carcass upon later bun feet.

Of particularly attractive colour and patina, with richly figured walnut throughout and pleasing proportions characteristic of the period.

In good antique condition, with expected wear, marks, veneer movement and historic repairs commensurate with considerable age.

England, c. 1690–1710.

Dimensions: 100cm wide, 92cm tall, 59cm deep.

$350 flat-rate delivery available for Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne Metropolitan areas. Contact us to arrange inspection or collection by appointment from Teneriffe, Queensland.

New Arrivals

A Colonial Cedar Occasional Table, c.1850
$495.00

A handsome mid-nineteenth century cedar pedestal occasional table, dating to the early Victorian period.

The circular moulded top raised on a boldly turned baluster pedestal, above a low circular platform base terminating in three projecting feet.

Of particularly attractive warm colour and patina, with pleasing compact proportions and a restrained architectural form. The timber and construction are consistent with Australian colonial cedar furniture of the period.

In good antique condition, with expected wear, marks and surface variation commensurate with age, together with historic strengthening and repairs beneath the base.

Australia, c. 1840–60.

Dimensions: 63cm diameter, 56cm tall.

Fine antique furniture

We source antiques both locally and internationally, using techniques employed by archaeologists and historians to identify, date and assess our acquisitions.

Every item is carefully inspected for wear and damage. Where necessary, pieces are restored in-house to address imperfections while preserving their original character.

The result is furniture with genuine history and a distinctive patina — ready to be lived with and appreciated for another hundred years.

A bed with yellow striped pillows and a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps on each side, framed artwork of a house on the wall, and a small stool with books on it.

Timeless designs adapted for modern living

While antique furniture brings timeless elegance to a space, it does not always align perfectly with the realities of modern living.

Antique beds rarely fit modern mattress sizes. Finding matching bedside tables or dining chairs can be difficult. Larger pieces, designed for grander homes of another era, can also present practical challenges.

To address this, Éditeur offers a small collection of bespoke, made-to-order pieces inspired by Neoclassical and Biedermeier design. These are handcrafted from solid mahogany using traditional methods, allowing timeless forms to be adapted for contemporary homes while retaining the integrity and craftsmanship of the originals.

Living room with a large ornate mirror, a dark blue ceramic table lamp, a framed house painting, and a wooden sideboard with books and a small picture frame. To the left, part of a beige sofa with pillows and a brown blanket. To the right, a striped cream-colored armchair.