It looks regency to me, because of the flanking columns and perhaps a bespoke craftsman made it to a clients order. If it's a mahogany veneer, is the inlay detail real or painted? I would think painted for this style. it is a nice serpentine, although rather than being of one style, it may just be as they wanted it. It was commonplace in the 40-50s to have quality furniture made to order as we now do with joinery. queen Anne was popular at his time, and you can see an influence there.

Very nice. I believe now you can buy paint which you can just simply paint directly over stained furniture and then finish off with a colour. For when our extension is done, which will increase the kitchen size, whilst adding a sun room, I plan to buy a second hand tall buffet with upper glass doors, for extra storage and display of my fav pottery or crockery. I hope to paint it black with pale lime green interior to match our island bench, already in our kitchen, which has an attached tall paintry, both are clad in vj, the rest of our kitchen is white with grey bench tops and classic black metal handles throughout. Everyone comments on it's uniqueness. We have never been afraid of colour.

Agree!! bigreader your idea is a great find and a practical solution, I shall definately show my friend, thanks. She did mention she wants a 'luxurious' coffee table so whether it fits this brief remains to be seen....again it might be the tradeoff for function. A shorter table might also work better as you suggested Cloudpants, although the chaise is already long at 230cm so either way the room is going to be cut in half (it's a big modular for a small room but all she has for now).

Thanks Julie. That is exactly how I want this to look. We made this wooden bench to avoid buying ready made. I ll check cushion factory. I am considering a beige seat to ensure we can use all colors for any pictures I may want to hang in the background. Though I am tempted to go pink. :) I love the k mart stuff. I am just hoping to get some storage, so the third option looks the best. But this is an outdoor storage bench. You think it would look good indoors ? I am hoping to get something made of wood, so it does not damage. I do like the below , but again its particle board. Also, the coffee table I have will go in the veranda. So I could get a new coffee + side table. https://www.kmart.com.au/product/sideboard-oak-look/2078828?&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpvTcyc3m3gIVX_7jBx2Xxg2kEAQYASABEgISOfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds