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.

Howard's have a product called Restor a finish. You can also get feed and wax. I have seen some lovely handles from Anthropologie online (they ship to Australia!) You could also use the keys and put large tassels on them as a display in the keyholes. This often looks lovely and very French! I'd take off and remove a lot of the ornaments you have on top and put French Provinical style things there. You could have a vignette of things that relate to that style you like. Or why not try a vignette of older styling of the things you already have?

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