18th Century English Country Secretary in hand carved oak captures the romance and practicality of Georgian country house furniture, with the presence of a carved chest and the refinement of a writing desk. Crafted from solid old growth oak, the secretary features a slant front richly sculpted with three foliate panels, each framed by a Greek coin border...
19th Century French Louis XIV Patinaed Bronze & Gilt Bronze Chandelier is a master work of the Belle Epoque Period! Meticulously hand-cast in solid bronze with gilt bronze accents, it was designed for an opulent home before the days of widespread availability of electric lighting. One can definitely see an Italianate influence in the expression of...
A refined 19th century French Louis XVI bookcase crafted in acajou moucheté mahogany, one of the most prized and rare forms of mahogany used in fine French cabinetry. Acajou moucheté refers to the richly figured mahogany taken from the root and lower sections of ancient mahogany trees, where the grain develops a remarkable swirling, almost spiral...
Commanding in scale and graceful in movement, this Country French buffet draws upon the provincial cabinetmaking traditions that carried the elegance of French design into the finest regional workshops. Crafted in walnut, the architectural step front façade is softened by serpentine sides and rounded corner posts, giving the broad case a sculptural rhythm...
A beautifully proportioned late 18th century English Georgian oak linen press cupboard on chest, offering an exceptional combination of handsome design and remarkable storage capacity. The upper cupboard is enclosed by a pair of finely paneled doors with graceful shaped moldings, opening to reveal generous interior storage suitable for linens, tableware,...
Elegant and architectural, this French Directoire neoclassical commode brings together the disciplined line of the period with materials of real substance and quality. The hardware, with its restrained geometry and balanced placement, leans clearly toward Directoire taste, while the overall form is grounded in neoclassical proportion. Fine mahogany gives...
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench captures the enduring appeal of Swedish design, light, elegant, and timelessly fresh for today’s interiors. Its classical form brings structure and grace, while the original painted finish gives it the soft, soulful character that only age can create.Swedish painted antiques remain so desirable because they...
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Walnut Buffet with Carrara Marble reflects a fascinating period in French history when all the styles were revived, including the timeless neoclassical style championed the previous century by Louis XVI and his queen, Marie Antoinette. This example was designed taller and more shallow than normal, for an obviously...
Antique French Louis XV Oval Painted Occasional Table represents the essence of tailored elegance, with a subtle architectural design that includes an oval top with drawer beneath, and an oval shelf with flared and contoured apron all around, and four very subtly scrolled legs, all of which is accentuated by carved embellishments in the neoclassic theme...
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