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...
Layers of softly worn pale blue and gray paint give this late 18th century Swedish Gustavian buffet an extraordinary sense of history and quiet beauty. Hand-crafted from old-growth pine, its restrained neoclassical design reflects the graceful simplicity that has made Gustavian furniture so enduringly admired.Three drawers extend across the upper section,...
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Marble Top Console is a rarity in all original condition! The sumptuous mahogany imported from the Americas during this period is incomparable in quality and beauty, and the able craftsmen have sculpted it into the tailored art form that defines the period in simplicity of line with definitive hallmarks...
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Trumeau Mirror will immediately become the focal point of any room! Crafted with a neoclassical architecture, it features a bold shell and foliate crown embellishment atop an intricately detailed crown molding, which overlooks a classic sepia toned painting of cherubs set in an oval frame. The painting appears over...
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...
A striking 18th century Country French walnut commode with exceptional presence, crowned with a beautiful original marble top and dressed in an abundance of finely cast original bronze hardware. This is the kind of piece that immediately commands attention. Its richly developed patina, bold jewelry-like mounts, and elegant stone top create a look that is...
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs represent a style transition into the Directoire look, where a more tailored design created a cleaner appearance. The squared off, contoured seat backs combine with generous seats for comfort, especially paired with the padded armrests. The overall framework is embellished with a tailored fluting design,...
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 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...
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