Antique French Directoire Style Settee ~ Canape is ideal for a light and airy look, with a minimal footprint for more cozy seating arrangements. The rich coloration of the solid sycamore framework is offset by the openness of the seatback and armrest framework, which combines a comfortably curved top rim supported by sturdy cornerposts and vertical slats...
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...
18th Century Country French Painted Buffet a Deux Corps is a wonderfully preserved historically significant piece that is destined to enthrall your family for several more generations to come! Hand-crafted from thick planks of seasoned old-growth oak, it features a bold crown overlooking a fancifully carved bonnet with wildflowers and foliates in bas...
Antique Italian Inlaid Walnut Game Table is an unusual find, and will provide decades of enjoyment and good looks for your family! The understated elegance of the cabriole legs and subtly scrolled apron reflect a more restrained interpretation of the style, with a minimum of carved embellishment primarily in the feet, but with visual enhancements...
French Louis XVI Petite Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble is beautifully tailored, finished in rich mahogany and topped with Carrara marble. Its restrained neoclassical lines give it an elegant, refined presence, while the warm depth of the wood is set off by the crisp, pale marble above.Four drawers are framed with delicate bronze trim and fitted...
19th century French Gothic walnut armchair with embroidery features timeless design with visual appeal that includes spires, naturalistic forms and lions' heads on the armrests. The style dates back to the middle of the 12th century, and has been regularly revived every century thereafter! A lion is embroidered on the seatback. Sculpted from luxurious...
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...
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,...
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...
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