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...
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,...
Grand 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Mirror is a masterpiece of the sculptor's art! The large scale of the mirror makes it ideal for tall ceilings or use as a floor mirror. The bottom, left and right frameworks are of a tailored design, with five tiers of molding detail including beading all around, classic evidence of the influence of the...
19th Century French Louis XVI Oval Painted Mirror represent the essence of the classical style, with a graceful oval form unencumbered with adornment on the sides and base, but lavished with a magnificent urn bursting with fruit and foliates centered on the crown. The urn is upheld by an acanthus plume base and flanked by scrollwork and acanthus fronds. ...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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