This 19th Century Rustic Country French Fruitwood Coffee Table is an exceptional example of the practical craftsmanship that defined rural French furniture during the first half of the 19th century. Originally built as a sturdy country dining or work table, it was later thoughtfully reduced in height to create a remarkably functional coffee table while...
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...
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...
18th Century Swedish Painted Pine Two-Tiered CabinetA quietly compelling example of Swedish country craftsmanship, this two-tiered cabinet reflects the restrained elegance and practicality that define 18th century Nordic interiors. Hand-crafted from pine, the piece retains its original painted surface, now beautifully aged into a nuanced palette of soft...
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 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...
19th Century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet is a magnificent example of fine furniture craftsmanship melded with timeless style! Utilizing hand-select quarter-sawn oak, the artisans created a rectilinear two tiered architecture with a slightly recessed upper tier fitted with twelve glass panes allowing one to view the contents, which...
Pair of French Napoleon III Period Louis XVI Bronze Candelabra were created during the middle of the nineteenth century with exceptional quality and neoclassical refinement. Each candelabrum is beautifully cast with five candle arms, an urn-form center, and a finial designed as a classical urn with flame and garlands. The design is further enriched with...
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,...
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