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Pair Antique Italian Baroque Giltwood...

Pair Antique Italian Baroque Giltwood Nightstands/Consoles is easily mounted on the wall to make the perfect bedside companions, and you're good to go in inimitable Italian flair!  Each was hand-carved then given a golden painted finish for an understated elegance.Circa early to mid-1900s.Each measures 18H x 20.5W x 9D

Antique Flemish Oudenaarde Style Framed Wool Tapestry

Antique Flemish Oudenaarde Style Framed Wool Tapestry features a beautiful waterside scene with abundant floral and foliate detail.  Original floral and foliate border in subdued pastel colors adds a wonderful touch, protected by the subtle gold frame and the fact the work was mounted on board at later date.  This also makes it is easy to hang and will...

19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Bookcase

19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Bookcase is a masterpiece of art, architecture and style!  Rendered in sumptuous French walnut, considered the finest indigenous wood from the European continent, it features a bold crown centered with a gloriously full relief-carved heraldic crest with laurel swags.  Demilune and fluted trim are carried out to each...

Antique Country French Painted Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Antique Country French Painted Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features subtle styling and a beautiful patinaed painted finish that is perfect for today's casual decors.  The top has been whitewashed and sealed for a contrasting effect, while the main body features a fully painted facade.  Three spacious drawers provide ample storage, with each decorated with...

Pair Antique Italian Painted Petite Armchairs

Pair Antique Italian Painted Petite Armchairs were crafted on a diminutive scale, making the pair perfect for cozy seating groups, the bedroom or as accent chairs.  The undulating form of the framework completely wraps around the seatback design, connecting to the frame which is similarly contoured and accented with floral and foliate carvings.  All four...

Pair Antique French Louis XIII Armchairs with Tapestry...

Pair Antique French Louis XIII Armchairs with Tapestry Upholstery will make a handsome addition to any room!  Tall, fully upholstered seatbacks combine with a generous seat to provide excellent comfort, with the luxurious tapestry upholstery in very good condition, even on the back side of the chairs, making them candidates for placement anywhere in the...

19th Century French Renaissance Flip-Top Dessert...

19th Century French Renaissance Flip-Top Dessert Buffet in Stripped Oak is a remarkable variant of the serving buffet attributed to the French.  Long ago marble atop a piece of furniture was considered less than stylish, so this clever design hid a marble top serving surface ~ perfect for serving cheeses and desserts as the stone keeps such items cooler ~...

Mid-Century Italian Baroque Painted Coffee Table with...

Mid-Century Italian Baroque Painted Coffee Table with Travertine features a whimsical carving of a fish on each leg, all connected to an elaborate plateau fitted with extended feet and centered with a spire finial.  The apron is an exaggerated acanthus plume expression, and the entire frame has been given a distressed painted finish that is really...

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany...

FINAL SALE! ~ 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany Bookcase ~ Vitrine is a marvel of fine artisanry, with elegantly arched crown festooned with hand-carved floral and foliates cascading down to the beautifully sculpted finials on the corner posts.  Mitered corners are adorned with corbels, a motif repeated on the slightly step-front lower...

Pair Antique Italian Bronze Neoclassical Electrified...

Pair Italian Antique Bronze Neoclassical Electrified Wall Sconces feature a tailored design that presents a less formal look, yet still provides an understated elegance that will work wonders for illuminating any room!  The framed plaque backdrop features louvers and scrolls above and below, with floret accents where the scrolls meet.  A pair of arms...

Antique English Queen Anne Walnut End Table

FINAL SALE!  Antique English Queen Anne Walnut End Table features an elegant design with gracefully scrolled legs, club feet, a beautifully contoured apron with beveled top that follows the contours of that apron, and a lower center shelf supported and uplifted by scrolled stretchers.Circa early to mid-1900sMeasures 26.5H x 20W x 20D

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Armchairs ~...

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Armchairs ~ Fauteuils are a truly timeless representation of the neoclassic form inspired by the ancient Greeks and Romans!  Carved from hand-select hardwood, each features an oval, contoured seat back and generous seat upholstered recently in a high quality embroidered silk fabric.  The frames are works of art,...

19th Century French Louis XVI China Buffet

19th Century French Louis XVI China Buffet is one of a pair that we found, and the twin is available as of this writing, if you act fast!  Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features a stately neoclassical presence that is truly timeless.  The arbalette, or archer's bow crown is festooned with a beautifully sculpted floral wreath and sprays, under which a...

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Chiffoniere...

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Chiffoniere with Carrara Marble Top is the perfect solution for providing lots of organizational storage in a very small floor footprint while adding tailored, classical style to the room!  Crafted from exotic imported mahogany, its tailored framework is accented with brass quarter round trim and key guard inserts,...

Mid-Century Italian Florentine Commodini ~ Nightstand

Mid-Century Italian Florentine Commodini ~ Nightstand displays the distinctive styling for which the region is known.  The ancient city which has been historically significant for century after century, still remains one of the top tourist destinations in the country for its incredible beauty, history, charm and cuisine.  The architecture and flair are...

Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Salon...

Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Salon Chairs with Embroidered Mohair are the perfect choice for any occasional use anywhere in the home.  Hand-crafted from sumptuous French walnut, each features a lyre-shaped back framed with lush laurel spray and acanthus plume carved detail, with embroidered ribbon and foliate sewn into the plum colored...

Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Solid Oak Armchairs

Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Solid Oak Armchairs are perfect for creating a stately presence in any seating group!  Hand-crafted from quarter-sawn oak, each features an arched seatback crown with foliate embellishment appearing over the finely crafted and carved seatback that utilizes raised panels, gracious contours and intriguing form for timeless...

Mid-Century Florentine Painted End Table ~ Nightstand

Mid-Century Florentine Painted End Table ~ Nightstand is a timeless expression of flair by the master artisans of Tuscany!  Light in weight, it was designed to be used anywhere in any room, and to be easily portable for wonderful versatility.  The fully serpentine form features elegant curved lines for all aspects except the very surface itself and the...

Pair 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

Pair 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs are of a grand size for their time, making them ideal for 21st century homes!  Beautifully carved with graceful armrests and lions' paw feet, each features a carved transverse apron across the front for a masculine touch.As of this writing, an identical pair is also available, viewable by clicking on the...

Pair 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

Pair 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs are of a grand size for their time, making them ideal for 21st century homes!  Beautifully carved with graceful armrests and lions' paw feet, each features a carved transverse apron across the front for a masculine touch.As of this writing, an identical pair is also available, viewable by clicking on the...

Pair 19th Century French Louis XIII Fauteuils ~ Armchairs

FINAL SALE!  Pair 19th Century French Louis XIII Fauteuils ~ Armchairs were sculpted from solid fruitwood, and feature gracefully scrolled armrests coupled with high, arched seatbacks and generous seats resulting in uncommon comfort.  The lower apron was pierce-carved in a stylized foliate theme, contrasting with the turned stretchers and lions' paws...

Antique Framed Hand Painted Oil Painting on Canvas...

Antique Framed hand painted Oil Painting on Canvas is a charming work producing a three dimensional illusion as if the cherubs were carved from marble!  An excellent romantic example of the Trompe L'oeil effect.  Survives in its original frame.Circa early 1900sMeasures 38.5H x 29.5W

Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Console with...

Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Console with Travertine Top will make a timeless accent to any room, especially foyers, hallways, stairwell landings, or anywhere a minimal footprint is desired!  Having four legs for support even makes it a great candidate as a sofa table.  Elegant tapered and carved legs are fluted and adorned with a tassel motif,...

Cellarette, 19th Century English Regency Period Wine...

Cellarette, 19th Century English Regency Period Wine Server in Mahogany was designed for keeping chilled wine in the entertaining room, but makes an interesting conversation piece as well.  Hand-crafted with the utmost in artisanry from solid imported mahogany, it was designed with compartments inside, one for an insert to hold ice and other compartments...

Set of 3 Antique Solid Pine Windows with Hand-Rolled...

FINAL SALE!   Set of 3 Antique Solid Pine Windows with Hand-Rolled Glass are perfect for finishing out your decorating plans, inside or out!  Stripped and ready to stain or paint, or just leave natural, they can make an exquisite room divider, a wall hanging, or can be used to actually enclose a window frame.  Hand-crafted, each features hand-rolled glass...

Antique English Walnut End Table with Brass Top

Antique English Walnut End Table with Brass Top is a visually interesting design, with a square top covered with hammered and engraved brass creating a 24" x 24" square surface.  The framework below, crafted from fine walnut, consists of four exquisitely turned and carved column legs which extend outwards from the brass top a bit on each corner, and are...

Antique Delft Hand-Painted Blue & White Charger

Antique Delft Hand-Painted Blue & White Charger depicts the main cathedral in the storied city of Mechelen, now situated in the heart of Belgium.  The scene isolates the building without the surrounding structures to call attention to its timeless architecture.  The scene is surrounded by multiple concentric rings of foliate bordering.  Such works...

Antique Delft Charger by Boch

Antique Delft Charger by Boch is a beautiful work in Blue & White, hand-painted by a talented artist to depict a charming coastal scene with depiction of a seashore with windmills and various boats, all surrounded by a foliate bordering.  Such works were usually displayed like artwork, but occasionally pressed into service for serving special...

Pair 19th Century Carved & Painted Wall Panels

Pair 19th Century Carved & Painted Wall Panels will make a unique decorative accent for any neoclassical decor.  Hand-sculpted from solid fruitwood, each panel consists of an arched crown bordered with egg & dart motif atop which a floral wreath with ribbon and floral sprays appears.  The panel below continues the theme with a full relief floral...

Pair 19th Century Painted Interior Doors ~ Plaquards

FINAL SALE!  Pair 19th Century Painted Interior Doors ~ Plaquards are the perfect choice for a built-in bedroom wardrobe or kitchen cabinet built into the wall!  Old-World craftsmanship shows throughout, with pegged mortise & tenon joinery and two-toned distressed painted finish that has a lovely patina for splendid charm!Circa 1880sMeasures 63H x 24W...

18th Century Carved Stone Planter ~ Fountain

FINAL SALE!  18th Century Carved Stone Planter ~ Fountain is a perfect and timeless choice to create ambiance in your garden or sunny room.Circa 1750sMeasures 10H x 29W x 18D

Antique Painted Neoclassical Mirror

FINAL SALE! Antique Painted Neoclassical Mirror is one of those rare pieces that can be mounted horizontally or vertically!  Tailored lines of the framework with rosette accents featured a patinaed painted whitewash that perfectly frames the beveled mirror.Circa early 1900sMeasures 49H x 41W

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Wall Shelf...

FINAL SALE! 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Wall Shelf with Mirrors features gracefully carved select French walnut highlighted with ebonized molded detail for a stunning timeless look.  Original beveled mirrors between the shelves play with the light. Circa 1850s Measures 39H x 53W x 22.5D

Mid-Century Bamboo & Rattan Nesting Tables

FINAL SALE! Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Nesting Tables were made from bamboo and are perfect for a natural and fresh accent, giving you three end tables in the space of one!  The tables nestle inside each other to save space when so required, yet provide three surfaces almost instantly.  Lightweight yet strong bamboo is the perfect material to make them...

Pair Antique Spelter Statues of Provincial Couple

FINAL SALE! Pair Antique Spelter Statues of Provincial Couple are the French equivalent of Grant Wood's American Gothic, with a handsome French country couple in modest garments depicted in their homestead environment.  The male figure is holding what appears to be a lantern, while the female figure is holding a broad bladed shovel, indicating who in the...

Antique French Spelter Mantel Clock with Spelter...

FINAL SALE!  Pair Antique Spelter Statues "Tribute to Women in Industry", recognizes the industry's many contributions to society.  In this example, an ironworker appears with sledge in hand next to his trusty anvil.  The spelter has been given a patinaed bronze finish, and the statue are set upon a lavishly adorned pediment for an opulent effect, which...

Greek Neoclassical Painted Armbench ~ Large

Greek Neoclassical Painted Armbench ~ Large is a splendid re-imagining of the classical style as first pioneered by the ancient Greeks, then later the Romans, over two thousand years ago!  The armrests are shaped like today's bolsters, framed by wooden uprights that are highlighted with a rosette and subtle gold trim.  The same gold trim treatment...

Greek Neoclassical Painted Armbench ~ Small

Greek Neoclassical Painted Armbench ~ Small is a splendid re-imagining of the classical style as first pioneered by the ancient Greeks, then later the Romans, over two thousand years ago!  The armrests are shaped like today's bolsters, framed by wooden uprights that are highlighted with a rosette and subtle gold trim.  The same gold trim treatment...

Set of 8 Antique Rustic Dining Chairs

FINAL SALE!  Set of 8 Antique Rustic Dining Chairs were crafted with obvious pride from solid oak, and feature a tailored architecture enhanced by contoured back splats, turned legs, and tapestry-grade upholstery that is still quite serviceable.  The typical "H" stretcher below adds strength to the design.  Uncommon in a set of eight!Circa mid-1900sEach...

Antique English Neoclassical Marble Top Walnut Chest...

Antique English Neoclassical Marble Top Walnut Chest of Drawers was designed to add stately flair to any room, while providing abundant storage and a carefree surface.  The brick red finely veined marble top sits inside the beveled and contoured molding of the top, overlooking the drawer facade which features finely veneered walnut framed with molding and...

Antique Italian Beveled Wall Mirror

FINAL SALE!  Antique Italian Beveled Wall Mirror is the perfect choice for a vanity, bathroom, powder room, or even a walk-in closet!  Hand-crafted from solid wood with subtly formed contours, it has been fitted with a beveled mirror that precisely follows the contours of the framework.Circa mid-1900sMeasures 39H x 25W

Antique Commercial Balance Scale by H. L. Becker in...

Antique Commercial Balance Scale by H. L. Becker in Brussels is the type of precision instrument for which the company was known during the early 20th century.  Note the attention to detail and leveling mechanism as well as the precision of the measuring needle and the entire device! Circa early 1900s Measures 19.5H x 19W x 9D

Antique Set of 8 Chippendale Chairs includes 2 Armchairs

Antique Set of 8 Chippendale Chairs includes 2 Armchairs and was hand-crafted from fine imported mahogany with classic lines including boldly scrolled cabriole legs with talon & ball feet.  Subtle carved detail creates an elegant effect, while the caned seats provide lightweight comfort, especially in warm climates!  The classic design features a...

Antique French Louis XVI Desk ~ Library Table ~ Dining...

Antique French Louis XVI Desk ~ Library Table ~ Dining Table is able to fill a multitude of roles, and do so in style!  Combining elegantly scrolled cabriole legs with subtly scrolled stretchers, it features neoclassical ornamentation rendered in hand-carved sculptural detail depicting swags, corbels, acanthus frond, floral sprays and a prominent acorn...

Antique Bar Top Barrel Liquor Dispenser

Antique Bar Top Barrel Liquor Dispenser was designed to create souvenir at local taverns and pubs. Circa early 1900s Measures 9.5H x 10H x 6.5W

Mid-Century Travertine Table Lamp

Mid-Century Travertine Table Lamp with brass accents is perfect for today's modern contemporary look! Price includes standard electrification and a hand-sewn silk shade. Circa 1960s Measures 22.5H x 7.25W x 7.5D (before harp & shade)

19th Century Embossed Brass Umbrella Stand

19th Century Embossed Brass Umbrella Stand  Circa 1880s Measures 32H x 13.5W x 10.5D

Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood...

FINAL SALE!  Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Side Chairs feature the classic form definitive of the Rococo style, with violin-shaped seat backs, generous seats, and an undulating apron supported by four cabriole legs.  The crest of the seat back has been carved with shell and foliates, with floral carvings on the shoulders.  The front...

Antique Italian Giltwood Baroque Pedestal

This stunning Antique Italian Giltwood Baroque Pedestal remains in exceptional condition, and was hand-sculpted from solid wood to depict a cherub amongst fully laden grapevines before being given a luxurious gold finish.  Perfect for displaying a special objet d'art or just as a decoration unto itself!  The gold finish has achieved a nice patina over the...

Pair Plaquards ~ Armoire or Cabinet Doors, 19th Century

Pair Plaquards ~ Armoire or Cabinet Doors, 19th Century, are an excellent example of time-honored woodworking techniques handed down from generation to generation.  The elegant but tailored French scrollwork of the frames houses the raised panels contoured to follow the graceful curves.  The hand-forged steel keyguards add a nice touch.  Ideal to use as...

19th Century French Bronze Statue of Young Henri IV

This 19th Century French Renaissance Bronze Statue of a Young Henri IV is after Baron F. J. Bosio (French, 1768-1845) and indicates a representation of the 16th century period.  It is an excellent work that clearly displays the talents of the sculptor, handsomely displaying a young man who was on his way to becoming a renowned swordsman and King.  Henry...

19th Century Italian Hand Carved & Painted Cherub

19th Century Italian Hand Carved & Painted Cherub presents a charming, colorful and adorable rendering of a young winged cherub, holding a spiral torchere in one hand that can be used for a candle, and a palm frond in the other.  Vivid coloration including gold accents are preserved with the polychrome method, developed originally by the ancient...

Pair Vases, Art Deco Period in Grecian Style, in...

Pair Grecian Art Deco Spelter Vases on Marble Bases recall the glory days of the Ancient Greeks before the Roman conquest, and feature embossed patterns in tonal variations for highlighting purposes.  Timeless amphora shapes are accented by finely veined marble bases which also provide a weighted platform. Circa 1920s Each measures 16H x 9 in Diameter

Tuscan Style Hand-Painted Wooden Chandelier

SOLD EACH!Tuscan Style Hand-Painted Wooden Chandeliers provides a light and airy look combined with incredible Italian flair, artistry, and craftsmanship!  Crafted from pine, it features three carved corbels surrounding the central base from which are attached six scrolled steel arms that are tipped with turned finials upon which the chandelles are...

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Whitewashed...

18th century French Louis XVI period whitewashed bookcase ~ vitrine in oak features a stately presence while retaining a rustic charm that is ideal for formal or casual decors alike!  Neoclassical elegantly molded crown overlooks the arched multi-paned display on top, fitted with the original hand-rolled glass. An intriguing false bottom in the upper tier...

19th Century Country French Whitewashed Buffet

19th Century Country French Whitewashed Buffet is a splendid example of fine craftsmanship, with tailored, elegant lines following the design cues of the Regence period, influenced by both what we call today the Louis XIV and Louis XV styles.  Foliates appear in bas relief on the drawers which are centered with finely cast brass keyguards.  Rounded,...

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Cabinet ~ Buffet

FINAL SALE ~ 19th Century Flemish Renaissance Cabinet ~ Buffet is the ideal choice for those needing a little stylish storage! Hand-crafted from solid oak and fitted with steel pulls, it is separated into two distinct tiers.  The upper tier, crowned with a fully carved molding is punctuated with carved lions' heads which appear above fluted pilasters...

Pair Mid-Century Solid Wood Sculpted Armchairs

FINAL SALE!  Pair Mid-Century Solid Wood Sculpted Armchairs were hand-crafted from planks of old-growth sycamore, and feature a wonderfully contoured and ergonomic design!  The shield shaped seatback is perfectly contoured to provide flair and comfort simultaneously.  The armrests are angled up to conform to the relaxed positioning of the design which...

Mid-Century French Industrial Lamp

Mid-Century French Industrial Lamp Circa mid - 1900's Measures 26.5H x 20W x 21D

Pair 19th Century French Regence Walnut Armchairs ~...

Pair 19th Century French Regence Walnut Armchairs ~ Fauteuils is an incredibly elegant set, with the sumptuous wood, considered the finest indigenous furniture wood in Europe, skillfully and artfully sculpted with shell, floral and foliate motifs on the arched seatback crown, shoulders, and even the frame below the seatback.  Elegantly contoured armrests,...

Statue, Antique French Bronze Bird, on Marble Base

Antique French Bronze Bird Statue on Marble Base features intricate detailing, a gold finish and luxurious dark emerald green marble in a pyramidal form, creating a decorative accent that is ideal for any surface, especially a desktop. Circa early to mid-1900s Measures 6.5H x 7W x 4D

19th Century Oil French Brass Lantern Chandelier with...

19th Century Oil French Brass Church Lantern Chandelier features magnificent cast bronze mounts which depict cherubs in a triumvirate, with an angel in full flight as well!  A pendant finial below the urn shape adds a nice touch, as does the original chain and canopy as shown.  Already electrified, it includes the torchere glass globe pictured.Circa...

Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs

FINAL SALE!  Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs reflect a tailored, stately elegance yet retain a certain casual effect thanks to the design itself, and use of quarter-sawn oak for the frames.  The rounded seat backs feature a stylized lyre motif on the splat, with beaded molding trim and a laurel garland as carved accents.  Legs and apron...

Grand French Louis XIV Serpentine Solid Walnut Buffet

Antique French Louis XIV Serpentine Walnut Buffet is an extraordinary example of the breed, with complex contours and naturalistic form combined with artistic sculptural adornment to create a visual treasure!  With no straight lines in the design, the top has been contoured to follow the serpentine sides and concave plus convex front facade, with...

Art Deco Period Neoclassical Burlwood Beveled Mantel...

FINAL SALE! Art Deco Period Neoclassical Burlwood Beveled Mantel Mirror features tailored lines that allow it to blend with a wide variety of decors.  The rich sumptuous naturalistic appeal of the wood appears all around the original beveled mirror, exhibited in multiple tiers of molding detail.  Perfect above the mantel to reflect the decorations placed...

19th Century Rustic Carpenter's Bench

19th Century Rustic Carpenter's Bench is a fascinating look into the history of furniture making.  In days of yore, carpenters and cabinetmakers had to fashion most of their tools, and this example is a wonderfully preserved working model!  Meticulously hand-crafted from solid planks and timbers of old-growth oak and sycamore, it features a generous work...

Painted Solid Oak Country French Confiturier

Darling antique style cabinet, Painted Solid Oak Country French Confiturier. Great for adding a Country French touch to any room, with convenient storage behind the cabinet door and in the drawer. Painted in patinaed weathered white finish. Perfectly suited for your European style decor!ReproductionONLY TWO LEFT!Measures 39H x 30W x 17D

Pair 19th Century Antique Swedish Painted Armchairs

FINAL SALE! Pair Antique Swedish Painted Armchairs with subtle elegance and a soft palette perfect for today's more casual decors!  The gracefully scrolled framework includes a double-arched seat back centered with a stylized shell carving, complementing the carving at the front of the apron just below the seat.  The center splat is an urn form in the...

Antique Neogothic Cabinet

FINAL SALE!  Antique Neogothic Cabinet was designed to provide a maximum of storage space in the most diminutive of niches!  Barely two feet wide at the widest point of the top surface, it will nestle in very narrow spaces or be the perfect choice between windows, doorways, dormers, you name it!  Hand-crafted from solid oak to last for generations, it...

Set of 6 Antique Rustic French Gothic Whitewashed...

FINAL SALE!  Set of 6 Antique Rustic French Gothic Whitewashed Dining Chairs was literally designed to last for decade after decade, hand-crafted from thick, solid planks and timbers of old growth oak, with time-honored mortise & tenon joinery and carved Gothic motifs on the seatbacks for a sublime Old World effect.  Details include a colonnade style...

19th Century Renaissance Walnut Barley Twist Side Chair

FINAL SALE! ~  19th Century Renaissance Walnut Barley Twist Side Chair features an elaborate hand carved seatback crown, and a lower framework of barley twist columns and plinth blocks for a stately, aristocratic look!  Upholstered in red mohair for long lasting comfort, and constructed entirely from dense, old-growth oak for beauty, durability and...

19th Century Italian Painted Bench with Angels

FINAL SALE! ~ 19th Century Italian Painted Bench with Angels features incredible hand-carved sculptures of angels on each end and at the middle, originally designed as a church pew for an opulent private chapel.  Distressed painted finish adds a pleasing touch.  Note the Baroque influence in the architecture, with boldly scrolled and molded side supports...