Crafted in France during the first half of the 19th century, this elegant Empire period chest with its original mirror exemplifies the architectural balance and refined classical ornament that made the style one of the defining decorative movements of the Napoleonic era. Beautifully figured mahogany veneers display dramatic flame grain across the drawer...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Antique French Louis XV Painted Occasional Table represents the essence of tailored elegance, with a subtle architectural design that includes an rectangular top supported by a tailored apron all around, and four very subtly scrolled legs, each of which is accentuated by carved embellishments in the neoclassic theme augmenting the otherwise Louis XV...
French furniture has long celebrated the marriage of strength and artistry, and this splendid mid-century dining table carries that tradition forward with remarkable presence. Its generous rectangular top is hand-crafted from solid oak and retains a softly distressed painted finish, giving the surface an inviting patina and relaxed French character.Below,...
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