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,...
Antique French Louis XV Oval Painted Occasional Table represents the essence of tailored elegance, with a subtle architectural design that includes an oval top with drawer beneath, and an oval shelf with flared and contoured apron all around, and four very subtly scrolled legs, all of which is accentuated by carved embellishments in the neoclassic theme...
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 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...
A peaceful woodland stream winds through a dense forest in this antique oil painting on canvas by Jean Matthieu Jamsin (1882–1965). The artist captured the secluded beauty of the countryside with expressive brushwork and a natural palette of mossy greens, earthy browns, and softly illuminated highlights.Tall tree trunks establish the composition, leading...
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...
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...
Rich in detail and executed with remarkable skill, this 19th century walnut buffet reflects the stately elegance of the Henry II style. Crafted from fine quality walnut, the wood reveals a deep, luminous tone and beautifully figured grain that enhances the sculptural character of the piece.The façade is composed with confident symmetry, framed by carved...
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. ...
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