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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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