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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Mid-Century French Wrought Iron 6-Piece Garden Salon Set is a charming way to furnish your outdoor space! The cafe table features exuberant scrolled legs supporting a top three feet in diameter and drilled at the center with an umbrella hole. The charming canape, or settee, seats two adults or three children, and two armchairs as well as two side chairs...
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