Early 19th Century French Empire Swan Neck Mahogany Daybed, Paris
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant early 19th-century French Empire daybed sourced from Paris, France.
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Empire Daybed with Gilt Accents
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century French Empire daybed, also known as a ‘chaise lounge,’ is crafted from rich reddish-brown mahogany and mahogany veneer.
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Gold Bronze & Mahogany "Lit de Repos" Daybed.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French Empire Gold Bronze & Mahogany "Lit de Repos" Daybed.
Bronze
Monumental French Empire Revival Daybed with Gilt Bronze Swan Necks 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A monumental French Empire Revival daybed, crafted in France in the mid 19th century.
Bronze
19th Century French Carved Wood Day Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible empire style carved wood daybed from France, late 19th century.
Linen, Oak
French Empire Day Bed or Window Seat Upholstered in Linen on Walnut Frame
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French Empire day bed or window seat from the late 19th century featuring an elegant frame of patinated walnut often associated with the Louis Philippe or Empire style, recent...
Wood, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
A French Charles X inlaid birdseye maple daybed, C. 1840.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully crafted from birdseye maple with fine inlay detailing, the elegant, symmetrical form features scrolled ends and a gently curved frame, characteristic of the late Empire ...
Wood, Birdseye Maple
An Empire Style French Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Day Bed or "Lit en Bateau"
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Day or Alcove Bed known in French as "lit en Bateau" The bed is made of fine Cuban Mahogany and is embellished with a ormolu mounts all alo...
Bronze
Chaise longue Recamier bench, daybed with sphinx and claw feet
Located in NANTES, FR
Here is a Chaise longue called the Récamier model, this lounge chair is from the Empire period, from the very beginning of the 19th century. It has a gold leaf sphinx decoration and ...
Wood
19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed is a superbly well-preserved example of French style and ingenuity from the Second Empire! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahog...
Mahogany
Vintage 19th Century French Empire Sleigh Daybed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent 19th-century French Empire sleigh daybed, or lit en bateau, is a masterpiece of Neoclassical design.
Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Chaise Lounge Daybed
Located in San Francisco, CA
Missing two small brass roundels. France, early 19th century
Wool, Upholstery, Walnut
19th C. French Napoleon III Empire Wrought Iron Bronze Daybed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A charming 19th century French daybed or bed frame, crafted out of bronze and iron in a Napoleon III period style.
Wrought Iron, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Wrought Iron Outdoor Daybed
Located in Astoria, NY
A striking and sculptural mid-19th century French Napoleon III iron daybed, sourced in the south of France.
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Wrought Iron Painted Outdoor Daybed
Located in Astoria, NY
Gorgeous mid-19th century authentic French Napoleon III iron daybed, sourced from Provence and beautifully aged with time and wear.
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Wrought Iron Painted Blue Outdoor Daybed
Located in Astoria, NY
Gorgeous mid-19th century authentic French Napoleon III iron daybed sourced from Provence, retaining its original blue painted surface with a soft, timeworn patina over exposed iron.
Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
19th Century Biedermeier Directoire style Twin Daybed Walnut & Gilded decoration
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Biedermeier style was a simplified interpretation of the influential French Empire style of Napoleon, which introduced the romance of ancient Roman Empire styles, adapting these ...
Wood, Walnut, Giltwood
19th C. French Giltwood, Ormolu Swan Bed Corona, Circle Desmalter/ Krieger
By Maison Krieger, Jacob-Desmalter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This ring was likely intended to suspend sheer bed curtains, drapery, or a lightweight baldachin, creating a romantic and ceremonial canopy above a bed or daybed. The back shows hand...
Ormolu
Antique 'Swan Neck' Bed c1900 France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Handsome and rare antique swan neck bed c1900 France. Rich warm brown cherry frame with gorgeously carved naive swan detailing at each of the four corners. A wonderfully naive take ...
Cherry
Antique Handcrafted needlepoint depicting a classical romanticized Orientalist
Located in Port Washington, NY
This type of scene is common in Orientalist art, which was popular in 19th-century Europe, especially France and Britain.
Wool, Silk
H 55 in W 80 in D 56 in
19th Century French Empire Daybed
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century French Empire center-of-the-room style daybed, with extensive parquetry and marquetry inlay and intricate bronze mounts on both the headboard and footboard, side rails a...
H 48.5 in W 77.5 in D 52 in
19th Century, French Empire Daybed with Ebonized Urn Finials
Located in Boston, MA
French Empire daybed with ebonized accents, finials and decorative columns with block feet.
Fruitwood
H 42 in W 76.5 in D 39 in
French Empire Mahogany Daybed
Located in Kirkland, WA
French Empire Mahogany Daybed This is a First Empire bed with original bronzes. It is a nice medium color with a good French polish finish. It is made with beautiful woods. ...
Bronze
H 46 in W 76 in D 49 in
19th Century Empire Mahogany Daybed
Located in New York, NY
19th century Empire mahogany daybed, round pilasters with bronze mounts, block feet.
Mahogany
H 54 in W 87 in D 53 in
French Empire Daybed
Located in Savannah, GA
Elaborately carved mahogany French daybed or alcove bed with front column supports and turned finials. The skirt carved in a swag pattern. Custom-made mattress is 4' x 6' and is incl...
Mahogany
H 60.24 in W 79.53 in D 44.89 in
Early 19th Century French Empire Bed
By Georges Jacob
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A superb early 19th century French Empire single bed, retaining the original paint, that could be used as a daybed.
Wood
H 34.5 in W 58 in D 27 in
French Early 19th Century Mahogany Daybed
Located in Charleston, SC
Elegant antique daybed (called Meridienne in French) from Empire period with a mahogany frame. Offers three backrests and two bedheads cambered toward the outside and four short feet...
Mahogany, Silk
H 43.5 in W 75.5 in D 47.5 in
First Empire Period "Lit Bateau" Daybed
Located in Charleston, SC
Beautiful Napoleon period "Lit Bateau" in mahogany with a French polish finish. This bed was made to be viewed from only one side (the other side was against a wall) and therefore on...
Bronze
H 44 in W 78 in D 49.5 in
French Cherry Daybed
Located in DeSoto, KS
Antique day bed from France. Empire style. New custom frame and mattress.
Cherry
H 41.5 in W 73.5 in D 35.5 in
Empire Style Day Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautiful day bed with brass detail and all bed fittings
H 56 in W 72 in D 48 in
Fine Empire Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Bed
By G. None
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine Empire ormolu and bronze-mounted mahogany bed, with tapestry upholstery.
Ormolu
H 44 in W 76.5 in D 55 in
French Walnut Day Bed
Located in DeSoto, KS
Antique day bed from France. Empire style. New custom frame and mattress.
Brass
H 104 in W 79 in D 42 in
Empire Gilt Bronze and Steel Campaign Bed, Attributed to Marie-Jean Desouches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Empire gilt bronze and steel campaign bed with canopy, France, c1805, attributed to Marie-Jean Desouches (1764-1828). A spectacular rare museum quality gilt bronze bed.
Bronze, Steel
H 85 in W 45 in D 19 in
Mahogany Empire Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Mahogany Empire Daybed in the Style of George Jacob.
Mahogany
H 35.44 in W 74.41 in D 31.89 in
Pair of 19th Century French Iron Campaign Beds
Located in Madrid, ES
Self mountable iron campaign beds. One is a little smaller than the other so they can be transported one into the other. With new mattres and pillows unholstored in a black linnen a...
Iron
H 10.25 in W 13.25 in D 1 in
'Campaign' a Fine Early 19th Century Watercolor Depicting Travel in India
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: Bellasis family, Westmorland, England, 19th century With Martin Gregory Gallery, St. James’s, London, prior to 2002 With Nicholas Brawer, by 2002 Acquired by Howard...
Paper
H 28.75 in W 72.75 in D 24.25 in
French 19th Century Empire Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A graceful 19th-century French Empire daybed, expertly carved from solid mahogany with curvaceous swan motif.
Textile, Mahogany
H 43 in W 82 in D 31 in
Antique French 19 TH century day bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent French late 19 th Century day bed, hard to see the details on the pictures, but the hardware is solid Bronze, made of Flame Mahoagany wood ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STO...
Bronze
H 31.11 in W 60.24 in D 19.69 in
19th Century French Empire Period Daybed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant 19th Century French mahogany Period Empire meridienne or day bed of lovely proportions. With bronze escutcheons and floral roundels to both sides. Two bolster cushions. A bea...
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 40.16 in W 63 in D 27.96 in
Empire Style Daybed, End of 19th Century, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Empire style daybed, end of 19th century, France.
Bronze
H 38.59 in W 68.9 in D 29.93 in
Empire style daybed, France Late 19th - Early 20th century
Located in Milano, IT
Empire style daybed in mahogany, France, late 19th - early 20th century.
Bronze
H 25 in W 75 in D 26 in
French Empire Daybed
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A 19th century walnut French Empire or Biedermeier style daybed, finished both sides so it may stand in the middle of a room, recently-upholstered in a mid-dark neutral grey, circa 1...
Walnut
H 30.5 in W 75.5 in D 38.25 in
French Empire Daybed
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mahogany daybed with hand carved feet and original brass ornament detail. Interior measurements for this bed are 69" long x 32 1/2" wide (side rail to side rail).
Mahogany
H 39.38 in W 68.9 in D 27.17 in
Méridienne/Récamier Daybed with Carved Mahogany
By Empire Furniture
Located in Sofia, BG
Developed in the early 1800s, the méridienne (pronounced may-rid-ee-en) is typically associated with English Regency and late French Empire, though its popularity continued throughou...
Textile, Mahogany
H 31.75 in W 85.5 in D 33 in
French Empire Period Daybed
Located in Austin, TX
French Empire daybed in solid mahogany with white linen upholstery and cast gilt brass detail. Seat height is 14.75 in. A spectacular and rare piece that carries all the power of the...
Brass
H 32 in W 69 in D 28 in
Empire Mahogany Daybed
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The padded headboard carved with swans‚ the headboard and the rails raised on paw feet.
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 34 in W 89.75 in L 34 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe or Empire Style Burled Walnut Daybed
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A Louis Philippe style beautifully burled walnut daybed. Mid-19th century, France. Newly upholstered and reconditioned. #5624.
Upholstery, Burl
H 40 in W 86.5 in D 42.25 in
Empire Gilded and Painted Daybed
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century Empire daybed painted black with gilded carved accents. Elegant sleigh profile gilded in leaf pattern sits atop legs adorned with leaf detail gilding. Upholstered in com...
Wood
H 35.5 in W 81 in
Regal Mahogany Empire Style French Antique Daybed
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very elegant cherry antique Empire daybed having neoclassical columns and original brass decoration with new upholstered seat and pillows. Blemishes will be touched up before ship...
Cotton
H 40.88 in W 76.88 in D 42.5 in
Circa 1850 Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Daybed
Located in Highwood, IL
Important original mid 19th century antique French Empire crotch mahogany daybed.
Mahogany
H 34 in W 81 in L 34 in
Stunning Versatile Antique French Empire Mahogany Daybed Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning French Empire mahogany daybed of sofa having classic column accents and bronze pediments, newly upholstered in neutral quality linen cotton blend fabric from England includi...
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 34.5 in W 59.25 in D 27.25 in
Superb Bronze Mounted Eagle French Empire Mahogany Empire Daybed Chaise
By Charles-Honoré Lannuier
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb French Empire mahogany daybed chaise is a striking example of early 19th-century neoclassical elegance, richly adorned with gilded bronze mounts.
Bronze
H 41.74 in W 86.62 in D 51.58 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Daybed
By Jacob Freres (French)
Located in Paris, FR
Mahogany sleigh bed, circa 1805, by Jacob Frères and designed by the architect Louis-Martin Berthault. This rare model, practically identical to one made for Madame Récamier (See do...
Bronze
H 35 in W 74 in D 35 in
19th Century French Country Empire Day Bed
Located in Doylestown, PA
A decorative "provincial" Empire daybed in painted pine, French circa 1820, with turned column supports , original side-rails and hardware.
Pine
H 32 in W 69 in D 28 in
Empire Mahogany Lit de Repos (Daybed)
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The padded headboard carved with swans, the headboard and the rails raised on paw feet.
Wood, Fabric
H 36.5 in W 60 in D 24.25 in
Cast Iron French Napoleon III Daybed
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous antique French Napoleon III (Second Empire) period forged and cast iron daybed on casters, all original. Interior measures 48" in length and 22.25" in width.
Iron
H 38.25 in W 80 in D 31.5 in
French Empire Style Parcel Giltwood Swan Recamier
Located in Bradenton, FL
French Empire Style Parcel-Giltwood Recamier. This striking daybed features gracefully scrolling ends terminating in finely carved and gilded swan heads, a signature motif of the Emp...
Textile, Wood
H 39 in W 84 in D 37 in
First Empire French Campaign Bed
Located in Middleburg, VA
First Empire French Campaign Bed. Made of painted metal with lyre and swan motifs retaining the the original painted and gilded surfaces. Napoleon I circa 1810.
Steel
H 49 in W 90 in D 52 in
French Empire Period Campaign Bed
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French folding campaign bed from the Empire period in polished steel with brass acorn finials, circa 1810.
Steel, Brass
H 83 in W 176 in D 59 in
French Empire Period Walnut Window Seat Banquette After Jacob
Located in Benington, Herts
An unusual and well drawn early 19th Century French Empire walnut window seat / banquette after the celebrated Jacob family.
Walnut
H 33 in W 69 in D 24 in
A Late French Empire Mahogany and Upholstered Chaise Longues
Located in Atlanta, GA
of pegged construction and having outwardly curved upholstered sides above a solid mahogany frame resting on bracket feet, the reverse with an open front
Mahogany, Upholstery
H 32 in W 72 in D 35 in
Empire style Day bed
Located in Bronx, NY
Empire style Day bed.Great carvings and details.
the height on the high side is 32 and 20.5" on the lower end part.
H 38 in W 77.5 in D 32.5 in
Antique 2nd Empire Period Day Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
An intriguing French innovation, the day bed could be placed at the center of any room and serve during the day as a comfortable sofa or canape, and provide sleeping accommodations a...
H 42.25 in W 79 in D 42.5 in
Period Napoleonic 1st Empire Lit en Bateau
Located in Hanover, MA
An important French Empire mahogany daybed. The rectangular head and foot-board mounted by a column-top rails. The columns are embellished with ormolu plinth and capitals. Beautiful ...
Ormolu
H 45.28 in W 78.75 in D 49.22 in
Empire Period Steel Campaign Bed Circa 1810
Located in Paris, FR
Empire period military style steel campaign bed. Circa 1810. Painted steel frame with patinated gilded ornaments.
Iron
H 32.68 in W 59.85 in D 32.68 in
Meridienne - Day bed - Lounge chair - Bench Napoleon III - France XIXth
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Meridian - Day bed - Lounge chair - Bench with Burgundy, raspberry pink, off-white upholstery. Magnificent meridian from the Napoleon III - Second Empire period with a wide...
Upholstery, Wood
H 42.5 in W 85.5 in D 55 in
French 19th Century Empire Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stately Empire mahogany daybed. The mahogany has a wonderful rich, deep patina. Elements of Empire style are seen in the traditional, front facing, recurring column theme and detai...
Mahogany
H 33 in W 78 in D 28 in
Day Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Empire day bed.
H 53.5 in W 80.5 in D 37 in
Day Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Empire ebonized and gilt day bed with linen upholstery and two cushions
Wood
H 41 in W 85 in D 57.88 in
French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous French Empire mahogany alcove daybed and bed crown hand-crafted in France in the 19th Century.
Brass
H 39.77 in W 81.89 in D 39.77 in
Biedermeier bed
Located in Belgrade, RS
Designed in the classic "schlafsofa" or daybed form, it was likely used both as a seating piece and a sleeping bed, making it a versatile element of 19th-century bourgeois interiors.
Walnut
H 34.5 in W 75 in D 30 in
French Empire 19th Century Mahogany Daybed FS-467
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
French Empire, 19th century mahogany daybed with original fabric recently done in Paris.
H 42 in W 83 in D 47 in
19th Century French Empire Style Single Daybed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century French Empire style single daybed The bed is made in cherrywood, both ends are the same height with a rounded top rail and outward curving and the bed has shaped fro...
H 36.5 in W 75 in D 27 in
19th Century Neoclassical French Empire Swan Neck Chaise Longue Daybed
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Early 19th century French Empire recamier, chaise longue, or daybed featuring an intricately carved swan on both the front and the back.
Upholstery, Walnut
H 34.75 in W 60 in D 28 in
French Empire Recamier Daybed
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant French empire style mahogany Recamier with ormolu mounts of classical figures, stands on mahogany bulbous legs and bronze casters. Later upholstery. This piece is missing the...
Bronze
H 43.5 in W 74.5 in D 53.5 in
French Mahogany Empire Daybed Circa 1820
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
French mahogany Empire-style daybed with brass ormolu. Great patina, rich colour, and elegant - yet simple - design. Circa 1820.
H 32.68 in W 61.82 in D 22.05 in
Ebonized Empire Sofa with Swan Décor, France, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Ebonized daybed on short bent feet with a straight frame. The lateral rests end in carved swan heads and show crossed strutting. The bench is decorated with Fine carved details on th...
Fabric, Wood
H 43.5 in W 74.5 in D 53 in
French Daybed in Mahogany from the 19th Century
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautiful French daybed in mahogany with Empire bronze mount details. Measures: 74.5? wide x 53.5? deep x 43.5? tall.
H 56 in W 89 in D 54 in
French Flame Mahogany and Walnut Sleigh Bed or Empire Style Daybed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French flame mahogany and walnut sleigh bed or Empire style daybed This is a large sleigh bed or Empire style daybed, which would look fantastic piled up with comfy cushions. Bot...
H 42.5 in W 76 in D 53.13 in
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Bed Nicely Appointed with a Canopy
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Empire mahogany bed, also referred to as an alcove bed or daybed, with full corner front columns with ormolu capitals, metal casters, and nicely appointed with a sheer white c...
Ormolu
H 34 in W 22 in D 13.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Empire Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers
By Raingo Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style Empire figural ormolu three-piece clock and candelabra garniture suite, comprising of a gilt-bronze clock and a pair of t...
Bronze
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
H 31.5 in W 12.01 in D 12.01 in
French Antique Alabaster Pedestal
Located in London, GB
French antique alabaster pedestal French, Late 19th Century Height 80cm, diameter 30.5cm Shaped in a Neoclassical style form, this superb pure white alabaster pedestal was manu...
Alabaster
H 0.5 in Dm 10.5 in
Set of 12 English Raised Gilt Porcelain Dinner Service Plates
By Royal Worcester
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A regal set of 12 elaborately gild service plates, by Royal Worcester. The set with delicate broad gilt borders with a white porcelain background. The mark on the back from 1950.
Porcelain
H 60.24 in W 32.68 in D 4.73 in
Antique 19th Century French Gold Leaf Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful antique mirror that originates in France, circa 1890. The mirror has the upper rounded corners typical for Louis Philippe mirrors. The mirror has a rich, ornamented cres...
Gold Leaf
H 18.51 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in
Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in London, GB
A large precious stone and silver-gilt flower model by Asprey. English, 20th century. Measures: 47cm high x 14cm wide x 12 cm depth. Crafted in fine Faberge style, this piece is...
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
H 29.5 in W 34.75 in D 23.75 in
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1870, in the refined Empire style. Built in richly figured fruitwood over elm, the petite commode features clean ar...
Marble, Bronze
H 7.85 in Dm 8.13 in
Wedgwood Jasperware Jardiniere or Planter with Classical Figures, 1930s
By Wedgwood
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Jasperware stoneware Jardiniere or Cache Pot, made by Wedgwood, England and dating to circa 1930s. The jardiniere has a lovely shape, very much like a brush pot...
Pottery, Stoneware, Ceramic
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...
Brass
H 7.68 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in
The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...
Paper
H 32.68 in W 83.47 in D 32.29 in
Dutch Art Deco Design Sofa by Pander 1930 Walnut Burl Wood with Display Cabinets
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous high end design Dutch Art Deco sofa designed & produced by Pander 1930 in Burl Walnut. Exquisite Art Deco design lines & both sides of the sofa have display cabinets perf...
Walnut, Burl
Gorgeous Antique Donegal Arts & Crafts Style Rug Designed by Gavin Morton
Located in New York, NY
Donegal Carpet Ireland 10’4” x 13”6” - 315 x 411 Early 20th century; c. 1910 Wool pile of symmetric knots on a wool foundation Designed by Gavin Morton The Donegal factory in Killybe...
Wool
H 39.5 in W 63.88 in D 24.25 in
French 19th Century Mahogany Empire Buffet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Empire (19th century) buffet made of rich flamed, bookmatched mahogany. The original Saint Anne marble top of charcoal stone with gray and white veining is removable. Below ...
Marble, Brass
H 35 in W 25.75 in D 16 in
French Empire Mahogany Chest with Four Drawers, Circa 1880s
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (late 19th Century) mahogany small chest with 4 drawers and bronze trim with a black marble top There are splits in the wood at the side of the piece.
Mahogany
H 46.07 in W 24.02 in D 51.19 in
Chest of Drawers / Secretary in Dutch Style Marquetry Holland Design
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Chest of drawers in Dutch style from the beginning of the century. Entirely inlaid with floral decoration, with brass handles and a lion paw shaped base. The upper part consists of...
Wood
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
Metal
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The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.