Antique Angles

The house is seen at an angle across its grounds: a long classical front with tall pilasters and a balustraded roofline with many chimneys, a curved, columned portico reached by a cu...

The theater is seen at an angle along the street: a tall stone building with arched upper windows, a decorated frieze, and a ground floor of columns with lamp standards before the do...

At the top (11) a badge hangs from a gold crown on a broad violet ribbon: a blue-enameled cross edged in gold with ball tips and gold lions in the angles, its white center showing Sa...

A young man in a gray cap and a small ruff stands facing the viewer playing a lute, its pink body held against his chest and its neck angled up toward the viewer's left. His doublet ...

A sword hangs at his hip, its blade angled back toward the viewer's left, and his gray stockings are tied at the knee with red garters above tan shoes.

He holds a hat at his waist with his left hand and gestures with his right, a sword angles down behind him, and he wears gray stockings and buckled black shoes.

A young man stands with his weight on one leg, a round shield painted with a red cross bordered in yellow covering his right side, at the viewer's left, and a long sword angled down ...

His hand rests on the hilt of a sword that angles down toward the viewer's right, and pale hose end in laced buff boots trimmed with fur.

Concealed folding legs beneath the footstool allow it to be used independently at an angle. The chair and footstool have recently been reupholstered in pale cream leather with tradi...

The seats are generously padded, while the gently angled and shaped backs provide excellent support and comfort.

Raised on decorative feet, the case features beveled-style glass panels that allow the exquisite contents to be admired from multiple angles. A finely executed starburst design etche...

Original engraved brass pintels allow the mirror to be adjusted to the desired viewing angle or positioned vertically, retaining the practical functionality intended by its original ...

Additional marquetry reserves and decorative inlay continue around the sides of the table, allowing the piece to present beautifully from virtually every angle. The table is raised o...

The separate cover and bowl allow the detailed decoration to be appreciated from every angle. Dimensions: 12 inches in diameter × 8.5 inches high.

The sculpture is beautiful from virtually every angle, offering a captivating combination of delicate facial expression, graceful anatomical modeling, deeply articulated drapery, and...

Front corners and top with beveled edge. Block feet angled in front to match the corners. Good proportions and solid sculptural form.

The hues blend within the clouded glass, giving the compact lamp depth and character from every angle. The dome rests on a dark patinated wrought iron base.

As the light changes, subtle shadows and highlights emerge within the grain, transforming its appearance depending on the viewing angle and distance. The natural beauty of the wood i...

The back is also carefully finished with framed panels, making the table attractive from every angle and particularly suitable for placement in the center of a room.

Viewed from different angles, the composition reveals the carefully modeled stance, layered feathers, and balance between the upright bird and the adjacent flower holder.

Exhibiting a quintessential Art Deco style, this pair of bookends features an L-shaped alabaster base made of two perpendicular elements set at a 90-degree angle. It is adorned with ...

The unusually thin walls allow the natural mineral inclusions to appear suspended or “floating” within the translucent agate, creating changing abstract compositions when viewed from...

The sculptural finial, engraved decoration, and richly cast stand give the samovar impressive presence from every angle. Originally used for serving and keeping water hot for tea se...

Below are numerous useful curved drawers retaining their brass handles and escutcheons, while the reverse is unusually elaborate and fully finished with large marquetry panels, makin...

At upper left is a silver Maltese cross star with gold fleurs-de-lis in the angles and a blue ring around a laurel wreath and crowned monogram.

At top right is a silver cross with ball tips, a crown and central device between ornaments in its angles. At lower right, on a green watered ribbon, is the gold oval badge of the Or...

At top are two silver eight-pointed cross stars with fleurs-de-lis in the angles. The left one has an oval center with a standing figure of the Virgin in white on a gold ground, fram...

On the right a red Maltese cross edged in gold with gold fleurs de lis in the angles (2) shows the bishop rising from a cloud, on a red ribbon; its small disk shows an open book with...

At upper right (6) is a pink-enameled Maltese cross edged in gold with crowned gold lions in the angles, hung from a gold crown on a blue ribbon edged in gray.

A striking and highly practical statement piece, offering considerably more storage than the typical chinoiserie coffee table while retaining a beautifully decorative appearance from...

A characterful 19th-century cast-iron signal mortar, the substantial ring-turned barrel mounted at an inclined angle upon a solid oak carriage. The timber base is fitted with decorat...

The dramatic elevated open-basket design allows maximum light to enter the diamond from all angles, showcasing the elegance characteristic of French style from that century.

The decoration continues onto the lower tier, where a pine motif creates an additional visual element when the table is viewed from the side or at a lower angle. The gently upturned ...

This upholstery provides a tactile contrast to the geometry of the frames, making the chairs inviting without losing their disciplined form. From every angle, the chairs reveal thoug...

The Capitol is seen at an angle from below a sloping lawn: a projecting center with a recessed colonnade above a rusticated ground floor and a long flight of steps, a broad low dome ...

Rowboats and a small sailboat move on the calm water, and in the left foreground two anglers fish from a grassy bank, a pail beside them.

In the middle row are two gold badges: one (3) a white-enameled cross with lions in the angles and crossed swords, hung from a crown on a pale blue ribbon; the other (4) a similar cr...

One hand rests on his hip, and in the other, at the viewer's right, he holds a gold scepter. A sword angles down behind him toward the viewer's left.

He holds a baton of command in his outstretched hand at the viewer's left and rests his other hand on his hip, where a long rapier with a swept hilt hangs at his side, its blade angl...

It uses a classic trestle base with vertical end posts joined by a low stretcher rail. The distinctive angled wooden braces supporting the top overhang are characteristic of monaster...

Each spray grew from a single drop of colorant touched to the foot of the band while the jug was held upside down, and the angle at which the pot was held set the wind-blown sweep of...

The can retains its original wire handle, angled pouring spout, and threaded cap. Founded in 1906, the Indian Refining Company became one of America's best-known independent petrole...

A small retaining chain controls the opening of the support and preserves the desired viewing angle. The tabletop mirror is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use.

The relief of the gilding remains visible from an oblique angle, adding texture to the plate’s richly worked surface.

Designed to be viewed from all angles, the table features a functional drawer to the front together with a corresponding faux drawer to the reverse.

The sculpted shoulders rise toward the aquamarine in a beautifully balanced composition, giving the ring an extraordinary profile from every angle. The refinement of the platinum wor...

The sides retain their attractive original oak panel detailing, further demonstrating the quality of the traditional construction and providing additional visual interest when viewed...

The central mirror is flanked by two hinged and adjustable side mirrors, allowing them to be positioned at varying angles. The mahogany case is embellished with fine contrasting str...

The carpet has been carefully arranged so that the large central medallion forms the focal point of the lid, while complementary borders and motifs continue around the sides, giving ...

The crystal is thick and weighty, giving the box a substantial presence when viewed from any angle. The upper dome features a circular panel centered with a star-radiating cut design...

The articulated side elements and patterned chain continue the decorative work beyond the centerpiece, giving the necklace a remarkably finished appearance from every angle. The silv...

Born in 1880 at the height of the Victorian era, this ring embraces the period's love of abundance, massing its diamonds into a domed, sunburst cluster that catches light from every ...

Its polished surface and deep emerald coloration create extraordinary movement and visual depth from every viewing angle. Dimensions: 30.75 in. H × 36 in. diameter

Hinged rectangular top with angles corners with brass stringing and rosewood banding opening to a blue leather playing surface.

Handcrafted from beechwood more than 100 years ago, its frame has been shaped to resemble bamboo, complete with raised joints and boldly angled ends where the rails cross at each cor...

Beautifully shaped and turned elements provide both visual interest and structural stability, creating a graceful silhouette from every angle. Measuring approximately 81.5 cm wide, ...

This traditional arrangement provides excellent stability while creating an attractive sculptural silhouette when the table is viewed from different angles. The restrained design an...

Deep Delft blue is balanced with softer shades throughout the decoration, bringing definition and movement to the design. Painted from every angle and created as a true pair, these c...

The carving continues around the sides, giving the piece considerable presence from every angle. The stool stands upon four boldly turned baluster and column legs, retaining their s...

The straight upper rails and gently angled sides reflect the architectural influence of the Louis XVI period, when furniture design moved away from the exuberant curves of the Rococo...