Antique Valance

The open upper hutch is crowned by a gently arched valance with delicate, incised floral scroll carvings and vertical beadboard backing, housing two long display shelves with integra...

Elevating its historical elegance, this period piece is enriched with refined Neoclassical elements, including light-wood oval marquetry medallions, checkered string inlay borders, a...

The upper back retains a decorative upholstered valance trimmed with fringe, adding warmth and texture while complementing the natural cane and walnut finish.

The case is structurally anchored by distinctive, outward-flared French feet which flank a beautifully scalloped and valanced lower apron. Its front facade is dominated by four full-...

Italian Neo-classic style mural painting on canvas of a Pair of medallions with cupids centering a still life of fruit behind a blue drape with a swag valance

Constructed with silk thread on a bold red felt ground, this panel likely served as a decorative valance or a ceremonial "hanging" for a festive occasion.

The medallion is surmounted by a royal crown embellished with seed beads and radiates outward to a fan of national flags—prominently the Union Jack, the cross of St George, the White...

Originally forming part of a larger decorative furnishing scheme—possibly a bed hanging, valance, coverlet or interior panel—it survives today as a striking work of textile art in it...

The interior is arranged with a lower row of five blind drawers that are drawn forward as the top is raised, these situated beneath two banks of pigeonholes with scalloped valances, ...

This incredible superb quality antique piece was woven in Aubusson South West of Paris originally for upper class clients and was used as a decorative valance over a special window o...

Delicate floral and vegetal carvings adorn the wood, subtly outlining the backrest, which is finished with a crest, as well as the arms and seat valance. The most significant feature...

Decorative Border: The panel is finished with its original green silk knotted-fringe valance, accented with metallic sequins and decorative "pan chang" (endless knot) tassels along t...

Finishing Details: The bottom is finished with a sophisticated green silk net valance featuring metallic sequins and an array of multicolored silk tassels, adding a ceremonial weight...

Key Visual Elements: The Figures: The valance features a rhythmic procession of figures dressed in stylized, often "exoticized" robes (sometimes referred to as Xiban or Western tribu...

The four posts are ring turned and support a full tester panel above the bed, the beds having a high quality brocade fabric valance and bed curtain at the end of each bed, with match...

Base with top molding and one long drawer above central small drawer with deep fan carving flanked by two large drawers, a deeply valanced skirt with two finials, and cabriole legs e...

The desk features a compartmentalized interior with six fitted drawers and eight valanced open cubbies, with a central prospect door concealing a small valance drawer over an open cu...

The base has carved waist molding above the well fitted secretaire drawer with 7 drawers, fretwork valanced pigeon holes flank secret document drawers surrounding the prospect door, ...

Framed in what we believe to have originally started life out as gilded 19th century French window valances. Beautifully Carved Mirror and detailed in a Rococo Style and trimmed in r...

This antique Danish sofa features a beautifully carved wood frame in a floral and leaf motif, carved scrolling knuckles, a gently valanced skirt, and cabriole legs. This sofa has bee...

This outstanding piece likely once adorned a ceremonial interior—possibly used as a valance, border for an altar frontal, or part of a larger furnishing in a grand palazzo.

In 1788 he married the daughter and heiress of Edward Hore, of Esher, Surrey, and a few years afterwards they moved into The Manor House of Newton Valance in Surrey. The house remain...

A wonderful form two part American mahogany dome top secretary, its upper case with a molded cornice over two fitted doors, opening to a compartmentalized interior with open shaped v...

Flanking this central section are six small drawers, with open pigeonholes positioned above them, tucked beneath a finely scalloped valance—an elegant layout for organizing correspon...

This Swedish side table features a rectangular top with bevelled edges, sitting above an apron beautifully carved on all sides. This valanced apron is adorned with delicate floral mo...

A fine example of a Federal mahogany two part secretary desk, with a dentil molded cornice surmounting an upper bookcase with two 16 pane glazed glass doors with satinwood line inlay...

An exceptional example of a late George I English secretary desk in walnut, its upper case with a molded broken arch pediment with urn finials surmounting two arched paneled doors, o...

The case below is enclosed by a pair of stunningly figured mahogany paneled doors which open to series of original adjustable shelves and a number of valanced pigeonholes. The lower ...

The chest is further embellished with a valanced apron on three sides, which harmoniously complements its curve and elevates its aesthetic appeal.

Much of the furniture, especially the mirrors, guéridons and state beds, in the new State Rooms readied for William at Hampton Court bears unmistakable traces of his authorship; the ...

Below the top, a partitioned drawer provides convenient storage for game pieces and accessories, enhancing its functionality as a game table. The slightly valanced apron and fluted k...

Delightful example of red lacquered craftsmanship Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order Lacquered pine presents a strikingly vibrant appearance Accentuated wi...

A spectacular example of a two part mahogany secretary desk with bookcase top in the Chippendale style, featuring a swan’s neck split pediment with flaming urn finials surmounting tw...

Attractive serpentine form in select cuts of mahogany and oak Fine grain interest and a desirable aged patina Stout 2.5cm (1") top features inlaid blocks of wood around central fri...

Bronze weight, incomplete, with the container glass and two of the smallest, all decorated in cold with incised and patterned motifs, simple edges in the small vessels and more compl...

The chair in which he sits is adorned with simple yet elegant ornamentation, including a valance with floral motifs, signifying a connection to nature and his domain.

Inside are two keyholes, the first with a lion's mouth, the second formed by two stylized dolphins facing each other with lion's paws under a valance. Chests of drawers by Etienne D...