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A Very Rare Early 19th Century Irish Turn Over Leaf Games Table
A Very Rare Early 19th Century Irish Turn Over Leaf Games Table

A Very Rare Early 19th Century Irish Turn Over Leaf Games Table

Located in Dublin, IE

The moulded, well cast brass hinged top of rectangular form folds back to reveal a fitted green baize playing surface. Raised over a classically simple shaped serpentine frieze feat...

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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair 19th C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt wood Marble Top Console Tables
Pair 19th C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt wood Marble Top Console Tables

Pair 19th C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt wood Marble Top Console Tables

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The hand-carved gilt wood frames are executed with remarkable precision and depth. Intricate openwork friezes adorned with classical motifs flow across the aprons, while finely sculp...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

19th Century French Marble Fireplace
19th Century French Marble Fireplace

19th Century French Marble Fireplace

Located in London, GB

The surround features fluted jambs that rise to crisp square capitals, adding vertical rhythm and classical balance. A clean, moulded frieze spans the width of the piece, topped by a...

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Antique 19th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

18th Century Venetian gilt wood console table.
18th Century Venetian gilt wood console table.

18th Century Venetian gilt wood console table.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A striking 18th Century carved gilt wood Venetian console table, having a wonderful original serpentine shaped inlaid specimen marble top. Raised on four classical cabriole supports,...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Pair Large Italian Naples Capodimonte Urns / Vases 19th Century
Antique Pair Large Italian Naples Capodimonte Urns / Vases 19th Century

Antique Pair Large Italian Naples Capodimonte Urns / Vases 19th Century

Located in London, GB

They are richly moulded in high relief with a continuous frieze of Classical figures in a luxuriant landscape, the scenes finely enamelled in a vivid polychrome palette with extensiv...

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Antique 1860s Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Mahogany Console Table
Mahogany Console Table

Mahogany Console Table

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

A George III period mahogany side table in the neo-classical Adam style. The moulded serpentine top raised over a carved frieze of classical decoration, the long central drawer finel...

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Antique Late 18th Century Irish Adam Style Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Art Nouveau Petal Glass Shades, circa 1900
French Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Art Nouveau Petal Glass Shades, circa 1900

French Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Art Nouveau Petal Glass Shades, circa 1900

Located in Antwerp, BE

The neoclassical frame is cast in solid bronze, featuring crisp classical detailing, palmette friezes, and acanthus leaf brackets, all finished in a rich, warm antique gilt patina (o...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

"Swedish Grace" Wrought Iron Chandelier Sweden, 1930s
"Swedish Grace" Wrought Iron Chandelier Sweden, 1930s

"Swedish Grace" Wrought Iron Chandelier Sweden, 1930s

Located in London, GB

A scheme suitably tinged with the glamour of Art Deco, yet firmly lodged in a plethora of classical typologies. For example, the frieze enwrapping the central desk, and the ornate me...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Candelabras

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Emilio Vasarri Lithograph in Arts & Crafts Wood Frame
Early 20th Century Emilio Vasarri Lithograph in Arts & Crafts Wood Frame

Early 20th Century Emilio Vasarri Lithograph in Arts & Crafts Wood Frame

By Emilio Vasarri

Located in Cincinnati, OH

The scene includes other classical elements consisting of a frieze made up of putto in the background located beneath a wide Greek Key border along with a large black-figure terracot...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Pre-Raphaelite Prints

Materials

Oak, Paper

A Fabulous Early 19th Century Georgian Demi-Lune Console Table
A Fabulous Early 19th Century Georgian Demi-Lune Console Table

A Fabulous Early 19th Century Georgian Demi-Lune Console Table

Located in Dublin, IE

The well figured moulded top of demi-lune form with striking line inlay and exqusite marquetry radiating fan motif detail to the central reserve is raised over a classically simple d...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Louis XVI Chimney Piece in Burgundy Rose Stone & Statuary Marble
18th Century Louis XVI Chimney Piece in Burgundy Rose Stone & Statuary Marble

18th Century Louis XVI Chimney Piece in Burgundy Rose Stone & Statuary Marble

Located in Beervelde, BE

The statuary marble elements — crisp white with delicate grey veining — create a stunning contrast, bringing forward the decorative reliefs and classical motifs carved into the friez...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone, Statuary Marble

Alessandro Mendini Limited Edition Triglifo Ceramic Sculpture by Superego 2000s
Alessandro Mendini Limited Edition Triglifo Ceramic Sculpture by Superego 2000s

Alessandro Mendini Limited Edition Triglifo Ceramic Sculpture by Superego 2000s

By Superego, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Cascina, Pisa

The Triglifo column was released in a limited edition of a 50-pieces series, this series was inspired by the iconic elements of ancient greek and roman classical architecture. Trig...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Early 1800s Empire Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Tazza Centerpieces
Pair of Early 1800s Empire Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Tazza Centerpieces

Pair of Early 1800s Empire Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Tazza Centerpieces

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

Each tazza is grounded by a solid bronze base, supporting tiers of Baccarat crystal bowls adorned with intricate grape vine friezes inspired by classical motifs. These hand etched cr...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Large 19th Century Flame Mahogany Leather Top Drum Centre Table
Large 19th Century Flame Mahogany Leather Top Drum Centre Table

Large 19th Century Flame Mahogany Leather Top Drum Centre Table

Located in Dublin, IE

The moulded top of circular form is fitted with a striking brown leather writing skiver surface raised over a classically simple frieze with eight drawers fitted with decorative fine...

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Antique 19th Century English Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Carved Regency Sandstone Mantel
Antique Carved Regency Sandstone Mantel

Antique Carved Regency Sandstone Mantel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The jambs with Greek key panels surmounted by carved brackets of classical form. The frieze carved with carved classical urn to centre above a reeded shelf.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Sandstone

A pair of 19th Century French Ebonised Pier / Side Cabinets
A pair of 19th Century French Ebonised Pier / Side Cabinets

A pair of 19th Century French Ebonised Pier / Side Cabinets

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of 19th century ebonised pier / side cabinet, with gilded scrolling foliate ormolu mounts to the frieze, classical monopodia supports, a single door to each...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Large Late 18th Century George III Giltwood Mirror
Large Late 18th Century George III Giltwood Mirror

Large Late 18th Century George III Giltwood Mirror

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

A fine George III gilt wood mirror, circa 1775-1800, of grand size, the frame with a flower head in each corner, the upper corners surmounted by classical urns, the top with a large ...

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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Floor Mirrors and Full-Leng...

Materials

Giltwood

Very Fine Pair of Edwardian demilune Side Tables
Very Fine Pair of Edwardian demilune Side Tables

Very Fine Pair of Edwardian demilune Side Tables

Located in Dublin, IE

The well figured, moulded top is raised over a classically simple deep frieze supported on elegantly square tapering leg, terminating on spade foot.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Mahogany Adams Paint Decorated Edwards and Roberts Monumental Breakfront
Rare Mahogany Adams Paint Decorated Edwards and Roberts Monumental Breakfront

Rare Mahogany Adams Paint Decorated Edwards and Roberts Monumental Breakfront

By Edwards and Roberts

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

These panels are framed with delicate Adam-style gilt accents, satinwood stringing, and inlaid borders, demonstrating Edwards & Roberts’ mastery of decorative inlay and paintwork. T...

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Antique 1890s English Adam Style Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

A Very Rare Pair of Early 19th Century Regency Inlaid Card Tables
A Very Rare Pair of Early 19th Century Regency Inlaid Card Tables

A Very Rare Pair of Early 19th Century Regency Inlaid Card Tables

Located in Dublin, IE

The well figured moulded, hinged top of D-end form is beautifully inlaid with a satinwood border band and folds back to reveal a fitted green baize playing surface. Raised over a cl...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Baize, Rosewood, Satinwood

Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Vases, circa 1900
Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Vases, circa 1900

Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Vases, circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

Decorated with a frieze of classical figures between a berried vine border and upright acanthus leaves.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pilkington Lancastrian Pottery Vase, Dated 1925
Large Pilkington Lancastrian Pottery Vase, Dated 1925

Large Pilkington Lancastrian Pottery Vase, Dated 1925

Located in New York, NY

shouldered form with flaring neck, painted with a frieze of classical Greek warriors spearing a wild boar, between stylized foliage, in golden lustre on a blue and red ground, painte...

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Vintage 1920s English Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Regency Revolving Drum Library Centre Table
Early 19th Century Regency Revolving Drum Library Centre Table

Early 19th Century Regency Revolving Drum Library Centre Table

Located in Dublin, IE

The moulded top of circular form with a beautifully detailed border edge with gorgeous flowerhead, sphere and lattice blind fretwork motif detail is fitted with lovely brown velvet t...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Bronze Campana Urn
Early 19th Century Bronze Campana Urn

Early 19th Century Bronze Campana Urn

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Grand Tour urn, of bronze, with a gilt and patented finish showing natural wear, having a column-snape urn-form; its down-turned bezel over its body, decorated with an anthemion frie...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Fireplace Mantel
19th Century Fireplace Mantel

19th Century Fireplace Mantel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A grand and impressive 19th century pine fireplace surround, detailed with decorative composition embellishments. This classical style mantel with decorative frieze features a centra...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace M...

Materials

Composition

Three Piece Wedgwood Jasper Covered Urns, circa 1900
Three Piece Wedgwood Jasper Covered Urns, circa 1900

Three Piece Wedgwood Jasper Covered Urns, circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

Lilac ground. Each encircled by frieze of classical figures beneath floral swags, the largest flanked by serpent handles with mask terminal and Cupid finial, impressed WEDGWOOD, MADE...

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Antique Early 1900s English Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Painted Bookcase/Buffet Deux Corps
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Painted Bookcase/Buffet Deux Corps

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Painted Bookcase/Buffet Deux Corps

Located in Birmingham, AL

Crowning this exceptional bookcase is a stepped cornice adorned with a dark painted Greek key frieze — a classical architectural detail that contrasts beautifully with the pale body ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

A Rare 19th Century Inlaid Table by Ferdinando Pogliani
A Rare 19th Century Inlaid Table by Ferdinando Pogliani

A Rare 19th Century Inlaid Table by Ferdinando Pogliani

By Ferdinando Pogliani

Located in GB

It is richly decorated with a detailed classical scene and frieze. A very luxurious piece that incorporates inlays of tortoiseshell, ivory, and pen work on ebonised wood.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell, Ebony

EARLY 19th CENTURY VIENNESE EMPIRE CLOCK
EARLY 19th CENTURY VIENNESE EMPIRE CLOCK

EARLY 19th CENTURY VIENNESE EMPIRE CLOCK

Located in Firenze, FI

The decoration of the clock features gilded bronze friezes, inspired by classical elements such as the head of Medusa and the harp, together with refined vegetal decorations that enh...

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Biedermeier Revival Shaving Mirror
Late 19th Century Biedermeier Revival Shaving Mirror

Late 19th Century Biedermeier Revival Shaving Mirror

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Obelisks support the original tilting mirror with original plate surmounted by a shaped frieze with classical harp and leaf sprays, over base with two long, narrow drawers. 20" w., 6...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Table Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

A Rare 19th Century Figured Mahogany Oval Drum Table
A Rare 19th Century Figured Mahogany Oval Drum Table

A Rare 19th Century Figured Mahogany Oval Drum Table

Located in Dublin, IE

The well figured, moulded top of oval form with beautifully detailed gadroon edge is raised over a classically simple frieze with two drawers, each fitted with brass escutcheon and k...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Patinated Bronze and Red Marble Urns Mounted as Lamps
Pair of Neoclassical Patinated Bronze and Red Marble Urns Mounted as Lamps

Pair of Neoclassical Patinated Bronze and Red Marble Urns Mounted as Lamps

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Each urn cast with frieze of classical figures, raised on a bronze-mounted rouge griotte square marble base.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Guilloché Enamel Portrait Box
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Guilloché Enamel Portrait Box

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Guilloché Enamel Portrait Box

Located in Dublin, IE

The body of the box is encircled by a classical relief frieze of acanthus and anthemion motifs in the Louis XVI style, finely chased and crisply detailed.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Very beautiful antique Louis XVI style fireplace in Statuary Carrara marble
Very beautiful antique Louis XVI style fireplace in Statuary Carrara marble

Very beautiful antique Louis XVI style fireplace in Statuary Carrara marble

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Ivy branches—symbols of vitality in classical tradition—run across the frieze, bordered by an ovolo moulding that emphasizes the linear clarity characteristic of the Louis XVI style,...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Moroccan Clear and Silver Overlay Shot Glasses Set of 6
Moroccan Clear and Silver Overlay Shot Glasses Set of 6

Moroccan Clear and Silver Overlay Shot Glasses Set of 6

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan Set of six clear and silver overlay Moorish style glasses. Decorated with a classical silver pattern overlay frieze. Use these elegant glasses for Moroccan tea, or any hot o...

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Glass

Materials

Glass

French 19th Century Empire Style Gueridon
French 19th Century Empire Style Gueridon

French 19th Century Empire Style Gueridon

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th Century French mahogany marble topped Gueridon, having three circular tapering column supports, each with gilded ormolu capitals and classical ormolu motifs to th...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Gueridon

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI Style Marquetry Side or Work Table, circa 1890
Louis XVI Style Marquetry Side or Work Table, circa 1890

Louis XVI Style Marquetry Side or Work Table, circa 1890

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century Louis XVI style side or dressing table, having wonderful inlaid marquetry to the top and frieze, depicting classical scrolls, faux wicker and fo...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Kingwood

Set of Six Handblown Italian Moorish Green with Gold Shot Glasses
Set of Six Handblown Italian Moorish Green with Gold Shot Glasses

Set of Six Handblown Italian Moorish Green with Gold Shot Glasses

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Shot glasses very light finely decorated with a classical gold Moorish pattern frieze. Use these elegant glasses for Moroccan tea, or any hot or cold drink.

Category

20th Century Italian Moorish Glass

Materials

Glass

Moroccan Royal Blue Glasses with Gold Moorish Arabesque Design Set of 6 Barware
Moroccan Royal Blue Glasses with Gold Moorish Arabesque Design Set of 6 Barware

Moroccan Royal Blue Glasses with Gold Moorish Arabesque Design Set of 6 Barware

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

These beautiful Moroccan drinking glasses are decorated with a classical arabesque gold pattern Moorish frieze. Use these elegant blue glasses for Moroccan tea, juice glasses or any ...

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of Six Moroccan Moorish Glasses, White Frosted & Gold, Handmade
Set of Six Moroccan Moorish Glasses, White Frosted & Gold, Handmade

Set of Six Moroccan Moorish Glasses, White Frosted & Gold, Handmade

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Set of Six Moroccan Moorish White Frosted and Gold Glasses Decorated with a classical traditional Moorish pattern gold frieze overlay.

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Glass

Materials

Glass

Pair of White Porcelain Fish Scale Lidded Jars with Petite Finials
Pair of White Porcelain Fish Scale Lidded Jars with Petite Finials

Pair of White Porcelain Fish Scale Lidded Jars with Petite Finials

Located in Atlanta, GA

The neck of each jar is encircled with a Greek Key frieze, adding a classical touch that contrasts beautifully with the more fluid fish scale motif.

Category

20th Century Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Gilded Bronze Ormolu Candlestick, Louis XVI Period
Antique French Gilded Bronze Ormolu Candlestick, Louis XVI Period

Antique French Gilded Bronze Ormolu Candlestick, Louis XVI Period

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Crafted in finely gilded bronze, it combines balanced proportions with exceptionally detailed decoration inspired by the art and architecture of Classical Antiquity. The octagonal b...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A Pair of French Bronze Figures by Louis Valentin Elias Robert
A Pair of French Bronze Figures by Louis Valentin Elias Robert

A Pair of French Bronze Figures by Louis Valentin Elias Robert

By Louis Valentin Elias Robert

Located in Sheffield, MA

Robert, each a standing draped classical woman mounted on round black marble plinth with bronze frieze of classical figures.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Leitizia Bonapartes, Madame Mere Dressing Mirror and Jewellery Cabinet
Leitizia Bonapartes, Madame Mere Dressing Mirror and Jewellery Cabinet

Leitizia Bonapartes, Madame Mere Dressing Mirror and Jewellery Cabinet

By Georges Jacob

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

The bottom section is fronted by two doors which open to reveal nine shallow leather cartonniers and six jewellery drawers; the whole carcass richly decorated with gilt bronze frieze...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

Materials

Bronze

Rare Val St. Lambert Centerpiece/Console Set
Rare Val St. Lambert Centerpiece/Console Set

Rare Val St. Lambert Centerpiece/Console Set

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Further decorated with a cameo frieze with a classical motif, highlighted in gold leaf.

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal

Moroccan Royal Blue Shot Glasses Set of Six, Gold Moorish Design, 1980
Moroccan Royal Blue Shot Glasses Set of Six, Gold Moorish Design, 1980

Moroccan Royal Blue Shot Glasses Set of Six, Gold Moorish Design, 1980

By Carl Moser 1, Culver Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

These beautiful Moroccan drinking glasses are decorated with a classical arabesque gold pattern Moorish frieze. Use these elegant blue glasses for Moroccan tea, juice glasses or any ...

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Barware

Materials

Glass

19th Century English Satinwood Console Table attributed to Wright & Mansfield
19th Century English Satinwood Console Table attributed to Wright & Mansfield

19th Century English Satinwood Console Table attributed to Wright & Mansfield

By Wright and Mansfield

Located in London, GB

A Fine Satinwood Console Table Attributed to Wright and Mansfield A superb example of the neoclassical revival attributed to the esteemed makers Wright and Mansfield, this console t...

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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Console Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Vintage European Savonnerie Rug 10’ x 12'
Vintage European Savonnerie Rug 10’ x 12'

Vintage European Savonnerie Rug 10’ x 12'

Located in New York, NY

In the beginning they made copies of Persian rugs, but eventually a distinctive French style emerged featuring dense flowers and leafy vines inspired by patterns found in the friezes...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Other Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Louis XVI Style Vitrines with Wedgwood Plaques by Zwiener, circa 1880
Pair of Louis XVI Style Vitrines with Wedgwood Plaques by Zwiener, circa 1880

Pair of Louis XVI Style Vitrines with Wedgwood Plaques by Zwiener, circa 1880

By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The second vitrine has a classical plaque to the frieze depicting the 'Dipping of Achilles'.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

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