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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dining Table 19th Century & 6 Chairs
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dining Table 19th Century & 6 Chairs

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dining Table 19th Century & 6 Chairs

Located in London, GB

Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Kingwood and Marquetry Card Games Table, circa 1880
Antique Kingwood and Marquetry Card Games Table, circa 1880

Antique Kingwood and Marquetry Card Games Table, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The

Category

Antique 1880s French Game Tables

Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Bureau Desk, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Bureau Desk, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Bureau Desk, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Swiss Music Box Three Bells in Sight 8 Airs 19th Century
Antique Swiss Music Box Three Bells in Sight 8 Airs 19th Century

Antique Swiss Music Box Three Bells in Sight 8 Airs 19th Century

Located in London, GB

"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for

Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood, Tulipwood

Antique Swiss 8 Air Musical Box in Rosewood with Three Bells, circa 1890
Antique Swiss 8 Air Musical Box in Rosewood with Three Bells, circa 1890

Antique Swiss 8 Air Musical Box in Rosewood with Three Bells, circa 1890

Located in London, GB

;Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German More Furniture and Collectibles

Vintage Marquetry Burr Walnut Extending Dining Table & 16 Chairs 20th C
Vintage Marquetry Burr Walnut Extending Dining Table & 16 Chairs 20th C

Vintage Marquetry Burr Walnut Extending Dining Table & 16 Chairs 20th C

Located in London, GB

Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in

Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Pair Pier Cabinets with Porcelain Plaques, circa 1880
Antique Pair Pier Cabinets with Porcelain Plaques, circa 1880

Antique Pair Pier Cabinets with Porcelain Plaques, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Cabinets

Antique Inlaid Three Door Breakfront Library Bookcase 19th Century
Antique Inlaid Three Door Breakfront Library Bookcase 19th Century

Antique Inlaid Three Door Breakfront Library Bookcase 19th Century

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in London, GB

commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dining Table & 6 Antique Chairs 19th C
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dining Table & 6 Antique Chairs 19th C

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dining Table & 6 Antique Chairs 19th C

Located in London, GB

marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Floral Marquetry Credenza, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Floral Marquetry Credenza, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Floral Marquetry Credenza, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra Dura, for

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Italian Burr Walnut Games Card Roulette Table Mid 20th Century
Vintage Italian Burr Walnut Games Card Roulette Table Mid 20th Century

Vintage Italian Burr Walnut Games Card Roulette Table Mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Game Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Card Table with Porcelain Plaques, circa 1880
Antique French Card Table with Porcelain Plaques, circa 1880

Antique French Card Table with Porcelain Plaques, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns

Category

Antique 1860s French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Edwardian Inlaid Desk, Bears "Shoolbred & Co." Stamp
19th Century Edwardian Inlaid Desk, Bears "Shoolbred & Co." Stamp

19th Century Edwardian Inlaid Desk, Bears "Shoolbred & Co." Stamp

Located in London, GB

in 16th century Florence. Marquetry elaborated upon Florentine techniques of inlaying solid marble

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Leather, Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Bookcase by Shoolbred, circa 1900
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Bookcase by Shoolbred, circa 1900

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Bookcase by Shoolbred, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Bookcases

Antique Pair of French Marquetry Cabinet Wardrobes, circa1910
Antique Pair of French Marquetry Cabinet Wardrobes, circa1910

Antique Pair of French Marquetry Cabinet Wardrobes, circa1910

Located in London, GB

"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for

Category

Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique Inlaid Grandfather Clock Chiming on Eight Bells and Gong
Antique Inlaid Grandfather Clock Chiming on Eight Bells and Gong

Antique Inlaid Grandfather Clock Chiming on Eight Bells and Gong

Located in London, GB

di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Mother of Pearl and Hardwood Altar Table
Mother of Pearl and Hardwood Altar Table

Mother of Pearl and Hardwood Altar Table

Located in East Hampton, NY

Beautiful mother-of-pearl inlaid hardwood Chinese table with marble inset top.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze Altar Cruets
Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze Altar Cruets

Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze Altar Cruets

Located in Fayetteville, AR

scrolling. Each cruet rests on a 2.25 inch square black marble base. May have been originally used on the

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Commode Rouge Marble, 19th Century
Antique French Louis XV Commode Rouge Marble, 19th Century

Antique French Louis XV Commode Rouge Marble, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Marquetry Commode Sideboard Marble Top
Antique French Marquetry Commode Sideboard Marble Top

Antique French Marquetry Commode Sideboard Marble Top

Located in London, GB

inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the

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Early 20th Century French Sideboards

Antique French Louis Revival Walnut Marquetry Commode, 19th Century
Antique French Louis Revival Walnut Marquetry Commode, 19th Century

Antique French Louis Revival Walnut Marquetry Commode, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

date. This gorgeous commode features a Russian Gris St. Anne shaped violet marble top above three

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Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Louis XV Style Marquetry Commode Chest
19th Century Louis XV Style Marquetry Commode Chest

19th Century Louis XV Style Marquetry Commode Chest

Located in London, GB

medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commodes
Pair of French Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commodes

Pair of French Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commodes

Located in London, GB

Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is

Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, 19th Century
Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, 19th Century

Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Loo Table & 6 chairs 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Loo Table & 6 chairs 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Loo Table & 6 chairs 19th Century

Located in London, GB

marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Framed Vintage Chinese Erotic Print
Framed Vintage Chinese Erotic Print

Framed Vintage Chinese Erotic Print

Located in Chicago, IL

distinctly Qing dynasty interior, featuring a marble-top altar table bearing books, food offerings, and a

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Prints

Materials

Paper

Tall Pair of Carved Floral and Foliate Architectural Fragments or Appliques
Tall Pair of Carved Floral and Foliate Architectural Fragments or Appliques

Tall Pair of Carved Floral and Foliate Architectural Fragments or Appliques

Located in Nashville, TN

On black and gold faux marble bases. Possibly from an altar. Most likely gilded originally then

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Antique Dutch Marquetry Ebonized Jewellery Casket, 19th Century
Antique Dutch Marquetry Ebonized Jewellery Casket, 19th Century

Antique Dutch Marquetry Ebonized Jewellery Casket, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones

Category

Antique 1870s Dutch Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silk, Wood

Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode 19th Century
Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode 19th Century

Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode 19th Century

Located in London, GB

inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the

Category

Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Sorrento Olive Wood Wall Hanging Cabinet
19th Century Sorrento Olive Wood Wall Hanging Cabinet

19th Century Sorrento Olive Wood Wall Hanging Cabinet

Located in London, GB

Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Olive

Antique Victorian Mahogany Marquetry Kidney Shaped Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Mahogany Marquetry Kidney Shaped Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Mahogany Marquetry Kidney Shaped Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Breakfront Open Bookcase 19th C
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Breakfront Open Bookcase 19th C

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Breakfront Open Bookcase 19th C

Located in London, GB

di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Burr Walnut Marquetry Side Cabinet
19th Century French Burr Walnut Marquetry Side Cabinet

19th Century French Burr Walnut Marquetry Side Cabinet

Located in London, GB

cabinet, with a beautiful Carrara marble top, in the grand Louis XV style, circa 1860 in date. It is

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode
19th Century French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode

19th Century French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode

Located in London, GB

Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as

Category

Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Kingwood Marquetry Bureau de Dame, 19th Century
Antique French Kingwood Marquetry Bureau de Dame, 19th Century

Antique French Kingwood Marquetry Bureau de Dame, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The

Category

Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Burr Walnut and Marquetry Writing Table Desk, 19th Century
Antique Burr Walnut and Marquetry Writing Table Desk, 19th Century

Antique Burr Walnut and Marquetry Writing Table Desk, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique William IV Burr Walnut Marquetry Kidney Shaped Writing Table Desk 19th C
Antique William IV Burr Walnut Marquetry Kidney Shaped Writing Table Desk 19th C

Antique William IV Burr Walnut Marquetry Kidney Shaped Writing Table Desk 19th C

Located in London, GB

di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Ebony, Walnut

Antique Italian Sorrento Occasional Table 19th Century
Antique Italian Sorrento Occasional Table 19th Century

Antique Italian Sorrento Occasional Table 19th Century

Located in London, GB

"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for

Category

Antique 1860s Italian Tables

Materials

Olive, Walnut

Pair of Louis XVI Marquetry Kidney Occasional Tables
Pair of Louis XVI Marquetry Kidney Occasional Tables

Pair of Louis XVI Marquetry Kidney Occasional Tables

Located in London, GB

commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and

Category

Vintage 1980s French Side Tables

Antique Satinwood Marquetry Console Chest, circa 1890
Antique Satinwood Marquetry Console Chest, circa 1890

Antique Satinwood Marquetry Console Chest, circa 1890

Located in London, GB

marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones

Category

Antique 1890s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Regency Revival Marquetry Console Table, 19th Century
Antique Regency Revival Marquetry Console Table, 19th Century

Antique Regency Revival Marquetry Console Table, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Regency Revival Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

18th Century Dutch Floral Marquetry Mahogany Chiffonier
18th Century Dutch Floral Marquetry Mahogany Chiffonier

18th Century Dutch Floral Marquetry Mahogany Chiffonier

Located in London, GB

marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones

Category

Antique 1780s Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Cabinet, circa 1900
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Cabinet, circa 1900

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Cabinet, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The

Category

Early 20th Century English Cabinets

Antique French Parquetry & Marquetry Occasional Table 19th C
Antique French Parquetry & Marquetry Occasional Table 19th C

Antique French Parquetry & Marquetry Occasional Table 19th C

Located in London, GB

Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as

Category

Antique 1850s French Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Early 20th Century Pair of Sheraton Revival Marquetry Statuary Pedestals
Early 20th Century Pair of Sheraton Revival Marquetry Statuary Pedestals

Early 20th Century Pair of Sheraton Revival Marquetry Statuary Pedestals

Located in London, GB

;Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Pair of French Marquetry Display Tables, circa 1880
Antique Pair of French Marquetry Display Tables, circa 1880

Antique Pair of French Marquetry Display Tables, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

;Cosmati" work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as

Category

Antique 1880s French Side Tables

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Antique Dutch Marquetry Cylinder Bureau, circa 1780
Antique Dutch Marquetry Cylinder Bureau, circa 1780

Antique Dutch Marquetry Cylinder Bureau, circa 1780

Located in London, GB

Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Secretaires

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