Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Neoclassical Furniture
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms. Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, Neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of Neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and tables legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet Neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreathes, sheaves of arrow, medallions, and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. As you can see from the furniture shown on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep Neoclassicism fresh.
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Russian Neoclassical Crystal Chandelier
This exceptionally rare, Russian Neoclassical chandelier is the epitome of early 19th century luxury and style. Crafted in Saint Petersburg of mercury-gilded bronze, cobalt blue glas...
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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
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Crystal, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Wall Sconces
Pair of 19th century giltwood wall sconces. Each topped by an eagle holding a chain in its beak, from which are suspended gilt pendants.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
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Giltwood
Antique English Early 19th Century Wedgwood Chandelier
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in London, by appointment only
A rare early 19th century Regency period English chandelier, the body of Wedgwood jasperware mounted with elaborate gilt ormolu metal work issuing five electrified candle arms and hu...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
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Ormolu
French Porcelain Vase, Locre, circa 1815
French porcelain vase, Locre, circa 1815.
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1810s French Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
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Porcelain
Pair of "Old Paris" Vases with Garlands of Bisquit Flowers
French, circa 1820.
Porcelain, painted and gilded, with applied bisquit flowers
8 13/16 in. high.
Inscribed (with incised mark, under the base of each): 3.
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1820s French Neoclassical Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Pair of Wedgwood Figural Candlesticks of Pomona and Ceres, 19th Century
Pair of Wedgwood figural candlesticks of Pomona and Ceres, 19th century.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Italian Neoclassical Pressed Brass, Iron and Glass Twelve-Light Chandelier
UL wired, probably from Naples, Italy first quarter of the 19th century, the top with pressed brass plumes connected by an inner ring and swags of bead chains continuing to a crown s...
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Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
19th, Signed and Dated, Marble Bust of Nobleman
Large, hand-carved bust of a man in draped in a clasped robe by prominent, Scottish, Royal Acadmey member, Patric Park (18l1-1855).
From the article, "Mapping the Practice and Profe...
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19th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
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Marble
Set of Four Carved Classical Side Chairs, New York
These chairs are of the type known as "side chairs," which fit nicely for example alongside either a chest or a card table in a hallway. Also, these may be considered "boudoir chairs...
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
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Mahogany
American Breakfront Bookcase "Library Bookcase with Wings"
Breakfront bookcase [library book case with wings], circa 1815–1820
New York
Mahogany (secondary woods: mahogany, pine, and poplar), with wood and composition capitals and bases, v...
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19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Wood
Pair of 18th/19th Century Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Sconces
Pair of exquisite Neoclassical carved giltwood sconces, each having draped female figure with wings holding torch in each arm and one on her head, serving as the three candlearms, e...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pier Mirror in the Neoclassical Taste
New York, circa 1815-1820.
Wood, gessoed and gilded, with mirror plate.
75 1/2 in. high, 44 1/8 in. wide (at the cornice), 8 1/2 in. deep (at the cornice).
Condition: Some resto...
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19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Italian Porcelain Vase, Doccia, circa 1810
Italian porcelain vase, Doccia, circa 1810.
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
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Porcelain
Rare English Porcelain Pistol-Handled Flight and Barr Covered Vase, circa 1800
Rare English porcelain pistol-handled flight and barr covered vase, circa 1800.
Decorated on both sides with a floral bouquet. One one a aqua-blue ground (daytime) and on the othe...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Louis XVI Period Console Table with Marble Top, France c. 1790
A Louis XVI Period Painted & Parcel-gilt Console Table in the Neoclassical taste, mounted with a Marble top. The break-front outline adorned with ribbon & rose garland motifs, and mo...
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1790s French Louis XVI Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
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Marble
English Porcelain Vase, Chamberlain Worcester, circa 1820
By Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain 1
Located in New York, NY
English porcelain vase, Chamberlain Worcester, circa 1820.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
17th Century Flemish Tapestry after Peter Paul Rubens
Magnificent Flemish tapestry after the renown painting of Peter Paul Ruben's "Decius Mus preparing for Death," 1616-1617. Upon hearing his fate pronounced by the High Priest of Rome,...
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17th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
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Tapestry
English Silver Gilt and Engraved Greek-Form Vase
London, 1869, Maker: S Smith.
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1860s English Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Wedgwood Black and Gilt Basalt Covered Potpourri Vase, circa 1870
A wedgwood black and gilt basalt covered Potpourri vase, circa 1870.
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1870s English Neoclassical Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Wedgwood Rosso-Antico Vase, circa 1790
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
Wedgwood Rosso-Antico Vase, Circa 1790
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1790s Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
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Ceramic
Italian Red Grain Painted and Gilt Decorated Tall Case Clock, c1790
This clock stands tall with original red grained paint and decorative gilt details. The works are early 18th century English with a calendar movement and are signed "Tanpium." The ca...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
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Metal
RUSSIAN CLASSICAL GILT BRONZE AND PAINTED TAZZA
Russian Gilt and painted bronze and painted classical three column based tazza with engine turned collars and base to the bowl as well as delicate vines running up the columns
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Superb Louis XVI Commode, Stamped "J. Manser", France c. 1770
By Jacques Manser
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Louis XVI period Commode, with intricate inlaid designs of exotic wood, and stamped inside one upper drawer "J MANSER" & "JME". French in origin, and dating from the thir...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI design Fautueil constructed in Walnut, Italy c. 1780
A fine Louis XVI period Fauteuil, with Neoclassical carved designs throughout the exposed Walnut frame. Dating from the fourth quarter of the 1700s, and Italian in origin.
The ov...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century Breccia Marble Column Pedestal
18th century Breccia marble column pedestal. With a white marble capital above an entastic column, resting on a square pedestal with a cavetto edge.
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1780s Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
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Breccia Marble
Tôle and Crystal Chandelier
Tôle and crystal chandelier: early 19th century pierced tole and iron chandelier frame. Decorated with recent chains of glass beads and crystal prism pendants. Five Lights newly wire...
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron, Tin
Hepplewhite Bowfront Mahogany Sideboard with Brass Gallery
Hepplewhite bowfront mahogany sideboard with brass gallery. Three crossbanded drawers above an oval-paneled cabinet on each side, and a fitted interior.
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Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Carrara Marble Statue
Italian Carrara marble statue, a figural representation of the season winter, marked INVERNO at its base.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
French Empire Gilt Silver Epergne, c1805
This beautiful French early 19th century gilt sterling silver epergne is decorated with classical female figures, cherubs, dragon flies, and Egyptian heads, it stands on hoofed feet....
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Silver
Fine Directoire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Desk
The top with pierced gallery and leather insert above a frieze drawer flanked by two drawers on square tapering legs terminating with sabots.
(Side extensions measure maximum 17" W ...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Brass
William IV Walnut Circular Table
Important William IV period circular table. The burl walnut top extensively inlaid with intricate marquetry, resting on a circular base fitted with an upholstered footrest.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Gustavian Giltwood Mirror
A Swedish Late Gustavian giltwood and painted mirror, Circa 1800, the divided mirror plate surrounded by a flat molded frame with a ribbon and stick outer edge, surmounted by a paint...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Pair of 19th Century White Louis XVI Armchairs in Beige Linen
Pair of beautifully carved white Louis XVI style armchairs, upholstered in beige linen.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Wood, Linen
Puce-Colored Transfer Creamware Shell-Edge Neale and Co Set of Ten Plates
The Neale & Co. puce-colored shell-edge plates are each decorated in a purple transfer with figures in the foreground amongst a landscape of Classic ruins. The rims, also with a feat...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Creamware
Monumental Italian Neoclassic Giltwood Wall Urn
Monumental Italian neoclassic giltwood wall urn of typical form with original gilt finish.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Monumental Sheraton Three-Part Dining Room Table, Boston
This table of extraordinary width uses double hung leaves to its fullest length to create its size. The heavy leaves are all of dense solid grain Santo Domingo mahogany; the ribbon g...
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19th Century American Sheraton Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Painted Trumeau
carved giltwood and painted frame with 2 part glass
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Glass
Pair of 18th Century Roman Consoles and Mirrors
Fabulous pair of Roman consoles and trumeau mirrors.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Italian Painted Window Bench
Italian hand carved and floral painted window bench with scrolled arms, saber legs, and ending on hoof feet.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Giltwood Barometer, French, 18th Century
This French barometer is of large size, in an excellent state of preservation, and in working condition. The gold leaf has a mellow and deep glow. This barometer is typical of French...
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Early 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Wood
Period Empire Bronze Neoclassical Urns
Beautifully decorated Empire bronze urns.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of “Old Paris” Porcelain Coolers, Yellow Bands, Floral Wreaths
By Darte Frères
Located in New York, NY
Darte Frères, Paris, made, circa 1820.
Porcelain, partially painted and gilded.
Measures: 14 1/4 in. high, 10 3/8 in. wide (through the handles), 7 3/4 in. deep.
Signed (with ste...
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19th Century Empire Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Regency Lantern
English
Regency lantern, circa 1800.
Glass, blown, with gilt-brass fittings
27 in. high, 13 1/4 in. greatest diameter.
In a market that is overwhelmed with reproduction lantern...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fine Pair Baltic Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Two-Light Appliques
Probably Russian, the bronze structure with half-moon at top with central stem emanating arms with crystal drops, terminating in two candle arms flanking a rams head.
Category
1790s Russian Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
1820s English Mahogany Partner's Desk with Greek Key Leather Top
1820s English partner's desk with in mahogany with a gilt tooled Greek key leather molded top over sets of four drawers appointed with brass hardware and raised on bracket feet.
Category
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rare Set of Four Italian Neoclassic Silver Gilt Armchairs
The oval back with stop fluting above a similarly decorated frieze on round tapering fluted legs, can be sold in pairs.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
Pair of English Gilt and Marble Corner Consoles
Pair of English gilt carved wood and marble top corner consoles with floral and fluted leg motif. Original marble tops.
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Amaranth Bureau Plat
By Philippe Claude Montigny
Located in Boston, MA
In the style of Montigny (Philippe-Claude Montigny, mai^tre in 1770), the rectangular tooled leather-lined top surrounded with a later ormolu border, above two frieze drawers and sim...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Marble Sculpture of the Farnese Hercules
19th century marble sculpture of the Farnese Hercules.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Marble
Directoire Adjustable Stand
A French Directoire adjustable tilt-top stand with pierced bronze gallery and marble top. Stamped 'Jacob".
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Painted Folk Art Four-Panel Floor Screen
A very unique charmingly decorative double sided screen, painted oil on canvas, seemingly an oversized idea of the sketchbook or travelogue. One side of the screen shows an imaginary...
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Late 18th Century Italian Country Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Canvas
French 18th Century Transitional Marquetry Commode
French Louis XV-XVI transitional period commode with lovely marquetry in satinwood, rosewood and tulipwood, Gris Sainte Anne marble top and three drawers. The commode features a cent...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Marble
Carved Mahogany Classical Card Table
This card table represents the height of the Empire period with fabulous carving throughout. We have seen several drop-leaf tables of this form, but this is the only card table we ha...
Category
19th Century American American Classical Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Russian Cut-Glass Chandelier
This Russian chandelier is distinguished by its exceptional rarity. The entirety of this important Neoclassical fixture is covered with a myriad of intricately cut-glass lusters, all...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Sheffield Silver Plate Wire and Bristol Glass Epergne Centerpiece
This English Sheffield plate wire-work epergne is distinguished by gracefully scrolled supports, which branch from a round footed base and suspend six baskets, with a large central b...
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Prattware Pearlware Pottery Plaque of Lions
The Prattware pearlware plaque is relief-mouded with two recumbent lions and painted in under glaze colors with floral branches and a molded border. What is so nice about this partic...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery
Pair of American Neo-Classical Pier Mirrors
By Historic New England
Located in New York, NY
Boston, Massachusetts, about 1820
Eastern white pine, gessoed and gilded, with ebonized liners and mirror
Each, 65 1/8 in. high; 37 1/2 in. wide
Inscribed (on back of frame and ba...
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19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Fine Mahogany Neoclassical Card Table
This top-rank card table has leaves of solid Santo Domingo mahogany above an apron of decorative balls above a brass edge trim. The level of detail is extremely fine and is followed ...
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19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
A Fantastic Quality Mid 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode By Pretot
By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic Quality Mid 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode
By Pretot
A marble top above a frieze applied with scrolling-vine mounts and fronted by tw...
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Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
George III Secretary Bookcase
A late George III slant front secretary bookcase with fine figured mahogany. Minor losses / repairs.
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Neoclassical Period Collection Furniture
Materials
Brass
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