Furniture

Exquisite flowers in hearty oak This is a pair of antique finials or decorative finishing elements. Dating circa 1680 and nearly 350 years old, they are remarkable ...

A beautiful, tasteful conversation piece "A single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife," quips your dinner companion, Jane, as she rolls a 25-pound wheel of Stilton down the dining table. Today, this might seem odd. In Georgian times, however, this epitomized witty banter, proper etiquette, and, most importantly, the correct use of a cheese coaster. Functional beauty in the Regency style This is a fine example of a Georgian Cheese coaster...

An eye-catching conversation piece! This is a pair of large antique Italian giltwood candlesticks. They are just under three feet tall and were hand-crafted in Ital...

Two hundred years of history, meticulously craftsmanship, rare wood, and natural beauty! This beautiful tea caddy is dated circa 1780, is "of the period" Georgian s...

Three hundred years of history, rich wood, simple beauty, and rare transitional form! This is a near pair of early French chairs. They are dated circa 1690; imagine more than 300 years of history! They are made of two prized hardwoods--walnut and oak. The chairs are a rich, dark chocolate color with a wonderful patina. The chairs are similar in size, color, and construction, but they are not perfectly matched pairs. The chairs have a simple, utilitarian beauty. Their open backrests have small curves decorating the top rail. The front legs and front crossbars have easy turnings. The legs are reinforced with classic H-stretchers. There are simple cylindrical feet in front and block feet in back. They are of the period and representative of an early, rustic, provincial Louis XIV style. Each chair includes a custom hand-tied cushion made from a Scalamandre textile. The design features deep foliage in faded greens, yellows, and browns, with a few red speckles. The fabric is contemporary yet finished to look wonderfully old, faded, and worn. The chair's historical interest will inspire the collector in you. Early on, most people sat on stools. During the 1600s, chairs--an innovation at the time--became popular. Early chairs were often backstools--more stools with backrests than our modern seats. This pair captures this unique moment of the evolution from stool to chair. The chairs are smaller in size. Their backs are about 32 and 1/2 inches tall, and their seats are about 15 and 1/2 inches high. They are bigger than a child's chair but smaller than a dining chair. The size is part of the historical context. For sure, people were smaller back in the 17th century—maybe 6 inches shorter or more on average. Most importantly, the small size meant these rare, highly valued items could be easily carried where needed—to a guest relaxing, a servant doing light chores, or a devotee praying. (Before we purchased these chairs, they had been in a family chapel at a manor house in the South of France for 100+ years.) Today, you might use these chairs to provide a striking contrast with the rest of your home. The smaller size means they might accessorize your living room, study, hallway, or nook. As the chairs come as a pair, you might sit on them around a fireplace, use them to bookend a side table, or corner them around a coffee table. Wherever placed, these chairs communicate a beauty that's timeless, simple, and functional. Email us to learn more about and to view more pictures of this pair of antique 17th-century French chairs.

Alluring French table with two centuries of history, rare wood, and prized details--all in the simple elegance of Louis XV's provincial style. This 18th-century table dates to circa...

Over two centuries of history, beautiful woodwork, and neoclassical elements, all with a stylish, contemporary accent! This is a set of four antique Louis XVI chairs. They have more...

This is a classic, beautiful lowboy side table. It's made of timeless English oak with a wonderful grain, age, and patina. It's "of the period" Georgian style from George II's reign....