About Quintessential Things
Quintessential Things specializes in fine 18th through and into the 21st-century American, European and Asian artworks and antiques. Our galleries showcase an ever-changing array of work by some of the world’s most distinguished, internationally acclaimed masters along with exceptional examples by lesser-known artists and artisans. We always present a variety of media including original and limited edition – both signed and unsigned – paintings, serigraphs, lithographs, drawings, etchings and woodcuts, sculpture, unique hand-blown glass, furniture, objet d’art and mor...Read More
Established in 19851stDibs seller since 2020
Featured Pieces
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany & Glass Display Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a mahogany, light-filled display cabinet. Crafted in the Sheraton Revival style (circa 1880–1910), it echoes Thomas Sheraton's refined Neoclassical designs from a century...
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Antique Late 19th Century Sheraton Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Federal Style Flip-top Mahogany Table
By Big Rapids Furniture Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Who doesn’t love versatility? Especially in tight spaces. On offer here is an elegant flip-top piece that folds open with a gate-leg mechanism to serve as a full-size table for games...
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Brass Repoussé Umbrella Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
If you live in Palm Springs, move along. But if you’re a Seattleite, you need this. “This” being an antique brass repoussé umbrella stand designed to hold umbrellas or walking sticks...
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Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Cleo Baldon California Modern Breakfast Table
By Cleo Baldon
Located in San Francisco, CA
This breakfast or dinette table exemplifies the California Modern aesthetic pioneered by architect and designer Cleo Baldon (1927–2014). Crafted in the 1960s by Baldon’s Los Angeles-...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis Philippe-style Giltwood Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a hand-carved and gilded-frame mirror in the classic Louis Philippe style. This was an eclectic and practical style of French architecture and decorative arts that emerge...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
20th-century Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 1920s Chinese wedding cabinet is an example of an antique lacquered storage piece, likely originating from Fujian, an eastern coastal city known for the distinctive red and blac...
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Early 20th Century Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th-century Rococo Revival Carved Wood and Marble Accent Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oh, to be a skilled wood carver in the 19th century. One would never lack employment. When it came to doing up their new homes, well-to-do folk then were inspired by European grandeu...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Rococo Revival Side Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th-century Chip-carved Folk Art Pine Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 19th-century folk art chest exemplifies traditional chip-carved furniture, most likely originating from Scandinavian or Friesian (Northern European) woodworking practices. Measu...
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Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
19th-century French Carved Mahogany and Mohair Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 19th-century French bench, crafted by hand in the Louis XV style, features flowing curves such as the serpentine-front seat, as well as hand-carved details like S-shaped cabriol...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Late 19th-century Chippendale-style Tea Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very few furniture makers get a revival of their best work a century after their death. Other than France’s André-Charles Boulle, only Great Britain’s Thomas Chippendale (1718–1779) ...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Brass
19th-century American Cherry Folk Art Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
It’s hard to imagine a more quintessential expression of American rural tradition in furniture than this down-to-earth, hardworking table. No nonsense. No elaborate carving of shells...
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Tray Tables
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Mahogany Serving Tray on Folding Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Mahogany Serving Tray on Folding Stand
English serving tray on folding stand
The tray is made from solid mahogany
This would make a handsome bar / cocktail stand
Tr...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Tray Tables
Materials
Mahogany
