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
Set of Six Early 19th-century American Windsor Thumb Back Painted Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Adams, Chippendale, the “Louies” and the Egg Chair have all had their day, but the true "people's chair," due to its affordability and widespread use across social strata, is the Win...
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Rococo Revival Armchair Attributed to John Belter
By John Henry Belter
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rococo revival style armchair attributed to John Belter widely known as the "Henry Clay" design. Beautifully carved in mahogany with a fruit and floral crest, kidney shaped back, ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-Century Solid Wood Barley Twist Floor Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-century barley twist floor lamp. Carved solid wood and painted in a light cream color. The diameter at the base is 12" and 6.5" at the top. The height measures 49.5" to the to...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Massive George Wells Hooked Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
Massive George Wells hooked wool rug with blue ribbon and floral border. Rug has been professionally cleaned, but a few minor stains remain visible. These may be able to be removed...
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Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
William and Mary Style Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
William and Mary style walnut oyster veneer chest of drawers. Exceptionally hand crafted with high quality materials with close attention to every fine detail. Four large dovetailed...
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Late 20th Century William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Tiger Maple Vitrine/Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning biedermeier tiger maple veneered vitrine. Features a glass door and glass gallery sides, four shelves, two of which are adjustable with shelf pins. Metal tag on door inter...
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Maple
French Carved Louis XV Style Daybed Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Louis XV carved walnut bedframe with blue velvet upholstery.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Chinoiserie Bamboo & Lacquer Cabinet/Etagère
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely English lacquer and bamboo cabinet/étagère with upper gallery having two small shelves above a cabinet with glass doors. Small cabinet below with bird and floral painted lacq...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
19th Century Pair of Hand Carved Anglo Indian Teak Wood Picture Frames
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century pair of hand carved Anglo-Indian teak wood picture frames
Beautiful matching pair of hand carved frames.
Each frame measures 8" x 13". The openings measures 4.5" x 6.5...
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Teak
Italian Louis XV Scriban/Slant Front Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian Louis XV scriban or slant front secretary/desk, circa 1740. The slant front opening to four drawers, above the relief carved case retaining the very early finish, carved fro...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Brass & Marble Arc Floor Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic mid-century arc floor lamp with heavy marble base, brass stem with extendable arm, and a cream colored acrylic globe shade. The base of the stem has a large turn screw to ad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
George III Inlaid Mahogany Demi-Lune Sideboard
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III inlaid mahogany demi-lune sideboard. Front center drawer above the serpentine shaped apron, two deep drawers, and 2 side cabinets. Rests on four tapered legs.
Minor old ...
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Antique Early 19th Century George III Sideboards
Materials
Brass
