Charles X Furniture

A very beautiful French Charles X bookcase in cherry, circa 1820 with original glass panels and key. Original French polish finish. Makes a great bookcase or display cabinet! Measur...

Early 19th Century Charles X Large Center Hall Gueridon with original Parquetry

19th Century Charles X Writing Desk with secret compartment. Gorgeous piece. Age appropriate wear on wood and red leather top, see detailed pics.

Antique settee 1825s in full Charles X era. The settee is made of solid walnut hand carved. Particular shape called a boat. Large size compared to other ...

A fine antique French cut glass casket. With a pressed and cut glass body and cover with a gilt bronze mount. Together with an associated key (for a...

Diorama with automatons, framed and under glass: the richly detailed decor presents on several levels a view of a lively city, with a landscape in the background. The different elem...

This is a Antique Christian paintings Artwork, portraits of the Madonna and Child Jesus placing a crown of flowers on her head, mid 19th century. From the 19th century. The Virgin Mary is also holding a flower, a Lily, which is a symbol of nobility, candour and purity. This is an Antique Oil Painting on Canvas from the 19th century.  Catholic religious...

19th century French Giltwood and Verre Eglomise Barometer. The barometer frame is richly decorated with bouquets of flowers, vine branches, shells and palm leaves. The Eglomisé Dial ...

Having a hinged square top opening to reveal a storage well and a mirrored surface with an additional lower drawer, raised on curule form legs joined by a turned stretcher, the feet ...

Early 19th century Charles X style gilt bronze with figural design detail mantel clock. The clock features a surmounted soldier holding a shield. Eight day spring driven brass moveme...

This Sicilian sofa is a piece of furniture that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of the Charles X period, which was prominent in France during the early 19th century. The sofa...

Opulent 19th century French mahogany console table featuring a dramatic black variegated marble top. The console has a rich veneered finish that showcases the lovely mahogany woodgra...

Circular multi board top in cherry with lovely color. Trestle base with hinged leaf stabilizer.

A fine 19th century Italian inlaid center table.

Charles X-era travel nécessaire consisting of citronnier wood case, decorated with small polished steel studs and fitted with key, containing chiseled gold, turquoise (insets) and mo...

A fine 19th century Italian inlaid center table.

A fine tuscany mahogany swan neck sofa The front side of the curved arm ends on carved swan, The settee rests on four lion paw feet. Upholstery in a...

A very fine and unusually long Charles X sideboard with beautifully carved volutes decorated with acanthus leaves flanking each of two cabinet doors, below three concave drawers. Bac...

Pair of French Charles X-style (19/20th Century) white opaline column candlesticks with a gilt bronze base and top. (PRICED AS Pair) 4.75\" diameter

A fine tuscany mahogany swan neck sofa The front side of the curved arm ends on carved swan, The settee rests on four lion paw feet. Upholstery in a...

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a circular ground plan covered by a large copper dome...

A very beautiful French Charles X bookcase in cherry, circa 1820 with original glass panels and key. Original French polish finish. Makes a great bookcase or display cabinet! Measur...

This antique clock set is a luxurious masterpiece, perfect for adding elegance to hotel lobbies, grand living rooms, spacious hallways, and museums. ...

A scarce period Charles X (1818-1834) French Restoration mahogany travailleuse sewing (thread stand - side table - jewelry dressing table) with light, warm, beautifully aged patina. Born in France in the early 19th century, almost certainly Parisian work, exquisitely hand-crafted, this exceptionally executed example features ornate gilt bronze ormolu mounts, escutcheons, and elaborate gilt metal trim. Having a highly figured light mahogany hinged lid top, lifting open to reveal a striking finished interior with divided compartments and original inset mirror plate. The conforming rectangular case fitted with a faux drawer front over a dovetailed drawer with sectioned interior. Elegantly rising on oval-shaped medial shelf stretcher-joined curvacious legs. Dimensions (approx): 27" High, 20" Wide, 13.5" Deep Stunning light almost blonde antique mahogany coloring and mellow warm tone, superb wood grain detail, and charming, beautifully aged patina over the whole. Great shape overall. Retaining original antique character marks, wear consistent with age and indicative of minimal use, nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality, but only adds to the overall authenticity, refined elegant warmth, luxurious sophistication, and cozy unpretentious rustic elegance. Delivered cleaned, hand waxed, polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! What is Charles X style: The comte d’Artois – or Charles X - was the son of the dauphin Louis-Ferdinand de Franc and Marie-Josèphe de Saxe. He succeeded his two brothers Louis XVI and Louis XVIII and became the King of France in 1824. Thirty years after the French Revolution, he wanted to embody the return of monarchy and became the leader of the catholic party . As the previous kings, he was crowned in 1825 but he was soon overthrown by the revolution in July, 1830, called "Trois Glorieuses". He left then for England, Scotland, Prague and Istria where he died in 1836. Charles X style lasted from 1818 to 1834 and happened during the Bourbon Restoration (French Restoration). This style did not replace totally the style of furniture from the French Empire but it was different from the formalism in the Napoleonic era, during which strictness and simplicity were inspired by Greco-Roman art. Indeed, artistic fields flourished. In terms of furniture, this renewal was suggested by the softening of shapes. Even though the simple aspect from the French Empire was still visible, shapes became curvier with volutes and arabesques. Another distinction is the loss of the massive aspect of furniture and the decrease of dimensions in order to decorate smaller appartments. Handling ability and comfort were key-words in the making of furniture. Apartments had essential elements such as chests of drawers, big rounded tables in the dining room, desks or secretaries, armoires and even dressing tables, comfortable fainting couches in the living room, small tables, pedestal tables, as well as gondola chairs. The wavy aspect of the latters certainly represent Charles X style the best.  One of the most emblematic features of this style is the use of bois clairs – light woods in warm blond tones - and indigenous woods that are varnished in order to highlight the grains. Bird's-eye maple, ash trees, plane trees, yew trees, beech trees, olive trees and cedar trees were most likely to be used. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century dark woods were hard to find. In 1806, the Napoleon’s Continental System was established in order to ruin the United Kingdom by preventing the country from any business with the rest of Europe. Therefore craftsmen had to find alternatives from mahogany which was the most commonly used material at this time. After 1815, the import of wood was even more difficult because of peace treaties and the European political situation, which contributed to the popularity of the bois clairs and indigenous woods. The furniture was often decorated with fine inlays made out of dark wood representing foliage, which contrasted with the veneer. Even though these patterns can look like bronze decorations from the Empire era,  they were far more simple and did not represent any military or mythological attributes. On the tables, trays were sometimes made out of marble as in the French Empire, but it was often put aside and inlaid veneer, Verre Eglomisé – a type of glass with a mirror finish –, mirror or porcelain from Sèvres or Paris were more likely to be used. Decorative elements from the Monarchy were highly appreciated again as they suggested luxury. Indeed, marquetry work was particularly fashionable - Boulle marquetry thrived around 1820 as the works of the Levasseur family can show. In the same way, draperies and trimmings referred to the monarchist splendour. Fabrics were often white – the traditional colour of the Bourbons – or light coloured as oppposed to the typical green from the Napoleonic era.  One of the most symbolic figures from this period of time might be Jean-Jacques Werner (1791-1849), a cabinetmaker who worked for prestigious clients such as the Duchesse de Berry who was Charles’s step-daughter. His works can be seen at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and at the Grand Trianon in the Palace of Versailles. The duchess’s appartments situated at the pavillon de Marsan and at the Palais de Saint Cloud illustrate Charles X style the best with furniture made out of bois clairs and ornamented with dark wood patterns or fine gold decorations. Chales X style allows a transition between the sobriety of the Empire style and the abundant aspect of Louis-Philippe style. The gothic style started at this time through the "style à la cathédrale", inspired by religious architecture, which thrived from 1827 to 1830. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century, Romanticism put the spotlight on the Middle Ages. Cabinetmakers were not inspired by the medieval furniture but rather by architectural elements of churches and cathedrals. For instance the backs of chairs were decorated with arches shaped like rib and serration. In the same way, before Charles X abdicated, pieces of furniture were made out of dark woods – such as mahogany, which was used again in France – and were inlaid with light wood. Romanticism also influenced the layout of furniture in appartments to suggest movement through a mix of various styles, various shapes and various sizes, as opposed to the static aspect of Neoclassicism. The start of industrialisation and mechanisation also influenced this style as early technical developments led to the production of pieces of furniture in series. Credit: Marc Maison Bibliography: FANIEL Stéphane (Dir.), Le Dix-neuvième Siècle Français, Collection Connaissance des Arts, 1957, Hachette SASSONE, Adriana Boidi, Furniture from Rococo to Art Deco, 2000, Evergreen -- Extremely versatile: As warm and attractive as it is useful, this remarkable antique table having the ideal size and small proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a side table, accent or occasional table, tall sofa...

Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut. The dresser shows very straight lines with inset drawers and flat sides. The top drawer has curved drawers front ...

A Charles X secrétaire à abattant in mahogany, France, circa 1825. Fall-front has original counter weight for ease in lowering and closing. Dark green tooled leather on desk top appe...

An antique French pair of cathedral chairs made of hand crafted walnut with centered carved rosettes on the high backrest and bottom front panel of the seat, in good condition. Nice ...

Neoclassic Cubus mahogany framed meridienne sofa with ram's horn arms. The sofa is constructed of solid mahogany with no secondary woods or veneers. Th...

More information coming soon… The marquetry decor of this French Charles X-style center table depicts numerous foliate margents, climbing plants, and leafy rinceaux. Hand-carved in...

A Charles X secrétaire à abattant in mahogany, France, circa 1825. Fall-front has original counter weight for ease in lowering and closing. Dark green tooled leather on desk top appe...

Small and elegant walnut chaise longue, upholstered in ochre velvet in good condition. The legs, characterized by an elegant curl design that recalls the shape of a stylised cornucop...

Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the first decade of the 1800s using walnut and decorated with book-matched walnut burl veneer. The chest shows very elegant and simple lines. T...

Pair of antique candlesticks, gilded and patinated France Bronze Charles X around 1840 Dimensions: H x W x D: 28 x 12 x 12 cm Description: Beautiful pair of candlesticks from the s...

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Beautiful Antique French Charles X Savonnerie Rug , Country of Origin / Rug Type: French Rug, Circa Date: 1820. Size: 10 ft 5 in x 14 ft 1 in (3.17m x 4.29 m).

A 19th Century French Charles X fruitwood marquetry pedestal sewing table with tiered velvet lined compartments. There is a wooden clasp beneath the larger hidden octagonal compartme...

Fine quality pair of Charles X period gilt and patinated bronze candelabra lamps. Each having a central hand chiselled gilt bronze ca...

A fine antique French cut glass casket. With a pressed and cut glass body and cover with a gilt bronze mount. Together with an associated key fo...

Baccarat (French, founded 1764), circa 1885. Stunning appearance to this white opaline vase which stands an impressive 15.5" tall and flared wing span of 11.375" wide. The vase has ...

This mid-nineteenth century French Charles X period buffet d'appui, or tall buffet, is constructed of bird's eye maple and has a beveled black marble top. An inlaid walnut scrolling ...

Charles X period fire gilt bronze mantel clock with a Classical figure of Paris holding an apple & leaning on a tree stump. The stump is fitted with a Paris style, two train, hour st...

This noble pair of antique Charles X style French bronze candelabra are a stunning representation of refined craftsmanship and elegance. Each candelabrum is raised on trefoil bases, ...

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Charles Nicolas ODIOT - Important solid silver tray circa 1840/1860 Large rectangular tray with side handles mounted on four foliage legs. This tray has been mounted with a hamme...

A stunning white opaline 'Bulle de Savon' pedestal bowl, with gilt bronze rim and edging. This magnificent Charles X period glass bowl is manufactured from delicate opaline, a decora...

A fine antique French cut glass casket. In the Charles X style. In the form of a seashell with a bronze mounted lid. Simply a great French cu...

Elegant coffee table in solid walnut with walnut root veneer, featuring a round top supported by a central hexagonal shaft, which ends with three feet with a single base adorned with...

Baccarat (French, founded 1764), circa 1885. Stunning appearance to this white opaline vase which stands an impressive 15.5" tall and flared wing span of 11.375" wide. The vase has ...

A fine antique French Charles X style gilt bronze and white opaline glass ball form multi light chandelier of superb quality embellished with hand painted polychromed enamel depictin...

Inkwell Charles X French Gothic in Patinated Bronze, Early 19th Century Gothic inkwell in patinated bronze and fine chiseled bronze decorated with arcatures, rosettes, polylobed mo...

Davis cabinet Company Charles X Style Calais Cherry and solid Brass Gueridon Pedestal Table. Measures 28 inches in diameter and stands 22.5 inches tall. Good vintage condition.

A French Charles X period walnut side table circa 1830 with tray top, single drawer and slender trestle base made of carved legs with cross stretcher. Immerse yourself in the allure ...

Rare early 19th century French Charles X sideboard. It has 4 drawers and 6 doors. Very good condition.

Suite of 4 framed engravings, enhanced with colors, on the theme of fishing: -The choice of fish -Anglers -Happy fishing -Second view of the Levant Beautiful size and correct genera...

Antique settee 1825s in full Charles X era. The settee is made of solid walnut hand carved. Particular shape called a boat. Large size compared to other ...

Beautiful French giltwood mirror from the Charles X period, (circa 1830). The mirror features carved floral details in the corners and vine design on the sides. Nice old mercury glas...

The Maison Chéreau, founded in 1816, is known for its particularly elaborate tables for high society and royalty, such as our six-legged solid bronze table. Typical of French billiar...

Set of ten French Porcelain apothecary jars, 19th century. The set consists of five smaller cover jars and five larger covered jars. Each ...

Pair of Grosfeld House Ebonized Chairs with Hoof Feet. Stunning pair of mid-century Grosfeld House attributed ebonized lounge chairs with hoof feet. These unique armchairs have been ...

A dramatic Charles X fall front secretary in astounding burled mahogany veneer. The original fossilized marble top is supported by an elliptical molding. The main body contains one u...

This museum-quality piece, fit for a king, stands as a magnificent centerpiece for any collector of Napoleonic artifacts. Crafted in France in the early 20th century by an unknown ma...

Pair of antique Medici vases France Bronze, marble Mid 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 37 x 12 x 12 cm Description: Beautiful and well-preserved pair of Medici vases in the style of Grand Tour objects. Each with a three-part pedestal made of Siena marble. Above the wider base we see a surrounding frieze of leaves and flowers on which the stele rests. A tazza vase...

Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut. The dresser shows very straight lines with inset drawers and flat sides. The top drawer has curved drawers front ...

Nightstand hand-made in Italy in the mid 1800s using pIne and pegged construction. The nightstand features a single drawer over a door, both made of inset panels framed by molding. T...

Italian wooden sculpture of a mid 19th century woman's bust with purfled base. High quality hand-crafted item.

Cassettone Italiano A Lira In Noce massello Con Intarsi sul fronte e sul piano. Tre Cassetti 1800 di provenienza piemontese in ottimo stato di conservazione, è stato restaurato venti...

A beautiful pair of hand-painted Charles X Sèvres porcelain vases, painted in classical blue, with fleur-de-lis on the neck, gilded handles and pearl decoration. The front scenes dep...

PAIR OF GILT AND PATINATED CHARLES X CANDLESTICKS Raised on animal paws circa first half of the 19th century ref. 407RYG09P 13 1/8" H x 5 1/8" W x 4 1/2" D A lovely pair of cand...

A white opaline cup on small pedestal and gilt bronze mount finely chiseled with flowers. Both handles shaped in pigeons resting on curved branches and bent to drink. The pure shape and silhouette, like the delicate colour give this cup a great elegance. Called "opal crystals" from the Empire, and later "opalines", this name designates several types of coloured glassware produced in France in the 19th century. The oldest opal crystals are lead glasses mixed with dyes. The old opacification recipes adapted to lead glass produce an opalescent material, known as "soap bubble" or "soapy opaline". Opal colours" are the other shades that result from the addition of metal oxides to this basic opal composition. These lenses, which are pink in colour, called "hydrangea" and then "pigeon's throat", obtained with gold salts, or "turquoise" blue thanks to cobalt or copper oxides, are often mounted in gilt bronze. The beautiful frames, finely chiselled with palmettes, interlacing or gothic-inspired motifs, house...

Features include superb detail with gold gilding and bronze patination. They are intricately sculpted with fanciful designs, acanthus leaves and grape clusters with three claw feet r...

A beautiful set of 8 sherry glasses attributed to Saint-Louis glassworks in France, circa 1820, hand-blown and cut. The finest quality.

Italian Charles X style two-door wooden wardrobe with decorations, early 1800s Two-door wardrobe entirely made of wood. On the front and sides there are engraved geometric decoration...

Beautiful important Charles X antique round center table, 1825. The large and solid central stem in turned walnut. The solid walnut top is ...