Pair of Mahogany Empire Style Giltwood Carved Torchers 20th C

This is a superb contemporary mirror, dating from the mid 20th Century. The mirror plate is within a boldly-carved mahogany frame with scrolling foliate and decoration. This is a ...

This is a beautiful vintage French Empire style painted gilded and ormolu mounted console table, Mid 20th century in date. The rectangular faux marble top with an ormolu plaque to t...

This is a stunning Italian Florentine carved giltwood mirror, dating from the late 20th century. The mirror plate is within a boldly-carved and pierced scrolling foliate frame within an egg and dart border. This is a very decorative item which will look amazing in any room. Condition: In excellent original condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition. Dimensions in cm: Height 154 x width 110 x depth 7 Dimensions in inches: Height 60.6 x width 43.3 x depth 2.8 Mirrors are commonly used for personal grooming or admiring oneself (in which case the archaic term looking-glass is sometimes still used), decoration, and architecture. The earliest manufactured mirrors were pieces of polished stone such as obsidian, a naturally occurring volcanic glass. In classical antiquity, mirrors were made of solid metal (bronze, later silver) and were too expensive for widespread use by common people...

This is a beautiful antique giltwood armchair, in the fabulous Regency style, and early 20th century in date. The gilded chair has been beautifully carved with reeded lines and medallion plaques. The arms and supports scroll out in exaggerated curves which support the lime green upholstered back and seat. Add a touch of class to your home with this exceptional antique armchair. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully restored and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 73 x width 60 x depth 49. Dimensions in inches: Height 2 feet, 5 inches x width 2 feet x depth 1 foot, 7 inches. Regency Furniture. During the Regency period it was fashionable to copy the classical furniture of the Roman and Greek times. Furniture had stopped evolving in design and had moved back to classical forms. The Pioneer designers who represented this period were: Thomas Hope (1770-1831), George Smith (1804-28), Henry Holland (1745-1806)c George IV had a major influence over the furniture makers of the time. This period saw the introduction of brass to wood from the previous marquetry that had been originally used. The sofa table was also introduced. The main features of the Regency period furniture...

A stunning Vintage pair of large Empire Revival obelisks, dating from the late 20th Century. They are made of a dark black'nero antico' marble, the finish and attention to detail th...

A thoroughly delightful pair of antique French Empire brass inlaid flame mahogany bedside cabinets, circa 1830 in date. They are freestanding and finished on all four sides. They ea...

Made with five lights with cornucopia ends with the possibility of removing the upper part and making them two classic torchlights, they rest on a base carved with acanthus leaves wi...

Pair of candleholder carved and giltwood With multiple glass pieces inlay.

A large hand carved and painted French torchér is in wonderful antique condition. The slender frame has carved feathers, leaves and rosettes all accented with gold paint. The curved ...

An exquisite Pair of Early 20th Century Baroque Style GiltWood Paw Feet Candlestands with paw trifid. Measure 21.5" in height, 7.5" in width and 7.5" in depth.

A late 20th century Empire style beaded crystal basket chandelier with a classical circular brass structure and three E27 lights inside.Light bulbs can be replaced unscrewing the bro...

Magnificent pair of gilt bronze and marble Empire style candelabra