Italian 18th Century Venetian Patinated Wood Planter, circa 1780

A very handsome Italian 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood centerpiece. The elongated octagonal shaped surtout de table is raised by eight most decorative foliate feet below a fo...

A most attractive Italian 18th century Louis XVI period patinated wood, giltwood, and white Carrara marble Genovese console. The console is raised by elegant square tapered patinated...

A beautiful extremely decorative pair of Italian 18th century Venetian st. patinated stools. Each square stool is raised by elegant mottled topie shaped feet below lovely turned tape...

A beautiful and most decorative pair of Italian 18th century Venetian st. Giltwood, patinated wood and Sienna marble consoles. Each freestanding console is raised by elegant Giltwood...

A sensational pair of Italian 18th century Venetian patinated and Mecca arm chairs. Each arm chair is raised by beautiful cabriole legs with scrolled Mecca acanthus leaf feet and fin...

A stunning and extremely decorative Italian 18th century Venetian st. patinated and giltwood etched mirror. The mirror is set within its strik...

Although the Rococo in France (where the style originated) lasted from roughly 1725 to 1760, other countries in Europe produced period art and furniture until the late 18th century. One such country was Italy and in particular, Venice, where this unusual carved walnut centerpiece was hand-carved, circa 1780. A large shell-form bowl with volute leaf embellishments is being held by three putti emerging from an undulating base. The wave pattern is reminiscent of a foaming sea, further indicated by the stylized dolphin tails emerging from the spray. All of the tails are textured with a lozenge-patterned background, protruding as high-relief elements. On the underside, the scalloped tips of the water swing down in three areas, forming well-disguised feet. The carvings of the centerpiece are quite exceptional, given the height and breadth of the piece. A wonderful decorative accessory for any large table, our walnut Venetian centerpiece...

We are thrilled to offer this fabulous large three-tiered 18th-century creamware platt menage, made circa 1780-90 in Staffordshire or Yorkshire, England. It is a rare and elegant ex...

Maiolica centerpiece Pasquale Antonibon factory Nove di Bassano, Venice, 1740-1770. Measures: 1.85 in x 19.21 in x 15.27 in 4.7 cm X 48.8 cm X 38.8 cm. lb 5.29 (kg 2.4) State of conservation: thin passing fêlure with covered chipping and a glued foot The Antonibon were an important family of Venetian...

This 18th century Italian Capodimonte white glazed porcelain centrepiece is an oustanding sculptural artwork expertly hand carved with finely detailed figurines, putto angels playing...

Faience wicker bowl, Kiel 18th century.

Late 18th century Italian lacquered wooden box with Faux Paper and Flowers. Made in shades of blue and decorated on all sides, this romantic Italian antique box is decorated with flo...