Decorative Italian Carved and Painted Wooden Corona Crown, 1950s

These stunning and very large sconces in the form of cornucopia with fruit have been hand-carved from European oak. The chipped cream painted finish that has been added at some point...

A unique four-poster (also known as a lit à colonnes) from France, this oak bed was spectacularly hand-carved circa 1890 in Northern Brittany. The rectangular section that hangs at t...

Hand-carved from Italian limestone, this coat of arms plaque with crown and eagle features both bas- and mid-relief motifs. Bas-relief is a sculptu...

This large and attractive architectural piece is known as a pulpit canopy. Before the advent of microphones and speakers, orators would often address assemblies from elevated platforms known as “wine glass pulpits”. These podiums featured domed roofs called abat-voix, sometimes known as sounding boards, that would project sound outwards. Our walnut wood pulpit canopy is a fine example of such a device. Hand-carved and hand-painted in Italy in the 1700’s, our abat-voix is roughly octagonal in shape. Each of the sides have edges with luxuriously thick step molding, alternating between stained and gilded wood. Each of the corner cornices are adorned with gilded flower carvings, although some are missing. The interior of the canopy features a gilded open sun with sinuous rays emanating all around. Each of the sides are adorned with foliate margents surrounded by scrolls, again with some losses. All the edges are bordered with a thin layer of gilding. Although our fascinating 18th century Italian walnut pulpit canopy was designed for a church pulpit...

This marble crown finial was hand-carved in Italy in the 1800’s. The marble is cream colored with fascinating gray striped veining. Years of patina build ...

With ample character and rustic charm, this oak and pine table would be a fantastic addition to any household. Hand-carved circa 1950s in the Pyrenees Mountains of France, the top an...

An Italian mid-19th century painted and giltwood bed corona (bed crown). This Italian bed corona has a nicely carved pattern wrapping around its front, reminiscent of a regal crown, ...

Curved bed coronas Italian design solid bamboo mid-century, 1950s.

19th century Italian carved gilded wood bed corona or crown.

An Italian bed corona from the 19th century, with painted and gilt décor and nicely weathered patina. Created in Italy during the 19th century, this bed corona features a circular bo...

Good vintage condition. Small sings of usage. Probably made in Italy.

Italian mid-century modern wooden bedside table by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s Bedside table with rectangular base. The top is made of glass and has the two rounded front corners, it is a...