1880s Furniture

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa antique oil painting signed by A J Sticks A very good looking and...

A pair of Egyptian Revival ebonized sphinx carvings, circa 1880. 6 ¼ inches wide by 12 inches deep by 10 inches tall

A 19th Century Chinese Style Samson Porcelain vase and cover, ormolu-mounted in lamp Polychromed design of birds, foliages and branches in cartouches, the ginger jar on a yel-low and...

The three prints from "Les Plantes A Feuillage Colore Tome Second" feature illustrations of plants with distinctive and colorful foliage, a characteristic focus of the publication. H...

Antique map titled 'Océanie'. Old map of the oceans around Australia, Indonesia and New Zealand. With vignettes of people from Polynesia and the old monument Laparouse. This map ...

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut End Table ~ Library Table is an endearing design, providing maximum table surface with a minimal footprint on the floor, and gracefully rounded e...

A simple and striking late 19th century St Annes marble fireplace surround, a beveled top shelf rests above a central tapered keystone with a raised tablet of Belgian black marble, flanked by handed arch spandrels with intermittent Belgian black marble moulded...

A beautiful pair of antique German white porcelain candlestick holders, in the Rococo style, circa late 19th century, 1880s, Germany. Beautiful details: light pastel colors, gold gil...

Carrying plate marks for 1884 by Elkington & Co., this charming, Antique, Victorian Silver Plate Centrepiece, is in the naturalistic form, modelled as a giraffe standing under a palm...

Rare complete 19th French pottery tobacco jar inspired by the Renaissance with medallions with his two pewter lids. Pottery from North of France No...

Pair of Late 19th Century Carved Mahogany Open Armchairs, carved with scrolls and palmettes with upholstered seats and back rests - 23"w x 26"d x 36"h (18" to the seat)

A Very Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase with Scalloped Top. The body of the vase is complete with two main cartouches and two smaller cartouches which flank the vase...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of mid Victorian throne dining chairs based on early Jacobean designs with hand painted lea...

Large black forest lamp with two mountain goats on a rack, circa 1880. Electrified and wired for US, include shade.

Absolutely rare set of Swedish majolica from famous manufactory Rörstrand, 1880s 1 central piece h 11 cm d 21,5 cm 6 plates h 3 cm d 19,5 cm Fantastic floral display with beautiful...

Circa 1880 19th C French Oak Vendange table Great colour, form and patination Measures: W 79 x D 79 x H 63 cm.  

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed Regency Green leather Victorian Chesterfield footstool Pl...

Rare 19th century French Majolica butterfly plate signed Longchamp.

19th Century French Blue & White Pagoda Plate signed Creil et Montereau. 9 inches diameter.

Magnificent gold and orange patina bronze Art Nouveau thistle chandelier by the Emile Colin & Cie manufacture, France circa 1882-1898. Stamp of the...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine...

Experience a captivating glimpse into the world of 19th-century ethnography with the "Georgian, Circassian and Armenian Races", an antique print from Blackie's Comprehensive Atlas an...

An extensively filled 19th century ormolu-mounted ebonized wood dresser vanity box fitted with silver gold washed lidded glass gars and sewing tools. The ...

This is a lovely and very decorative French Rococo Revival giltwood mirror, circa 1880 in date. This mirror is richly carved with phoenix cresting to the top sides and bottom flanked by foliate acanthus rococo...

This authentic map of the 19th century, titled "PONTUS ET BITHYNIA, ASIA, LYCIA ET PAMPHYLIA, GALATIA, CAPPADOCIA, SYRIA, CRET, CYPRVS," details the regions of Asia Minor and surrounding territories during the Roman Empire. The map is interesting for a number of reasons: 1. **Comprehensive Detail**: It covers a wide range of regions that played significant roles in ancient history, from the cultural crossroads of Asia Minor to the strategic island of Cyprus. 2. **Geographical Information**: It includes detailed topographical features such as mountain ranges, river systems, and coastlines, illustrating the complex geography that influenced ancient political and military strategies. 3. **Historical Context**: The map reflects the Roman administrative organization of these provinces, which were critical for trade, military campaigns, and cultural exchange within the empire. 4. **Inset Maps**: The presence of inset maps for Lycia, Ionia, and Asia Minor provides focused details on regions that had substantial historical significance due to their cultural heritage and geopolitical importance. 5. **Latin Labels**: The use of Latin in the map’s labels and descriptions adds to the historical authenticity and would have served as a scholarly reference for 19th-century academics. 6. **Ancient Civilizations**: This area was the cradle of numerous ancient civilizations and the map likely includes cities of ancient Greek...

19th Century wedgwood yellow bonnet and floral kate greenway platter with bow feet. Measures: 13.2 by 11 inches.

Title: *In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XVIII – Blackfoot Crossing* - Published in The Graphic, January 28, 1882. Description: This hand-colored wood engraving, published in The Graphic on January 28, 1882, is part of a series documenting travels in the North-West territories of Canada with the Marquis of Lorne. The scene, titled *Blackfoot Crossing*, portrays a group of Blackfoot Indigenous people crossing a river with their horses and supplies. The Blackfoot, an Indigenous tribe in the Great Plains, are shown in traditional attire, adorned with feathers and beaded clothing...

Small silk printing figuring a romantic scene in the 18th century style. A stand woman wearing a red and white dress reaches her hand to kiss to a ...

The Complete Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne (6 of 13 Volumes An Incomplete Set), by Nathaniel Hawthorne with Introductory Notes By George Parsons Lathrop. Published by Houghton Mifflin...

Jas Shoolbred attributed An octagonal Walnut centre table with central shelf, carved circular details to the legs, united by lower cross stretchers.

Large and spectacular antique French mantelpiece of white Carrara marble, statuary quality. From the Belle Époque period in Classical Art No...

"Celtic Manuscript Painting, 1887" from Ornamentenschatz by H. Dolmetsch Description: This print, created by Heinrich Dolmetsch, is part of the "...

This is an exquisite French Empire Revival pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. This desk has been beautifully crafted from flame mahogany. The top has a striking gold tooled black leather inset writing surface which has a decorative geometric inlaid satinwood and ebony border around it. It features beautifully cast gilded Ormolu mounts including angels, pharaonic herms above paw feet and swan escutcheons. It is further enhanced with male masks wearing nemes headress's on the sides, making it an incredibly imposing and impressive item of furniture. The desk features seven drawers for maximum storage, it is freestanding with a beautifully panelled back and comes complete with the original working locks and keys. This desk will soon become the centrepiece of your furniture collection, there is no mistaking the sophisticated quality and design and it is certain to enhance the style and elegance of any living area, bedroom, or reception. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THAT THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION AND DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY RESTRICTED MATERIALS. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, French polished, waxed and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 76 x width 150 x depth 80 Dimensions in inches: Height 29.9 x width 59.1 x depth 31.5 Empire style, is an early 19th century design movement in architecture, furniture, other decorative arts, and the visual arts followed in Europe and America until circa 1830. The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state. The style corresponds to the Biedermeier style in the German-speaking lands, Federal style in the United States and to the Regency style in Britain. The previous style was called Louis XVI style, in France. The Empire style was based on aspects of the Roman Empire. It is the second phase of neoclassicism which is also called "Directoire", after a government system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious ancient Greek and Roman empires. The furniture was made from heavy woods such as mahogany and ebony, imported from the colonies, with dark finishes often with decorative bronze mounts. Marble tops were popular as were Egyptian motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N." Gilded bronze (ormolu) details displayed a high level of craftsmanship. Flame mahogany Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works...

Large magnificent silver centrepiece on a round stepped stand with a wide shallow bowl around a baluster-shaped central column, the walls richly decorated with boss decoration and ro...

This print is an example of German Renaissance decorative arts. It beautifully illustrates various traditional techniques and artistic expressions from the period: Key Features: - W...

the open cartouche-shaped back with elaborately carved vasiform splat profusely carved with rocaille, C-scrolls and floral motifs above a drop-in seat with mohair upholstery; flanked...

This Victorian Majolica stork vase is signed Joseph Holdcroft, inspired by Minton Joseph Holdcroft offer here a different version more rustic. It's...

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of circa 1880 French Burr Walnut with ornate Gilt Brass detailing and Italian Green Marble topped, occasional ...

Mahogany table, Western Europe, circa 1880. Based on a three-legged base with brass rollers. Currently under renovation. dimensions height 77 cm diameter 119 cm

Charming 19th Century Culinary Marble Scale from the late 1880's. 2 toned marble with original dishes. Likely of French origin. Dishes 9" across. Marble h...

A very good antique French carved walnut dessert server, buffet, liquor cabinet in the Renaissance Revival taste, circa 1880. The carved back with a crest of twin cornucopia and a ca...

A striking 20th-century Native American Plains Indian roach headdress, also known as a hair ornament, traditionally worn during dances and ceremonies. Thi...

This is a lovely pair of large antique oil on canvas seascape paintings, 'The incoming tide; and catching the breeze' and each signed by the notable British artist Gustave De Bréansk...

A pair of silver plated servers with English Oak handles, Sheffield, England, circa 1890. Showing the markings for Hammond, Creake & Co., Sheffie...

Bruce Talbert, for Gillows of Lancaster and London. A very good quality English Aesthetic Movement ebonized and parcel-gilt upholstered settee with a rollover back and arms with in...

Title: "Exploring Ancient Egyptian Art in Dolmetsch's Ornament Collection" These prints are plates from "Der Ornamentenschatz," a comprehensive pattern book of decorative ornaments ...

This is a superb antique Late Victorian Flame mahogany string inlaid and satinwood crossbanded pedestal kneehole desk, circa 1880 in date. It is made from fabulous flame mahogany, t...

Large Palissy fishs wall platter on a blue background with bugs, butterfly, lizard, crawfish, shells, leaves as ferns. The School of Paris is composed by makers as Victor Barbizet, F...

Hallmarked in London in 1889 and 1893 by R & S Garrard & Co., this handsome, and large pair of Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra, are cast, will hold 5 candles each and are in the G...

French Majolica acanthus leaves plates, circa 1880.

Rare early pair of Loetz Bohemian Glass Vases in a graceful Tulip Motif made by Johann Loetz Witwe in the 1880s. Green and rich red color with silver and blue iridescent highlights s...

19th century Majolica strawberries plate signed Minton.

Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1880-1890, this 11x11 antique Persian rug is a rare Sultanabad rug of the Ziegler Company—a particularly celebrated provenance, marking an exciting ...

Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or chairs Louis XV revival, This sofa was made in the 19th century. The upholtery has been removed so you can choose the one of your cho...

Title: Ornamental Vase with Dragon Motif – Plate VI from Section VI of G. A. Audsley’s Decorative Art Series Description: Plate VI from Section VI of G. A. Audsley’s renowned decora...

Alabaster White, Antique Persian Kerman with Poetry and Animal Figurines, Birds and Tigers, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oversized Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile hei...

Striking and beautiful New England quilt in the drunkards path pattern. Excellent condition with a highly modern design pattern. Found in Maine, this quilt made from blue and red pri...

Title: "Vibrant Chinese Patterns from Dolmetsch's 1887 Ornamental Treasury" These images are from "Der Ornamentenschatz," a comprehensive pattern book ...

A stunning and fine pair Doulton Lambeth Impasto daisy painted vases by renowned Faience artist Kate Rogers and dated 1885. The stoneware vases are of tall bulbous shape standing r...

A renaissance revival style solid bronze box of the highest quality. The deep blue velvet interior has a ring holder. The interior depth is two and a half inches. No key. Austria, ci...