Late 19th Century Furniture

Large Majolica Ceramic Pitcher. Decorated with a pattern of apples. With very bright colors. Most likely a production from the Belgian brand Nimy. The pitcher is in good condition. ...

Carlo Bugatti wooden side table with brass inlays, parchment inserts, and repoussé copper, Italian manufacture, early 20th century A sculpted wooden side table enriched with inlays ...

Holland, circa late 19th to early 20th century. This exquisite 2-piece set from Royal Tichelaar Makkum showcases the timeless beauty of Delft faience craftsmanship. Crafted with met...

A majestic all brass four poster bed bedstead with crown and canopy. Detailed etched brass posts, displaying ornate brass fittings, support an impressive canopy, with decorative fret...

Fine quality hand made craftsmanship to this 19th century Victorian walking stick; hand carved of premium hardwood (possibly pecan), with a continuous twist design. The top is decora...

Early turn of the century alter table from a south Asian Temple. Heavy solid wood with nice heavy patina in a warm dark brown color. Sure to be an interesting highlight in your space.

Late 19th century Regence style fauteuil, French. Well carved walnut. Shaped cross stretcher. Shell & acanthus carving throughout. Cabriole legs ending in hoof feet. Original tapestr...

An antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over brass charger plate. The plate is superbly enameled with polychrome patterns, including three fans showing flowers and birds, the background...

A late Victorian brass and iron bedstead finished in black with straight brass top rails, cap collars, spherical brass knobs and decorative castings. This bed accepts a double size ...

A pair of early 20th Century brass column lamp stands. This is a splendid antique Victorian silver plated columnar Corinthian column table lamp, now converted to electricity from an...

This is a very rare clock with the original movement still inside. However, this clock is NOT WORKING, and its completeness is unknown, being sold as-is, as a wall prop. We are not clock collectors or professionals, this is an estate procurement. No damage to marble or pendulum window. Writing and numbers wearing off marble surface. Bottom back wood case has some cracks, but all there. A very heavy clock. W 14.5 x D 4 x H 29.75 in. E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 27" marble front...

American Maple Hanging Wall Cabinet 19th Century

Spectacular 2pc. Victorian Mahogany Eastlake cabinet which can suit many different needs. Sideboard, etagere, curio entry console and so on. Beveled glass doors with a central mirro...

18th Century Hand-Made Oak Stave Butter Churn was lovingly crafted by the town's barrel cooper in the same general manner which he produced barrels for food and wine storage. Oak st...

PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING 19C French Empire Style Style Complete Bedroom Suite/Set. HIGHLY, IMPORTANT AND UNIQUE Empire Style Bedroom Suite or Set from circa 1880. The Suite/Set is almost completely original, save the bed, which was originally twin size, but professionally commissioned to be customized and converted into a Euro King Size for modern practicality. The quality of the conversion matches the quality of the suite/set. All pieces have gilt bronze mounted fittings; beautiful patina, beautiful parquetry; beautiful carrara marble tops, simply stunning! About 10 years ago, I saw the ‘identical twin’ of the Commode in an Antique Store on Central Park in New York, however it had a less desirable green marble top (IMHO), and they were looking for 30k USD for the Commode, on its OWN! This Suite/Set is SO GOOD that it is the main exhibit in our rear Showroom. Not marked but under the marble top of the commode there are 2 signatures in pencil (1) M. Le Youters (?) and (2) M. Daneels. You will NOT find another complete suite/set like this ANYWHERE! AS A BONUS: We have curated and sourced (recently) a Pair of Monumental French Empire Wall Sconces which are a ‘PERFECT’ match for this bedroom set! (See pics) These sconces are being sold separately BUT they really COMPLETE the entire bedroom! The Suite/Set includes: European King Size Bed (Headboard, Baseboard, side panels and central support bracket). 2 Matching Bedside...

Calamander Veneered Exterior From our Jewellery Box collection, we are delighted to introduce this Unusual Antique Calamander Jewellery Box. Th...

This exquisite 19th-century majolica jardiniere and underplate by Minton was handpainted in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England, around 1880. This jardiniere measures an impressive 17" across the handles it is adorned with a delightful design of green oak leaves and light brown acorns that stand out beautifully against the beautiful turquoise background. The handles, in the shape of twisting oak branches...

A large antique French Louis XVI style hand-carved giltwood sofa, late 19th century. The frame is constructed from carved wood with water-gilded surface treatment, featuring a centra...

Spectacular Ca' Rezzonico Multicolor Murano glass chandelier with 18 arms. The glasses are embellished with green and amethyst incl...

SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Honey Oak 3-Tier Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet Bookcase~~ c. 1870s This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces recently received from our European shipper~~wonderful hand-carved oak pieces in the highly sought after Black Forest, Gothic, Renaissance Revival and Barley Twist styles~~19th century and in unbelievably spectacular condition! If you're looking for that special and unique "statement piece" for your home or office, please view these items in our inventory! HIGHLY CARVED lion's mask crown~~exquisite corbel supports with carved backsplash, and carved edge shelves Three tiers~~perfect for displaying your favorite Majolica, Imari, Staffordshire or other antique collectibles Two hand cut, dovetailed drawers with carved vine pulls over lower double door cabinet~~original key included~~ cartouche carved center and door medallions...

Set of 12 French Victorian red and white Limoges porcelain plates with gold trim. (PRICED AS SET)

Small French crystal chandelier, 1 light on the fixture.

A lovely antique French majolica floral plate, circa 1890. This beautiful French country style plate has hand painted pink flowers and leaves on a ligh...

Beautiful late 19th century antique stained glass window with flowers and jewels. This is a great window with good colors from a private billiards room in Fairfield County Ct. Original salvaged from an estate in northern New Jersey over 40 years ago. It has some small cracks shown in the photos but is very sturdy and in very good condition. The sizes are for the stained glass window in a small wood frame...

Mid-Century Modern sculptural dining chairs by Henredon. Chairs feature floating frames in their original condition, brass feet caps an...

Antique Hawkes School Brilliant Cut Glass Butter Dish C1890 Measures - 7 5/8" x 8 1/2" x 8 1/2"

From our antique collection, this 13x19 oversized rug is a rare antique Persian rug of Kermanshah provenance—hand-knotted in wool circa 1890-1900. On the Design Beige-brown and red...

Art Nouveau Swedish majolica Rörstrand Antique Swedish Majolica Jardinière Cache Pot Flowerpot Direct from Sweden, a beautiful antique 19th century majolica jardinière or cache-p...

A fine Pair of Mahogany frame chairs with finely carved frames having sinuous and twining back splats, square Reeded front legs and button-tufted seats. The wood is particularly fine...

19th Century Cigar Box With a Terrier in A Dog House, French, c1890. Exceptionally rare and highly sought after, this whimsical piece features an adorable cast brass terrier...

This is an amazing pair of detailed spelter medieval military figures on wonderful bases with dragon heads and paw feet. The figures are titled Roland and Robert 1 and are completely...

Anatomical models have been used for centuries as an adjunct to teaching anatomy, and play an important role in the history of anatomical education. Models became popular over time f...

A superb pair of antique 19th Century English oak pegged joint stools or side tables with hand turned splayed legs. These charming stools have a simple shape with clean lines, perfec...

Circa 1880 Victorian English country side painting, English. A winding road through haystack fields with a couple coming in from work. Thatched roof farmhouse complex & distant villa...

Graceful, Art Nouveau, sterling silver water pitcher on baluster base, The Frank M. Whiting & Co., No. Attleboro, Mass., circa 1895. Holds 3 3/4 pints of liquid. 8 3/4" high x 8 3/4...

Featuring a beautiful hand-painted cobalt blue and white finish, this faience lion candle holder dates to circa 1890. Based on production marks on ...

37 Piece French Victorian Limoges porcelain dinner service with yellow border and floral trim (PRICED AS SET)

A rare and impressive monumental American Victorian mercantile retail showcase or display cabinet by Schmitt & Co, circa 1890s. Made of mahogany featur...

With a floral bow over an enameled clock face signed Tiffany And Co. Set in a conforming bronze case with leaf and floral decoration.

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

A large and impressive late 19th Century bronze study of the famous Venus de Milo sculpture of antiquity with excellent rich brown patina and good hand finished surface detail, inscribed F.Barbedienne foundry ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 95 cm Width: 28 cm Depth: 28 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1890 Materials: Bronze Foundry: F.Barbedienne SKU: 7741 ABOUT The Barbedienne Foundry is a famous 19th century bronze foundry, whose statues and art objects became rapidly very renowned. This bronze studio co-worked with other trades, and put his name to a great variety of works, such as furnishing in particular. Attending every World's Fair of its time, the Barbedienne Foundry was regularly awarded, notably at the World's Fair of 1855 where it was awarded the Great Medal of Honor. A Parisian bronze maker and caster, Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) creates a firm in 1839 in collaboration with Achille Collas, the inventor of the mechanical method to obtain copies of sculptures at a smaller scale. With this groundbreaking proceed, they facilitated an unprecedented production. Under the “Collas et Barbedienne” name, they specialized in Antiquity copies and perfected new chemical methods for the color and patina finish of their bronzes. As a true Romantic, Ferdinand Barbedienne is committed to democratization of arts, he thus realizes numerous Antiquity copies and stimulates his contemporaries’ works broadcasting. A great deal of famous sculptures are hence cast by the Barbedienne Foundry. All his life, Barbedienne co-worked with the greatest artists, sculptors or designers of his time, such as Edouard Lievre, Ferdinand Levillain, Attarge, Aizelin, Barye or Fremiet. Statues aside, he products a great deal of decorative artifacts, such as clocks, vases, mirrors, etc. Since 1855, Ferdinand Barbedienne collaborates with the famous decoration designer Louis-Constant Sévin (1821-1888). Joining the firm as a sculptor-designer, he stays loyal to it his life long, always finding more new designs for daily objects, which hence become true art works. Sevin’s creations, specialized in the “Neo-Greek” style, were particularly appreciated for antiquity reference in decorative arts, just like the great mirror preserved by the Orsay Museum. He also teams up with enamelers including Alfred Serre, and develops a set of “cloisonnés” enamels that made the headlines at the World's Fair of 1862 in London, which was the very beginning of the art of enamel’s return. In collaboration with Serre, Barbedienne realized between 1878 and 1889 the Monumental Clock in Renaissance style, decorated with enamels, which is preserved in the Paris City Hall. Venus de Milo Facts about Venus de Milo sculpture. For much of the world, the mystery of the Venus de Milo lies in her missing arms. But there’s much more to this iconic statue than a couple of absent appendages. 1. Venus de Milo‘s title is a bit misleading. It’s popularly believed that this Grecian statue depicts the Greek Goddess of love and beauty, who was often rendered half-naked. However, the Greeks would have called this deity Aphrodite. Nonetheless, the Roman-inspired Venus de Milo caught on. 2. She’s named in part for where she was discovered. On April 8, 1820, a farmer named Yorgos Kentrotas came across the statue in pieces within the ruins of an ancient city on the island of Milos (formerly known as Melos). 3. Alexandros of Antioch is credited with her creation. A sculptor of the Hellenistic period, Alexandros is believed to have carved this masterpiece between 130 and 100 BCE. The inscription on the plinth—the slab on which the statue rested—that identified him as Venus de Milo‘s creator was lost nearly 200 years ago. 4. She might not be Venus. Some have suggested the sculpture is not Aphrodite/Venus, but Amphitrite, the sea goddess who was particularly adored on Milos. Still others have proposed she’s Victory, or perhaps a prostitute. With her arms long missing, would-be context clues have been lost for centuries. A spear could have meant one thing, a spool of thread another. If she held an apple—as some reports claim—it could mean she was Aphrodite, holding the award given to her by Paris before the Trojan War began. To this day, it’s a matter of passionate debate. 5. She became a gift to the King of France. When Kentrotas called upon a French naval officer to help him unearth the spectacular sculpture, he began a chain of events that would eventually lead to the Marquis de Rivière presenting Venus de Milo to Louis XVIII. In turn, the ruler gave the statue to the Louvre, where it is on display to this very day. 6. The loss of her limbs is the fault of the French. Kentrotas did find fragments of an arm and a hand when he uncovered the statue in the ruins, but as Venus de Milo was being reassembled, those arms were discarded for having a “rougher” appearance. Modern art historians believe that the variation of finish does not mean those arms did not belong to Venus, but both the arms and the original plinth have been lost since the piece moved to Paris in 1820. 7. The original plinth was ditched on purpose. Sight unseen, early 19th century art historians decided the newly discovered Venus must have been the work of Greek artist Praxiteles, and publicized the work as such. This attribution would have placed the piece in the Classical period (5th through 4th centuries BCE), which was more respected artistically than the Hellenistic period. To save face and better promote Venus de Milo—even at the cost of misinforming the public—the plinth was removed before it was presented to the King. 8. Venus de Milo was meant to make up for a national embarrassment. During his conquests, Napoleon Bonaparte had plundered one of the finest examples of Greek sculpture, Venus de’ Medici, from Italy. In 1815, the French government returned that beloved sculpture, but in 1820, France embraced the chance to fill the hole its absence left in the French culture and national pride. As such, Venus de Milo was promoted as being even greater than Venus de’ Medici upon her Louvre debut. The ploy worked, and the piece was met with almost universal praise from artists and critics. 9. Renoir was not impressed. Perhaps the most famous of Venus de Milo‘s detractors, the celebrated Impressionist painter dismissed this delicate depiction of grace and female beauty as “a big gendarme.” 10. She went into hiding during World War II. By the autumn of 1939, war threatened to descend on Paris, so Venus de Milo along with some other priceless pieces, such as Winged Victory of Samothrace and Michelangelo’s Slaves, were whisked away for safekeeping at various châteaux in the French countryside. 11. She’s been robbed! Venus is missing more than just her arms. She was originally draped in jewellery including a bracelet, earrings and a headband. These flourishes are long lost, but the holes for fixing them to the piece remain in the marble, giving clues to the missing accessories. 12. She lost her colour. While it’s easy for today’s art admirers to think of Greek statues as white, the marble was often painted in the style of polychromy. However, no trace of the original paint scheme remains on Venus de Milo today. 13. She’s taller than most people. Even with her slight slouch, Venus de Milo stands at 6 feet 8 inches tall. 14. She could be a copy. Art historians have noted that Venus de Milo bears a striking resemblance to Aphrodite of Capua, which is a Roman era copy of a possibly late 4th century BCE bronze Greek original. That would be at least 170 years before Alexandros carved his goddess, leading some to speculate that both statues are actually replicas of an older statue...

Monumental Louis XVI Style Boiserie – 16 Linear Meters A rare and exceptional Louis XVI style wood paneling ensemble, spanning an impressive 16 meters in length and 3.55 meters in h...

Bronze Tray from the Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japan. A high-quality bronze tray featuring a finely detailed relief dragon motif in the center, expertly patinated in silvery and lig...

Italian Renaissance Design Prints by H. Dolmetsch from Ornamentenschatz, ca. 1880 This set of original antique prints comes from the famous Ornamentenschatz (Treasure of Ornament), ...

Antique oak bench by Greenfield Industries, New Hampshire, c. 1890-1900's. This is a wonderful, heirloom quality bench handcrafted by Greenfield Industries which was the Hopkins Bro...

Large Majolica jardinière planter with birds signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. L / 28 by 11 inches , H / 7 inches. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and...

19th Century English pink Majolica Strawberries Jardiniere Minton.

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome ginbari cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, Squat round shape, long neck and decorative side handles. Green body with red and y...

A colourful and beautifully detailed late 19th century Victorian period stained glass window for restoration, one of four similar in design we are selling. This stunning window pairs...

Historistic ceiling lamp vienna around 1890s with glass sticks Polished and stove enamelled Glass sticks are replaced ( new ).

This is an exquisite Meissen cabinet plate painted with a large beautiful flower bouquet. The Meissen plate has a very intricate reticulated or ...

This is a handsome 19th c folk art table with checkerboard top and turned cherry base. The graphic nature of the game board top gives a modern feel to an otherwise traditional desig...

Set of twelve (12) antique porcelain cabinet plates with exceptional gilt borders and lovely transfer scenes of Roman nymphs and muses frolicking with putti after Angelica Kaufmann, ...

Antique Chromolithograph of the Brazilian Rainforest with Exotic Wildlife, ca. 1890 This lush and captivating chromolithograph, titled “Der brasilianische Urwald” (The Brazilian Rai...

Swiss alp folk art escabelle

19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Wool & Silk Carpet 8'4" x 9'6" - 254 x 290

Pair of Boston stools. Circa 1880 H 54cm x W 32cm x D 34cm

Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Armchair Fauteuil This elegant and regal armchair has a masterfully carved frame with acanthus and shell scro...

A Mid-Victorian antique brass and iron bed finished in hand paint blue verdigris, with decorative castings and three arch design. This bed has a low foot board, suitable for a smalle...

Antique Victorian Eastlake spoon back armchair. Made of walnut featuring serpentine form with low relief carved floral crown, tufted back, scrolled arms and cabriole legs. Dimensio...