Mid-19th Century Furniture

This fantastic 19thc original red painted trendle or children's rope bed is in fine condition with all the original hardware and iron casters for moving around or cleaning underneath...

Elegant French 19th-century Louis Philippe commode crafted in richly figured walnut, featuring four spacious drawers with brass escutcheons and a beautifully bleached natural finish....

Beautiful French 19th-century large tapestry depicting a picturesque pastoral landscape with cranes, water, trees, a village, and a windmill. The finely detailed scenic composition i...

Elegant French commode dating to the 19th century, crafted in richly figured walnut with beautifully matched, highly expressive grain across the three-drawer façade. The commode is t...

This nineteenth century Louis Philippe period gilt wood mirror features a pillow frame detailed with a subtle incised striped pattern and an inner border of fine beading. Its origina...

This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary craftsmanship of the nineteenth century with a facade of book matched walnut and solid wa...

Elegant French commode featuring beautifully figured burl walnut veneers, a softly bleached finish, and four spacious drawers with original-style brass escutcheons and ring pulls. Th...

A superbly carved and highly decorative Victorian Freemasons Masonicc giltwood and gesso wall mirror, dating from Circa 1860. This stunning rectangular shaped mirror consists of a s...

This is a beautiful antique Victorian flame mahogany four door library bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany, Circa 1860 in date. This magnificent bookcase features a...

This charming French 19th century provincial buffet is crafted in beautifully aged solid walnut, showcasing the warm natural character, pronounced grain, and rustic patina that make ...

This exceptional mid-to-late 19th-century Victorian parlor sofa beautifully bridges the transition between the late Empire and emerging Rococo Revival styles. Crafted from rich, soli...

Elegant French 19th-century Louis Philippe solid walnut commode, featuring a restrained and beautifully proportioned architectural form with three large graduated drawers. The commod...

A magnificent French 19th-century Louis XVI giltwood wall mirror, featuring a richly carved and gilded frame with fluted columns, floral garlands, rosettes, and an elaborate pierced ...

Swiss Alpine escabelle chair made of pine and dated 1837. The chair features a shaped backrest with hand-painted decorative motifs and inscriptions, characteristic of Alpine folk art...

Found in France, this tall Louis Philippe mirror dates from the 1860s. The silver gilt frame is 54.5” tall and is subtly etched with a leafy vine border. Not sure if the mirror glass...

French 19th Century Louis XIII Bleached Solid Oak Desk — Impressive carved solid oak writing desk featuring elaborate floral and foliate decoration, barley-twist legs, stretcher base...

A charming French 19th-century walnut side table featuring an elegant scalloped top and lower shelf supported by beautifully turned barley twist legs. Rich walnut grain and warm pati...

A handsome 19th-century French Louis Philippe commode, featuring richly figured burl walnut veneer, four spacious drawers, and elegant brass escutcheons. The warm, highly decorative ...

This is an elegant early Victorian solid walnut table top collectors cabinet, circa 1840 in date. The rectangular cabinet features an elagent architectural cornice with dentil  work...

Elegant pair of 19th century French Louis XVI commodes, beautifully crafted with clean neoclassical lines and fluted tapering legs ending in brass sabots. Each three-drawer chest is ...

Antique folk art bench from northern Sweden made around 1840. The bench is a charming and authentic Swedish antique, with rustic patina and character. Original untouched condition wi...

Elegant 19th-century French Louis Philippe commode crafted in richly figured walnut veneer with striking bookmatched grain. Features three spacious dovetailed drawers with classic br...

A beautiful French Louis Philippe commode from the 19th century, crafted in solid walnut with stunning book-matched walnut veneer drawer fronts. The soft bleached finish highlights t...

Elegant French 19th-century Louis Philippe commode, crafted from solid walnut and professionally bleached to highlight the beautiful natural grain and warm, light-toned character of ...

A beautifully rendered English tole tea tray, painted with an extensive chinoiserie landscape in gilt and bronze powder against a black lacquer ground. The rolled rim encloses a dens...

Elegant French 19th-century Empire console featuring a painted finish, long rectangular top, and architectural column supports with decorative carved capitals. The lower shelf and sy...

Found in France, this gold leaf Louis Philippe mirror dates from the 1860s. This mirror features the classic Louis Philippe arched frame with gesso flowers and leaves sculpted in rel...

An early Victorian Rococo manner cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate displaying high relief casting, angled side sections with well cast panels, the curved full height...

A superb antique Victorian Partners flame mahogany writing table, circa 1860. The rectangular top features a moulded edge with a striking inset gold-tooled green leather writing sur...

Lovely small round table. Made from fruitwood Recently bleached I particularly like its simplicity. I have chosen not to lacquer or wax the table. Sturdy construction Free U...

This French 19th century bleached walnut sideboard is an elegant example of Provincial craftsmanship with Louis XVI influence. Topped with a beautifully veined marble slab, it featur...

This elegant set of six 19th-century French Louis XVI dining chairs showcases the timeless neoclassical style with fluted legs, carved rosette details, and gracefully shaped backs. F...

Elegant pair of 19th-century Italian antique wooden bombe-style nightstands, featuring beautiful geometric parquetry inlay, gracefully curved sides, elegant cabriole legs, and a warm...

This elegant 19th-century Louis Philippe gilt wood mirror showcases the timeless simplicity and refined craftsmanship of the Louis Philippe period. Its richly carved gilt wood frame ...

A pair of Swedish commodes, circa 1860, offering the rare luxury of matched case pieces. True pairs of 19th century commodes are far scarcer than singles and solve elegant problems i...

Game table, France, circa 1860, walnut veneer with rich floral inlays, fold-out design, playing surface with felt covering, fluted, tapered legs, brass accents, shellac finish D...

Hungarian pine trunk dated 1836 with a wonderfully preserved original hand-painted folk art finish. Decorative panels, flowers, trailing vines, and other painted motifs cover the faç...

This antique Spanish coffee table was crafted from solid chestnut and is a fine example of traditional provincial furniture. Its robust construction is softened by well-balanced prop...

Fabulous small round table. Made from bleached tropical hardwood and pine With lions paw feet. On castors. I particularly like its simplicity. I have chosen not to lacquer or wax ...

A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to offer this wonderful and rare English circa 1840 early Victorian period solid mahogany single seat hall bench, the rectangular molded-edge top with ...

Antique French Restoration-Period Chaise Longue on wheels, 19th Century Louis Philippe Period, France circa 1840 An elegant French chaise longue dating from the Restoration period, ...

A magnificent exhibition-quality antique Victorian solid brass half tester bed, dating to circa 1860 and of exceptional quality, scale and decorative impact. The elaborate polished b...

An elegant 19th-century Louis XVI sideboard featuring a luxurious Carrara marble top above four drawers and four paneled cabinet doors. Crafted in fine mahogany with delicate brass t...

A beautifully sculpted Italian solid white Carrara marble bust sculpture of a Grecian Lady wearing a floral garland, signed by Eugene Antoine Aizelin, and dating from circa 1850. Th...

An elegant 19th-century French Louis XVI commode, crafted from solid walnut with beautifully figured walnut veneer. This three-drawer chest features clean neoclassical lines, fluted ...

Crafted in solid walnut and finished in a soft bleached patina, this elegant French 19th-century Louis Philippe buffet features clean lines, two recessed paneled doors, and understat...

Hand-knotted in natural silk, this 11x15 antique Turkish Heriz triclinium carpet, completed precisely on October 31, 1868 (14 Rajab 1285 AH), emerges from an important private Europe...

Crafted in France during the 19th century, this elegant Louis Philippe buffet features richly figured walnut with a warm, hand-polished patina. Its clean lines, molded panel doors, t...

Elegant French 19th-century Louis Philippe commode crafted in richly figured burl walnut, featuring four drawers with bookmatched grain, original-style brass pulls, molded trim, and ...

Elegant French 19th-century Louis Philippe commode featuring beautifully figured flame mahogany, a striking dark marble top, and three spacious drawers. The sculptural curved details...

Elegant set of six 19th-century French Louis XVI dining chairs, crafted in carved painted walnut with fluted legs and classic neoclassical detailing. Newly upholstered in a charming ...

An exquisite and elegant antique 19th-century Biedermeier wall mirror from Vienna, Austria, circa 1850. This fine piece features a beautiful straight, brown-grained walnut frame with...

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A charming 19th-century French writing desk crafted in solid walnut, showcasing beautifully carved barley twist legs and matching stretcher supports. The single drawer is adorned wit...

An antique Swedish farmhouse table dating to circa 1830–1850, crafted entirely from pine and originating from central Sweden. The table features a pale blue painted frame and gently ...

19th century Danish column cabinet, crafted in mahogany veneer with an elegant narrow form. Two turned columns flank the convex door, which bows outward and adds graceful dimension t...

Are you looking for the perfect piece to add soul and character to your home? This is the wardrobe for you! We present this spectacular antique solid walnut wardrobe, crafted in Ita...

This is a lovely Victorian silver-plated swing handled cake/fruit basket bearing Victoria hallmarks, mid-19th century in date.   The basket features a swing handle with decoration of...

Title: The Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson & British Fleet, 1805 Original antique 19th-century steel engraving depicting the Battle of Trafalgar, the decisive British naval victory of 21 October 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars. This dramatic maritime scene is after the painting by celebrated British marine artist Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, R.A. (1793–1867), and was engraved by John Cousen (1804–1880). The inscriptions beneath the image read: “C. STANFIELD, R.A. PAINTER.” “J. COUSEN, ENGRAVER.” “THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR.” “FROM THE PICTURE IN THE VERNON GALLERY.” The Battle of Trafalgar Fought on 21 October 1805 off Cape Trafalgar on the southwestern coast of Spain, the Battle of Trafalgar was one of the most important naval engagements of the Napoleonic Wars. The British Royal Navy, commanded by Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, confronted the combined French and Spanish fleet under Admiral Pierre-Charles Villeneuve. Nelson employed an unconventional attack, dividing his fleet into columns that sailed directly into the Franco-Spanish battle line. The resulting close-range engagement ended in a decisive British victory and confirmed Britain’s command of the seas. The battle became one of the defining events of British maritime history. Admiral Horatio Nelson & HMS Victory Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758–1805) commanded the British fleet from his famous flagship HMS Victory. Shortly before the battle commenced, Nelson ordered the celebrated signal: “England expects that every man will do his duty.” During the fighting, Nelson was struck by a musket ball fired from the French ship Redoutable and was mortally wounded. He died aboard HMS Victory during the battle, having lived long enough to learn that victory was assured. His death at the moment of triumph made Nelson a national hero and permanently linked his name with Trafalgar. The Scene Stanfield’s composition conveys the enormous scale, violence and confusion of a major naval engagement in the age of sail. Ships-of-the-line crowd the horizon, their towering masts and rigging emerging through smoke, spray and the dramatic sky. Several vessels are depicted fighting at extremely close quarters, recalling the devastating exchanges of cannon fire that characterized the battle. In the foreground, broken spars, wreckage and sailors struggling in the turbulent sea emphasize the human consequences of the engagement. The exceptionally wide composition gives the engraving an almost panoramic character and makes it particularly effective as a decorative maritime print. Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, R.A. (1793–1867) Clarkson Frederick Stanfield was one of the leading British marine painters of the 19th century. Stanfield had first-hand experience of life at sea before establishing himself as an artist. His knowledge of ships, rigging, changing weather and the movement of the ocean contributed to the convincing maritime atmosphere for which his work became celebrated. He was elected a Royal Academician and became particularly admired for his dramatic marine and historical paintings. John Cousen (1804–1880) The painting was translated into engraving by John Cousen, an accomplished English engraver known particularly for his landscape, architectural and marine subjects after important contemporary British artists. His finely worked engraving preserves the dramatic tonal effects of Stanfield’s original painting, from the dark turbulent foreground water to the distant ships disappearing into smoke and atmospheric haze. The Vernon Gallery The original painting was part of the important collection assembled by British businessman and philanthropist Robert Vernon (1774–1849). Vernon built an extensive collection devoted primarily to contemporary British art and presented his collection to the British nation in 1847. The inscription “From the Picture in the Vernon Gallery” records the important provenance of Stanfield’s original composition. Technique: Original antique steel engraving Artist: Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, R.A. (1793–1867) Engraver: John Cousen (1804–1880) Title: The Battle of Trafalgar Subject: Battle of Trafalgar Date depicted: 21 October 1805 Historical figure: Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson British flagship: HMS Victory Historical period: Napoleonic Wars Origin: England Publication date: 19th century Style / Period: Victorian / 19th-century British maritime art Condition: Good antique condition with overall age-related toning, scattered spotting and foxing and minor staining. There is visible wear and some paper loss and irregularity to the outer edges and corners, particularly at the upper corners. Some minor handling marks and creasing are present, consistent with the age of the sheet. The engraved image itself remains strong, detailed and visually impressive. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. Please note: This is an original antique 19th-century steel engraving, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: Battle of Trafalgar, Trafalgar 1805, Admiral Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Lord Nelson, HMS Victory, Royal Navy, British Navy, Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon, naval battle, naval warfare, British naval history, maritime history, military history, sailing ships, ships of the line, antique maritime print, antique naval engraving, Clarkson Stanfield, Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, John Cousen, Vernon Gallery, British marine art, Victorian engraving, steel engraving, original antique print, 19th century maritime art

BEAUTIFUL Antique Danish Trunk, Chest, Blanket Box, Coffer, or Coffee Table with Lift-Top Storage~~HIGHLY CARVED~~Early-Mid 19th Century SPECTAC...