Mid-19th Century Furniture

Circa 1835-45 Swedish painted lift-seat storage bench. Classical period, grandly proportioned. Seat with lift top revealing compartmented storage. The oval panelled back provides a g...

This monumental Chinese pipe is beautifully sculpted with a long boxwood handle shaped to resemble a branch gnarled with knots and burls. Although its grand size recalls large bamboo...

A stunning antique English lemon squeezer made from silver plate and fully marked on the underside for the well renowned silversmith, Henry Wilkinson & ...

Exquisite Victorian Shell Cameo, c. 1850 Exquisite Victorian Shell Cameo, c. 1850. This finely crafted shell cameo, likely from England and dat...

An exhibition quality grand Italian walnut armchair carved in the Baroque style after Andrea Brustolon, possibly by the great Florentine carver Luigi Frullini...

Italian wooden sculpture of a mid 19th century woman's bust with purfled base. High quality hand-crafted item.

19th-Century Lithograph of the Gentle Cat and the Serval in Elegant Poses This exquisite 19th-century lithograph features two strikingly graceful wild cats: the "Gentle Cat" (De z...

Bronze with a brown patina signed by the French sculptor Pierre Jules Mêne (1810-1979). Mêne, a pioneer in animal sculpture, is known for the quality and perfection of his works. Thi...

Pair of Napoleon III bamboo shelves by Perret & Vibert. Different marbles on each shelf. France, circa 1860.

A generous and comfortable windsor armchair with excellent color. Features a high looped and raked back, flattened outswept arms, a saddled seat and boldly turned legs connected by a...

Charles Nicolas ODIOT - Important solid silver tray circa 1840/1860 Large rectangular tray with side handles mounted on four foliage legs. This tray has been mounted with a hamme...

This finely hand-painted ginger jar dates to the Qing Dynasty, circa 1850, and features a classic blue and white porcelain design. The surface is richly decorated with intricate flor...

Wings of the Night: Hand-Colored 1856 Lithograph of Exotic Moths and Their Life Cycle Description: This stunning hand-colored lithograph from 1856 is a fine example of 19th-cent...

Swedish mid 19th century rustic painted pine side table circa 1861. Real rustic traditional table we found on our travels around Sweden.  Initialed l.F.J.S and dated 1861 on the dra...

This exquisite circa 1850 English four-panel folding screen is a fine example of 19th-century craftsmanship and artistry. Folding screens, originally popularized in ancient China for displaying fine art, became highly sought-after in Europe for their functionality and decorative appeal. Crafted from durable mahogany wood, the frame features clean lines complemented by hand-carved spindles at the top, a hallmark of the era's design aesthetic. Square mirrors beneath the spindles add both practicality, allowing for dressing or spatial enhancement, and elegance. The true highlight of this screen lies in its hand-painted oil canvases, inspired by the style of renowned wildlife artist John James Audubon. Each panel showcases a different avian scene with remarkable attention to detail. The first panel depicts herons in a serene riverbed setting, their long legs and intricate feathers rendered with lifelike precision. The second panel features a pair of flamingos wading in a tropical landscape, their pale pink hues contrasting beautifully against muted grays and greens. The third panel captures egrets surrounded by cattails and grasses, their graceful forms echoing the natural curves of their surroundings. Above these larger panels, smaller square panels depict eastern bluebirds...

Very decorative wall decorating set consisting of thirteen 19th century antique French handmade wooden boards, twelve chopping or cutting boards and one (the mini wooden board) choco...

This is a pair of antique spindleback rush country chairs. An English, oak hall or dining seat in the Lancashire taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Delightfu...

Title: 1862 Johnson's Map of the Vicinity of Richmond & Peninsular Campaign, Virginia Description: This 1862 map titled "Johnson's Map of the Vicinity of Richmond and Peninsular Cam...

Pair of Italian Stoneware Lions After Antonio Canova, 19th Century A striking pair of reclining lions in stoneware, inspired by the monumental sculptures created by Antonio Canova ...

This exceptional pair of kneeling angel candle holders, crafted in the 19th century, are truly rare and unique pieces. Sourcing such highly detailed religious sculptures is incredibl...

A Napoleon III boxed set of twelve coffee spoons. This is a fantastic unused set of twelve coffee spoons created in Paris France during the Napoleon III period, back in 1860. The sp...

Williams & Powell Wooden Sporting Gun Case. A mahogany single gun case by Williams & Powell, Liverpool, the green baize lined case with dividers and fitted for a double barrel shotgu...

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph Compilation of Swords, Firearms, and Weaponry Description: This expertly hand-coloured lithograph compilation features an impressive...

Stunning 19th century French Empire, neoclassical/Rococo Revival style Marquetry vitrine or display cabinet, of large proportions!! A real statement piece! Made of a fabulous variety of veneers, including kingwood, satinwood, tulipwood, harewood and walnut with quality classical ormolu mounts. It has ebonized pillars in the Empire style, with walnut and exotic hardwood friezes in the Rococo style. Double glass doors to middle section and single glass doors on either side. The glass on the doors are framed in ormolu banding. Floral Marquetry panels on front and parquetry on the sides. The front central section is a pullout / pull-out drawers with gorgeous walnut frieze panel and original carved walnut knobs. Scrolling pelmet on the top in 3 sections banded in ormolu beading. Scrolling base with cabriolet feet and ormolu mounts on base. Various ormolu mounts, floral mounts, mounts of Baachus and mounts of neoclassical female figures. In 3 sections. with 2 side cabinets and large central section with 3 section pelmet, stunning piece!!! The quality ormolu mounts are marked with the letter “R” and what appears to be “FR 678”. We were originally of the belief that this piece might have been made at the very end of the 19th century, but having regard to the quality of workmanship throughout this piece we are of the opinion that it was most likely made in the third quarter of the 19th century, circa 1870 and by an obviously top quality Parisienne maker with a surname beginning with “R”. It is definitely in the style of David Roentgen who was known for his Rococo/neoclassical styles. David Roentgen, (born Aug. 11, 1743-died Feb. 12, 1807, Wiesbaden, Duchy of Nassau), cabinetmaker to Queen Marie-Antoinette of France; under his direction the family workshop at Neuwied (near Cologne), founded by his father, Abraham Roentgen, became perhaps the most-successful firm of furniture production in the 18th century. After succeeding his father as head of the Neuwied workshop in 1772, Roentgen strove to broaden their clientele, an ambition that brought him first to Hamburg and ultimately to Paris (1774), where in 1779 he was spectacularly successful in selling his finest furniture to King Louis XVI of France for £3,300 to £4,000, an unprecedented sum for the time. Appointed cabinetmaker to the queen, Roentgen was granted admission (1780) as maître-ébéniste (master cabinetmaker) to the trade corporation of Paris cabinetmakers, making it possible for him to keep in Paris a stock of the furniture manufactured at Neuwied. Thus he was able to compete with such great cabinetmakers as Jean-Henri Riesener and Adam Weisweiler, reputedly his former pupil at Neuwied. After his first visit to St. Petersburg, Empress Catherine II the Great bought huge quantities of his furniture; King Frederick William II of Prussia was also his client. When in 1795 the French Revolutionary armies threatened to cross the Rhine, Roentgen evacuated his establishment and moved his stock farther inland. Unfortunately, he lost everything in his Parisian salon and in his Neuwied workshop, both of which were sacked by Republican troops. He was crushed, despite his appointment as court furnisher to the king of Prussia. Although he never succeeded in starting production again, former apprentices of his whom he helped to establish in the German cities of Berlin (David Hacker...

British Sailor's large woolwork of a royal navy ship under full sail, circa 1875 The sailor's woolie or woolwork depicts a starboard ...

This lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann depicts two important leaders from the Pacific and Southeast Asia regions: Tammeamea I, King of the Sandwich Islands (now known as Hawaii), a...

You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian oil painting of a beautiful horse The painting reminds of the work of George Stubbs the famous Victorian painter of animals, particularly horses ...

Pair of 19thC Giltwood Fautiel Chairs - with Peacock upholstered seats and padded back - 22"w x 22"d x 37"h (18" to the seat)

Title: Antique 1830 Map of Southern Scotland with Edinburgh, Berwick, Ayr, and Dumfries Description: This 1830 German-language map, titled Britisches Reich – B. Kon Scotland, fo...

Bistro dining table in bentwood and cane designed by Michael Thonet. Originally designed in the 1860s and produced by Thonet in the 20th century by multiple factories. Size: chairs: 57x49x96.5 seat height 46 Arm height 67 centimeter table: ø85.5 height 75 centimeter Condition: used. The lacquer has worn out on some places. The stained beech wood has discoloration. Cane in the table top is good. The cane in two seats is damaged. The cane in one back is damaged. One arm has a crack in a curve. Some small wood details are missing. The cane can be repaired or replaced professionally on request. Michael Thonet The development of bentwood for use in furniture is one of history’s most significant innovations in design. A range of renowned mid-century modern designers such as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, and Charles and Ray Eames drew heavily on this technological advancement, and the success of their enduring works owes to the efforts of pioneering German-Austrian industrialist and designer Michael Thonet — founder of Thonet and widely considered the father of bentwood furniture. Bentwood furniture dates as far back as the Middle Ages, but it is the 19th-century cabinetmaker and master of parquetry Michael Thonet who is most often associated with this now-classic technique. Thonet in 1856 patented a method for bending solid wood through the use of steam, and from there, the bentwood look skyrocketed to furniture fame. He experimented with bending birch rods into rounded shapes — forming delicately seductive, curving Art Nouveau creations that were a daring departure from the heavy, hand-carved designs attributed to his contemporaries. The Boppard-born Thonet honed his carpentry skills in his father’s workshop, where he carried out experiments with plywood and modified the Biedermeier chairs that populated the studio. He received an invitation from Austrian Chancellor Prince Metternich to contribute Neo-Rococo interiors to the Liechtenstein City Palace in Vienna. From there, the cabinetmaker gained international recognition, including at London’s Great Exhibition of 1851, which featured works created by members of the Arts and Crafts movement as well as industrial products. Thonet showed a range of furniture at the fair and won the bronze medal for his bentwood chairs. He ​​incorporated his family’s company, the Thonet Brothers — or Gebrüder Thonet — with his sons in 1853. Considered the world’s oldest mass-produced chair, Michael Thonet’s ubiquitous Chair No. 14 demonstrated that his patented bentwood technology made it possible to efficiently produce furniture on an industrial scale. Often called the Coffee House chair — the company’s first substantial order was for a Viennese coffeehouse — the No. 14 remains an icon. Thonet originally designed the chair in 1859, and it is considered the starting point for modern furniture. Composed of just six parts, the chair, with its simple, lightweight design, belies its durability. The No. 14 was followed by the No. 18, or the Bistro chair, in 1867, and the 209, or the Architect’s chair, of which Le Corbusier was a fan. (The influential Swiss-French architect and designer used Thonet furniture in his Pavillon de l’Esprit Nouveau at the 1925 International Exposition of Decorative Arts in Paris.) The business began mass-producing furniture. By the end of the 1850s, there were additional Thonet workshops in Eastern Europe and hundreds of employees. Michael Thonet’s reputation attracted the attention of notable architects including Otto Wagner, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Thonet’s patented bentwood technology also yielded an improvement to rocking chairs for his company — in the middle of the 19th century, Michael produced a series of rockers in which the different curved parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Thanks to Thonet, the humble rocker acquired something unexpected: style. And bentwood furniture was embraced by a series of design greats — the innovation can be found in the seating that Josef Hoffman designed for Thonet, in the elegant Superleggera chair created by Gio Ponti and Alvar Aalto’s expressive Paimio armchair...

An extremely rare, hugely impressive, sizeable and strikingly attractive antique Scandinavian stripped pine chest in lovely antique condition with six lockable drawers and original k...

An English 19th century portrait of a gentleman, oil on canvas, original frame and stretcher, crackle paint typical of older pain...

Italian 19th Century giltwood and Breche D’Alep marble console table. Richly hand-carved gilt wood in the form of masquerades, acanthus leafs, etc. Stunn...

19th century Spanish one block solid marble bath with rings, repaired and restored using antique iron grapples.

Wonderful image after Leonardo Da Vinci. Fine Steel engraving. Published by London Printing And Publishing Co. circa 1850 Unframed.

Antique Hand-Colored Fern Prints - Aspidium Species - 19th Century Botanical Art This rare set of three hand-colored antique fern prints features b...

A good pair of antique Regency carved mahogany hall chairs, in the Neo-Classical style, 1830's. The chairs having an architectural twin 'Swan's Neck' pediment to the top & flanking a...

Neither money or effort was spared in making this elegant temple doors. All materials for the door and the artisans were hand picked for this divine project. This door comes from a t...

Circa 1860 19thC Large English Vernacular 2 Plank Fruitwood Work Table with block tapered legs joined by time worn stretchers Exceptional worn patination, colour & form. sku 915 ...

This is a remarkable early Victorian period wall charger, showcasing exquisite Persian craftsmanship, circa 1850. This large antique decorative presentation tray boasts intricate eng...

Circa 1860s Scalloped Imari Chop Plate, Japanese. The boldly scalloped design creating two cartouches with flowering gardens decoration flanking the central floral urn reserve with f...

Very happy to offer this striking marble floor. This used to be the hallway in a mid 19th century hallway in the city center of The Hague. The fl...

19th century Louis Philippe commode or chest of drawers from France in cherry. The entire case is made up from wonderfully grained book matched cherry veneer. Constructed of four dra...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare totally original Victorian Howard & Son’s Chesterfield Chesterbed chaise lounge An amazing find, the chaise has been fully restor...

A stunning Sheraton Revival inlaid mahogany breakfront wardrobe dating to the early Victorian period and attributed to Edwards & Roberts. Profusely decorated with fine quality ribbo...

19th Century Dutch Renaissance Drop-Front Secretary Desk in Stripped Oak adds both timeless style and whimsy in one piece! Shallower than most, it is ideal for efficient floor plans...

Decorate a living room, library or study with this important antique painting. Created in Italy circa 1850, and set in the original carved gilt wood frame, the hand painted canvas titled "Madonna of the Harpies", depicts the Virgin Mary holding her Child, our Lord, Jesus Christ; She is flanked by Saint John the Evangelist, and either Saint Francis or Saint Bonaventure. The large religious painting...

A superb antique 19th-Century Delft faience floral cobalt blue and white pitcher. Signed on the reverse. This gorgeous wine jug or ewer has a w...

A fine quality mid-19th century well figured mahogany kidney shaped pedestal desk, having moulded edge gilt tooled leather top, ab...

This is an old drawer for storing Japanese swords originally called "Katanatansu". It is thought to be from around the Edo period. Cedar is used for the material, and a large numbe...

Decorative 19th-Century Map of West Canada with Niagara Falls and Indigenous Scenes This detailed 19th-century map of West Canada, drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin and published by...

Japanese tea service for 10 in fine porcelain from the mid-19th century Hand painted of excellent workmanship as visible in the photo in good cond...

Mid-19th Century English Honduras Mahogany Georgian Chest of Drawers. Georgian chest of drawers made of Honduras mahogany with two smaller drawers over three graduated larger drawer...

This enchanting antique arched door reminds one of an ancient castle or English church. Beautifully weathered by the ages and embellished with elaborate metal strap hinges, it dates from the mid 19th century and features vertical plank construction to the front with an original handle and ledged and braced construction to the back. With its aged, timeworn look, this old arched oak door...

Origin: The Netherlands Period: 19th Century Materials: Sterling silver, cobalt blue cut glass Includes: Mustard pot with lid and spoon notch, pepper shaker, and two open salt cellar...

Title: Tranquil Beauty: On the Kennebecasis near St. John Description: This hand-colored lithograph offers a picturesque view of the Kennebecasis River near St. John, capturing th...

Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Spruce, Oak, and Currant, Calwer, 1854 This exquisite botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s *Deutschlands Technische Pflanzen* (185...

An unusual reclaimed exterior door originating from France, circa 1800. This beautiful antique exterior door makes a handsome entrance or side do...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Knightly Joust Print: Vibrant Heraldic Horses and Armor This exquisite original hand-coloured lithograph, dating from 1842, transports the viewer to the h...

Diminutive 19th century pie safe cupboard in old white with punched tin details throughout. Decorations include a chicken, stars, rosettes, and pinwh...