19th Century Rosewood and Marquetry Inlaid Stool

A Very Fine Marquetry Inlaid Occasional Table Firmly Attributed to François Linke This fine table, closely related to other examples by François Linke, is...

Constructed in Circassian walnut, with line and marquetry inlays; rising from turned oblate bun feet; the lower section housing a hinged door with fretwork panelling, opening to reveal four lemonwood faced graduated drawers with inset turned knobs; the writing compartment braced by foliate spandrels above and below, the slide opening to reveal an easel support writing slope with inset tooled leather and a pen and ink tray...

A William IV cabinet attributed to Town and Emmanuel Constructed in a strongly grained olivewood and dressed with gold brass inlays and an etched and engraved brass panel; rising from a plinth base, the lockable single door having an inset panel in the manner of Jean Berain, enclosing a shelved interior, and flanked by narrow vertical conforming panels; the apron being dressed with three bronze rosettes, and the Jura Jaune marble is dressed with a three quarter arcaded brass gallery, circa 1830 The cabinet is illustrated and discussed in Christopher Payne’s “British Furniture 1820 to 1920” published in 2023. Payne singles out the rarity of the olivewood timber used as well as the necessity for hand cutting the large marquetry panel. Literature: Payne, Christopher. British Furniture 1820 to 1920 : The Luxury Market. ACC Art Books, 2023, pp. 38-39 (illus. fig. 1.33). Town and Emanuel Recorded in the 'Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840', published by the Furniture History Society, as being situated at 103 New Bond Street between 1830 and 1840, and apart from being manufacturers of furniture, also dealt in 'curiosities and antiques'. The late renowned connoisseur Christopher Gilbert records in his 'Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture' London 1997, also published by the Furniture History Society, a writing table in the Transitional manner with similar plaques. Their label reads 'Town and Emanuel, manufacturers of Buhl Marquetrie, Resner (sic) & Carved Furniture, tripods, screens & c. of the finest and most superb designs of the Louis 14th. Splendid cabinets and tables inlaid with fine Sevres and Dresden china...

An Elegant Marquetry Pedestal By Maison Millet of Paris Of elegant bombé form with bookmatched kingwood crossbanding and a bois de bout floral marquetry panel on a bois satiné ground, the corners dressed with acanthus ormolu mounts terminating in sabot feet; surmounted by a brèche violette molded marble top. The back of the mount bearing "MB" for Blaise Millet. French, circa 1900 Dimensions: H: 49 in / 125 cm W: 14 in / 35 cm D: 14 in / 35 cm Millet et Cie Founded in 1853 at 11 rue Jacques- Coeur, and, after 1897, working from 23 Boulevard Beaumarchais, describing themselves as furnishers of 'meubles, bronzes d'art, genre ancien et moderne', according to their trade card; they were awarded numerous honours a Gold Medal at the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris, and at the 1900 exposition, a Grand Prix for their efforts. Maison Millet is consistently ranked alongside Beurdeley, Dasson, and Sormani as one of the top Parisian furniture...

Large Victorian rosewood centre stool A large mid-19th century Victorian rosewood centre stool. The stool has cabriole shaped legs with a scroll toe...

Antique fine quality upholstered rosewood stool 19th Century. Quality, decorative and attractive, with no loose joints or wobbles. Would look amazing in the right location, with lo...

Antique fine quality upholstered rosewood stool 19th Century. Quality, decorative and attractive, with no loose joints or wobbles. Would look amazing in the right location, with lo...

This early 19th-century Regency period rosewood stool is a charming example of elegant craftsmanship. Its excellent colour and patina speak to its well-preserved condition and the qu...