Charles X Furniture

French Charles X armchair, also known as a bergère. Architectural and elegant design, crafted in solid Cuba mahogany. Featuring a gently curved, slightly reclining back and gracefull...

A antique desk cabinet for storing letters and cards. Made of wood veneer with foliage wood inlay. Made in France, circa 1870-1880 Note: one of th...

Antique settee 1825s in full Charles X era. The settee is made of solid walnut hand carved. Particular shape called a boat. Large size compared to other ...

This very nice and decorative planter is made of a mafine marquetry of woods inlaid with amaranth, featuring a zinc tub, an "X" shaped base with bronze claw feet. This is a French wo...

A French flip top game table, late Charles X period. Original decorated felt play mat. 33 inches wide by 16 ½ inches deep by 29 ¾ inches tall ; open top 33 by 33 ¼ inches

A Charles X style settee with mahogany veneers with burl veneered top rail and striped upholstery with brass tack nailhead trim. The settee resting on four cabriole front legs with t...

19th century blue opaline glass jar from France with hand painted floral decorations on lid and base.

Antique French Candlesticks, Charles X period. Gilt Brass The detachable socles (bobèches) set within urn shaped holders, baluster-shaped stems, terminating on circular bases. Some ...

A fine example from a Lost Tree Florida estate. A fine example with original gilded decoration. Octagonal with grisaille painted dial and signed by Chevallier. Jean Gabriel Augustin ...

Refined wall mirror from circa 1825 in the middle of the period Charles X, made of walnut wood with an elegant maple inlay. The internal mercury mirror is antique and presents defect...

This mid-nineteenth century French Charles X period buffet d'appui, or tall buffet, is constructed of bird's eye maple and has a beveled black marble top. An inlaid walnut scrolling ...

We present this elegant antique Italian dresser dating back to the first half of the 19th century, Charles X period. An extremely refined dress...

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a circular ground plan covered by a large copper dome...

Davis cabinet Company Charles X Style Calais Cherry and solid Brass Gueridon Pedestal Table. Measures 28 inches in diameter and stands 22.5 inches tall. Good vintage condition.

In finely hand carved three-legged solid walnut. Small plate band covered with walnut veneer with frame. Liguria, First half '800 Dimensions: Diameter 143 Height 78 cm circa.

Charles X-era travel nécessaire consisting of citronnier wood case, decorated with small polished steel studs and fitted with key, containing chiseled gold, turquoise (insets) and mo...

A rare and elegant marquetry Russian game table. With central floral marquetry motif and gilt bronze-mounted. Opening to reveal inset green based playing surface with marquetry inl...

French Charles X Sofa, 1820s

Refined and richly figured, this commode features a marble top above a concealed drawer in the apron, over a pair of cupboard doors opening to reveal three interior drawers. The case...

A Charles X secrétaire à abattant in mahogany, France, circa 1825. Fall-front has original counter weight for ease in lowering and closing. Dark green tooled leather on desk top appe...

Set of six 19th century French Charles X walnut dining chairs represent yet another example of the incredible amount of style revivals that occurred during and after the reign of Nap...

A scarce period Charles X (1818-1834) French Restoration mahogany travailleuse sewing (thread stand - side table - jewelry dressing table) with light, warm, beautifully aged patina. Born in France in the early 19th century, almost certainly Parisian work, exquisitely hand-crafted, this exceptionally executed example features ornate gilt bronze ormolu mounts, escutcheons, and elaborate gilt metal trim. Having a highly figured light mahogany hinged lid top, lifting open to reveal a striking finished interior with divided compartments and original inset mirror plate. The conforming rectangular case fitted with a faux drawer front over a dovetailed drawer with sectioned interior. Elegantly rising on oval-shaped medial shelf stretcher-joined curvacious legs. Dimensions (approx): 27" High, 20" Wide, 13.5" Deep Stunning light almost blonde antique mahogany coloring and mellow warm tone, superb wood grain detail, and charming, beautifully aged patina over the whole. Great shape overall. Retaining original antique character marks, wear consistent with age and indicative of minimal use, nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality, but only adds to the overall authenticity, refined elegant warmth, luxurious sophistication, and cozy unpretentious rustic elegance. Delivered cleaned, hand waxed, polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! What is Charles X style: The comte d’Artois – or Charles X - was the son of the dauphin Louis-Ferdinand de Franc and Marie-Josèphe de Saxe. He succeeded his two brothers Louis XVI and Louis XVIII and became the King of France in 1824. Thirty years after the French Revolution, he wanted to embody the return of monarchy and became the leader of the catholic party . As the previous kings, he was crowned in 1825 but he was soon overthrown by the revolution in July, 1830, called "Trois Glorieuses". He left then for England, Scotland, Prague and Istria where he died in 1836. Charles X style lasted from 1818 to 1834 and happened during the Bourbon Restoration (French Restoration). This style did not replace totally the style of furniture from the French Empire but it was different from the formalism in the Napoleonic era, during which strictness and simplicity were inspired by Greco-Roman art. Indeed, artistic fields flourished. In terms of furniture, this renewal was suggested by the softening of shapes. Even though the simple aspect from the French Empire was still visible, shapes became curvier with volutes and arabesques. Another distinction is the loss of the massive aspect of furniture and the decrease of dimensions in order to decorate smaller appartments. Handling ability and comfort were key-words in the making of furniture. Apartments had essential elements such as chests of drawers, big rounded tables in the dining room, desks or secretaries, armoires and even dressing tables, comfortable fainting couches in the living room, small tables, pedestal tables, as well as gondola chairs. The wavy aspect of the latters certainly represent Charles X style the best.  One of the most emblematic features of this style is the use of bois clairs – light woods in warm blond tones - and indigenous woods that are varnished in order to highlight the grains. Bird's-eye maple, ash trees, plane trees, yew trees, beech trees, olive trees and cedar trees were most likely to be used. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century dark woods were hard to find. In 1806, the Napoleon’s Continental System was established in order to ruin the United Kingdom by preventing the country from any business with the rest of Europe. Therefore craftsmen had to find alternatives from mahogany which was the most commonly used material at this time. After 1815, the import of wood was even more difficult because of peace treaties and the European political situation, which contributed to the popularity of the bois clairs and indigenous woods. The furniture was often decorated with fine inlays made out of dark wood representing foliage, which contrasted with the veneer. Even though these patterns can look like bronze decorations from the Empire era,  they were far more simple and did not represent any military or mythological attributes. On the tables, trays were sometimes made out of marble as in the French Empire, but it was often put aside and inlaid veneer, Verre Eglomisé – a type of glass with a mirror finish –, mirror or porcelain from Sèvres or Paris were more likely to be used. Decorative elements from the Monarchy were highly appreciated again as they suggested luxury. Indeed, marquetry work was particularly fashionable - Boulle marquetry thrived around 1820 as the works of the Levasseur family can show. In the same way, draperies and trimmings referred to the monarchist splendour. Fabrics were often white – the traditional colour of the Bourbons – or light coloured as oppposed to the typical green from the Napoleonic era.  One of the most symbolic figures from this period of time might be Jean-Jacques Werner (1791-1849), a cabinetmaker who worked for prestigious clients such as the Duchesse de Berry who was Charles’s step-daughter. His works can be seen at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and at the Grand Trianon in the Palace of Versailles. The duchess’s appartments situated at the pavillon de Marsan and at the Palais de Saint Cloud illustrate Charles X style the best with furniture made out of bois clairs and ornamented with dark wood patterns or fine gold decorations. Chales X style allows a transition between the sobriety of the Empire style and the abundant aspect of Louis-Philippe style. The gothic style started at this time through the "style à la cathédrale", inspired by religious architecture, which thrived from 1827 to 1830. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century, Romanticism put the spotlight on the Middle Ages. Cabinetmakers were not inspired by the medieval furniture but rather by architectural elements of churches and cathedrals. For instance the backs of chairs were decorated with arches shaped like rib and serration. In the same way, before Charles X abdicated, pieces of furniture were made out of dark woods – such as mahogany, which was used again in France – and were inlaid with light wood. Romanticism also influenced the layout of furniture in appartments to suggest movement through a mix of various styles, various shapes and various sizes, as opposed to the static aspect of Neoclassicism. The start of industrialisation and mechanisation also influenced this style as early technical developments led to the production of pieces of furniture in series. Credit: Marc Maison Bibliography: FANIEL Stéphane (Dir.), Le Dix-neuvième Siècle Français, Collection Connaissance des Arts, 1957, Hachette SASSONE, Adriana Boidi, Furniture from Rococo to Art Deco, 2000, Evergreen -- Extremely versatile: As warm and attractive as it is useful, this remarkable antique table having the ideal size and small proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a side table, accent or occasional table, tall sofa...

Beautifully crafted from birdseye maple with fine inlay detailing, the elegant, symmetrical form features scrolled ends and a gently curved frame, characteristic of the late Empire ...

Elm burl chest of drawers from the Charles X period circa 1830, brass lock entries. This beautiful chest of drawers goes very well with mid 20th century furniture by bringing a touch...

A French Charles X period walnut side table circa 1830 with tray top, single drawer and slender trestle base made of carved legs with cross stretcher. Immerse yourself in the allure ...

A fine tuscany mahogany swan neck sofa The front side of the curved arm ends on carved swan, The settee rests on four lion paw feet. Upholstery in a very good condition.

A refined Charles X period opaline glass jewelry stand mounted with finely chased gilt bronze. Dating from circa 1825, this exquisite piece captures the delicate elegance of early 19...

More information coming soon… A beautiful French center table, dating to circa 1830. From the period of Charles X, the table has a lovely honey brown veneer of burl maple. The ele...

19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Marble Top Buffet represents a period in French history where a staid, tailored look was popular with the court, and remains so a century and a...

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Charles X Period Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu box. The stunning rectangular lidded Baccarat Crystal box is raised by four Ormolu suppor...

A French Charles X bronze chandelier.

Early 20th century console in wood veneer. It features beautiful marquetry of rinceaux and floral motifs in drawer. It is resting on four tapered legs.

Beautiful important Charles X antique round center table, 1825. The large and solid central stem in turned walnut. The solid walnut top is ...

Charles X Style French Ormolu-Mounted Optic Cut Crystal Casket Box, Signed Lehmann France, circa 1900–1920 A fine French crystal and gilt bronze ca...

Charles X Style Patinated Bronze Paw-Footed Candlestick Lamp France, 20th Century This elegant French Charles X-style candlestick lamp is a refined example of classical design, fea...

A very fine and unusually long Charles X sideboard with beautifully carved volutes decorated with acanthus leaves flanking each of two cabinet doors, below three concave drawers. Bac...

An antique French pair of cathedral chairs made of hand crafted walnut with centered carved rosettes on the high backrest and bottom front panel of the seat, in good condition. Nice ...

Set of ten French Porcelain apothecary jars, 19th century. The set consists of five smaller cover jars and five larger covered jars. Each ...

A French Charles X period mahogany console table from the 19th century, with cornucopia legs, lower shelf and mirror. Born in France during the first half of the 19th century, this e...

A fine French 19th century "Enfilade" mahogany, ebony and ebonized wood refined with gilded bronze, marble-top Royal Rouge of Languedoc, First part of the 19th century. Measure: 23...

Rare early 19th century French Charles X sideboard. It has 4 drawers and 6 doors. Very good condition.

19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa is the sublime expression of understated elegance! The style was born during a period of austerity when the court wished to downplay the ...

Chest of drawers handmade in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut. The chest shows beautiful lines and proportions as well as fantastic character accumulated over the years. The thr...

A refined pair of Charles X gilded wood sconces featuring classical motifs, gently scrolling arms, and rich gold leaf finish—embodying the early 19th century French transition toward...

A set of seven dining chairs from the French Charles X period. Made of Bird-eye maple wood. These antique chairs have an elegant design. The curved saber legs gives the chairs a nice...

Set of 7 French chairs 19th century Charles X. Beautiful work in solid mahogany wood. good state of conservation.

A beautiful set of 8 sherry glasses attributed to Saint-Louis glassworks in France, circa 1820, hand-blown and cut. The finest quality.

1840s Dresden Signed Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase Beautiful and rare circular vase with two handles, produced in Germany in the first half of the nineteenth century in the Charles X ...

A Pair of Charles X Gilt-Bronze Reversible Cassolettes / Candlesticks Each with pierced dome lid surmounted by a butterfly finial. The lids reversible, the undersides fitted with c...

Elegant coffee table in carved blond walnut. Originally designed as a work table, it can be used as a small desk or console. The fluted columns and the molded footrest give a touch o...

Elegant cut and faceted crystal chandelier with six lights. Composed of a cup decorated with palmets on a grid background surrounded by a gilded bronze crown with alternating decorat...

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Charles X Period Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu garniture set. This wonderful garniture set consists of a clock and pair of urns, raised ...

"French Charles X maple and inlaid end table with decorated white marble top. Antique condition, shows its age."

Early 19th century console in rosewood and maple. It features beautiful marquetry of rinceaux and floral motifs. It is resting on two straight...

The Maison Chéreau, founded in 1816, is known for its particularly elaborate tables for high society and royalty, such as our six-legged solid bronze table. Typical of French billiar...

Beautiful Antique French Charles X Savonnerie Rug , Country of Origin / Rug Type: French Rug, Circa Date: 1820. Size: 10 ft 5 in x 14 ft 1 in (3.17m x 4.29 m).

Pair of antique candlesticks, gilded and patinated France Bronze Charles X around 1840 Dimensions: H x W x D: 28 x 12 x 12 cm Description: Beautiful pair of candlesticks from the s...

Pair of antique Medici vases France Bronze, marble Mid 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 37 x 12 x 12 cm Description: Beautiful and well-preserved pair of Medici vases in the style of Grand Tour objects. Each with a three-part pedestal made of Siena marble. Above the wider base we see a surrounding frieze of leaves and flowers on which the stele rests. A tazza vase...

Cast brass columnar candlestick with standing rim bobeshe and circular standing rim base. Seam cast and threaded shaft to base. France, Restoration period, circa 1815-30.

Fine quality pair of Charles X period gilt and patinated bronze candelabra lamps. Each having a central hand chiselled gilt bronze ca...