Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Canterbury

A magnificent antique French Renaissance Revival hunt sideboard, signed, circa 1854. Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the mid-19th century, fine...

Elegant sophistication at its finest, an outstanding, very fine quality, monumental sized, early 19th century English Sheraton two piece bookcase cabinet. The exquisitely handcrafted...

A most impressive antique, circa 1880, French carved walnut marble-top top buffet- sideboard server with nicely aged patina. Born in France during the late 19th century Renaissance Revival, hand-crafted of warm, rich solid walnut, exceptionally executed in 16th century King Henry II...

A Louis Philippe period (1830–1848) fruitwood secretaire abattant fall front desk. Born in France in the mid-19th century, hand-crafted of rich solid fruitwood with warm wood tones, subtle grain detail, and nicely aged mellow patina over the whole. Finished in French Empire taste, having a molded cornice, concealed ogee frieze drawer with dovetail joinery, over fall front panel, opening to reveal original fitted interior gallery, with inset gilt tooled leather writing surface, large open shelf cubby, six drawers of various size, above double-door cabinet with brass shield escutcheon that opens to provide generous storage space, and an additional lower drawer for valuables hidden in the base molding, rising on square feet. Dimensions: (approx) 56.75" High 41" Wide, 17.5" Deep History/Back Story: Louis Philippe furniture had the same types and forms as the earlier French Restoration style, but with less decoration; comfort was the primary consideration. During the turbulent French Revolution and following Napoleon rule, Louis Philippe (1773-1850) remained in exile for 21 years until the Bourbon Restoration, when he became the King of the French from 1830 to 1848. For the first time, the developing upper class–not the monarchy–influenced the progression of this style’s characteristics. However, King Louis Philippe’s personality still inspired many aspects.  His casual nature reflected this style’s informal, comfortable build. Much of the style was taken from the personality of the King himself. Unlike his Bourbon predecessors, he wore business dress...

A rare large English Regency period one drawer mahogany Canterbury with four slatted divisions, terminating on turned bulbous legs with original period casters. Early 19th Century.

English Regency mahogany three tiered three drawer etegere with original ebonized knobs and original turned bulbous legs. Dealers please call ...

19th century English Mahogany Canterbury A Canterbury in mahogany wood with three divisions and a drawer, raised on legs with brass castors. Made in...

A very good quality Regency period Mahogany music canterbury, having four divisions, a freize drawer and raised on turned tapering leg with the original...