16th Century Elizabethan Inlaid Oak Livery Cupboard

An Elizabethan oak carved refectory table dating back to 1580. This table is an extremely rare and fine example showcasing the highest quality o...

A 16th-century Henry VIII English Oak Linenfold Chest, circa 1540, is a rare example. Made from solid oak boards, the chest features a four-panel lid r...

A large 16th century Venetian cedar. wood Cassone is an exquisite example of the craftsmanship characteristic of the Italian Renaissance period, featuring beautifully detailed scenes dating to circa 1550-1580. Made from cedar wood, the chest has a deep, rich patina. Cedar wood was prized during the Renaissance for its durability and resistance to decay, making it an ideal choice for fine furniture intended to last for generations. In Renaissance Venice, cassoni were a standard part of a bride's dowry among the nobility and wealthy merchant classes. Venice was a thriving trade hub with a population of about 150,000 in the mid-16th century, and the upper classes commissioned these chests . The decoration of the chest is particularly breathtaking. Its surface features intricate figural panels that depict various scenes, which include historical, mythological, and symbolic representations. Among these are 16th century knights, chariots, mythical beasts, and lions. The designs are expertly silhouetted against a recessed ground, giving a three-dimensional quality that enhances their visual impact. The use of punch-work, a decorative technique involving the stamping of the wood with a mesh-like pattern, adds texture and depth to the surfaces. This technique is indicative of the meticulous attention to detail for which artisans in Italy were known during this period. Overall, this Venetian Cassone...

A finely crafted Syrian octagonal side table dating to circa 1920, featuring elaborate marquetry inlay in traditional Levantine geometric designs. Constructed from a variety of hardw...

This is a beautiful antique Welsh livery cupboard that was made sometime in the 18th century or late 17th century. The cupboard or cabinet is crafted of old growth oak and features a...

18th Century English George I Oak livery cupboard of wonderful colour and patination. Circa 1720.

A scarce period late 16th / early 17th century with later elements Elizabethan carved oak three-tier court cupboard - sideboard server. English / Northern European; circa 1600 Hand-crafted of solid oak single board planks, heavy profusely carved bulbous turned columns, scalloped and pierced decorative elements and elaborate carvings. Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from reputable auction house Bright Star Antiques, Sulfur Springs, Texas. Very similar notable examples can be found: Christie's; auction 14963, The Collector: English and European Furniture, Works of Art & Ceramics & Silver catalog, October 2017, lot 576, Property of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Elizabethan three-tier oak court cupboard, circa 1600 with modifications Philadelphia Museum of Art; Gallery 363, European Art 1500-1850, third floor, English court cupboard...

This is a fabulous quality, heavily carved solid oak court cupboard, made in England, circa 1850. The geometric moldings on the panels and doors are absolutely unbelievable. The qual...