Late 17th Century English Oak Dresser

This is a circa 1660 Charles II English cupboard. This style was characterized by elaborate carvings and large frames. During Charles II's reign, there was a revival in the art and d...

The top and bottom of the stained glass shade are embroidered with an anthemion frieze trim. The turned center post terminates with a base having scrolling garlands of foliage onto ...

From the 1700s through the early 1800s, European aristocrats developed a fascination with ancient Egyptian culture and design that culminated in a full Egyptian Revival. Prominent figures such as Marie Antoinette and Napoleon Bonaparte commissioned rooms decorated with Egyptian motifs. This cultural moment reflects a fascination with a sophisticated civilization of great artists and pharaohs. The Regency era possessed very little knowledge of the Great Pyramids or hieroglyphics, a quality that lent Egyptian art interpretation a compelling air of mystique. This English Regency period gilt carving depicts a popular figure of borrowed Egyptian motif: the Sphinx. Recognized among educated circles as a symbol of brilliance in the ancient past, the Sphinx was well-known as a mythological creature who destroys those who failed to answer her riddle. Such a piece as this, excellent in detail and craftsmanship, may have once graced the mantle of a gentleman’s study or been exchanged as a gift between British scholars. The beautiful gold surface has been achieved by an artful combination of gilt and gesso; the art enthusiast will appreciate the intricate texture realized in the carving’s hair and tail as well as the delicate detailing of the saddle. Borrowing from the Egyptians, the Greeks had their own interpretation of the Sphinx. Greek mythology chronicled the Sphinx as being the daughter of Orthous and Chimera or Laius and attributed the riddles, which she proposed, as having been taught to her by the Muses. Crowned with a Grecian diadem and having a refined expression, she evokes an ancient yet reserved intellect. For the modern-day enthusiast of classical Greek art...

This is a finely carved 1760 English George III armchair. The George III period was named after the English monarch of the time. It was popular among the elite and mercantile class of people, due to its excellent material and intricate carvings. Due to the multiple King Georges, each George developed its own look. The George III period is also referred to as the Chippendale style. This period was often characterized by drawing on both the Rococo and Gothic styles. Pieces sported curves, arches, Chinese influences, and cabriole legs. This chair has been entirely carved out of mahogany; a premiere wood choice known for its durability, longevity, and rich coloring. The back has an elegant splat, a principal element of eighteenth-century English chairs. Splats are the center support for a chair’s open back and originated from the importation of Chinese Ming Dynasty chairs...

arly 19th Century English Regency mahogany armchair in the Manner of George Smith (Born in 1786). George Smith was a celebrated furniture designer during the Regency Period. His desi...

This one-of-a-kind Austrian hiking staff has been handcrafted from solid oak. Oak is a relatively lightweight yet sturdy material, which lends itself perf...

English oak 17th century open base long dresser, with a three-board top surrounded by a molded edge, above a frieze, containing three drawers, the drawer fronts with applied geometri...

A superb 17th century oak serving dresser having a tremendous presence. The two planked top above a central cupboard door, flanking the cupboard are two banks of cushion and geometri...

17th century English oak dresser base with a moulded edge, plank top and three deep drawers below with excellent moulded panels as geometric decoration, brass pull handles and escutc...

A stunning late 17th century narrow solid oak farmhouse dresser base. Rectangular moulded planked top above 4 drawers with brass handles, above ...

Stunning 17th century florentine chestnut dresser. Dating from the 17th Century, this imposing Italian baroque dresser in chestnut has a super...

17th century carved Oak Court cupboard, Livery cupboard This Old and roomy cupboard is made in solid Oak and needless to say it is very heavy, lucki...