Charles X Furniture

Polychrome terracotta church console, France, circa 1850. We removed this console from a chapel soon demolished. Polychrome terracotta church console, circa 1850. It is made of terra...

A pair of 19th Century French Charles X painted wood column pedestals. This lovely pair features arched raised panels accented with dark painted trim detail.

A handsome period Charles X center table with black marble top over pedestal base on casters.

a very fine Charles X malachite and ormolu mounted mantle clock, depicting a seated Psyche, in patinated bronze, opening the golden box. France, circa 1830 21" H x 16" W x 6.5" D...

An impressive Charles X gilt and silver clock in the gothic taste, France. Circa 1825

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A French Charles X gueridon center table in mahogany with a marble top. This beautiful table is a great size and could be used next to a sofa or bed or between a pair of chairs. It ...

A console table in mahogany and brass decoration in the front. The table is made in France during Charles X - period. The mahogany has a beautiful aged color with nice patina. On t...

A rare, likely one-of-a-kind antique Italian mixed wood fiolated scroll flourish marquetry chest of drawers commode. Hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, in period Char...

a Charles X gilt bronze mantel clock with Cupid and a dog on its hind legs barking / jumping / or begging, the figures flank the rectangular clock, the dog appears to be trying to ge...

Dall' Italia una bella coppia di lampade a parete a due bracci, due appliques in ferro forgiato a mano e dorato in foglia, una accurata produzione fiorentina della Banci. Le lampade...

French Restoration bronze mantel clock set, France, 1820-1830s. 1 clock and two candelabras. Original golden patina 2 centuries old. Represents a Ro...

An antique pair of French Charles X candle holders, lights made of hand crafted gilded bronze, in good condition. Each of the detailed candelab...

This Sicilian sofa is a piece of furniture that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of the Charles X period, which was prominent in France during the early 19th century. The sofa...

This is a vintage French Kepi/Hat was acquired on a buying trip to France in 2019. In black felt with black plastic peak, gold braid. Made by Balsan Paris,...

This rare Vintage French Military Academy Officers hat was acquired on a buying trip to France in 2019. The French Army Saint Cyr Officer Kepi is an...

Suite of 4 framed engravings, enhanced with colors, on the theme of fishing: -The choice of fish -Anglers -Happy fishing -Second view of the Levant Beautiful size and correct genera...

Pair of Charles X gilt metal candlesticks, mounted as lamps, with Gothic Revival candle holders above floral wreath-mounted capitals on fluted columns above three lion paw feet on in...

Both upholstered walnut frames of pegged construction, showing rolled crest-rails over turned armrests terminating to rounded grips decorated with foliate carved roundels, raised ove...

High quality perfume bottle and stopper in blue opaline glass with gold enamel decoration beautifully shaped circular body features gilding highlights and a continuous line hand-pai...

A fine mid-19th century French Charles X Period ormolu mounted mahogany Psyche mirror. The frame is held by two cylindrical mahogany Doric columns each topped by an ormolu urn of pro...

Opulent 19th century French mahogany console table featuring a dramatic black variegated marble top. The console has a rich veneered finish that showcases the lovely mahogany woodgra...

An eye-catching Charles X ‘Méridienne’ sofa, upholstered in blue velvet. The frame is finished in a light-coloured wood veneer, which highlights the si...

Constructed of ebonized walnut and having a rectangular top with notched and canted corners atop a conforming case housing three drawers all trimmed in gold leaf, the drawers retaini...

French 20th century recamier or daybed in the style of Charles X. This elegant recamier is featuring graceful curves in the form of fluted scrolled ends and a silver giltwood finish...

This antique mantel clock features blue hands and a fully gilded rim. The heavily ornamented base on which the clock sits is also gilded. A beautiful girl in a dress with puffed slee...

Fire-gilt bronze mantle clock with an amphora-shaped case on an octagonal stand and applied decorations in the form of ears of grain, velaria, laurel wreaths and butterflies. The ena...

O/5557 - A pair of rare curtain holder tie-backs with long metal arm: they are made of gilded wood and date back to two centuries ago: very elegant.

The epitome of French elegance and style, this French Charles X-style writing desk takes the classic design of English Davenport desks to new heights. The table is exquisitely crafted of the finest Ceylon ebony...

French mantel clock made of burnished and fire-gilded bronze with an enamelled dial, there inscribed "'a Paris". The pendulum stands on a rectangular base with turned moulding, above...

A fine antique French cut glass casket. With a pressed and cut glass body and cover with a gilt bronze mount. Together with an associated key (for a...

Italian wooden sculpture of a mid 19th century woman's bust with purfled base. High quality hand-crafted item.

A fine antique French cut glass casket. In the Charles X style. In the form of a seashell with a bronze mounted lid. Simply a great French cu...

Exquisite pair of hand-carved French side chairs from the early 18th century Charles X, maple wood, recently reupholstered in red velvet and w...

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 ...

A fine antique French cut glass casket. With a pressed and cut glass body and cover with a gilt bronze mount. Together with an associated key fo...

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...

Rectangular upholstered seat raised on turned legs joined by H form stretchers.

The pink alabaster glass pair of goblets embody the beauty of 19th century opal glass manufacture, Gilt all over, the vase is shaped in 10 side panels and features turned-out necks ...

Portal clock on rectangular stepped base in mahogany veneer with small squeeze feet and fire-gilded applications in the form of rose festoons. The stepped...

19th Century French Charles X style hardwood console table, with rectangular white marble top over a conforming frieze with single locking drawer, raised on muscular scrolled cabriol...

Tall and elegant with a curved domed top makes this piece Exceptional. It has a wide bevel which adds extra sparkle to The original plate. It has a curved design at the sides of e...

Walnut with a wonderful gray and white fossilized marble dish shaped top. The carved walnut faceted baluster shape support mounted on a hexagonal base with tripod legs with scrolled ...

This elegant Charles X jardinière has an Anthemion Brass Gallery with inset marble top. The console has figured bird’s-eye maple with exceptional tulipwood, amaranth and ebonized inlay. The Architectural Design is prevalent in the Classical Inlay Frieze supported by four Cluster Columns terminating into the stage platform...

This pair of French carved mahogany Charles X beregeres, armchairs are larger than most from this period and are nicely carved and elegant with a late neoclassical style. These armch...

Mid-20th century French table.

Charles X wall console veneered in mahogany with inlays in maple and pearl moulding on the front rail. The grey stone top is recent.

Each with rectangular grey marble inset tops over two conforming caned shelves, raised on turned legs and casters.

This gorgeous French Credenza was made during the 19th century. It is decorated with walnut veneer and has additional satinwood inlays of flower twines. The curved front is accentuat...

A dramatic Charles X fall front secretary in astounding burled mahogany veneer. The original fossilized marble top is supported by an elliptical molding. The main body contains one u...

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

Rare pair of Sèvres golden vases, beginning 19th century, original without bronze - Hand painted - Also told "krater vases" - The manufacture of Sèvres is one of the most famous po...

The prestigious Savonnerie rugs woven at Aubusson have always been synonymous of antique French textile art. These find their best expression in the age of Napoleon, the First Empire...

Charles X mahogany chest of drawers with top in Belgian black marble. 4 Drawers flanked by free columns with gilded bronze capitals. Top drawer characterized by simplicity without ...

French Charles X oval mirror with original beveled glass. The frame is deeply molded with a vine design and pearl beading around the interior perimeter. The glass is lightly distressed.

Nice orange red color with two lights.

Charles X dance card in mother of pearl and ormolu, embellished with flowers and flowery interlacing. It is engraved with “Souvenir” and decorated with deli...

French 19th century white opaline candy dish with brass snake hardware. The opaline has golden decorations on the edges.