Charles X Furniture

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 ...

A handsome French Charles X burl birch spoon back chair; the tall incurved back with stylized floral and foliate band with down-swept arms above a boxed seat raised on console legs w...

A pair of large French Charles X style bronze candelabras, crafted in gilt bronze with a fluted column in black patinated finish. The base features a gilded bronze foundation, follow...

This fabulous pair of Charles X ormolu and patinated bronze five light candelabra are signed Meignan and date from the early 19th Century. The scrolled arms issuing from a gilt bronz...

Cast brass Charles X candlestick with side candle ejector & deep drip pan joined to the candle shaft with cast threading. The candlestick is fitted with a brass “traveler” and a 19th...

Polychrome Terracotta Church Console, France, Circa 1850. This remarkable polychrome terracotta church console, dating from circa 1850, was salvaged from a chapel before its demoliti...

With a circular St Anne marble top with raised rounded edge resting on a triangular tapered support raised on lotus carved paw feet.

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...

This exquisite pair of Charles X candlesticks exemplifies the refinement and opulence of early 19th-century French design. Crafted during the reign of Charles X (1824–1830), these ca...

Neoclassic Cubus mahogany framed meridienne sofa with ram's horn arms. The sofa is constructed of solid mahogany with no secondary woods or veneers. Th...

Nice orange red color with two lights.

Unusual lamps with embroidered silk and gold and silver wire filagree covered tole shades. Adjustable shade. Three candle arms and one central one not fitted with a bar to support sh...

Carlo X commode hand-crafted in Italy in the early 1800s using fruitwood and decorated with walnut book-matched veneer. The chest is very straight in lines and large, however the del...

A French mantel clock of the Charles X period. Constructed in palisander, foliate and line inlaid in boxwood; rectangular form case, surmounted by a gilt bronze carrying handle, h...

Elegant coffee table in solid walnut, embellished with parts finely inlaid with various fruit woods. The octagonal top is decorated with geometric and heart-shaped inlay designs, typ...

Baccarat (French, founded 1764), circa 1885. Stunning appearance to this white opaline vase which stands an impressive 15.5" tall and flared wing span of 11.375" wide. The vase has ...

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...

Charles X period fire gilt bronze mantel clock with a Classical figure of Paris holding an apple & leaning on a tree stump. The stump is fitted with a Paris style, two train, hour st...

"Painting, Oil on canvas, Charles X period". Portrait of the 19th century, Charles X period, by Jean Antoine Pinchon. Measures: H: 69cm, W: 69cm, D: 4cm.

A stunning white opaline 'Bulle de Savon' pedestal bowl, with gilt bronze rim and edging. This magnificent Charles X period glass bowl is manufactured from delicate opaline, a decora...

A French Charles X bronze chandelier.

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...

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.

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...

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

Beautiful solid walnut wood vanity table, 1925s. Characterized by refined simple line with elegant straight legs. Practical drawer. Characterized by ...

The Beautiful Gilt Rectangular Antique Mirror proposed here is from the first half of the 19th Century and has its original antique mercury mirror, slightly imperfect due to wear an...

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...

Charles X Inlaid chest of drawers with a marble top, circa 1980's. With a rectangular marble top with rounded front corners and beveled front and side edges, a small inlaid top drawe...

French Charles X round rosewood and satinwood floral inlaid center table with triple scroll pedestal base and 3 drawers.

A wonderful and extremely decorative pair of French 19th century Charles X st. Sienna Marble and Ormolu tazzas/urns. Each stunning tazza is raised by a two tiered square Sienna marbl...

Fireplace In Black Belgian Marble And Mascarons In Statuary White, lion claw feet on consoles. small chip on the tablet and consoles. dimensions of the fireplace 86x72cm

An Italian mahogany and parcel-gilt center table with a circular top above triple addorsed dolphins on a triform base, Tuscany, 1830.

PAIR OF GILT AND PATINATED CHARLES X CANDLESTICKS Raised on animal paws circa first half of the 19th century ref. 407RYG09P 13 1/8" H x 5 1/8" W x 4 1/2" D A lovely pair of cand...

This noble pair of antique Charles X style French bronze candelabra are a stunning representation of refined craftsmanship and elegance. Each candelabrum is raised on trefoil bases, ...

Rare Charles X Office partners desk center table console wood onyx stone bronze. Amboyna is among the most expensive and sought-after of all burls and is frequently sold as veneer or as small turning. Amboyna burl was and still is among the world's rarest and most expensive & Exquisite holding the distinction of being the original wood used on Rolls Royce dashboards. An important and rare 19th century Period King Charles X Large desk with a Pull out Single wide drawer Mirrored in the manner of partners Desk , Enclosing fitted Eight Columns with incredible Bronze dore work magnificent ormolu capitol of scrolls, foliate. Outstanding light in color and fine in texture Carved Wood. All original hardware and plaques. Mounted on Geometric lower base arched on both sides that allows this magnificent piece to be used as a center table and as a console at the same time, elevating the entirety of this art work of this rare Desk to a category of its own finely chased laurel leaf wreath. As seen in the closeup pictures the signs of the centuries are apparent but minor considering such a large piece of furniture, such as cracks chips losses etc. But overall outstanding condition. You are welcome to send your expert to examine it in person. we have seen our fair share of incredible furniture of the 15th to 19th Century periods. this table Desk is incredibly well preserved for its age and use . the fitting work and the design i have rarely encountered any at that level of sophistication and craftsmanship. The result that could only be achieved by big Masters comparable to what was done for the Grande Commande. This type of furniture at that level are mostly kept with the old families, rarely to see them on the market. I have some other high end chateau inventory and rare pieces of the periods as well. Antique Dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. Amboyna wood The name derived from Ambon Island in Indonesia that was a Dutch Colony, where much of the figured wood is believed to have been initially exported and it used to take many years before the special material gets to Europe in order to make the very high end and refined furniture. As seen in the closeup pictures the signs of the centuries are apparent but minor considering such a large piece of furniture, such as cracks chips losses corner large stone top etc. But overall outstanding condition. You are welcome to send your expert to examine in person. The unique period of early 1800’s of King Charles X is easily recognized by its fine marquetry of light lemon wood The decoration forms motifs of very fine foliage, windings, nets of fretwork frames, rosettes and stylized palmettes. Goddesses putties and multiple tableaux all around this desk table. Topped with an even more beautiful Carved Stone ONYX Translucent light honey Gold and Green hue. During King Charles X Light colored woods, yellow or bleached, such as lemon tree, maple, sycamore, orange tree, plane wood...

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Charles X st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu box. This lovely circular lidded box has a star like cut design on the underside while havin...

Pair of French Charles X ormolu mounted patinated bronze Campagna urns set with medallions on plinth bases. (mid 19th Cent) (PRICED AS Pair)

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 ...

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...

Pair of French 19th century Charles X period flamed mahogany, maple wood, and white Carrara marble console tables . Centered at the...

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...

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 ...

This museum-quality piece, fit for a king, stands as a magnificent centerpiece for any collector of Napoleonic artifacts. Crafted in France in the early 20th century by an unknown ma...

Two neoclassical early 19th century malachite and gilt bronze candelabra French, circa 1830 Dimensions: Height 68cm, diameter 25cm This superb pair of Charles X period candelabr...

A very fine pair of 19th century Charles X bronze candelabra lamps with gilt bronze accents. Fine quality .

This monumental Charles X period centerpiece combines late 18th-century Chinese export porcelain with early 19th-century French gilt bronze in an elaborate jardinière/ Centerpiece fo...

Nightstand hand-made in Italy in the mid 1800s using pIne and pegged construction. The nightstand features a single drawer over a door, both made of inset panels framed by molding. T...

A beautiful pair of Charles X table lamps featuring stems and bases painted to imitate red marble (faux marble), mounted with gilt bronze accents and fine ciselé detailing. The lamps...

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 ...

An outstanding French 19th century Charles X period rosewood, maple and marble console with one drawer. The console is raised by handsome carved paw feet below a most decorative conc...

A 19th Century French Charles X fruitwood marquetry pedestal sewing table with tiered velvet lined compartments. There is a wooden clasp beneath the larger hidden octagonal compartme...

Large cut-crystal box with gilt-bronze mounting, Charles X period, circa 1830. Antique rectangular-shaped jewelry box in diamond-cut crystal and gilt bronze. This imposing jewelry ...

We are delighted to present you with this stunning 19th century clock featuring a seated figure of a young nobleman atop the clock case in gilt bronze in the style of Louis-Phillipe/...

Large recamiere with light gray cover and walnut veneered frame. The straight frame is accentuated with horizontal profile strips and rests on baluster feet. The recamiere has an ele...

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

Charles X Gilt Bronze Figural Clock, circa 1830, depicting Marguerite, Queen of France, standing beside circular enamel dial, the movement strike on bell, signed "Rollet Bould St. De...

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...

Small and elegant walnut chaise longue, upholstered in ochre velvet in good condition. The legs, characterized by an elegant curl design that recalls the shape of a stylised cornucop...

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.