Charles X Furniture

Chest of drawers hand-made in central Italy in the early 1800s using walnut. The chest is very simple and linear but is decorated with beautiful hand-painted geometrical patterns, gi...

Two bronze busts in the antique style, 18th century

A French Charles X style oval gueridon made of solid and veneer of mahogany. A nice accent table with lyre shaped pedestal base and tray table top. Small drawer with brass knob. Nice...

Beautiful Antique French Charles X Savonnerie Rug , Country of Origin / Rug Type: French Rug, Circa Date: 1820. Size: 10 ft 5 in x 14 ft 1 in (3.17m x 4.29 m).

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 ...

19th century French Giltwood and Verre Èglomisè Barometer. A verre èglomisè (French for “gilded glass”) barometer is a decorative barometer featuring elaborate glasswork and involvin...

Applied Lyre Decoration From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this pair of fabulous French Siena Marble Tazza Urns. The pair of Tazza Urns stood upon four cast B...

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...

COD-2332 Rare pair of Charles X console tables Refined turned, threaded and carved legs with elegant feral feet. Top in mahogany feather with one drawer. Naples around 1830. 108x...

"Pair of French Charles X-style (20th Century) gilt bronze round end tables with ram head design and inSet grey marble top and shelf with a bottom stretcher with an urn finial. (PRIC...

French Restoration bronze mantel clock set, France, 1820-1830s. 1 clock and two candelabras. Original golden patina 2 centuries old. Represents a Roman general seated at the height o...

A fine Antique Chest with highly figured mahogany, strong French form and original Fossil stone top in grays and white with notable and very decorative patterning. With three drawer...

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...

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...

This very nice and decorative planter is made of a mafine marquetry of woods inlaid with amaranth, featuring a zinc tub, an "X" shaped base with bronze claw feet. This is a French wo...

Very nice Charles X style fruitwood side table dating from the early 20th century. Three tops and a drawer. The sides are made with interlaced C-shaped carved scrolls as vertical sup...

Elm burl chest of drawers from the Charles X period circa 1830, brass lock entries. This beautiful chest of drawers goes very well with mid 20th century furniture by bringing a touch...

Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the first decade of the 1800s using walnut and decorated with book-matched walnut burl veneer. The chest shows very elegant and simple lines. T...

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...

This elegant pair of French 19th century marquetry inlaid pedestals with a green marble top, base with finely carved giltwood decoration term...

A rare and charming manifestation of provincial French craftsmanship, this early 19th-century Charles X enfilade was made in Burgundy around 1825. Constructed from beautifully aged, ...

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

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...

Nice orange red color with two lights.

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...

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, ...

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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...

This very fine drawing in Sanguine is from the early 19th century. Made as a preparatory sketch concerning composition, musculature and shadow this work is unsigned but we have four ...

Pair of antique candlesticks, gilded and patinated France Bronze Charles X around 1840 Dimensions: H x W x D: 28 x 12 x 12 cm Description: Beautiful pair of candlesticks from the s...

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

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

Exquisite oval-shaped cut-crystal antique jewelry box. The crystal is chiseled into twisted patterns, and the mounts are of gilt bronze, which is decorated with small flowers, pearls...

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...

A most attractive French 19th century Charles X Period Maplewood, Birchwood and marble center table. This handsome table is raised by four Bronze casters supporting short Maplewood s...

Pair of French Charles X maple round tub back Armchairs with rosewood inlaid trim and roll arms with light blue velvet upholstery

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

A Charles X style guéridon, or centre table, made of veneer of walnut with French polish finish. The circular top has a polished brass band around the perimeter and is inset with gre...

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

Early 19th century Charles X style gilt bronze with figural design detail mantel clock. The clock features a surmounted soldier holding a shield. Eight day spring driven brass moveme...

Elegant dormeuse from the Charles X period made of mahogany wood and fabric. Molded back, boat side, and curved feet typical of the period. The entire surface is inlaid. The dorme...

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...

This elegant pair of French 19th century marquetry inlaid pedestals with a green marble top , base with finely carved giltwood decoration ter...

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

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...

A pair of bronze Medici vases from the Charles X period, circa 1830. The bases are in the yellow Siena marble so popular in early-to-mid-century France. The blackish-green-patinated ...

FINE PAIR OF CHARLES X GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED CARVED ALABASTER VASES Circa second quarter of 19th century Item # 311XIP09Q A fabulous pair of Charles X period alabaster vases from the ...

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...

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 ...

Pair of antique Medici vases France Bronze, marble Mid 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 37 x 12 x 12 cm Description: Beautiful and well-preserved pair of Medici vases in the style of Grand Tour objects. Each with a three-part pedestal made of Siena marble. Above the wider base we see a surrounding frieze of leaves and flowers on which the stele rests. A tazza vase...

A pair of decorative loose cushions made of antique handwoven tapestry of floral design, with modern linen backing and tassel fringe edging. French, late 19th – early 20th century. ...

Charles x style writing table with swans inlaid with arabesques drawer forming writing, twentieth century, slot on the tray of dimension height 81 cm ...

Gilt bronze cabaret decorated with water-leaf friezes, rows of pearls, the laurel-wreath grip surmounting a fluted shaft with palmettes and three bottle mounts. Resting on three mask...

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...

Pair of Grosfeld House Ebonized Chairs with Hoof Feet. Stunning pair of mid-century Grosfeld House attributed ebonized lounge chairs with hoof feet. These unique armchairs have been ...

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

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...

A large and elegant 19th Century French, Charles X, console table. Featuring some stunning intricate carving, showcasing a shell motif in the centre of the frieze and a black grey ma...

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...