Engraved Furniture

An exceptionally rare French Palais Royal musical sewing box of magnificent diamond sarcophagus form, crafted in finely chased gilt bronze and mounted with exquisitely engraved mothe...

Venetian Morning Dress Costume Print, Lady of Venice Fashion, 1749 A refined and delicately hand-colored antique costume engraving depicting a Venetian lady in informal morning dres...

New Orleans Harbor, Mississippi River Shipping and Steamers – Antique Engraving This finely engraved 19th-century view presents a bustling panorama of New Orleans seen from the Miss...

Antique Paris Landmarks Set of 3, Notre Dame Vendôme Molière, c.1855 Description: A striking and highly decorative set of three original mid-19th-century engravings depicting some o...

Venetian Noblewomen in Renaissance Dress – Hand-Colored Costume Prints, 1749 This elegant set of three antique hand-colored costume engravings depicts noble Venetian ladies in richly detailed historical dress inspired by the fashions of Renaissance Venice. The engravings, titled “Lady of Quality of Venice,” “Habit of a Noble Matron of Venice, 1581,” and “Habit of a Noble Matron of Venice, 1581,” belong to a celebrated mid-18th century European costume series documenting the ceremonial attire and refined elegance of historic European courts and cities. Executed circa 1749 by the European School, these engravings reflect the Enlightenment fascination with historical costume, aristocratic culture, and the visual traditions of Europe’s great republics and kingdoms. Venice, famed for its wealth, diplomacy, masquerades, and luxurious textiles, provided especially captivating subject matter for artists and collectors alike. Each figure is shown individually against a minimalist background, allowing full attention to fall upon the extraordinary garments, jewelry, lace collars, silk veils, and decorative fabrics. The compositions possess a graceful theatricality, emphasizing both the dignity and sophistication associated with Venetian society during the late Renaissance period. The first engraving portrays a refined Venetian lady wearing an elaborate pleated collar and richly ornamented turquoise gown...

Duke & Duchess of Venice Costume Engravings, Hand-Colored Pair, 1581 This striking pair of mid-18th century hand-colored costume engravings depicts the Duke and Duchess of Venice in...

Robert Seymour’s Humorous Victorian Social Caricatures, Set of 3, 1836 This charming set of three original 19th-century British caricature engravings by Robert Seymour (1798–1836) c...

Luka Piano Bench is a a versatile piece to accompany your piano and also to use as a vanity stool. Design your own Piano stool by choosing between several velvet colors, leather or e...

Antique Road Map Oxford to Bristol, Ogilby Britannia Strip Map 1675 A highly decorative and historically important English road map from the pioneering atlas Britannia by John Ogilb...

Small Homer Bust Portrait Engraving after Burney, Classical Print, 1794 This elegant late 18th-century engraving depicts the ancient Greek poet Homer, shown as a classical marble bu...

Moroccans – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving (c.1810) Elegant early 19th-century hand-colored copperplate engraving depicting two figures from Morocco in an opulent inter...

Chinese Canton House Architectural Elevation and Floor Plan, Ferrario 1815 This finely hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts a traditional Chinese house, presented through a sophisticated architectural composition combining elevation, sectional perspective, and detailed floor plan. Published in the early nineteenth century as part of Giulio Ferrario’s monumental work *Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli del Mondo* (Italy, circa 1815), the print reflects Europe’s growing fascination with Asian architecture and decorative culture during the height of the Chinoiserie movement. The engraving offers both artistic appeal and documentary value. The upper section presents the architectural façade, showing characteristic Chinese rooflines with sweeping eaves, structural red columns, and balanced symmetry typical of traditional design principles. Below, a carefully rendered floor plan reveals the functional organization of the building, illustrating spaces such as an interior courtyard, domestic quarters, service areas, and a shopfront facing the street. This combination of exterior and interior views provides insight into spatial planning and daily life, making the print particularly compelling for collectors interested in architectural history or cross-cultural design exchange. Ferrario’s publication aimed to create a visual encyclopedia of world cultures, combining ethnographic curiosity with artistic refinement. European audiences of the period were deeply fascinated by China’s architectural traditions, and such plates served as both educational material and sources of decorative inspiration. Today, the engraving stands as an important example of early nineteenth-century European interpretations of Chinese architecture, blending scholarly observation with the aesthetic sensibilities of the Enlightenment era. The print also holds strong decorative appeal. Its structured layout, balanced composition, and refined hand coloring make it ideal for display within sophisticated interiors. It pairs especially well with Asian-inspired or contemporary luxury settings, including hotel-style interiors or curated gallery walls, where architectural imagery provides both visual depth and intellectual interest. Condition: Very good antique condition consistent with age. Light age toning to the margins, minor spotting and handling marks visible. Plate mark present. Original embossed blind stamp visible as issued. Framing tips: A dark walnut, black lacquer, or deep-toned frame with a generous ivory or warm off-white mat enhances the architectural symmetry and emphasizes the detailed plan. Museum glass is recommended to preserve the hand coloring and reduce reflections. Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Maker: Giulio Ferrario (publisher/author), Italy, circa 1815 Keywords: Chinese architecture print, Canton house engraving, Guangzhou architecture antique, Ferrario Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Giulio Ferrario engraving, Chinese house floor plan, antique architectural engraving, chinoiserie print, Chinese interior architecture, Qing dynasty architecture illustration, antique China print, hand coloured copperplate engraving, early 19th century engraving, Italian published engraving 1815, architectural elevation drawing, historic Chinese dwelling illustration, antique architectural plan...

Antique map titled 'Perse, Turquie Asiatique et Arabie (..)'. Map of the Middle East with a large Arabia, extending from the Black Sea to the In...

Blaeu Map of León & Asturias – Legionis Regnum, Antique Spain Chart 1642 A finely engraved and highly decorative map of the historic kingdoms of León and Asturias in northern Spain,...

Napoleon Receiving the Captured Flags at Milan – French Empire History Engraving c.1840 Description: This refined 19th-century French engraving depicts Napoleon Bonaparte receiving ...

Bird’s eye maple on solid pinewood, partially ebonized. Finely engraved Empire bronze fixtures. (L-Sam-301).  

Barbary Ladies in Morning and Ceremonial Dress, Costume Engravings, 1749 Description: A refined and highly decorative pair of hand-colored costume engravings depicting “A Morning Ha...

Antique Architectural Plan of Château de Fontainebleau, Napoleon Residence, Baltard, 1803 This finely executed architectural engraving pre...

Antique Blaeu Map Mallorca Ibiza Balearic Islands, Mediterranean c1642 Description: A beautifully balanced and highly decorative map of the Balearic Islands, titled Insulae Balearid...

South America – Enlightenment Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780 This finely engraved late-18th-century map depicts the entire continent of South America, titled Amérique Méridionale, engraved circa 1780 by Rigobert Bonne, one of the most influential figures of Enlightenment-era French cartography. The map presents a coherent scientific view of South America from the Caribbean coast to Tierra del Fuego, encompassing Brazil, Peru, Chile, the Río de la Plata region, and the interior of the Amazon basin. The map is offered unframed, enabling custom framing to personal or interior preferences. Bonne served as Ingénieur-Hydrographe de la Marine and chief cartographer at the Dépôt de la Marine in Paris, where he succeeded Jacques-Nicolas Bellin. His work marked a decisive transition toward rational, measurement-based cartography, emphasizing clarity, standardized projection, and the careful synthesis of contemporary geographic intelligence. This map belongs to his mature period and exemplifies the restrained elegance and precision that made his work so influential throughout Europe. The geography is rendered with notable clarity. Major river systems such as the Amazon, Orinoco, Paraná, Paraguay, and Uruguay are clearly delineated, structuring the vast interior of the continent. Coastal outlines along both the Atlantic and Pacific are crisply engraved, while colonial cities, Indigenous regions, mountain ranges, and political divisions reflect late-18th-century European understanding of South America’s complex geography. The Equator and Tropic of Capricorn are marked, underscoring the scientific intent of the map. Visually, the map combines density of information with a calm, architectural balance. Its tall vertical format, fine line engraving, and generous margins give it strong decorative appeal when framed. It works equally well as a scholarly centerpiece in a library or study and as a refined statement piece in a contemporary interior. Collectors value Bonne’s South America maps for their intellectual authority, clarity, and understated beauty. Condition report: Good antique condition. Light age toning and minor handling wear consistent with 18th-century copperplate engraving. Original centerfold as issued. Clean impression with strong legibility; margins ample for framing. Framing tips: Best framed in dark walnut or ebonized wood with a generous ivory or warm off-white mat. Museum glass recommended to enhance contrast and protect the engraving. Particularly effective as a tall vertical focal piece. SEO keywords: South America antique map, Amérique Méridionale map, 18th century South America map, Brazil antique map, Amazon River map, Orinoco River map, Rio de la Plata map, Peru antique map, Chile antique...

German Romantic Theatre Engravings, Dramatic Scenes, Minerva Taschenbuch 1813 This engraved sheet originates from the 1813 German Taschenbuch Minerva and presents a sequence of dram...

Description: Antique print with two views of Ephesus, Greece, an ancient Greek city, and later a major Roman city, on the west coast of Asia Minor, near present-day Selcuk, Izmir Pro...

Antique Bosporus View with Beil-Gorod Fort – Bartlett Constantinople, circa 1839 A picturesque 19th-century view of Fort Beil-Gorod on the Bosporus, after W.H. Bartlett, depicting a...

Antique Tobacco Botanical Print, Nicotiana rustica, c.1831 Description: This original botanical engraving depicts Nicotiana rustica, a robust tobacco species traditionally cultivate...

Claudius Ptolemy was a mathematician, astronomer and geographer who worked in Alexandria, then a part of the Roman Empire, in the 2nd century AD. One of the most learned and influent...

A very good antique American Art Deco repoussé decorated Sterling silver novelty cigarette box, circa 1925. The hinged lid is deeply decorated with a repoussé work design depicting a...

Louisiana Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph This antique 1888 map of Louisiana, published by Rand, McNally & Co., provides a richly detailed picture of the state in the lat...

Blaeu Map of Portugal – Portugallia et Algarbia, Antique Iberia Map, 1642 A highly decorative and historically important map of Portugal, titled Portugallia et Algarbia quae olim Lu...

Original antique map of North Africa Antique framed map print titled 'Barbariae et Biledulgerid Nova Descriptio'. Artist: Abraham Ortelius (1527 -1598) Published by A. Ortelius, ci...

Handmade silver Torah finials, chased, pierced, engraved, and cast, France, circa 1860. The finials are constructed with large open-work decorated ball ...

Roman Chariot Relief and Imperial Allegories – Montfaucon Engraving, 1721 DESCRIPTION Large classical engraving illustrating Roman relief sculpture with chariot imagery and imperial...

This listing is an original antique engraving titled "The INSIDE of a HOUSE, in OONALASHKA." It shows an intimate scene inside a dwelling, presumably belonging to the indigenous peop...

Antique Map of Turkey in Asia, Ottoman Empire Middle East, c. 1850 Large and finely engraved antique map titled “Turkey in Asia,” depicting the vast Asian territories of the Ottoman...

Californian Woman in Deerskin Dress, Indigenous Portrait – Hand-Colored Engraving This rare late 18th-century hand-colored engraving titled A Californian Woman, habited in the Skin ...

Title: La Pérouse Alaska Tlingit Woman Portrait Engraving – 1797 A striking and highly collectible late 18th-century engraving titled Femme du Port des Français, depicting a woman f...

Antique Map North America, Levasseur, Texas Republic, c.1842–45 This highly decorative 19th-century map of North America, Amérique Septentrionale, was ...

Title: 1757 Engraving of Hudson Bay – Winter Encampment & Early Settler Cabin Description: This rare and historically significant 1757 antique copperplate engraving presents two...

Antique Bosphorus Entrance Print, Allom Black Sea View Constantinople, c.1838 Description: A highly atmospheric and finely engraved early 19th-century view titled Entrance to the Bo...

Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Genesis & Apocalypse, c.1700 This rare and decorative set consists of three early-18th-century biblical copper engravings, each shee...

Imperial Mughal India Blaeu Map, Ganges Delta & Persia c.1642 A richly detailed and highly decorative map of the Mughal Empire, centered on northern India and extending from Persia to the Ganges delta, engraved and published by Willem Jansz. Blaeu in Amsterdam around 1642. This impressive composition captures one of the most powerful and culturally significant regions of the early modern world at the height of the Mughal period. The map presents a sweeping view of the Indian subcontinent, with the Indus and Ganges river systems clearly delineated, alongside a dense network of cities including Agra, Delhi, Lahore, and Patna. To the west, Persia and the surrounding regions are shown, while the eastern section reveals Bengal and the intricate river delta flowing into the Bay of Bengal. Blaeu’s engraving is both precise and visually refined, enhanced by original hand coloring that highlights political boundaries, rivers, and coastal outlines. The composition is enriched with decorative elements including a bold title cartouche, a heraldic shield, and finely engraved ships navigating the seas. Subtle pictorial details such as animals and terrain further animate the landscape, offering insight into European perceptions of the Mughal world. Published in the renowned Toonneel des Aerdrycx atlas, this map represents the pinnacle of Dutch Golden Age cartography. Maps of India and the Mughal Empire are particularly sought after due to their historical importance and strong decorative appeal. A striking and historically significant piece, ideal for collectors of Asian cartography or as a sophisticated focal point in an interior. Condition: Very good overall with strong original hand color. Central fold as issued. Light age toning and minor spotting in the margins. Plate mark visible. Framing tips: Beautiful in a dark walnut or ebonized frame with a wide ivory mat, allowing the cartouches and river systems to stand out clearly. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand color Maker: Willem Jansz. Blaeu, Amsterdam, circa 1642 Authenticity note: This is an original 17th-century engraving, not a reproduction. All items we offer are authentic period works of art over 100 years old. The map is sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only. Keywords: India, Mughal Empire, Mogol, Hindustan, Ganges, Indus, Bengal, Persia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Delhi, Agra, Lahore, Patna, Gujarat, Deccan, Orissa, Bengal delta, Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, Tibet, Kashmir, Kabul, Kandahar, Multan, Surat, Goa, Calcutta, Dhaka, Myanmar, Burma, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Mughal India map, Mongolia, Blaeu India map, antique India map, Dutch Golden Age map, 17th century Asia, decorative cartouche, ships engraving, Asian trade routes, spice trade, VOC routes, historic India geography, collectors Asia map, interior wall map India, decorative antique map, historic Asia geography, European view of India, rare India map, museum quality map, hand colored map India, fine engraving India, classical cartography Asia, antique wall decor India, designer interior map, high end wall art India, Blaeu Mughal map...

Entry of French Troops into Turin 1798 – Napoleonic Era Engraving, 1808 Description: A finely detailed hand-colored engraving depicting the Entry of French Troops into Turin, dated ...

Antique Costume Print of a Princess of Wallachia, Engraving Jefferys, 1749 Description: A striking and richly hand-colored 18th-century costume engraving depicting a Princess of Wal...

Ancient Egyptian Temple & Tomb Ground Plans – Thebes, c.1790 Engravings Description: This pair of antique engravings presents meticulously detailed architectural ground plans of an...

Antique Map of Morbihan by Vuillemin – France Département Map c.1850 This finely engraved and delicately hand-colored map of the département of Morbihan in Brittany, France, was pub...

Wooden Nutcracker, Mid-Century French Folk Art, Carved Geometric Motifs, 1960s Elegant and sculptural Nutcracker, a nice example of French Folk Art ! Both sides are engraved with f...

Original heliogravure print by Victor Vasarely. Op Art 1971 The title, publisher, year and dimensions of the original work are on the back. Maybe the most beautiful album from V...

Set of 6 sterling silver teaspoons by Peter & Ann Bateman, London, 1798. Elegant, Old English Engraved pattern. Engraving shields with "ES" monogram. Superb bright-cut work for which...

Asian Wildlife and Hunting Scene – Antique German Engraving, c.1840 Description: This captivating antique engraving titled “Asien” depicts Asian wildlife alongside traditional hunting scenes in a decorative tripartite composition. At the top are three finely engraved and partially hand-colored antelopes: a blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) with its distinctive spiral horns, an Indian gazelle or chinkara (Gazella bennettii), and a greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) or similar large antelope species with lyre-shaped horns. Their detailed anatomical rendering and warm coloration highlight the European natural history fascination of the early 19th century. The middle register portrays an elaborate hunting expedition with an elephant bearing a howdah and rider, accompanied by horsemen and handlers. Surrounding them are multiple cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus...

Antique View of Constantinople, Istanbul Panorama Steel Engraving c1850 A finely detailed and atmospheric 19th-century steel engraving depicting a panoramic view of Constantinople, ...

Set of 6 Dutch Portrait Engravings, Houbraeken after Visscher, Leiden 1574 Description: A fine and historically significant set of six Dutch portrait engravings, depicting key figur...

Antique Botanical Lithograph, Billbergia Rohaniana, de Vriese 1856 Description: A striking mid-19th century botanical chromolithograph depicting Billbergia rohaniana, a rare bromeli...

Globe gore by Vincenzo Maria Coronelli shows the North Pole with the coasts of Canada, Greenland, Scandinavia and Siberia, and is decorated with pictorial scenes of bear, seal and wh...

The brass Mughal hookah features a beautifully engraved brass base adorned with intricate floral and geometric motifs. The base is a work of art, showca...

This set of 12 signed Libbey handblown goblets depict an iconic Arts and Crafts pattern of wheel cut flowers alternating with leaves along the rim. The e...

A beautiful Early 20thC Arts & Crafts tall sterling silver on bronze baluster vase with flowering branch overlay decoration by Otto Heintz, Buffalo, N.Y. The back of the vase ha...

City of Boston, Harbor View from South Boston – Antique Maritime Engraving This finely detailed 19th-century engraving titled City of Boston (From South Boston) presents a lively ma...

Fete donnee au General Dentrecasteaux par Toubau, Roi des Iles des Amis Original antique engraving showing the party given to General Dentrecasteaux by Toubau, King of the Friendl...

Venetian Fleet vs. Ottoman Turks – Dardanelles Naval Battle Engraving, 1656 This print was almost certainly published by Matthäus Merian’s heirs, most likely as part of the Theatru...

Hermcès Stirrup Shaped Pencil and cards Holder in Brass and Leather Exceptional Hermès Stirrup Shaped Pencil and cards Holder ...

Horace Walpole Portrait Strawberry Hill Engraving after Reynolds 1787 Description: A refined and intellectually engaging engraved portrait of Horace Walpole (1717–1797), the influen...