Engraved Furniture

A sweet aesthetic movement antique circa 1880 three piece tea set by Boston maker James W. Tufts. The set is made of silverplate and engraved with decorative Asian motifs including b...

Title: Rare 18th-Century Engravings of Cannon Manufacturing and Artillery Casting Techniques Description: This exquisite set of six 18th-century engravings showcases the intricate p...

Title: Medieval Italian Equestrian Figures & Tournament Judges – Bonnard 1860 Set The maps are offered unframed, enabling custom framing to personal or interior preferences. This r...

Title: Baroque Dressage Horses – Reitschule des Baron d’Eisenberg, c.1730 Description: This refined set of original 18th-century copper engravings originates from the celebrated rid...

Pair of Silver-Plated Frog Salt Cellars with Gilt Interior Decorative Novelty Tableware, 20th Century This charming and highly decorative pair of silver-plated frog salt cellars exemplifies the timeless appeal of novelty silver tableware, blending playful sculptural form with refined craftsmanship. Each piece is cast in the form of a finely detailed frog in a crouching pose, its textured body and naturalistic proportions demonstrating excellent modelling and attention to detail. The open salt bowls are discreetly integrated into the frog’s body and finished with a rich gold-washed (gilt) interior, a traditional feature designed to protect salt from corrosion while adding a luxurious visual contrast to the silver exterior. Compact yet visually striking, these salts are perfectly scaled for elegant table settings while remaining highly decorative objects in their own right. Equally suited to formal dining tables, curated display cabinets, or as collectible decorative accents, these frog salts bring character, humour, and sophistication to any interior. They work beautifully within traditional, eclectic, maximalist, and contemporary interiors, adding a distinctive touch to a well-styled table or sideboard. Ideal for collectors of antique and vintage silver, novelty tableware, animal-themed silverware, and luxury dining accessories, this pair would also make an exceptional gift for those who appreciate fine decorative objects with personality. Details Material: Silver-plated metal with gilt interior Design: Frog-form novelty salt cellars Period: 20th Century Condition: Excellent condition, with light surface wear consistent with age Size (each): Approx. 10 × 5 × 7 cm Sold as: A matching pair Decorative Uses Dining table salt cellars Luxury table styling accents Decorative silver collectibles...

A boxwood netsuke depicting a seated monkey in the act of putting on an inverted Okame mask, which it holds up before its face, signed Shinzan. Incised signature to the reverse. Pe...

An Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Engraved Glass Vanity / Writing Table or Desk in the style of Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. The piece presents a exquisite light and e...

1927 René Lalique – “Bacchantes” Opalescent Vase “Bacchantes” vase in opalescent glass with blue patina. Model created by René Lalique in 192...

The image is an engraving of the Panthéon in Paris, created by Auguste Bry (1805–1880) and Philippe Benoist (1813–). The Panthéon originally served as a church dedicated to St. Gen...

Crafted in France circa 1880, this elegant pair of Napoleon III three-tier side tables combines refined decorative detail with practical functionality. Each table features a rectangu...

Maltese Knight Attending Council: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving in Ceremonial Robes This elegant hand-colored engraving, titled "Maltheser-Ritter, wenn er in den Rath geht" (Maltese...

Antique Olive Botanical Print, Olea Europaea, Hand Colored, c.1831 Description: This strong and highly decorative botanical engraving depicts Olea Europaea, the olive tree, shown wi...

Antique Tea Botanical Print, Thea Chinensis, Hand Colored, c.1831 This elegant botanical engraving depicts Thea chinensis, the tea plant, one of the most influential commodities in ...

Antique Print of Dodo and Trumpeter Bird, Plate 688–689, c. 18th Century This antique ornithological engraving features two rare and historically significant bird species: the “Träg...

An exceptional and extremely rare set of a combination of silver and vermeil (gilded silver) flatware designed and crafted in St Petersburg Russia by Andrei Stepanovich Bragin d...

Specchio rettangolare “Efesto” – personalizzabile Lo specchio rettangolare Efesto è un’opera di alta artigianalità Veneziana, interamente personalizzabile nelle dimensioni e nelle to...

"Damasco" Specchio in Vetro di Murano in Stile Veneziano, realizzato dalle mani esperte dei Maestri Muranesi, con cornice composta da canne ovali e ricci cristallo su sfondo argento,...

Bed model 8604 designed by Osvaldo Borsani in collaboration with artist Arnaldo Pomodoro, made by Tecno between 1958 and 1962. The distinguishing element is Pomodoro's head-sculpture...

Bending Male Nude Study after de Lairesse German Drawing Manual c1745 Description: This compelling academic study of the male nude originates from the German edition of Gérard de La...

Playing card suit-shaped box “heart” in 925/1000 sterling silver with red fired enamel in Art Deco style, early 1900s. With lost hinge, i.e. semi-invisible. Dimensions cm. 9.5 x 10 x...

Stafano Ugolini Firenze, 1784* Fruitwood & Brass Pepper Mill In the 20th century, the *1784 date is an honorific date associated with one of his hotels in Florence.  An uncommon and exquisite Stefano Ugolini Firenze 1784* fruitwood and brass pepper mill, likely supplied to one of the prestigious Stefano Ugolini hotels. Known for seamlessly blending traditionalism with design innovation, these hotels are a testament to one of the world's most visionary hoteliers. This large pepper mill stands at 17 inches high with a 5-inch diameter. It features a brass and wood crank and a domed opening that leads to a tapering, turned, bulbous fruitwood urn-shaped body. The grinder is beautifully adorned with an oval engraved brass plate inscribed '1784* Stefano Ugolini Firenze,' highlighting its rich history.  Handmade in two parts, the 15-inch-high mill locks into a removable brass-mounted wood basin...

Art Deco acid etched Illuminated Vanity with aluminum trim attached to Vanity with illuminated bottom column, original aluminum stool. From the women’s powder room Paramount Theater...

French Art Nouveau Style Figural Silverplate & Cristallerie Lorraine Claret Jug  This exquisite French Art Nouveau-style figural claret jug stands 10 inches high, 7.5 inches wide, a...

Chinese Noble with Attendant and Child, Hand-Coloured Ferrario Costume Plate 1815 A refined early nineteenth-century hand-coloured copperplate engraving depicting a Chinese noble figure accompanied by an attendant and child, originating from Giulio Ferrario’s monumental ethnographic publication *Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli* (Costumes Ancient and Modern of All Peoples), published in Milan around 1815. This influential work represents one of the most ambitious illustrated surveys of global cultures produced during the Enlightenment period, combining artistic refinement with documentary curiosity about the wider world. The composition presents a dignified standing figure dressed in an elaborately patterned robe, holding a fan while accompanied by a servant carrying a parasol overhead — a visual symbol of rank and status within traditional Chinese society. The presence of a child adds narrative warmth and suggests familial or social context, transforming the plate from a purely ethnographic study into a lively human scene. The costumes are rendered with careful attention to textile patterns, colour contrasts, and silhouette, reflecting the European fascination with Chinese dress and ceremonial customs during the era of expanding trade and cultural exchange. Executed in precise engraved line and enhanced with delicate contemporary hand-colouring, the plate demonstrates the clarity and balance characteristic of early nineteenth-century Italian printmaking. Ferrario’s publication sought to educate European audiences through visual representations of different cultures, blending scholarly intent with decorative appeal. Today, such prints are valued both for their historical insight and for their aesthetic qualities, particularly within collections focused on Asian art, costume history, or early ethnographic illustration. The vertical format and harmonious palette make this engraving especially attractive for interior design settings. Framed individually, it serves as an elegant focal point; alternatively, it pairs well with other Ferrario Chinese costume plates to create a cohesive gallery wall in luxury interiors. Condition: Good antique condition consistent with age. Light age toning and minor handling marks to margins; plate impression visible. Colours remain fresh. Original embossed blind stamp visible, as issued, with possible light overlap into the image area. Framing tips: Dark walnut or ebonized frame with a wide ivory mat enhances the subtle colouring and provides a museum-quality presentation suited to refined interiors. Technique: Hand-coloured copperplate engraving Maker: Giulio Ferrario publication, Milan (Italy), circa 1815 Keywords: Chinese costume engraving, Ferrario costume print, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, antique China...

Antique Map of Ireland – Royaume d’Irlande, Robert de Vaugondy, Venice 1778 Description: This finely engraved 18th-century map depicts the Kingdom of Ireland under the title Royaume d’Irlande divisé en ses quatre Provinces et subdivisé en Comtés. The island is shown in impressive detail, with the traditional four provinces—Ulster, Connaught, Leinster, and Munster—clearly delineated and subdivided into counties by contemporary outline coloring. Coastal features, rivers, towns, and road networks are rendered with the clarity and balance typical of late Enlightenment French cartography. The map was drawn by Robert de Vaugondy, one of the most influential mapmakers of the 18th century and royal geographer to the King of France. This Venetian edition was published in 1778 by Paolo Santini, who issued a number of high-quality Italian editions of leading French cartographic works. Santini’s publications are prized for their crisp engraving, generous format, and restrained coloring, making them particularly attractive for framing. The decorative maritime cartouche, left uncolored as issued, provides a refined visual counterbalance to the densely engraved map surface. Longitude and latitude scales frame the composition, while inset coastal details along the eastern seaboard emphasize Ireland’s maritime orientation and strategic importance during the Georgian period. The overall aesthetic is elegant rather than ornate, lending the map strong decorative appeal for both classic and contemporary interiors. This map sits at the intersection of political geography and decorative cartography, reflecting Ireland’s administrative structure in the late 18th century while remaining visually calm and highly legible. It works exceptionally well as a stand-alone wall piece in libraries, studies, hallways, or heritage-inspired interiors, and also pairs beautifully with maps of England or Scotland from the same period. Condition report: Good antique condition. Light, even age toning throughout. Original centerfold as issued. Minor handling wear and soft creases consistent with age. Contemporary outline coloring well preserved. No major tears or losses. Framing tips: This map benefits from a wide mat to emphasize its scale and clarity. Recommended combinations include a dark walnut or ebonized frame with an ivory or light parchment mat for a traditional library look, or a slim black frame with an off-white mat for a cleaner, architectural presentation. UV glass is advised to preserve the original coloring. Technique: Copper engraving with contemporary outline coloring Maker: Robert de Vaugondy, published by Paolo Santini, Venice, 1778 Keywords: antique map of Ireland, antique Ireland map, Royaume d’Irlande map, Robert de Vaugondy Ireland, Santini Venice map, 18th century Ireland map, hand colored antique map, Georgian era cartography, historic Ireland wall map, European antique map, French cartographic school, Italian engraved map, copper engraved map, decorative antique map, neutral antique wall art, classic library wall decor, historic wall decor, heritage interior art, gentleman’s library wall art, study wall decor, old world interior decor, English country house style, refined wall map, vintage European wall art, timeless wall decor, architectural interior art, framed antique map...

Bloemaert Style Figure Study – Man with Jug, 18thC Dutch Etching, Van den Bosch Etching by Anthonie van den Bosch after Abraham Bloemaert, not to be confused with the chiaroscuro wo...

Saint Radegonde Exorcising a Demon – Burgkmair Circle, c.1516 Woodcut A powerful and visually striking early 16th-century woodcut depicting Saint Radegonde performing an exorcism, t...

Grand Cross of the St. Stephen's Order: Magnificent 18th-Century Engraving This magnificent hand-colored engraving showcases a "Großkreuz des St. Stephans Orden" (Grand Cross of t...

18th Century Engraving Sneed Park, the Seat of Joseph Jackson Esquire. Hand colored engraving, “Sneed Park, the seat of Joseph Jackson Esquire. Illustration from the second volume o...

Hand-Colored Map of the Holy Land Divided Among the Twelve Tribes, c.1720 This striking antique map, titled "Iudaea seu Palaestina ob Sacratissima Redemtoris Vestigia Hodie Dicta Te...

Pair of vintage Venetian wall mirrors engraved with floral designs with ebonized wooden frames, each 31 by 19 1/4 by 1 inch, and in very g...

This exquisite Italian sideboard in light green birch is a masterpiece of mid-century modern design. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features four beautiful 'Gr...

Ancient Sicily Map — Siciliae Antiquae Tabula, Roman Cities & Aeolian Isles, 1810 A refined hand-colored classical map titled *Siciliae Antiquae Tabula*, published in London by ...

Title: Der Gefiederte Afrikanische Kranich - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Crested African Crane by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This captivating hand-colored engraving, t...

Oval-section handbag powder compact in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel. Opening with 18-karat gold bezel with round cabochon ruby, diameter 4 mm. Ground mirror sligh...

Sterling silver tablespoon, 1732, London by James Wilkes. Hanoverian pattern; strong rattail. Verso engraved: MB, 1733. 1.40 troy oz. 7 7/8" x 1 5/8" x 7/8". We are a family busines...

Natural History Title Page, Insects & Serpents, Jan Jonston, Amsterdam 1660 This engraved title page introduces the Dutch edition of Jan Jonston’s natural history of reptiles, i...

Antique Cardamom Botanical Print, Elettaria & Amomum Species, c.1831 Description: This complex botanical engraving illustrates two cardamom species, including Elettaria cardamomum a...

Old Cairo on the Nile with Distant Pyramids – Antique Egypt Engraving, c.1755 This elegant 18th-century copper engraving presents a panoramic view of Old Cairo seen from across the ...

A fine antique original, authentic, Art Nouveau French cameo glass table lamp, signed Muller Freres, circa 1900. Established in Lunéville, France, Muller Frères consisted of a group ...

Title: 1806 Engraving: Vaivert, Fierce Form of Shiva in Hindu Mythology Description: This striking antique print, titled "Vaïvert," depicts Vaivert, a fierce form of the Hindu deity...

Imperial Russian Bronze Commemorative Cross of the Crimean War, 1853–1856 A rare mid-19th century Imperial Russian bronze devotional cross commemorating the Crimean War (1853–1856)....

Southern India Map, Deccan & Malabar, Nicolas Sanson, 1683 This engraved map depicts the Indian Peninsula, extending from Gujarat and the Bay of Bengal in the north to Cape Como...

1805 Copperplate Engraving of Dodo and Ostrich from Abraham Rees' Cyclopaedia This rare and finely detailed copperplate engraving, created by T. Milton...

A good 19th century Italian 'Florentine' or 'Lucerne' 4 burner brass oil lamp, in the Renaissance Revival manner, circa 1860. Designed to burn whale oil which is placed into a reserv...

Antique 1845 Hand-Colored Engraving of Medieval Singer in Pink Robe, France This finely hand-colored engraving from 1845 depicts a medieval male singer or minstrel, shown standing i...

Antique Fruit Prints by Poiteau and Turpin, Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings Description: This exquisite compilation features three antique bot...

Défense de Tuyen-Quan Tonkin 1885 French Colonial Battle Épinal Print This vivid French color lithograph depicts the heroic defense of Tuyen-Quan during the Tonkin Campaign, fought ...

Napoleon Bonaparte, Imperial Eagle and World Allegory – French Engraving This powerful 19th-century allegorical print centers on Napoleon Bonaparte as a global and imperial force, e...

Caribbean & Lesser Antilles – Enlightenment Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780 This finely engraved late-18th-century map depicts the Lesser Antilles and the eastern Caribbean, titled Carte des Isles Antilles ou du Vent avec la Partie Orientale des Isles Sous le Vent, engraved circa 1780 by Rigobert Bonne, one of the most influential cartographers of the French Enlightenment. The map covers the Windward and Leeward Islands from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands south through Guadeloupe, Dominica, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, and Tobago, extending to the northern coast of South America around Trinidad and the Gulf of Paria. 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 move toward scientifically grounded cartography, emphasizing accurate coastlines, standardized measurement, and the synthesis of contemporary nautical and colonial intelligence. This map exemplifies Bonne’s mature style, combining hydrographic precision with exceptional clarity and restraint. The geography is rendered with notable detail and balance. Individual islands are crisply delineated, with harbors, capes, and anchorages carefully engraved, reflecting the strategic maritime importance of the Caribbean in the late 18th century. French, British, Spanish, and Dutch colonial possessions are clearly identified, underscoring the geopolitical complexity of the region. The inclusion of the South American coastline further emphasizes the Caribbean’s role as a connective maritime zone between Europe and the Americas. Visually elegant and architecturally calm, the map’s tall vertical format, fine line engraving, and generous margins give it strong decorative appeal when framed. It functions equally well as a scholarly object for collectors of Caribbean and colonial cartography and as a refined wall piece for a library, study, or contemporary interior. 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 preserve detail and enhance contrast. Particularly effective as a tall vertical focal piece. SEO keywords Caribbean antique...

Set of 4 Baccarat crystal glasses, so-called Sevigne model, composed of : - 1 water glass - American format (16.9cm high) (rare format) - 1 red wine glass (cm high) - 1 white wine gl...

"Justice and Diversity in the Early Modern World" Description: This detailed engraving presents a vivid tableau in two distinct parts, each illustrating significant cultural and hi...

This exquisite set of six crystal goblets showcases the finest craftsmanship of Bohemian glassmaking. Each piece is meticulously crafted in deep cobalt blue overlay crystal, intricat...

Luxurius Murano glass mirror in Venetian style, produced by Fratelli Tosi in the island of Murano in silver color with gold flower and leaves finishing, engraved, beveled and worked ...

Antique 1845 Hand-Colored Print of a Medieval Woman in Pink and Gold Cape This elegant hand-colored engraving from 1845 depicts a medieval woman standing in profile, dressed in a fl...

Humboldt Pass, Great Basin Nevada – Beckwith Survey Engraving, c.1855 A finely executed mid-19th-century American landscape engraving titled Humboldt Pass, created as part of the U....

Franklin Valley, Great Basin Nevada – Beckwith Survey Engraving, c.1855 A highly evocative mid-19th-century American landscape engraving titled Franklin Valley, produced as part of ...

Set of Three De Bry Botanical Engravings of Indian Fruits and Spices, c.1598 – Pineapple, Mango, and Pepper An exceptional trio of original copper engravings from Theodor de Bry’s P...

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Handcrafted in Italy by Justfurnituress, this extraordinary brass sideboard draws inspiration from the lunar surface...

Title: Egyptian Mummy and Sarcophagus with Canopic Jar – Antiquities Engraving, 1776 Description: This striking 1776 engraving presents a detailed depi...