Louisiana - Furniture

Pair antique French Louis XV silvered bronze candelabra, circa 1880.

18th Century Country French neoclassical secretary is a splendid example of the genre, dating to the reign of Louis XVI himself! The period saw ...

Antique French Liégeoise carved cabinet with glass front doors, circa 1860-1880.

Of all the glassworks created in the second half of the 19th century, the most difficult to perfect were those done in cameo. Very few artisans ever achieved success in hand-crafting...

Antique French Baccarat crystal & gold bronze 18-Light Chandelier, Circa 1875-1895.

Antique English Victorian copper mold made by "Benhams", Circa 1880.

Antique French Gold Bronze with Wedgwood Plaque Wall Sconce, Circa 1900.

A sleek, painted pedestal table from 19th century France. The square top measures 10”x10” and features a unique green and white inset marble top. A perimeter of lambs tongue carving ...

This diminutive mirror is a fabulous addition to any space. The antique mirror plate features beautiful fern inspired etchings on the top and bottom....

Antique 19th Century German Dresden Porcelain Chandelier.

Wonderful tantalus games box with cards, shot glasses and dice.

Antique French Louis XV walnut and glass vitrine cabinet, Circa 1880.

Important 19th century French Art Nouveau oil torchiere lamp with hand painted floral green glass shade and glass chimney, rising on a circular faux bois wood base with brass placard...

Antique English Mahogany and Satinwood Demi-lune Console Games Table, Circa 1890.

Antique Louis 16th Bronze D'ore Firescreen

Antique Art Deco Continental Sterling 800 Silver Cocktail Shaker, Circa 1920-1930.

Venetian Gold Leaf Mirror 18th Century This extraordinary mirror represents the pinnacle of 18th-century decorative arts, showcasing the craftsmanship for which Venetian artisans we...

Pair of antique 19th century carved teak stands, nicely carved, with marble tops.       

Estate French faience hand-painted porcelain oyster plate, circa 1960's. Lively green and brown design on an ivory background.

Important 18th century Roman console with rare yellow marble.

Rare Antique English Victorian Solid Brass Playing Card Press, Circa 1880-1890.

This early 18th century painted Buffet a Deux Corps is truly immaculate. The piece is a true period piece, made in the Regence era when Louis XV was too young of age to rule so the c...

19th Century French Walnut Louis XIV Marble Top Console is an exquisite example of the style named after the Sun King that combined Baroque ornamentation with classical architecture ...

This 18th-century gilt bronze & Egitto Serpentino urn is modeled after the opulent design of one of the last gilders of the Versailles Court, Pierre Gouthière. An identical urn is he...

Pair Antique 18th Century Venetian Painted Wooden Doors. Each Door is 30" Wide for an Overall Width of 5 Feet.

Antique English Oak Welsh Dresser Base with Satinwood Banding, Circa 1840.

Antique commercial balance scale by H. L. Becker in Brussels is the type of precision instrument for which the company was known during the early 20th century. Note the attention to ...

Antique French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Carrara Marble is the stylish way to provide both an elegant surface and convenient storage in any room! The luxurious Carrara marble wit...

19th Century French Henri II Oak Hall Tree ~ Coat Rack makes a great choice in any entryway, providing a convenient place to hang one's hat, coat, and park an umbrella, or even a wal...

Leather and copper studded fire pot/foot warmer. Originally used under the dining table as a foot warmer.

Pair of Antique 19th Century Porcelain Ginger Jars with Lids, Circa 1890.

A 19th century English mahogany lowboy or sideboard with stunning color and proportions to hold timeless appeal in a range of traditional to transitional decorating tastes. The singl...

This Louis XVI bronze chandelier features bronze leaf bobeches, a style mirrored in the crown of palm fronds at top. The 19th century Fren...

Beautiful 19thc Robin’s egg blue secretary/fall front desk.

Uniquely designed in the form of a gift box tied with ribbon, this engaging silver tea caddy was created by the prominent silversmith Frederick Elking...

A charming, handpainted terracotta lebrillo bowl from Granada, Spain (19th century)–these illustrative ceramic works collectively known as fajalauza pottery can be traced back to at ...

Magnificent layers and inlays of multi-colored mother-of-pearl cover each side of this breathtaking German snuff box. Each incredibly detailed scene is framed by finely engraved yell...

An unquestionable masterpiece of Venetian glass artistry, this incredible glass fountain is the rarest and most fascinating form of Murano glass ever created. Masterpieces requiring ...

Antique French wrought iron chandelier.  

Antique English Victorian Brass Letter Scale with Weights, Circa 1880-1890.

This is a European water basin with very thick walls. It is made of white marble with gray veins. This basin could easily be used as a basin for your bathr...

Antique French Louis XVI oval painted end table is an exquisite rendering of the style, a revival of classical architecture and decorative excellence that dates back thousands of yea...

An elegant, midcentury French brass and smoke glass bar cart in the style of Maison Jansen, that would be comfortable in a range of decorating tastes from Hollywood Regency to more t...

Gold Étui in Original Case Jacques Martin Petitjean Circa 1777 Expertly engraved entirely of yellow gold, this remarkably rare Louis XVI-era étui is a work of art. Resplendent colum...

Grand 19th Century Henri II Renaissance Revival Hall Tree was designed for an impressive country home to impress those who entered, as we...

Enameled Glass Wine Goblet Moser Late 19th Century This large wine goblet is a stunning showcase of Moser's renowned craftsmanship and luxurious design. The goblet features a striki...

Antique French ormolu mounted cobalt blue "Sevres" porcelain centerpiece, Circa 1890.

Magnificent Quality Antique 19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Beaded Chandelier.

Stunning Antique English Cut Crystal and Sheffield Silver Epergne with Deer, Circa 1900's.

Antique English Regency rosewood travelling lap desk box, circa 1830.

This dressing table has a mirror inside and is nicely decorated.

A charming, handpainted terracotta lebrillo bowl from Granada, Spain (19th century)–these illustrative ceramic works collectively known as fajalauza pottery can be traced back to at ...

This extraordinary First Edition Wedgwood rendering of the legendary Portland Vase is one of the rarest masterpieces of Josiah Wedgwood, the most important ceramics manufacturer of the 18th century. A tour de force of ceramic art, the Portland Vase First Editions are regarded as one of the greatest ceramic accomplishments of the 18th century, and they are a testament to the superior skill of Josiah Wedgwood, his extraordinary ambition and his tireless dedication to perfection. One of the very few First Editions still in private hands, this exceptional Wedgwood Portland Vase is one of the most important works of ceramics on the market. The story of Wedgwood and the Portland Vase is legendary. The original Portland Vase is the ancient world's most famous decorative arts masterpiece—a cameo glass vase dating to circa 25 CE with a frieze representing the myth of Peleus and Thetis, initially thought to be carved from stone. When it was first rediscovered around 1582, it captivated the world with its opaque white cameo figures over its rich blue background. After the vase was excavated it was owned by Cardinal Barberini, whose family later sold it to the Duke of Hamilton who eventually sold it to the Duchess of Portland, from whom the famed vase now takes its name. The famed British sculptor John Flaxman was likely the first to have brought the vase to Wedgwood’s attention. In a letter dated February 5, 1784, he wrote: “I wish you may soon come to town to see William Hamilton’s vase, it is the finest production of Art that has been brought to England and seems to be the very apex of perfection to which you are endeavouring to bring your bisque and jasper…” Indeed, the Portland Vase is a masterpiece of cameo-cutting, with a stunning frieze of opaque white cameo glass over its translucent deep blue form. Its beauty and translucence would inspire Wedgwood to undertake his years-long endeavor to precisely replicate the original in porcelain. Upon closer examination, Wedgwood realized the vase was not made of stone or earthenware, but of cameo glass—a technique so advanced it remains the masterpiece of cameo-cutting. Today, the vase is housed in the British Museum, where it is the second most viewed antiquity, only after the Rosetta Stone. It then took Wedgwood several painstaking years to craft his unparalleled copy of the vase, during which he perfected the jasperware technique that would become his crowning achievement. To this day, the renowned porcelain firm regards the vase as its most momentous triumph, so much so that the vessel’s silhouette is incorporated into the Wedgwood logo. The four years it took Wedgwood to complete his vase were not without tribulations. From the start, Wedgwood encountered numerous problems with his copies, from cracking and blistering to the difficulty of replicating the translucent effects of the original. The first acceptable copy was produced in October 1789 and sent to Wedgwood’s physician and friend Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin. Wedgwood presented another copy to Queen Charlotte in May 1790 and afterward organized a private exhibition of the vase at the Portland House in London. The viewing proved so popular that Wedgwood was forced to restrict the show to 1,900 visitors. Much of London wished to see Wedgwood’s greatest major achievement. Perhaps the highest praise of Wedgwood’s copy came from the famed artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, the founder of the British Royal Academy: “I can venture to declare it a correct and faithful imitation, both in regard to the general effect, and the most minute detail of the part.” Over the next few years, Wedgwood's oven records listed 43 First Edition copies of the Portland Vase produced between 1791 and 1796, 11 of which were broken during the firing process. In all, it is believed around 30 First Edition vases were completed, though an unknown number of these were somewhat damaged—one of these imperfect examples is currently held by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The perfect examples such as ours have found their way into the most important museum collections in the world. The British Museum (London), Art Institute of Chicago, Birmingham Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and the Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge, UK), among others, all hold one of these highly coveted vases in their collections. In terms of technical achievement, the First Edition Portland Vases...

Antique 19th century French Empire Gold Bronze & Mahogany "Lit de Repos" Daybed.

This extraordinary and monumental cast-iron sculpture was likely specially commissioned to the Fonderies d'Art du Val d'Osne for an important public or private collection. Designed by celebrated Parisian sculptor Mathurin Moreau, the striking work takes the form of a beautiful young maiden clad in classical robes with an amphora gracefully held aloft in one hand. The work displays a remarkable level of detail considering its iron casting, including a wreath of laurel leaves atop the woman's head and a stunning necklace adorning her neck. Due to its large size and subject matter, the remarkable work would most probably have been exhibited in a public or private fountain, garden, estate or hotel. French cast-iron sculptures such as this one were historically preferred over bronze for outdoor decorations...

This is a lovely chandelier, very of the period. It has 24 lights.

19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Mahogany Commode will make an elegant addition to any room! Hand-crafted in the neoclassic style favored by King Louis XVI and Queen Marie A...

This floral still life was painted by Charles Gilbert Martin (1839-1905). It is signed in the lower right corner.