A superb French turn of the century tapestry top oval table. Stands 29 3/4" high and is 30 1/2" long. The tapestry is under glass. There is one drawer. The tapestry has  More »

A superb French turn of the century tapestry top oval table. Stands 29 3/4" high and is 30 1/2" long. The tapestry is under glass. There is one drawer. The tapestry has stains (not as bad as the pictures are showing), but the table itself is in fine condition. Elegant turned legs and complimentary stretcher. A rich patina enhances the walnut. Late 1800's to early 1900's era.   « Less

An early American 3 piece mahogany set of end-table(1) end-table(2) and a round table with leather inlaid top on 4 carved legs.

An early American 3 piece mahogany set of end-table(1) end-table(2) and a round table with leather inlaid top on 4 carved legs.   « Less

A dining room set of table and 4 arm-chairs, Napoleon III style. The table is round with special decorative 'plaque' surface including different woods, centered with  More »

A dining room set of table and 4 arm-chairs, Napoleon III style. The table is round with special decorative 'plaque' surface including different woods, centered with 'marquetry polychrome' in a flower shape, 4 carved legs with decorative brass. Dimensions: height=75 cm (29.5"), diameter= 110 cm (43.3"), 2 enlargements to 210 cm (82.7") X 110 cm (43.3") 4 French arm-chair, Louis XVI style, white 'patina' frame, decorative engravings, back plaited wicker and partly covered with velvet curtain with fringes.   « Less

ORIGINAL ITALIAN 1890 RENAISSANCE DINNING SET DINNING CHAIR Bottom of Form 2It is unusual to find a set of six matching dining chairs in Europe, where sets typically  More »

ORIGINAL ITALIAN 1890 RENAISSANCE DINNING SET DINNING CHAIR Bottom of Form 2It is unusual to find a set of six matching dining chairs in Europe, where sets typically come as four or eight. Therefore, we suspect that these six were originally part of a set of eight whose other two members have been lost along the way. Even at six, it is rare to find them intact and in such good shape. Their stylistic origins lie in the north of Italy at the end of the sixteenth century when the original design would have been for a narrow armchair in a basic rectangular shape with a broad front stretcher (as seen in the Museum of Sforza Castle in Milan). As a down-sizing of the classic chaise cathèdre or bishop's chair that morphed into a dignitary's chair, the tall back remains a symbol of authority, topped by finials in the form of acanthus leaves. The acanthus leaf, that decorative symbol of choice since Roman times, appears again in a paired design for the front feet of the chairs. The front stretcher is wide and curved with a central, hand-carved circular floral motif common in Renaissance furniture, particularly the central image of cabinet doors. These chairs have the original leather, color of this one is beautiful. As dining chairs, these are comfortable and sturdy for regular use in a kitchen or a formal dining room. DINING TABLE Bottom of Form 2This richly sculpted Italian dining table easily sits six, possibly even eight persons in comfort. Its broad expanse ensures ample room for table settings plus candelabra, centerpieces and whatever else lends itself to an elegant dining experience reminiscent of that romantic interlude in Tuscany. Ideal as it is for dining, it also embraces perfectly the recent trend where executives opt for a table and credenza in their office rather than a desk in the traditional sense. Its origins are in the Renaissance Tuscan tables of the sixteenth century called a vaso for the curving, vase-shaped design of the verticals connecting the stretcher and supporting a broad top. Ultimately, the a vaso design stemmed from the largest but simplest of 15th century tables, the refectory table used in monasteries. The highly decorative designs embodying the a vaso table became popular a century later when wood became more scarce and so tables were lighter with more emphasis on refined motifs such as the scroll, rosette, and palmette border. The four large feet are beautiful, intricately carved and in deep relief, compared to the surrounding design of circlet and graceful, curving acanthus leaves. We hesitate to call the technique “veneer” because it is far thicker than the paper-thin sheets that pass for veneer in today’s furniture manufacture, and is found only where the horizontal and vertical surfaces are unadorned. Like solid wood, it boasts a warm and pleasing patina. As mentioned above, we find more and more folks opting for antique tables and cabinets in an office instead of a traditional desk with drawers. But this table was designed with dining in mind and would still serve well in that capacity, or as a library table. Antiquités et Objets D’Art 10, Le Mobilier Italien (Editions Fabri, Paris, 1990); Costantino Fioratti, Helen, Il Mobile Italiano (Giunti Editore, Firenze-Milano, 2004); Rousseau, Francis, Le Grand Livre des Meubles (Copyright Studio, Paris, 1999) Ader-Tajan, Collection Bruno Perrier Haute Epoque (Catalog for Sale at Auction on April 6, 1992 at the Hôtel Drouot, Paris); Condition: Very good Year: 1890 Country: Italy Style: Renaissance Materials: Oak Dimensions: W82(extendable to +- W1400) x D50 x H30 Other: Rare original leather on the chair   « Less

FRENCH PROVENCAL DINNING SET VOLCANO STONE RARE PROVENCAL DINING SET FROM SOUTH OF FRANCE TABLE WITH 4 CHAIRS TOP OF THE TABLE MADE WITH WOOD AROUND REAL VOLCANO  More »

FRENCH PROVENCAL DINNING SET VOLCANO STONE RARE PROVENCAL DINING SET FROM SOUTH OF FRANCE TABLE WITH 4 CHAIRS TOP OF THE TABLE MADE WITH WOOD AROUND REAL VOLCANO STONE ENAMEL PAINT ON THE VOLCANO STONE, FROM THE FRENCH PROVENCAL ARTIST MONSARD PICARD, WITH SIGNATURE ROBUST AND STRONG QUALITY   « Less

Chippendale style banquet table w/cabriole legs, w/carved knees having claw and ball feet,mahogany. 3 leaves 18" each, seats six. Folds up like a game table for easy  More »

Chippendale style banquet table w/cabriole legs, w/carved knees having claw and ball feet,mahogany. 3 leaves 18" each, seats six. Folds up like a game table for easy storage. (refinished)   « Less

Mahogany 2 drawer w/brass pulls work table. 19th century

Mahogany 2 drawer w/brass pulls work table. 19th century   « Less

Walnut 2 drawer dropleaf table. Circa: 1830's

Walnut 2 drawer dropleaf table. Circa: 1830's   « Less

A French style hand painted extending dining table circa 1900. There are two leafs to the center which can be taken out, either side there are flaps that fold down. So really  More »

A French style hand painted extending dining table circa 1900. There are two leafs to the center which can be taken out, either side there are flaps that fold down. So really it can become a small drop leaf table. he condition is very good and its very sold.   « Less

A very nice mahogany dining table made in England circa 1900. There are 4 center leafs, this table will seat at least 12 people, when it closed its completely round. lts sits  More »

A very nice mahogany dining table made in England circa 1900. There are 4 center leafs, this table will seat at least 12 people, when it closed its completely round. lts sits on square tapered legs, with brass Castor's to the bottom. l would say 2 of the leafs for the center have been made at a later time, they look original but this is my guess. lts in very good condition.   « Less