Antiques

Masonry Kitchen Designs by Arrex

2009-06-05T01:56:00.000-07:00

Masonry kitchens have their roots of a time when the house center was the kitchen and the kitchen was the house center. It gave the fire, food and place where the family was gathering. Today kitchens are still important to people and those who want natural but beautiful and comfortable place at their home will find masonry kitchen designs by Arrex very interesting. White, gray and colored stones are used to give life to that kitchens. Irregular reflexions and lights in addition to gorgeous wooden doors create atmosphere of harmony and prestige. Masonry kitchens perfectly implements “old” but with modern comfort and features. Arrex

Luxury Classic Bathroom Furniture from Lineatre

2009-06-03T20:36:00.000-07:00

Gold Componibile bathroom furniture collection from Lineatre is one of those what should be mention when you think about luxury bathroom design. The collection includes two built-in under sinks cabinets made of solid wood and marble tabletops, mirror in wooden frame with gold trim, low tables and other accessories. There are plenty of marble styles, hand-painted cabinets and trim styles to choose. Handles could be made of metal and crystal Swarovski. People who likes to live big definitely should check out this new Lineatre bathroom furniture.

Aesthetic Yet Practical Classic Bathroom Furniture - RAB from PSCBATH

2009-06-03T20:30:00.001-07:00

RAB bathroom furniture collection is one of those which perfectly combines aesthetic look with practical aspects and designed in classic style. On the pictures you can see cabinets from the collection done in Golden Leaf color. They also could be done in natural wood finish, glossy or matt painted finish or with different leather front panels. The sink’s glass top is also available in 19 colors. RAB collection is great in compiling with people’s daily needs and taking care of their body. If you search functional and comfortable furniture to complete your classic or modern bathroom design than RAB from PSCBATH is a good choice.

Classic Kitchen Design from Gorenje

2009-06-03T20:27:00.000-07:00

Gorenje isn’t only specialize in producing domestic appliances. They also has division specialize in designing interiors and production furniture for them. They make furniture for different rooms including kitchens. There are three styles of furniture: contemporary, familiar and classic.

Classic kitchens usually characterized by warmth and comfort of natural wood. Gorenje’s kitchen designs isn’t exclusion. They has luxury look, modern appliances and warm colors. Here is what Gorenje said about their classic line:

Many touches of nature are needed for us to become aware of its wondrous beauty. It takes a great deal of self-confidence for simple memories of the days gone by to reveal that which we desire most in the present: sharing the experience of feeling at home, feeling the solid shelter of homeliness, sensing the mysterious flow of moments creating the impression that time has changed its course. Magnificent impressions of wood in combination with elegant lines of the kitchens give the sense of true luxury of the home.

Country Style Kitchen Pictures From Marchi Cucine

2009-06-03T12:44:00.000-07:00

The Marchi Group specializes in creating traditional style kitchens that look straight out of a folk tale. These classic country style kitchens are easy for you to associate with and they somehow seem familiar eventhough you are seeing them for the first time.

Marchi, the designer, believes:

Beautiful things acquire value over time. They are objects that improve quality of life and become an integral part of our daily routine.

The following set of pictures of country kitchens should give you some inspiration if you are planning to build one.

Country Kitchen - Dhialma

Country Kitchen - Old England

Country Kitchen - Valenzuela

Country Kitchen - Doralice

Country Kitchen - Hemingway

Marchi also has a another line of ‘New Classic’ kitchens which bring in a touch of modern while still remaining largely traditional.

New Classic Kitchen - Dechora

New Classic Kitchen - Opera’

New Classic Kitchen - Dechora

New Classic Kitchen - Opera’

Country Style Kitchens

2009-04-21T19:48:00.000-07:00

These English country style kitchen sets from County Kitchen predominantly reflect a traditional style but not without a modern twist on tradition.

Classic Italian Interiors

2009-04-21T19:31:00.000-07:00

If you are planning to give your home a classic Italian look, we suggest you consider the Florence based Savio Firmino’s collection. Though they are a bit expensive on the price side, their designs really capture the old Italian essence.

Country Style Bedrooms

2009-04-21T19:23:00.000-07:00

If you are a fan of country cottages, you are going to love this. Drool at these carefully crafted country inspired bedrooms with rustic flowing details and old cottage charm.

Going Classic: How to accent your home Victorian style

2009-04-02T17:55:00.000-07:00

Designing a home and decorating it the way you want is a lot more than merely putting a few objects together that serve the purpose. It is often a wise thing to have a running theme across your home as it will give the right idea on how to accessorize and make shopping a lot easier. If themes are what you are going how about the instant classic - the Victorian style of decorating interiors. It brings a touch of royalty, a sense of class and adds timeless charm. Going Victorian though is a lot harder than picking contemporary styles and design as you are trying to recreate the past. But here are a few simple tips that will you with that task.

#1 Mix a renaissance decorating style with plenty of metal

A Victorian theme is brought in largely by using stuff that is reminiscent to the Renaissance period. You can do that by using plenty of metal wherever possible. It could be in the furnishings, photo frames or even in the accessories spread across the room. Also, the use of gleaming metal with intricate and artistic design helps a great deal.

#2 Decorative moldings, ornaments, plasterwork and arches

The essence of Victorian style is in its sweeping and larger than life design. This can be achieved using arches wherever possible to create a grand look. Use of plasterwork and moldings could be expensive, but they bring in the feel of authenticity of the design. Remember that this will always cost you a lot more than the other modern themes, but it will also attract people in a unique way of its own.

#3 Use stain glass and stone fireplaces

One of the most important Victorian accent to a home is the use of stain glass as this is an integral part of the era. It adds in a small yet authoritative way to the furnishings around and it really brings out the bright mood in the room. The fireplace is also an essential aspect of a Victorian styled living room and one made with stone or even polished marble accentuates the already classic feel.

#4 Design with dark colors and rich shades wherever possible

Most often modern designs demand neutral tones and dull shades, but you can throw that out of the window if you are going the Victorian way. Dark and bright shades along with very rich colors are the very essence of the style. Even your woodwork should be grained in dark tones so as to compliment what is around it. Feel free to tone up the reds and the violets, the yellows and the blues as you please!

#5 Lavish designs drenched in fabric

Use plenty of fabric whenever and wherever possible in the shape of curtains, separators and even as wallpaper to bring out the Victorian flavor. You can throw away the idea of repainting your walls or even bringing in new wallpaper by just using printed, light fabric instead. This will only make the interiors far more majestic.

#6 Bring in the fruits, flowers, candles and candy

This might appear simple, but nothing says classic like a bowl full of fruits, a wonderful arrangement of roses in a pot, some beautiful candles and maybe even candy in a basket. These are simple to do, easy to get and will increase the charm of your Victorian interiors manifold. Even wilted flowers bring about a new and wild spirit to the room!
Going Victorian takes a lot more care and effort than most other themes. It will also need you to pick out special furniture and accessories and change most things that would be found lying around otherwise in a normal home. The transformation might be tough, but the result will leave you more than satisfied!

Classic Kid's Room "summer gallery"

2009-03-30T05:24:00.000-07:00

Summer Breeze in White

Summer Breeze in Toffee Brown

Summer Breeze in Black

Classic Kid's Room Collection

2009-03-30T05:18:00.000-07:00

Laguna Beach

Newport Beach

Classic Kid's Room Collection

2009-03-30T05:08:00.000-07:00

Sundance Collection

Sierra Ridge Collection

Glamour Girl Collection

Innovations Collection

Classic Kid's Room

2009-03-30T05:02:00.000-07:00

Passages Collection

Cambridge Court Collection

Reflections Collection

Enchantment Collection

Classic Kid's Room "American Spirit Collection "

2009-03-30T04:55:00.000-07:00

Classic Bedroom photo Gallery

2009-03-30T04:52:00.000-07:00

Classic Bedroom Gallery

2009-03-30T04:33:00.000-07:00

CHATEAU LOUIS ROOM

Dimensions
300-4305/4315 SLEIGH BED, 300-1200/0400 DRESSER/MIRROR, 300-3100 NIGHTSTAND

CANYON CREEK ROOM VIEW 2

Dimensions
Arched Panel Bed with Dresser/Mirror

CANYON CREEK ROOM VIEW 1

Dimensions
Low Poster Bed with Bureau/Mirror

ARTISAN OAK ROOMVIEW 2

Dimensions Platform Bed

ARTISAN OAK ROOMVIEW 1

Dimensions Panel Bed

Privacy

2009-03-25T21:13:00.000-07:00

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Calssic living room & sofa gallery

2009-03-18T12:14:00.000-07:00

Classic Dinning Gallery

2009-03-18T12:09:00.000-07:00

antiques gallery

2009-03-18T12:05:00.001-07:00

antiques sofa

2009-03-18T12:00:00.000-07:00

Recognizing Age and Construction in Antique Furniture

2009-03-18T11:56:00.000-07:00

by Wayne Mattox

Ever play guitar with a broom? Or aim a flashlight as if it was a Star Wars blaster? It can be fun, even productive, to break out of our everyday routine and assume other roles. Golfing we become Tiger Woods. Driving 84, some people play the part of Rusty Wallace. Faced with a situation that calls for a cool head we can turn ourselves into James Bond or Grace Kelly. On your next antique expedition, you might try assuming the role of Sherlock Holmes.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created a sleuth who succeeded where others failed by employing systematic powers of observation and inference. Additionally, Holmes was a student of trivial facts pertinent to his work. Here's a few furniture tips that may prove useful to you.

You can often date a piece by studying nails and screws. Furniture predating 1790 will include "rose-head nails," that were hand-forged by blacksmiths. These nails can be identified by their irregular, rose-shaped heads. "Square-head nails," employed from 1790 to 1830, were machine cut and finished off by a blacksmith who squared the heads. From 1830 to 1890 cabinetmakers used headless "machine-cut nails, that are tapered and rectilinear in shape. Modern "brad" and "penny" nails were introduced around 1890. Screws were occasionally used in furniture pre-dating the beginning of the machine era (Circa 1830). Blacksmith forged examples can be identified by inspecting for thin and slightly off-centered slots and off-round heads.

The "circular saw" invented in the 18th century, did not come into wide usage until after 1830. Thus, boards displaying "circular saw marks" will not be found on furniture pre-dating the "Empire Period" (1830-1850). Unfinished pre-1830 boards cut from vertical motion "ripsaws" will often display small, somewhat parallel, saw lines.

Before the introduction of power driven woodworking machinery in the mid 19th century, lumber was worked by hand. After hand-sawing, cabinet makers dressed their boards with a jack plane and draw knives. On authentic furnishings pre-dating the "Victorian Period," (1850-1910) unfinished non-visible "secondary" surfaces like backboards and drawer bottoms will show evidence of "hand-planing" by feeling for subtle undulating rows in the wood.

Small wooden pins known as dowels can be helpful in authenticating age. Machine era pins will be perfectly circular and flush to the surface. Antique dowels are non-round and will protrude slightly from the surface because of shrinkage in the wood they are securing.

Wood shrinks in a direction opposite the grain. The degree is determined by softness of the lumber, age, and environment. Therefore, authentic antique furniture can be discerned by inspecting for evidence of: gapping between boards, shrinkage cracking, buckling veneer, protruding pegs and breadboard ends, and legs extending slightly beyond the frame or "skirt." Early circular tabletops will measure somewhat oval, 1/8" to 1/2" longer in the direction of the grain.

Outline and thickness on early hand-wrought iron and brass hinges will be non-uniform.

The top rail on early 19th century chairs will be joined with non-round tenons that can be viewed by slightly pulling the yoke from the stile. Circular dowels are evidence of "non-period" chairs.

Visible surface planks (primary wood) on genuine antique furniture will be wide, varying in thickness, and relatively free of blemishes. Knotty pine was not employed by olden day cabinetmakers.

Although it has been stripped and refinished back to the original wood, much old-time non-mahogany furniture was originally painted. Analysis of wood pores and fissures with a jeweler's loop will often show several layers of paint residue. This "paint history" can help authentic a piece and determine whether individual components-the feet, the top, etc.-are original or undesirable replacements.
Role-playing, especially with a creative friend, can be fun and profitable. I look forward to exchanging greetings you into you and your "Dr. Watson" at some future antique affair.

Calssic saloon

2009-03-18T11:49:00.001-07:00

Calssic saloon

2009-03-18T11:35:00.000-07:00

Tabels

2009-03-18T11:27:00.000-07:00

antiques chairs

2009-03-18T11:24:00.000-07:00

Classic Bedroom Gallery

2009-03-18T10:42:00.000-07:00

Mirrors Antiques

2009-03-17T08:04:00.000-07:00

Description
Mirror in Kilim frame hand-decorated by an old hippie with bone, teeth, heishi beads and tassels. The kilim was originally a rug in poor condition so the best pieces were used for mirrors, seat coverings and other miscellaneous furniture. This mirror is about 25 years old.

Description
Mirror with frame made from an antique Kilim rug. This mirror is extremely heavy and has a hidden light (see image below).

Description
Antique French ornate gilt mirror in fantastic original condition. France circa 1890

Description
Breathtaking antique French faux-bois mirror with all the original glass and decorated with bird, leaves, and grapes, all in untouched original condition. The hand-carved details are extremely realistic, you have to touch it to beieve it. Mirrors such as this are few and far between. France circa 1850

Description
Hand-carved antique French mirror in gilded gesso over wood frame with wonderful patina throughout. The soot marks still remain from the many years it most certainly stood over a coal burning fireplace and we chose to leave it this way. The condition is excellent; there has been some minor restoration and there is a leaf missing from the pediment. France circa 1920

Decorative Arts Antiques " Confit Pots & Glass "

2009-03-17T07:44:00.000-07:00

Description
Antique French confit pots with vibrant honey, green and rich brown colors, the patina of which can only evolve from the passage of time, the hot provencial sun and Mother Nature; this look cannot be duplicated by man. These Confit Pots were originally used as utilitarian pieces in country homes and on farms, burying them in the ground for the storage of duck confit and other foods, keeping them cool and fresh throughout the summer. Today, they are treasured accent pieces, displayed to add the charm and character of times gone by. These pots can instantly transform any space creating the ambiance of sun drenched Provence. All these pots are in original condition and vary in price from $350.00 to $850.00. We will be happy to send photos of the pots that meet your size and budget requirements. France circa 1870-1900

Description
Antique French Baccarat lady's perfume set, in fantastic original condition. These bottles are absolutely stunning in person, its a shame they aren't more photogenic.

Description
Fabulous collection of vintage green glazed pottery from France (mostly Biot) and the USA. Comprising mainly signed pieces in all sorts of shapes and sizes, this collection definitely makes a statement. Bold green colored pottery has a charm all its own, whether you are decorating a home kitchen, or even a restaurant, this collection is spectacular.

Description
Antique Parian ware "Portland" jug attributed to the S. Alcock Company. The design is based on the Portland vase in the British Museum

Tapestries antiques

2009-03-17T07:17:00.000-07:00

Description
This wool and silk tapestry was woven in France in the 1600s and is documented. It has its original floral border and beautiful verdure and classical motifs. Completely handmade and all authentic. Needs minor restoration.

Description
Beautiful antique French hand-made needlepoint tapestry that has been cleaned, blocked and restored where necessary. The colors are still vibrant with very little fading. France circa 1850

Description
Beautiful vintage Belgian tapestry depicting life in a much earlier time. This tapestry is thickly woven and is backed with a wonderful fabric that self-frames the piece. Belgium circa 1920

Description
Beautiful antique hand made tapestry with wonderful colors depicting forestry scene. France, circa 1850

Description
Exquisite set of two hand made Aubusson tapestry panels in near mint condition. Dimensions above are for one panel, two pairs available. Price shown is for ONE pair. They have been professionally cleaned. France circa 1820

Description
Authentic handmade French Aubusson tapestry in unbelievable original condition, and judging by the brightness of the colors, it must never have seen the light of day. There are no moth holes or repairs. France circa 1840

Rugs Antiques

2009-03-17T06:41:00.000-07:00

Description
Vintage koton rug from Samarkand, Uzbekistan in original condition with no repairs, circa 1915

Description
Malayer is located in the northwestern Iranian province of Hamadan. Malayer rugs tend to be mainly geometric in design, making a wonderful addition to any decorating style. This beautiful rug, which dates back to the early 19th century, has a cotton foundation and wool pile and is in excellent condition.

Description
Art Deco rug in excellent condition with a stunning plain navy blue background. This rug is hand-knotted wool on cotton backing, China, circa 1920.

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Vintage American horsehair blanket in mint condtion. American circa 1910

Description
Car blanket depicting dogs with glass eyes, fair condition. American circa 1900

Classic Bedroom

2008-09-12T05:18:00.000-07:00

Italian, European and imported Classic bedroom furniture collections.

Elegance bedroom crafted from birch wood with cherry veneers and burl inlays on the drawer fronts.Decorate leather with individual antique brass nail heads.The dresser and nightstands comes with an attached marble top. The drawers come with drawer stops, dove tailing, single wood glides on the small drawers and double glides on the large drawers plus dust covers.

Traditional Louis Phillippe bedroom is perfectly interpreted in this timeless design. Excitement comes from functional hidden drawer, classic antique brass handle, and largely scaled case pieces with over-hang top and fluted wood molding on the front and sides. Elegance and beauty are brought to mind when viewing this popular collection. The wood itself is hardwood done in updated warm distressed cherry finish. Dijon II Collection is available in traditional sleigh bed, and panel bed.

An urban contemporary bedroom in an espresso finish on cherry solids veneers and selected hardwoods. The geometric design in satin nickel further represents the contemporary styling.

Classic bedroom set. In stock. Lead time is 2-3 weeks. The craftsmanship and timeless elegance of old world European antiques, Valentino has been carefully designed and hand crafted . A beautiful piece of art attains a perfect balance by combining all of its elements. The selection of imported woods detailed with extensive hand carving to the original creation of our multi step "Tuscan Miele" finish.

This Ladya Sleigh-Gondola Bed is a stunning example of how classic Sleigh Bed design has been taken to a completely new level. The curved side rails make a strong statement regarding the character and bold lines of this unique bed and the Oval Marble Medallion accent in the center of the headboard is a signature design element throughout the Ladya Collection.Crafted from Birch Solids Cherry and Mapa Burl Veneers Honey Walnut Finish Queen bed 76''w-99''d-76'' Cal.King 88''w-99''d-78''H East.King 88''- 96''d -79''H Bedside Chest H34.00" W32.00" D20.00" Dresser H42.00" W78.00" D20.50" Dresser Mirror H48.50" W52.50" D2.00" 6 Drawer Chest H66.50" W53.00" D20.25" Armoire H92.00" W54.25" D24.25" Leather Bedside Bench H21.00" W54.75" D24.50"

Classic bedroom set collection. Decorate with 2 tone wood finish. In stock.

The Luxury renowned French cabaret , as it represents a multitude of light -hearted, versatile , and memorable sides of France's glamourous epoque .The set is sure to please and allows enough versatility to fill any space.

Kids Bedroom

2008-09-12T04:41:00.000-07:00

Mahogany finish single bed decorate with victorian shape of furniture.Easy gliding drawers with automatic stops.

Solid Oak and oak veneers bank bed Full size and Twin. Also avaliable matching Headboard for same collection of kids bedroom.

Provincial style kids set

Birch kids of single bedroom set.

Single bed contemporary style with trundle bed under platform bed.

Classic collection single bed twin size. High Gloss with picture inlay. Walnut color. Made in Italy.

Give your kids a cozy place to wind down after a long day of play. This Louis Philippe youth bed collection is in warm light brown finish and features wood on wood glides on drawers. Made of select hardwoods and veneers.

Contemporary bedroom set .HIgh Gloss. Available in Cherry and Dark Wenge color. In stock in size :FULL and QUEEN platform bed.Matching computer desk.

Antique Chinese Living Room Furniture

2008-08-09T11:46:00.000-07:00

Decorating With Chinese Antique Living Room Furniture

A pair of red and green Chinese wedding cabinets found in Belgium fit perfectly into Lina Kanafani's living room alcoves. ¡°Their colours are a source of warmth and add playfulness to the general ambience of the room,¡± she explains. In practical terms, they are used to store the music system, speakers, CDs, books and magazines. For Kanafani, aesthetics is more important than value: ¡°They may not be ¡®important' pieces as far as Chinese furniture is concerned, but they have perfectly achieved the effect I was after.¡±

In a corner of the living room is a Japanese screen which dates from the late 16 th century and depicts the Imperial horse stables. The carpet is late 17 th century Chinese and the pair of Huanghuali horseshoe back chairs are part of a set of four 17 th century pieces.

Clean lines, lack of ornamentation and a subtle colour scheme characterize Kai-Yin Lo's living room, where Chinese art is hung on the walls with architectural precsion. A pair of window panels features the persimmon in a four-petal design. ¡°One of the earliest plant motifs used in China, the persimmon dates more than 1,800 years to the Han dynasty,¡± she says. On a Ming side table at the back of the room is a pot filled with 200-year-old fungus called Lingzhi found in Anhui province.

A pair of sofas dressed in pale textured fabrics stand in the center of Kai-Yin Lo's living room, defining the seating area in the flowing, open plan space. Recessed and spot lighting illuminate her extensive collection of Chinese art and furniture. A low platform functions as a coffee table; it was originally one of the earliest types of raised seating in China. This rare piece dates from the 18 th century and is made of nan mu (a variety of cedarwood). It is constructed of three modular sections which can function as a single platform (pictured here), or used separately as smaller seats, stands or low tables. On top is a miniature Ming display table featuring a collection of Buddhist knots of destiny. A silk padded screen, featuring artworks in ink and colour, shields the dining room from the living area. A 3 rd -century Gandhara Buddha from the Indus Valley stands serenely in the entrance hall.

¡°Rocks are treasured by Chinese collectors as objects of art,¡± explains Wu. ¡°They symbolize nature and can be brought inside so one can contemplate nature indoors.¡± This malachite stone from Shilu Mountain is an impressive example.

A classic 16th-century Ming lute table stands against the far wall; it would have been an important part of the scholar's accoutrements of the time. Calligraphy is regarded as the highest form of art in China and Wu Bruce has a spectacular collection. Hanging behind the lute table is a 16 th -17 th -century scroll by Zheng Da Qian which depicts the lone scholar in the mountains. The pair of calligraphy couplets are by early 20 th -century calligrapher Lin San Zhi; they refer to furniture. In the foreground, a dash of contemporary style is added with colourful Iranian rugs. The extremely heavy yellow wax ¡®Lashi' stone symbolizes nature being brought inside.

Floor-to-ceiling glass panels overlooking a central stairway help open up the interior of this four-storey London house. In the living room, things are kept architecturally minimal with white walls, a pale wood floor and spot lighting. The clean-lined approach is maintained with select pieces of pared-down antique furniture. A Ming luohan chuang (couch bed)-which would have originally been used for relaxation, meditation or conversation, often moved onto a terrace or into a garden to enjoy nature from-stands against the rear wall; to the left is a carved candlestand.

In the library, a 19th-century Anatolian kilim hangs on the wall; to the rear is a 17th-century Huanghuali painting table and a 16th-17th-century southern official's armchair. In the foreground, and Elmwood and red lacquer 19th-century ladder rests against the bookcases. The occupants prize the form of the furniture over the media used to create it as the most important feature in their collection.

Living with Ming: in a corner of the master bedroom, a Huanghuali Ming table and a southern official's armchair function as a desk area; above the desk hangs a textile from the Kaitag region of Daghestan, dated to the 18th-century or earlier. Neolithic pots, Japanese 19th-century baskets and a modern pot by Jeff Shapiro fill shelving units on either side. The landscape painting on silk is by Fu Shan (1607-1684 )

Carol Lu elegantly installed classic, clean-lined Ming furniture within a quasi-industrial palette in her light and airy Hong Kong apartment. In the entranceway, the concrete floor is tactile, durable and childproof. A sliding oak door seals off the space that features a burgundy back wall, a spindleback chair and a huge atmospheric canvas by Paris-based artist Zao Wuki.

White walls, a striped cream sofa and beige carpeting form the backdrop to a collection of Chinese antiques in the living room. With a nod to practicality, Chang added a glass top to an old wooden trunk engraved with country scenes. Against the wall stands a pair of Qing dynasty wod and brass doors from Shanxi province; near the sliding doors to the dining room is a 1930s cabinet which demonstrates the mix of Western and Chinese elements characteristic of the time. The glass in the bottom section is original.

In the living room of Brad Davis and Janis Provisor's apartment, a seepskin throw is draped over a pistachio green sofa; a 1940s chair is covered with leopard-skin print fabric and an Isamu Noguchi lamp stands in the corner. Hanging above the brick fireplaceis a watercolour by Janis Provisor; on the mantelpiece is a collection of Italian glassware from the 1950s alongside antique Chinese jars and vases. On the wall hangs a pair of calligraphy scrolls.

In the living room, a rare 18th-century child's horseshoe backed armchair made entirely of bamboo stands next to a 16 th -centruy Ming Kang table covered in woven bamboo and lacquered in red over black. In the foreground is a low table displaying 18th - and 19th-century Tibetan silver bowls. The Tang horse is a fine example in apple green glaze, with its original unglazed saddle.

Chinese Antique Dining Room Furniture

2008-08-09T10:06:00.000-07:00

Decorating With Antique Chinese Dining Room Furniture

The walls of the dining room are painted a warm mustard colour to offset the burgundy drapes and a restored wooden Qing dynasty lampshade is covered with Xian silk. Six yokeback armchairs - all balanced forms and artistic lines-are placed around the dining table set with traditional Korean celadon ware.

Chinese calligraphy, carved woods, latticework, lacquer and open fireplaces define the series of intimate lounges and dining room which make up BAM-BOU restaurant in London's Fitzrovia. Vietnam and China have interwoven histories and today the ethnic-Chinese (Hoa) constitute the largest single minority group in Vietnam. It is common to fine Chinese temples and homes that once belonged to rich mandarins still intact across the country today.

The impressive dining room table was one of the first types of mechanical furniture ever built and features a 0.25-m (10-in) flap all around. This can be folded down so the table becomes nearly half a metre (1.5ft ) smaller. In the middle is a ¡®Lazy Susan' on which stands a Worcester china pot, part of a collection. The pair of 17 th -century Chinese cabinets is made of Huanghuali and Camphor woods.

The minimal dining room showcases four Huanghuali horse-shoe armchairs. Against the rear wall stands a sloping stile wood-hinged cabinet. The travertine marble floor heightens the industrial feel of the space.

A custom-made dining table and chairs add a contemporary touch to the dining room. An ugly bank of windows has been covered with Japanese style sliding screens, which let the light through. Beneath the windows is a bamboo cabinet and on top an original art deco gramohone from Shanghai. Two Beijing silk table runners add a decorative touch to the dark wood dining table. In the foreground is a latticework cabinet used for storing tableware.

Chang keeps things simple when entertaining. He dresses the table with bamboo place mats, white ceramic fan-shaped underplates and classic blue and white chopsticks. Jasmine tea is served from white china cups.

The dining room table has been double lacquered and scraped to look like a painted surface. The pale green upholstered chairs are by Gio Ponto; the tableware is Fort Street Studio's own design. On the altar table is a collection of colored glassware from Germany alongside Westernstyle Chinese ceramics. ¡°We try to find things that are eccentric and European-based; things that are Chinese but don't necessarily look Chinese.¡± Above the altar table is ¡®Daddy's Girl', a painting by Janis Provisor.

In the dining room, a wall has been painted red to provide a striking backdrop for a pair of silk calligraphy scrolls found along the Yang Tze Kiang River. One scroll bears the pre-battle thoughts of Chu Ker Liang, a famous advisor to army generals at the time of the Three Kingdoms. The other scroll reveals his thoughts post-battle. A carved door panel and altar table are against the opposite wall.

French Consoles

2008-05-30T06:22:00.001-07:00

Curved Empire Desk & Bookcase Desk: 94" wide x 25" deep x 29 1/2" tall Bookcase: 136" wide x 46" deep x 105" tall Very unusual 19th century French Empire curved mahogany desk with six drawers, bronze d'ore and patinated bronze stylized cheetahs, and leather top. With matching curved mahogany bookcase with open shelves above 4 doors and 4 drawers decorated with bronze d'ore Empire mounts.

Louis XV Desk Signed by "H Dasson" 78" wide x 37 1/2" deep x 30 1/4" tall French 19th century Boulle Louis XV Bureau plat with ormolu mounts and gold tooled leather top. Signed by "H Dasson"

Louis XV Center Table 64 3/4" long x 38" deep x 29 1/2" tall French 19th century Louis XV carved gilt wood center table with contoured marble top

One of a Pair of Louis XVI Painted Consoles 47 1/2" wide x 20 1/2" deep x 35 1/2" tall Pair 19th century carved and painted Louis XVI consoles with marble tops

Painted Regence console with marble top 83 1/2" long x 21 1/2" deep x 36" tall Painted Regence console with marble top

Napoleon III Gold Leaf Console 59" wide x 18 1/4" deep x 37 1/2" tall Beautifully carved Napoleon III gilt wood console with breche violet marble top. Circa 1870

Chinoiserie Chest Stamped "Dasson" 55" wide x 23" deep x 38 3/4" tall Exquisite black laquer Chinoiserie Louis XVI commode with bronze d'ore mounts and Amarillo marble top; stamped "Dasson" Circa 1890

Antiques Bedroom Furniture

2008-05-26T06:29:00.000-07:00

Victorian Birds Eye Maple Bedroom Suite ca 1890

The wardrobe has a moulded cornice above two small cupboard doors (the interior has one removable shelf) and three small over one large deep drawer. All the drawers have original brass rococo handles. The piece has its original bevelled full length mirror, the interior has a brass hanging rail and hooks, and the piece splits into four sections for ease of removals. Height 218cms/86inches Width 150cms/59inches Depth 59cms/23inches

The chest of drawers has a rectangular moulded top above two over three graduating drawers with original brass rococo handles, stands on beautiful shaped bracket feet and has original backboards, unusually the piece splits into two sections for ease of removals. Height 102cms/40inches Width 107cms/42inches Depth 47cms/18.5inches

The dressing table has a shield shaped bevelled mirror above two jewellery drawers and central shaped shelf. The lower section has a rectangular moulded top above a central drawer with kneehole, flanked by two smaller drawers and all have original brass rococo handles. The piece stands on four tapering lags with spade feet and original brass and porcelain castors. Height 170cms/67inches Width 122cms/48inches Depth 56cms/22inches

What is That Piece of Furniture Called?

2008-05-26T02:18:00.000-07:00

by Bob Brooke

Do you sometimes get confused with furniture names? If you’re a collector of antiques, you probably have found that the same name can often refer to several different kinds of furniture. If you’re just starting to collect antiques, you’re probably just downright confused. Furniture was named in two ways: After its use or after its maker or manufacturer. Knowing that will help you in purchasing older pieces that may have names that seem strange to you today, for over time many furniture names have changed through use and have become part of the vernacular of English.
For instance, Lambert Hitchcock of Hitchcocksville, Connecticut, created the first mass-produced chair which today bears his name. The Boston rocker originated in a cabinetmaker’s shop in Boston. The davenport, a small desk with a hinged lid that opens out for writing, was originally made by William Davenport. Later, a large sofa which sometimes converted into a bed also became known as a davenport.
In colonial days, a bed meant a featherbed or mattress. The frame was known as a bedstead. Mirrors were known as looking glasses. A chest with four or more drawers was known as a high-daddy.
One of the oddest pieces of furniture is the commode. Initially a French chest of drawers on legs, later called a chiffonier and moved to refer to a movable washstand, with basin, waste pipe, etc. to a piece of furniture containing a chamber pot. Finally, the name became a pseudo-intellectual name for the common toilet.
Sofa, couch, love seat, or divan–all refer to the same type of seating. Or do they? A couch was actually a bed, from coucher, the French word meaning to lie down. A settee was an elongated armchair that accommodated two or more people. Developed in the 17th century, it was often upholstered.
A love seat was and still is a long seat consisting of two seating cushions and intended to accommodate two people. Anything with more than two cushions was called a sofa.
The sofa’s origins appear to stem from the French day-bed, referring to any type of elongated seating, including the chaise longue, or “long chair,” designed for resting rather than sleeping. It usually had a raised end. While most early sofas were upholstered, springs weren’t used in them until the early 19th century.
An ottoman was an upholstered footstool or low bench without arms or back, named after the Turkish influence of the early 18th century.
Case furniture, that is furniture used for storage, came in all sorts of forms. The trendy armoire was originally a large mobile cupboard or wardrobe featuring doors and shelves for clothes storage. A German variation was known as a kas. A more modern version, also containing drawers, came to be called a wardrobe.
Chests also came in many varieties. Originally a piece of squared furniture with drawers, it became known as a commode to the French. A variation used a desk, featuring a fall-front, a cylinder front or a tambour (roll-top) was called a bureau. A low English chest of drawers on long legs was known as a lowboy and later as a dressing table. By mounting a chest of drawers on top of it, it became a highboy, from the French haut bois which means "high wood."
Dining rooms had a sideboard, a table with a wide drawer at the center flanked by drawers or cupboards on the sides and made to be used against a dining room wall for storing and serving food. Sideboards began as credenzas, a serving table with a cupboard below the surface, in the 15th Century. In the 16th Century, an upper, recessed tier was added. This was also known as a “dresser,” where dishes were dressed before serving. Today, this piece of furniture is commonly called a buffet, based on its use as a vehicle for self-serve dinners.
Today’s china closet was originally called a vitrine, a cabinet with a glass door. The sides and top were often also of glass, and it was designed to store and display china and curios.
Lastly, to keep milk and freshly-baked pies protected from flies, simple cupboards, known as pie and milk safes, with doors fitted with decorative, pierced tin panels to let the air circulate through them, were popular from the 1820's to after the Civil War.

To read more articles by Bob Brooke, please visit his Web site

Antiques Bedroom Furniture

2008-05-26T01:52:00.001-07:00

french Clocks Antiques 2

2008-05-26T01:27:00.000-07:00

french Clocks Antiques

2008-05-26T01:03:00.000-07:00

french Commodes (2)

2008-05-26T00:57:00.000-07:00

French Commodes (1)

2008-05-26T00:42:00.000-07:00

French Buffets (2)

2008-05-20T15:33:00.000-07:00

Louis Philippe Cherry Buffet

Circa 1860

Great for Bathroom or Vanity
37" H 21 1/2" D 49" L

Antique French Oak Buffet a deux Corps with Rack

Vitrine Sides
74" L 79" H 20" D

19th Century Carved Oak Bibliotheque

with Original Glassand Beautiful "Trophy" Carvings of Fish and HareTwist Pilasters
92" H 52" W 23" D

Antique French Oak Buffet a deux Corps

with Carved "Sea Creature" MotifBun Feet
94" H 55" W 20" D

Antique French Walnut Glissant

with Serving Slide & Flower Carvings
55" L 23 1/2" D 58 1/2" H

Antique French Oak Vitrine

with Panel Doors & Leaded Glass
71" H 50" L 18 1/2" D

30's Mahogany Deco Three-Door Armoire

with Center Glass & Iron-work Center Door
73" H 67 1/2" W 16 1/2" D

Antique French Walnut Buffet a deux Corps

with Stained Glass Upper Doors
(0" H 21 1/2" D 61" W

Antique Ash Louis XIV Style Dome Top Mangadoux

with Deeply Carved Panels and Seashell on Apron(Fabric panels are easily removed)
76" H 54" W 20" D

Antique Walnut Vasselier

with Parquet Top and Shell Carving
75"H 55 1/2 "W 20"D

Antique French Chestnut Buffet a deux Corps

from Brittanywith wonderful carving
57" L 19 1/2" D 100" H

French Buffets (1)

2008-05-20T15:13:00.000-07:00

Antique French Beautifully Carved Walnut Buffet

with Musical Instruments, Flowers, & Sea Shells
51" L 40" H 21" D

Antique French Oak Buffet

with Raised Panel Doorsc 1890
33 1/2" H 46 1/2" W 24" D

Antique Oak French Buffet a deux Corps

5 Doors, 2 Drawers, & Plate Rack

Beautiful Carvings
85 1/2" L 23" D 71" H

French Deco Rosewood Argentier

with Beautiful Marquetry of Flowers, Birds, Squirrels, & Dogswith Parquet Doors inset with Mother of Pearl
44" W 52 1/2" 16" D

Early 19th Century French Walnut Buffet

from Beiry Regioncirca 1820
43" H 53" L 25 1/2" D

Highly Carved Cherry Deco Buffet

with Assorted Fruit Motif and Beveled Glass MirrorOriginal Marble Top2 Doors, 2 Deep Drawers
54 1/2" L 16" D 47" H to Top of Buffet 17" H Mirror

French Deco Carved Cherry Buffet a Deux Corps

with Etched Mirror, Beveled Glass, & Original Quartz TopOriginal HardwareBeautiful Condition
70" D 20" D 71 1/2" L

19th Century Walnut Glissant

with Scalloped Top, 3 Doors, 3 DrawersBeautiful Flower Carving, Sliding Top Doors
57 1/2" H 22" D 58" H

Antique French Walnut Buffet a deux Corps

with Lovely Carving - Flower/Ribbon Motif
82" H 64" W 23" D

Antique French Oak Heavily Carved Buffet

with 4-Door Top, Buffet Bottom3 Drawers, 2 Doors
74" H 81" L 22" D

Antique French Walnut Buffet a deux Corps

with Bevel Mirror Behind Plate RackCarved Ribbon and Flower Basket Motif
59" L 90" H 22 1/2" D

French Confituriers

2008-05-20T09:17:00.000-07:00

Description
Exquisite antique French walnut and mahogany lady's cupboard with 2 original hand-painted panels. These peices are very rare as they are usually kept in the family. They were used for storing such items as perfume, stationery and personal mementos. This particular example is structuarally sound and in overall excellent condition. France circa 1880

Description
Antique Louis XIII food cupboard with four doors featuring gem-cut raised panels and two center drawers. The sides of the carcass are also heavily carved with a diamond motif. Fully restored in our shop. Circa 1740, France.

Antique French Oak Confiturier

(for Jam & Jelly Storage)
39 1/2" H 33" W 17" D

18th Century Cherry Buffet

Original Top, Scalloped ApronSmall Heart, Escargot FeetDeep Panels, Honey ColorOriginal Hardware & LocksSouth Loirecirca 1760
53" L 24 1/2" D 38" H

French Enfilades

2008-05-20T09:03:00.000-07:00

Antique French Oak Parquet Top Enfilade

2 Arched Doors with Bowfront Center Door1 Drawer
79" L 21" D 39 1/2" H

Antique Beautifully Carved French Walnut Enfilade

with Musical Instruments, Flowers, & Sea Shells
93" L 22 1/2" D 41" H

19th Century French Oak Enfilade

with Two Long Drawers, Two Short Drawers, and Four Doors
76 1/2" L 22" D 40" H

Rosewood Deco Enfilade

with Blond inlay and Contrasting Light and Dark Woods on Doors
39 1/2" H 99" L 19 1/2" D

Antique French Oak Enfilade

with Beautiful Carved Panel Doors and Original Hardware
70" L 21 1/2" D 38 1/2" H

French Deco Mahogany EnfiladeParquet Doors

with Mother of Pearl Accesnts,Marquestry Panels with Animals & Flowers,and Brass Hardware
102 1/2" L 38" H 21" D

Heavily Carved Cherry Deco Enfilade

with Carving of Heavy Fruit, Mirrored Back, Beveled Glass3 Doors, 3 Deep Drawers, 2 Top DoorsOriginal Marble Top
71" L 21" D 69 1/2" H

Late 1800's Cherry Enfilade

with Bowfront Seashell Carving4 Doors, 4 DrawersBeautiful Inset Panel Doors
41 1/2" H 23" D 80" L

Antique French Walnut Parquet Top Enfilade

with 4 Drawers, 4 DoorsPierced Urn Carving on ApronScalloped Panel Doors
98" L 24" D 41 1/2" H

French Armoires

2008-05-20T08:57:00.000-07:00

Rare Louis Philippe Cherry and Chestnut Four-Door Armoire
7' 10" H 53" W 24" D

Antique French Three Door Oak Armoirewith Beveled Mirror, Dome Top, and Flower Carving
79" H 61" W 22" D

Early Restoration Burl Walnut Armoirec 1814 - 1830Beautifully Matched Wood Grain
6' 11" H 6' W 24" D

French Mirrors

2008-05-20T08:21:00.000-07:00

19th C. French Carved Wood MirrorFrance19th France19th C. French Carved Wood Mirror

Pair 1920's Italian mirrorsItaly1920'sPair 1920's Italian mirrors carved wood gold paint

1940's Signed Palladio Italian Planter and MirrorItaly1940's1940's Signed Palladio Italian Planter and Mirrorplanter: 31''w x 10.5''d x 37.5''h mirror: 27.75''w x 44.5''h x 2.5''d

19th C.French Pub Frame - Gold Gilt Over WoodFrance19th CenturyAntique French Pub Frame - Gold Gilt Over Metal 26.5" X 40"

Early 1900's Italian Console with Original Marble TopItalyEarly 1900sEarly 1900's Italian Console with Original Marble Top (two available)90.5''h x 24''w x 13.5''d

Late 19th Century Italian MirrorItalyLate 19th CenturyTURN OF THE 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN MIRROR17"W x 25"h

18th Century Trumeau MirrorPainting is a la Dumas "Three Musketeers"
56" H 28" W

19th Century Gilt MirrorCarved Mirror with BevelRibbon Motif
59" H 35" W

French Consoles 2

2008-05-20T07:44:00.000-07:00

Furniture Antiques (2)

2008-05-20T07:08:00.000-07:00

Description: Beautiful Louis VI Style Painted Arm Chair Recently Upholsted Great Design And Style Blending With Any Decor

Country: France

Year: 1880

Description: This really neat vanity with tri fold mirrors that can be adjusted to see any angle of your hair. It also has drawers on both sides (2) to tuck away those items that girls use all the time. The wood is a walnut vineer that is warm brown in color. The piece can be hauled relatively easy when the mirrors are taken off. 1. We need your zip code to determine shipping costs. 2. Items that are small can be shipped Priority Mail or UPS. Please indicate preference.

Country: Bedford

Year: 1900's

Item Description: This is a beautiful French style mahogany and walnut Bombay commode. It has a beautiful shaped and removable marble top surface with a traditional beveled edge. The chest is richly adorned with fancy ormolu mounts on its corners, skirt and feet, and it has beautiful crossbanded surfaces with distinguished floral marquetry designs on its front and sides. It features 2 shaped drawers with dovetail joinery that have very attractive foliage ormolu handles. This is an outstanding piece of furniture that will be cherished at home for many years to come!

Style: Italian

Furniture Antiques (1)

2008-05-20T06:34:00.000-07:00

Item Description: This is a beautiful Italian style mahogany & walnut marbletop chest dresser. It has a beautiful shaped and removable marble top that has a traditional beveled edge. The chest is beautifully adorned with fancy ormolu mounts on top, skirt and its feet, and it has distinguished crossbanded surfaces with gorgeous foliage & floral marquetry designs. It also has a total of 4 drawers with dovetail joinery that have very attractive shaped facings with beautiful foliage ormolu handles. This handsome piece of furniture will make a great addition to any room you choose to display it in.

Style: Italian

Description: Jacobean style oak joint stool

Country: England

Year: 1900

Description: PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS WITH RUSH SEATS.DIRECTOIRE STYLE, MADE OF CHERRY AND HAND CARVED.IN VERY CONDITION AND RARE MODEL. PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION. WE WILL COORDINATE THE SHIPMENT.

Country: FRANCE

Description : Plum corner cabinet with banded parquet door. English

Year: 1850