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Miniature Childrens Continental Empire Furniture

Miniature Childs Empire Ormolu Mounted Inlaid Mahogany Armchair

Tcs02186 on ebay has some outstanding examples of Empire Salesman samples worthy of any sophisticated private or museum collection.

This miniature child’s continental Empire inlaid mahogany chair features shiny ormolu mounts, and beautiful lines.  The chair is likely to be French in nature and dates to approximately 1860-80. [...]

Painted Empire Furniture

Classical Empire Furniture Painted

This brightly painted blue chest goes to show how striking a chest can look painted.  This chest features many beautiful carved details which are magnified with this rich blue paint.  I don’t think there could be another drawer pull that looks as amazing as the lion pull on this chest. The lion pulls look [...]

Empire Decorating: John Saladino's Period Style

Designer John Saladino is best known for his period style decorating, and love for antiques.  His passion for interesting antiques make his rooms feel interesting and rich than the typical designed room with modern accessories.    The lovely Brooke wrote up an interesting post detailing his home that was featured in the Santa Barbara Design Style Magazine.  As [...]

Arthur J. Pergament's Neoclassical Home And Empire Furniture

Neoclassical Interiors Interior Designer Scott Snyder From Architectural Digest Magazine

Some of the most beautiful pictures featuring Empire furnishings are from Interior Designer Scott Snyder. With over 30 years of interior design, his attention to detail is incredible.  You have to wonder how long an inlay (or stenciled?) floor would take such as the picture above.  [...]

Empire Furniture From Stanley Weiss Collection

Neoclassical Tables, c. 1820 From The Stanley Weiss Collection

A dealer at one time was selling a large selection of Empire Furniture From the Stanley Weiss Collection on ebay and I managed to save some of my favorite pictures. The fabrics on the various settees were just incredible, along with the veneered furniture. This collection [...]

Museum Empire Furniture

Empire Furniture

Unforths PhotoStream has a number of stunning Empire styled furniture that are just marvelous.  These chairs are attributed to the workshop of John Finlay (1777 – 1851) and Hugh Finley (1781 – 1830?)Baltimore c. 1815 – 25 Maple with painted and gilded decoration

Center Table is Labeled by Anthony G. Quervelle (1789 – 1856) [...]

Directoire Style Furniture

French Directoire style executive Desk Sultane Antiques

Stunning Directoire Style Furniture

The Directoire Style took place during 1789-1804.  The simplification of furniture begun under Louis XVI along with a taste for more streamlined pieces that had less ornamentation became more prevalent. Most of the furniture through this time was inspired by the Greek and Pompeian models. Lines are [...]

French Restoration Furniture

Antiques on Old Plank Road is selling an outstanding antique French Restauration 3 Drawer Commode. The 3 drawer chest features lovely black paw feet complete with exquisite lion’s head pulls accompaning the three drawers and an elegant marble that sits on the top. The superb craftsmanship shines as you can see the expert inlay and [...]