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Admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:09:57 +0000

French Style Decorating- Frédéric Méchiche Elle Decoration France

Elle Decor featured French Decorator Frédéric Méchiche, who had recently turned an office space into a grand, neoclassical apartment straight out of Versailles. The room was bathed in soft grays with exquisite architectural details. Marble columns topped with Medici vases make their mark in the entrance hall. 18th-century trompe l’oeil grisaille wallpaper panels are found in the bathroom. In the living room, gilded moldings and ornate chandeliers mix with contemporary art. Geometrical patterns adorn the floor, and dark saturated paint colors with hues of blue and gray are chosen for the walls. Color is brought in with greenery, and upholstery, while the homes interior and architectural details remain in neutral gray and blue. Frédéric Méchiche's work originally was published in ELLE DECORATION France, and in the special issue of Elle Decor January February 2012.

French Style Decorating- Frédéric Méchiche Elle Decoration France

French Style Furniture -Iron and Glass Accordion Side Table in Brass

CG Sparks sells this stunning iron and glass Accordion Side Table in Brass for only $169. Inspired by the timeless accordion table, this table can function in any environment. A mirrored top creates a bit of sparkle while the brass finish makes a warm tone.

This table was made in the deserts of northern India by artisans that for generations worked within the British military establishment. Since the departure of the British in 1947, this region's industry has grown from one of military support to that of world class handicraft and furniture. These are from a family of iron workers who have been in the trade for several generations. There are three brothers that operate this family business now. Their grandfather even helped manufacture airplane parts in the final years of the British occupation of India. This table is fixed in place it is not adjustable. The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design.

Inviting Home sells this idential Accordian Table for $730. Round Antiqued Solid Brass Table With 3/8" Glass Top 18" X 25"h

The added bonus of CG Sparks's Accordion Side Table is the design of the top is made in such a way that a custom piece of rounded marble could be made and fit into the top. It is several hundred dollars less than Inviting Homes table.

Napa Style sells an accordion side table in black which could also accommodate a piece of custom made marble. Their table sells for $79.

CG Sparks's Accordion Side Table is worth the extra money compared to Napa Style's table as the brass really gives this table a high end appeal.

French Style Decorating- Frédéric Méchiche Elle Decoration France

Broyhill Ferron Court 5 Piece Pedestal Dining Set

Broyhill Sells an Empire Looking Set called -Ferron Court.

The 5 Piece Pedestal Dining Set collection features upscale style accents in a classic design that's sure to impress. Created with 18th century curved lines and updated antique brass hardware, the collection is a perfect way to bring classic and contemporary accents together in any home. The dining set includes dining table, 4 dining chairs. This terrific set is only $1377.00

French Empire Looking Furniture

Broyhill Also Sells Ferron Court Living Room Set- Round or square end tables available - $767

Ferron Court Dining Set - Dining Set includes dining table, 6 dining chairs. Table extends to 90'' with one 18'' leaf. $1726

Alina Antique Gold Mirror Leaf Elegant Console Table Kathy Kuo Home

Delicately composed, this console has a hand finished gold leaf base that is warm, while lustrous. Paired with a mirrored surface, this console is elegant with perfect proportions. Kathy Kuo Home sells this stunning table for $1400

Athena Dining Chair in Madeira Set of Two

This lovely Greek Klismos chair is sold in a set of two for $1283. Belle Meade Signature 4014S.MA features a madeira finish. -Frame construction: Mortise and tenon. -Kiln dried ash frame. -Greek revival style. -Single caned back.

French Style Decorating- Frédéric Méchiche Elle Decoration France

Baroque Bench - High End French Styled Furniture

Inviting Home sells a wonderful baroque beechwood bench with hand-rubbed antiqued light walnut finish and gold leaf accents; 31-1/2"W x 18-1/2"D x 26"H; hand-crafted in Italy for $2650.00

Curved Accent Stool - French Egyptian Stylings

The Curved Accent Stool from Stein World is great as an extra seat in the home. Small and convenient to move this stool is great for a variety of rooms. The stool has a warm wood finish with nail head trim along the fabric. Stein World sells this bench for $208

French Style Decorating- Frédéric Méchiche Elle Decoration France

French Empire Side Tables

The Aries Brass Marble Table is crafted of brass and marble for a very distinguished regal appearance. This absolutely stunning piece would complement any room or decor! Brass finished detailing with ram heads and subtle hooves at the base name our Aries table. Features solid black marble, not only once but twice for even more storage below. Avid Home Sells this table for $2038.

Cobble Court Home's Axminster occasional table has a round shaped paneled top that rests over tapering saber legs that are joined together by a shaped stretcher. Dimensions: 28" Dia x 28" H. Customize your table by selecting one of our five wood finishes: Light Walnut, Medium Mahogany (as shown), Dark Sable, Satinwood, and Silver Leaf (20% up-charge). This table sells for $1550

Brilliant Floral Arrangements

Admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:15:54 +0000

Empire Decorating Ideas -Greystone estate in Beverly Hills

Jennifer for Peak of Chic has some wonderful pictures of the new opening of the Greystone estate in Beverly Hills, which she snapped during the opening of the Maison de Luxe Opening Night Gala Event. Timothy Corrigan's room stood out to be one of the most striking to me. Marisa for Stylebeat she took a close up of the terrific floral arrangement on the coffee table which seemed to be the highlight of the room.

Phalaenopsis w/Glass Vase

Uttermost Sun Star Watergarden Faux Florals

Empire Decorating Ideas -Greystone estate in Beverly Hills

Luciano Pitcher by Match Pewter

In a world dominated by mass production, Match pewter is handmade by artisans in Northern Italy. Its classic forms harmonize with both traditional and modern settings, recalling celebrations at well laid tables. Each piece bears a stamped symbol from the region in which it was made. Match Pewter Small Rimmed Vase

Empire Decorating: John Saladino’s Period Style

Admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:54:01 +0000

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 you can see his design style certainly isn't modern, and that's why we love him! Fellow Canadian Patricia Gray featured some beautiful shots of John Saladino's talent for creating and recognizing good architecture. He truly is a designer after the heart of the past. His rooms often feature fabrics and textures that are warm such as camel linens; beige leather, white cotton, olive green suede; dark reddish woods. He has made himself famous for his use of color and his use of a variety of textures. Saladino graduated from Notre Dame and the Yale School of Architecture, and later opened his design firm, Saladino Group Inc., in New York in 1972. His firm has grown into a "full service Architectural, Interior Design, and Landscape Design. Saladino has also designed furniture for companies like Dunbar, Bloomingdale's, Baker, Knapp, and Tubb's, and started his furniture line, Saladino Furniture Inc.

Above Pictures- John Saladino featured on Aesthetically Thinking Blog

John Saladino's Period Style

Neoclassical Decorating Ideas From John Saladino Featured on Niagara Novice Blog

Neoclassical Decorating Ideas- John Saladino - Niagara Novice Blog

Classical Decorating Designer John Saladino - Veranda Magazine

Empire Furniture and Decorating Ideas - John Saladino

I love this picture that was featured on Nicks Emblem Antiques Blog. You can see many classical elements, from the concrete columns to the nailhead trim on the doors.

Empire Furniture and Decor - Designer John Saladino - 1st Dibs

A review from John Saladino's book Villa was featured on 1st dibs. This stunning picture was featured on Mississippi Sisters Blog

Rustic Decorating Ideas - John Saladino via Cote de Texas

Arthur J. Pergament’s Neoclassical Home And Empire Furniture

Admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:24:14 +0000

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. The collection of antique empire furnishings make this home incredibly prestigious and one of a kind. The combination of mahogany furniture, marble and gilt accents makes this home just beyond stunning. The blend of classic stylings such as the marble busts and the pedestals really propell this room and all Snyder's rooms to a new height. What makes Scott Snyder a bit different than most designers is his use of high end antiques and his ablilty to combine several elements together for a realistic period design.

Neoclassical Interiors Interior Designer Scott Snyder From Architectural Digest Magazine

Classic Greek Furniture – Klismos Chair

Admin — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:52:44 +0000

Evergreen Antiques was selling an American 20th Century Neoclassical style painted Klismos armchair that featured a wonderful original painted finish. Evergreen's Klismos chair featured an amazing hoop back raised on carved scrolled wing supports above a wooden seat. The klismos chair is famous for its hoop back and sabre legs, and was originally created some time during the mid-fifth century. This ancient Greek chair was recognized from depictions on painted pottery and reliefs from ancient Greece. The klismos was again revived during the second, archaeological phase of European neoclassicism. Recently, in 2010, Restoration Hardware produced a line of outdoor furniture designed in the Klismos style. This style still looks to be some of the best designed chairs ever to be made.

Bertel Thorvaldsen Danish chairs Inspired by Klismos Chairs

Original Photo Found at Picture of Elegance Blog

Restoration Hardware - Klismos Collection

Classical Decorating - Greek Klismos Chair

Empire Furniture

Admin — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:53:48 +0000

Empire Furniture has a very masculine look with a tremendous amount of details. Todays furniture does not often feature the exquisite exotic woods of the empire furniture. If you love the Greek and Roman decorating styles, empire furniture is right up your alley. With most modern furniture there is more to be desired than a plain piece of furniture. Empire styles combine the classical brass motifs giving you the interest in the ornate details but also the modern masculine clean lines in one furniture piece. Today nothing compares to the noble and exquisite looks of the empire period. Many furniture manufactures produce furniture in mass quantities, and often don't spend the time in the details. With empire furniture you often get the best wood, the best ornate hardware, hand carved designs, and ornate gold gilding, which adds up to a furniture piece being a piece of art than just a regular side table.

Empire Furniture Make Overs

Admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:48:43 +0000

Finding great antique furniture can be costly and rare to find, so often times when a reproduction furniture piece comes along that I can fix up to look like the real thing, I turn to appliques to dress up the furniture. Hardware can make a *great* piece even more *spectacular*. Ormolus are gilt-metal decorations that are nailed on to the furniture. Today you can also purchase moulds that you can reuse with plaster of Paris. Reproducing the Neoclassical looks of Robert Adam is quite simple today when you can produce dozens of plaster ornaments with one simple plastic mould. Laurel wreaths, rosettes and bell flowers are often my choice when I am dressing up chairs, beds and chests. They are well worth the investment. Check out some of the discounted Moulds here and here.

Marble Vases Seller Linda Horn

Walnut, fruitwood, kingwood, pine and bronze chest-of-drawers Seller L'Antiquaire &The Connoisseur

Pair Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Marble Urns. 19th C Seller Florian Papp

LAUREL LEAF ART ACCENT

Louis XVI Mahogany Bureau Plat. French Circa 1785 Florian Papp

Louis XVI Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener Marble Top Cabinet Tyler Galleries

French Napoleon III Bronze Mounted Bluejohn Urn c.1850 Seller Guinevere

GOLD BOW ROSE BRANCH Ormolus

A Fine Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Tulipwood Commode by Rozier Seller Ms Antiques

ART FLOWER & BOW

Mr. van Empel Home Black Empire Chair

Architecture by William Hodgins