Early 19th Century
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18th Century Louis XV Style Gilt & Upholstered Parlor Set
$4,995.0040"H x 81"W x 25.25"D
Dimensions: 40” H x 81” W x 25 ¼” D
An early 19th century French Louis XV style giltwood 3-piece parlor salon suite. This lovely set includes a settee and two armchairs featuring vintage blue moire silk upholstery in a stunning pattern with florals and stripes, finished with braided “gimp” trim. The luxurious fabrics complement intricately carved giltwood frames of unmistakable quality French craftsmanship, rococo serpentine profile including shell motifs and cabriole legs patinated to an antique gold hue and small chips here and there. Very comfortable but not recommended for everyday use in your main seating area. Be sure to view all the images for a closer look at the details and current condition. Sold as a set of three pieces.
Settee measurements: 40” H x 81” W x 25 ¼” D; Seat height: 20”
Chair measurements: 37 ⅝” H x 27 ⅝” W x 23” D; Seat height: 16 ¼” -
Italian Early 19th Century Hand Blown Glass Damigiana
$695.0019.63"H x "W x 9.88"D
Dimensions: 19 ⅝” H x 9 ⅞” D
A rare Italian hand blown blue glass damigiana or demijohn hand-crafted in Italy circa 1800. Composed of a gorgeous free-blown aqua blue glass that exhibits trapped air bubbles within the glass and with a sheared lip. Its simply elegant form and unique color make this glass vessel used for transporting wine in 19th century Italy a highly collectible item. In very good antique condition, this piece would make a great addition to any space giving it the elements of texture and dimension. Be sure to view all the images to get a closer look at this beautiful antique.
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French 19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant
$4,500.0053.75"H x 37"W x 16.50"D
Dimensions: 53-¾”H x 37”W x 16-½”D
A stately 19th century mahogany secrétaire à abattant from France, circa 1810. This desk has an exceptional Saint Anne marble top resting above a single drawer disguised into the frieze. Just below the top drawer, the front of the desk folds forward to reveal a work area inset with vibrant red leather detailed with gold tooling. The leather is in great antique condition making this a comfortable place to work. When open, you can see the theatre is equipped with five drawers and a large, arched top cubby flanked with column forms. With the desk down the maximum depth is 32”; the writing surface is 28-½” high. The desk front and lower doors each feature a decorative brass escutcheon depicting intersecting torches among floral garland forms; one key is included for all four functioning locks. A pair of simple, round brass pulls on each drawer allow easy access. This Empire-style secretary features bookmatched mahogany and traditional Empire columns down each side with brass capitals and bases. Note there have been professional repairs made to the marble top which are nearly invisible to the eye, please view the detailed images for current condition.
