Posts Tagged ‘french empire’

Flemish oak Refectory Table, Louis XV-style tulipwood gilt- metal mounted Bijouterie Cabinet, Dutch marquetry and mahogany ‘X’-frame Armchair

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

Flemish oak Refectory Table,  Louis XV-style tulipwood gilt- metal mounted Bijouterie Cabinet, Dutch marquetry and mahogany ‘X’-frame Armchair
A Flemish oak Refectory Table,
circa, the rectangular top on four
square baluster supports joined by
stretchers.
A Flemish walnut Mirror,
the rectangular ripple moulded
surround with later plate.
A Spanish walnut Armchair, made-
up, the back with fluted uprights, scroll
arms, stuffed seat and fluted legs [...]

Antique Wall Mirrors

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

MIRRORS  wall, and pier glasses
The wall mirrors of the walnut period were mounted in a rectangular frame of deal, with a convex section which was veneered in walnut and embellished with parquetry or marquetry if required.
With the influence of architects (and particularly William Kent) on furnishings in the 1715-1740 period, the wall mirror became the [...]