Large flat desk, all black lacquered sides opening with three drawers in a row. It rests on nicely curved legs enhanced with a decoration of bronzes with heads of figures and hooves, top covered in old brown leather surrounded by wood and an ingot mold.
Regency period, 18th century
France
In the 18th century, the fashion for Chinoiserie was particularly popular at European courts. Inspired by precious imports from China and Japan, this aesthetic allowed nobles to escape into an imaginary world filled with pagodas, exotic gardens and oriental landscapes.
Large six-leaf screen in painted canvas, panels decorated with a motif inspired by Chinoiserie, as was fashionable in the mid-18th century, reverse decorated with simple trompe l’oeil panels.
Pair of polychrome wooden chest benches with flower garland and trompe l’oeil motifs, seat opening onto a large storage space. Florence, Italy
18th century
Set of six winter garden chairs in beech wood imitation of bamboo, reupholstered in the old style, upholstered in fabrics by Antoinette Poisson whose pattern is a reissue of the 18th century, printed on linen.
Napoleon III period, 19th century
France
Oak wood with rosewood veneer powdered burl walnut table in Transition style from the family of flying furniture which moves quite easily around a room, lined inside with “Antoinette Poisson” wallpaper.
Around 1830
France
Corner dresser with two bodies in polychrome carved wood opening on three doors to reveal shelves, a key.
Sweden
XVIII century
Pair of armchairs in gilded carved wood, upholstered in damask silk, wear and tear on the armrests.
Early 19th century
Lucca, Italy
Lovely rose wood veneer bedside or baby table, removable top with raised edges, bottom opening with drawer, arched legs.
Louis XVI period, 18th century
France
Cabaret table in lacquered wood, slightly arched legs, painted marble imitation top.
18th century
Germany