Posts Tagged ‘frieze’

A George III oak Dresser, A George III ivory painted Settee, A George III satinwood Pembroke Table, A Regency rosewood Games Table

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

A George III oak Dresser, A George III ivory painted Settee, A George III satinwood Pembroke Table, A Regency rosewood Games Table
A George III oak Dresser, circa
1770, the raised open-shelf back above
three drawers, on tapered square legs,
197cm. high by 156cm. wide; oft. 5l/nn.
An Italian walnut Cass one, circa
1690, hinged cover with a den tilled
frieze, the [...]

French carved rosewood and upholstered Suite of Seat Furniture, Louis XV-style kingwood and marquetry Writing Table, French boulle and ebonised Pier Cabinet

Friday, January 1st, 2010

French carved rosewood and upholstered Suite of Seat Furniture, Louis XV-style kingwood and marquetry Writing Table, French boulle and ebonised Pier Cabinet
A French carved rosewood and upholstered Suite of Seat Furniture,  covered in nailed turquoise dralon, the moulded frames with foliate motifs, on cabriole legs, comprising: four
Salon Chairs, a pair of Armchairs and a Canape, [...]

Antique English Tallboys or Chests on Chests

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

TALLBOYS OR CHESTS ON CHESTS
About 1710-1820
Chippendale-style mahogany tallboy, about 1765-1780.
Adevelopment of the chest on stand, used in bedrooms to store clothing. Especially popular during the second half of the 18thC - from when most date - despite being too high to use fully without standing on a chair.
Formed as two chests of drawers, the upper [...]