Rare Pair of Hand Painted 18th Century Louis XVI Consoles with Walnut Top

Item Number: 6788

This rare pair of Louis XVI consoles is an immaculate example of quality of material combined with 18th century artistry. The beautiful top is made of walnut, and rests upon a finely carved wooden base. The rarity is found in the hand painted faux marble finish as normally, this style of console would feature a natural wooden base, in one solid color if painted. The pairing of the hand painted marble design with the natural walnut top combines in both a uniqueness and beauty.

Price: $60,000 view item

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Biedermeir Pedestal Table, Circa 1840

Item Number: 6638

This 19th century round Biedermeir pedestal table features fantastic artistry and craftsmanship. The top is inlaid with exotic wood, the base is inlaid with vertical stripes, and the foot features a horizontal inlay of the same design as the top band. The table top is centered with a classic sunburst inlay of a lighter wood. The edge of the table top is reeded, and inlaid with fleurettes of lighter wood. Finally the piece rests on bun feet at the bottom.

Price: $45,000 view item

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Fantastic 19th Century Boulle, Red Tortoiseshell Desk with Bronze Mounts

Item Number: 2768

This magnificent 19th century tortoiseshell Boulle desk features gorgeous bronze mounts and sculpted brass inlaid in the tortoise shell. The desk is created in the style of Louis XV with cabriole legs, each mounted with a female allegorical figure. The red tortoiseshell top is embellished beautifully with brass depictions of Diana the Huntress riding her chariot pulled by horses, alongside floriate details and scroll work. The front, sides, and legs all feature the tortoise shell and brass inlay, with the legs ending in winged and scrolled bronze feet and the top wrapped in patterned bronze. The piece features a large single drawer with a shield at center, surrounded by the same bronze mounts. Lastly, the desk features a glass top.

Price: $35,000 view item

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French 18th Century Regence Walnut Center Table

Item Number: 6690

This fine Regence center table is made of intensely gorgeous walnut and features details in plenty. Dating back to the 18th century, the French antique piece features most notably an elaborately carved apron accompanied by a striking mask at center . The piece rests on stately hoofed feet, above which sit detailed masks at the top of each leg. Lastly, a contoured faux marbre block tops the piece, culminating the details which result in a gorgeously elegant center table.

Price: $60,000 view item

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French 19th Century Louis XV Walnut Writing Table

Item Number: 2923

This Louis XV walnut writing table features two drawers and a top inlaid with gold-tooled leather and framed in bronze. Dating back to the 19th century, the French antique piece is mounted in finely chiseled bronze details. Note the detailed pair of escutcheons, the detailed handle on each drawer, and the bronze shoe at the bottom of each cabriole leg.

Price: $20,000 view item

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Chinese Early 20th Century Carved Table with Unique Folding Legs and Mother-of-Pearl & Stone Figures

Item Number: 1214

This Chinese hand carved wood, black lacquered table dates back to the early 20th century and uniquely features cabriole legs which fold under into a red bottom. The piece is inlaid beautifully with mother-of-pearl & stone figures. The top is inlaid with a raised figural scene, joined by a serpentine skirt adorned with gilt foliate details.

Price: $5,500 view item

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French 19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Extendable Dining Table with Stretcher

Item Number: 3556

This Louis XVI painted dining room table features a richly carved apron with block marguerites on all four corners. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century, circa 1850. Round, fluted legs are carved with acanthus leaves and end in small block marguerites at the base. A heavily carved stretcher intertwines to connect all four legs. It features yet another carved marguerite at center. The table extends with space in the center for leaves. Uniquely, a pair of legs drops down to the right and left offering additional support for the extensions.

Price: $22,500 view item

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