Styles & Techniques
Vincennes and Meissen Porcelain Flowers in the 18th Century: To Embellish the Everyday
Have you noticed those porcelain flowers with such delicate colors adorning many objects ...
Styles & Techniques
White, Grey, and Black Marble in European Antiques
Welcome to the guided tour of our virtual white, grey, and black marble ...
Artists & Brands
Etienne Doirat: A Regency Cabinetmaker and His Chests of Drawers
Étienne Doirat (c. 1670-1732) was a talented and prominent French cabinetmaker of the ...
Styles & Techniques
A Guide to Marble in European Antiques Illustrated by Pietra Dura Table Tops
Choosing an accent piece in marble simply can not go wrong. Taking marble ...
Artists & Brands
Treens and Carvings in St. Lucie Wood. Or Is It Bagard Wood?
In the 17th and 18th centuries, some artisans from the Duchy of Lorraine ...
Customs
Art Nouveau: Taking Inspiration From the Beauty of Nature
In the image below, a crane perches on the edge of a lily ...
Furniture
Carpentry and Colonialism: The Exquisite Woodwork of India
Pictured below is a 19th-century folding Savonarola armchair made in India during the ...
Decor
Hizen Wares: Fine Ceramics From Arita, Imari and Karatsu in Southern Japan
Nestled in the picturesque mountains of Saga Prefecture in Southern Japan is the ...
Artists & Brands
Dumfries House in Scotland: Thomas Chippendale’s and Robert Adam’s Early Works
Blue like the Mediterranean Sea, the magnificent rococo bed restored in 2010 attracts ...
Furniture
Material Highlight: Walnut
For centuries, walnut wood has been one of the most beloved woods used ...
