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
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
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
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 ...
