Completely restored according to traditional methods, this chaise longue has been reupholstered in a fabric designed by Tatiana de Nicolay for the Tevenon company, adding a touch of timeless elegance to the piece.
France, 19th Century
A true masterpiece of 18th-century Venetian art, this bench embodies all the theatricality and refinement of the palaces of the Serenissima. Its carved and gilded wooden frame, with its sinuous curves, reflects elegance in an exotic style typical of the Rococo taste.
A rare and elegant living room set comprising a sofa and two armchairs, attributed to the renowned Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972), a major figure in 20th-century Nordic design.
The decoration of this turban stand is characteristic of the Rococo style introduced to the Ottoman Empire during the Tulip Period, a time of openness to Western artistic influences in the 18th century. The decorative technique employed, known as Edirnekâri, refers to a tradition of sculpture and polychromy developed by artisans in the city of Edirne, in western Turkey.
Ottoman Empire, Turkey
Late 18th century
Rare day bed, sculpted wood, original polychromy, to recover
Epoch Directoire
France
Charming Napoleon III period coffee table with a rectangular top featuring raised edges, decorated with a Japanese-style genre scene against a black background.
France XIX century
“The confidant, also called a conversation chair, vis-à-vis chair, or tête-à-tête chair, is a double armchair in an S shape that allows two people to talk without having to turn their heads. This piece of furniture is an invention of the Second Empire. It can also be triple, or even multiple, with several S-shaped chairs joined or aligned; this is then called an indiscreet chair.
The confidant was very fashionable during the reign of the French leader Napoleon III. It is a typical piece of furniture found in the “boudoirs and antechambers of power.”
Created in the style of apprentice furniture or pieces used to demonstrate skills, it testifies to great craftsmanship.
The front, composed of two drawers, is decorated with painted motifs imitating objects: necklaces, ribbons, keys, and fabrics appear to be suspended or placed on the piece with striking realism.
Pair of 17th-century theater drapes in carved polychrome wood, depicting an elegant knotted drape adorned with large golden tassels. The skillful carving of the pleated fabric and the richness of the original polychromy give these pieces a particularly theatrical character. Very beautiful preserved antique patina.
18th-century console decorated with “arte povera” elements representing garlands of flowers and vases filled with bouquets, on which rests a large green marble slab with attractive curves. The whole piece is supported by four deer legs decorated with gold leaf borders.