A chic 20th century canteen

Gray, printed, terracotta pilgrim bottle with a base; lens-shaped, hollow inside, with four loops on the edges (some damaged) for threading a cord and two openings at the base. The bottle is decorated with small blue focal points. This canteen was produced in the first half of the 20th century as a decorative item.

These small terracotta bottles had the special property of storing water or other liquids essential for quenching the thirst of pilgrims during their journeys. Relatively small in size, lens-shaped, with the possibility of attaching to a belt or carrying on the shoulder using a cord wrapped around the canteen and threaded through four loops or perforated slots placed on the sides.

In this way, the basic tool of the traveler is soon adorned and enriched with new shapes, both in terms of the plastic from which the canteen is made and its typology, until finding particular shapes, such as a hollow canteen, which, equipped with a base, suggests a decorative rather than functional purpose.

The decorations also include primitive graffiti with geometric or floral motifs, enamel coloring, or decoration that may be pictorial, according to the patterns common in the period, or, as in the most popular examples, abstract, as in the case of bottles with abstract, almost free decoration, where we would like to think that the decorator simply had colors at their disposal to use or finish.

Unique antique furniture and accessories can be an excellent idea for decorating our interiors. Today, there are more and more enthusiasts of high-quality old products that have a specific character and soul. It's a nod to the history, creation, and design of {traditional|classic} and timeless furniture. There are many different styles in antique furniture, each with its distinctive features.

There are many different styles characterizing antique furniture, but we can distinguish a few of the most important ones. Eclectic furniture belongs to the 19th century, which is marked by the reigning Biedermeier style. Its variations in the early years of this century include neo-Gothic, Gothic, Rococo, Louis Philippe style, and finally the English Victorian style. By the end of the century, these styles transition into pseudo styles of classicism, Renaissance, and Baroque.

Beautiful Empire style furniture dates from the period between the end of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century. It all originated from the reign of Napoleon. There, significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek decorations were imposed.

Classicist furniture is the Louis XVI style, which also strongly references ancient architecture. Interesting and noteworthy are all antique products in the Rococo and Louis XV styles. Next is Baroque, whose name comes from the Portuguese barocco – which translates to an irregularly developed pearl. These were very representative pieces of furniture that were meant to literally drip with splendor and play a significant role in luxury. Exceptional, selectively used materials were employed to further emphasize the lofty tone of these products.

Today, we can observe how much influence the Baroque style had on today's classic furniture, which is designed with great similarity to the past era. Another significant style is the Renaissance, which flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries and also left a significant mark on the art of furniture making. The Renaissance style was quite heavy and massive. Brown stains were used, as well as cornices, strong plinths, and bas-reliefs. It can certainly be said that these were quite specific products, but they offered many new possibilities, such as the construction of sideboards or generally broadly understood chest furniture. Here, too, there was an interest in mythology and ancient times, so supports or legs took on animal forms.

Lion's paws, eagle's heads – this is a common sight in the Renaissance style. Currently, many global brands recreate such furniture, taking examples from Italian or French creators. This is a manifestation of admiration and care for the history of the most beautiful Renaissance antiques. It is important to remember that in each country, furniture making was perceived differently, so each style in a given country had its own separate character. This is very important, especially when searching for the right luxury antique for your interior.

The most important aspect of stylish antique furniture is originality. This is ultimately crucial from the buyer's perspective, as there are many counterfeits circulating in the market. The Luxury Products brand provides a document confirming the product's compliance with the actual description and photo. We have art appraisers, historians, and experts from around the world at your disposal.