An engraving showing the plans of the castle of the city of Milan with a short caption

An illustration depicting the plans of the Milan city castle with a brief caption regarding subsequent additions to the original Rocca core. This is a card taken from the pictorial Cosmorama along with a detailed description. Cosmorama Pittorico is a magazine founded in Milan by Luigi Sacchi in 1835, which equipped it with a special typography and entrusted its management to his cousin Defendente Sacchi until his death in 1840. Distinguished Milanese (Carlo Tenca, Antonio Ghislanzoni, Alessandro Lampugnani) approached journalism, gaining their first experiences with Pictorial Cosmorama, which had the advantage of being the first magazine where illustrations played an important role—a novelty that Carlo Cattaneo criticized, who was also a regular contributor. After about fifteen years, the publication began to lose interest and was replaced by more modern forms of journalism. It is in good condition.

Stylish antique furniture and accessories can be an excellent idea for decorating our interiors. Today, there is an increasing number of enthusiasts of high-quality vintage products that have a defined character and soul. It’s a nod to history, creation, and the design of 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 highlight a few of the most important. Eclectic furniture refers to the 19th century, marked by the prevailing Biedermeier style. Its variants 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 transitioned into pseudo-classicism, Renaissance, and Baroque styles.

Empire-style furniture and accessories date from the period between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Everything was influenced by Napoleon’s reign, which imposed a significant resemblance and references to Roman and Greek ornamentation.

Neoclassical furniture reflects the Louis XVI style, which also strongly references ancient architecture. Interesting and noteworthy are all antique products in Rococo style and Louis XV. Next is Baroque, whose name derives from the Portuguese 'barocco'—meaning an irregularly developed pearl. These were highly representative pieces of furniture, literally dripping with splendor and playing a significant role in luxury. Unique, selectively used materials were employed to further emphasize the grandeur of these items.

Today, we can observe how much influence the Baroque style has had on modern classical furniture, which is designed with a strong resemblance to the past era. An equally significant style is Renaissance, which flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries and also left a profound mark on furniture-making art. Renaissance style was quite heavy and bulky, using brown stains, moldings, sturdy bases, and bas-reliefs. These were quite distinctive products but also opened up new possibilities, such as the construction of cabinets or broadly speaking, chest furniture. Here, too, there was an interest in mythology and ancient times, so supports and legs often took animal forms.

Lion paws, eagle heads—these are common motifs in Renaissance style. Currently, many global brands reproduce furniture inspired by Italian and French creators. This reflects admiration and respect for the history of the most beautiful Renaissance antiques. It’s important to remember that furniture production was perceived differently in each country, so each style had its unique character. This is especially important when searching for an exclusive antique suitable for your interior.

The most important aspect of elite antique furniture is originality. Ultimately, this matters most to the buyer, as the market is flooded with many forgeries. Luxury Products provides a certificate confirming the product’s compliance with its actual description and photographs. We have appraisers, art experts, historians, and specialists from around the world at your disposal.