Antique, elegant French mahogany center table with original marble top

Elegant French central mahogany table with an original marble top and three turned supports ending with a base and casters. This coffee table is in excellent condition, ready to be placed in your home.

Unique antique furniture and accessories can be an excellent idea for decorating our interiors. Currently, there is a growing number of enthusiasts of high-quality vintage items that possess a distinct character and soul. This is a nod to history, craftsmanship, and the design of classic and timeless furniture. There are many different styles in antique furniture, each with its own distinctive features.  

Many styles characterize antique furniture, but a few key ones stand out. Eclectic furniture refers to the 19th century, during which the beloved Biedermeier style prevailed. Its early 20th-century variants include neo-Gothic, Gothic, Rococo, Louis Philippe style, and finally the English Victorian style. By the end of the century, these styles evolved 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 significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek ornamentation. 

Neoclassical furniture reflects the Louis XVI style, which also strongly references ancient architecture. All antique products in Rococo and Louis XV styles are particularly interesting and worth noting. The next style is Baroque, whose name derives from the Portuguese 'barocco'—meaning an irregularly developed pearl. These were highly representative pieces designed to exude splendor and play a significant role in luxury. Unique materials were selectively used to emphasize the grandeur of these items.  

Today, we can observe how much the Baroque style has influenced modern classical furniture, which is often designed with a strong resemblance to the historical period. An important style as well is Renaissance, which flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries and also left a significant mark on furniture craftsmanship. Renaissance style was quite heavy and bulky. It used brown stains, cornices, strong bases, and bas-reliefs. These products were quite distinctive but also opened up new possibilities, such as the construction of cabinets and broadly speaking, chest furniture. There was also an interest in mythology and ancient times, so supports and legs often took animal forms.  

Lion paws, eagle heads—these are common features in Renaissance style. Currently, many global brands reproduce furniture inspired by Italian and French artisans, paying homage to and preserving the history of the most beautiful Renaissance antiques. It is important to remember that furniture production was perceived differently in each country, so each style had its own character. This is especially important when searching for an elegant antique that suits your interior. 

The key to stylish antique furniture is originality. Ultimately, this is crucial from the buyer's perspective, as many counterfeits circulate on the market. Luxury Products provides documentation confirming the product's authenticity and compliance with the description and photos. We also have appraisers, art experts, historians, and specialists from around the world at your disposal.