Attractive Edwardian style mahogany bookcase - antique

An attractive Edwardian-style mahogany display cabinet with a cavetto cornice featuring dentil carvings and a fine inlaid frieze above the glazed astragal doors, encompassing 3 height-adjustable shelves, all surrounded by floral marquetry. The base includes a pair of panel doors enclosing a shelf, all with satin bands and inlaid piping, standing on a plinth. This Edwardian cabinet retains its original finish, color, and patina; all restored and ready to be placed in your home.

Beautiful antique furniture and accessories can be an excellent idea for interior decoration. Currently, there is a growing appreciation for high-quality vintage items that possess character and soul. It’s a nod to history, craftsmanship, and the design of classic and timeless furniture. There are many different styles in antique furniture, each with its distinctive features.

Many styles characterize antique furniture, but a few are particularly prominent. Eclectic furniture refers to the 19th century, notably the Biedermeier style. Its early variations 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 influences.

Empire-style furniture and accessories date from the late 18th to early 19th centuries, inspired by Napoleon’s reign. This period features strong references to Roman and Greek decorative motifs.

Neoclassical furniture, associated with Louis XVI, also draws heavily from ancient architecture. Noteworthy are antique pieces in Rococo and Louis XV styles. Baroque, deriving from the Portuguese word 'barocco'—meaning an irregularly developed pearl—was characterized by highly ornate, luxurious furniture designed to dazzle with splendor and play a significant role in opulence. Materials were selectively used to emphasize the grandeur of these pieces.

Today, we observe how the Baroque style has profoundly influenced modern classical furniture, which often mirrors the grandeur of the past. The Renaissance style, flourishing in the 15th and 16th centuries, also left a significant mark on furniture design. Renaissance furniture was quite heavy and robust, using brown stains, cornices, strong bases, and bas-reliefs. These pieces often featured mythological and classical motifs, with supports and legs shaped like animals, such as lion paws or eagle heads. This style is frequently recreated by global brands, inspired by Italian and French artisans, as a tribute to the beauty of Renaissance antiques.

It’s important to remember that each country had its own approach to furniture making, giving each style a unique character. This is especially relevant when searching for luxurious antique pieces that suit a specific interior.

The key to stylish antique furniture is originality. This is ultimately crucial for buyers, as the market is flooded with fakes. Luxury Products provides documentation confirming the authenticity of each item, matching the description and photos. We also have appraisers, art experts, and historians from around the world at your disposal.