Edwardian column in white marble and brass - antique

 Edwardian-style column made of white marble with veining - pedestal, with a brass collar on top and base, square foundation, and brass feet. All in excellent condition, ready to be placed in your home.

Exclusive 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 items that possess a distinct character and soul. This is a nod to history, creation, and the design of classic and timeless furniture. There are many different styles in antique furniture, each with its own distinctive features.  

There are many 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 styles of Classicism, Renaissance, and Baroque.  

Empire-style furniture dates from the late 18th to early 19th century. Everything originated from Napoleon’s reign. It emphasized significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek ornamentation. 

Neoclassical furniture is associated with Louis XVI style, which also strongly references ancient architecture. Interesting and noteworthy are antique products in Rococo and Louis XV styles. Next is Baroque, whose name derives from the Portuguese 'barocco' – meaning an irregularly developed pearl. These were highly decorative pieces designed to radiate splendor and play a significant role in luxury. Unique, selectively used materials were employed to emphasize the grandeur of these items.  

Today, we can observe how much influence the Baroque style has had on modern classic furniture, which is designed with a strong resemblance to the historical period. An important style is also Renaissance, which flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries and left a significant mark on furniture-making art. Renaissance furniture was quite heavy and bulky. It used brown stains, moldings, strong bases, and bas-reliefs. These were quite distinctive products, but they also opened new possibilities, such as the construction of buffets or broadly defined 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 such furniture, drawing inspiration from Italian and French creators. This reflects admiration and respect for 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 unique character in a given nation. This is especially important when searching for a luxurious antique that suits your interior.  

The most important aspect of prestigious antique furniture is originality. This is ultimately crucial from the buyer’s perspective, as many counterfeits circulate on the market. Luxury Products brand provides a certificate confirming the product’s compliance with the actual description and photos. We have appraisers, art experts, historians, and specialists from around the world at your disposal.