Great quality - very attractive Edwardian style mahogany bench

 Excellent quality and very attractive mahogany Edwardian-style sofa, with an inlaid top rail above the upholstered panel with inlaid strips above the seat in a flanked open shape, with inlaid stingray arms raised on turned and inlaid supports ending with satin cross legs and paddles, all connected by inlaid stretchers. This antique sofa is in a home condition.

Stylish 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 products that have a distinct character and soul. It’s a nod to history, creating, and designing classic and timeless furniture. There are many different styles in antique furniture, each with its own 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, which is dominated by the Biedermeier style. 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 styles of classicism, Renaissance, and Baroque.  

Empire-style furniture dates from the late 18th to early 19th century. Everything stems from Napoleon’s reign. It imposed a significant resemblance 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 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 materials were selectively used to further emphasize the grandeur of these items.  

Today, we can observe how much influence the Baroque style 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 style was quite heavy and bulky. Brown stains, cornices, strong bases, and bas-reliefs were used. These were quite specific products, but they also opened up many new possibilities, such as the construction of cupboards or broadly understood chest furniture. Here, too, there was an interest in mythology and ancient times, so supports or legs took animal forms.  

Lion paws, eagle heads – these are common features in Renaissance style. Currently, many global brands recreate such furniture, taking inspiration from Italian and French craftsmen. This is a sign of 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 character in a given nation. This is very important, especially when searching for an elegant antique that suits your interior.  

The most important aspect of prestigious antique furniture is originality. And this is ultimately crucial from the buyer’s perspective, as many fakes circulate on the market. Luxury Products 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.