Table frame with a flower arrangement, early 1900s.

The table frame with a floral composition from the early 20th century is oval, featuring a beaded profile and hinges on the right side, allowing it to open. The frame has two legs and a kimation richly adorned with intricately engraved scrolls on the edges. The frame is made of thick, silver-plated brass sheet, with a mark on the back featuring the initials MV in an oval field with a hammer drawing in the center. The inlay is done on a slate plate or board, with an inlay depicting a rose and several wildflowers in the center. Noteworthy are the green leaves, for which stones with natural shades of chiaroscuro were chosen, giving the composition a beautiful depth.

Inside the oval doors is a green lining with the gold-printed inscription G. Montelatici 7 Lung’Arno Corsini Firenze and a Florentine lily in the center. Giovanni Montelatici (Settignano 1864 – Florence 1930) was one of the greatest masters of Florentine mosaic at the beginning of the century.

Original antique furniture and accessories can be an excellent idea for decorating our interiors. Today, there are more and more enthusiasts of high-quality old products that have a specific character and soul. It is a nod to the history, creation, and design of traditional 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 distinguish a few of the most important ones. Eclectic furniture belongs to the 19th century, with the reigning Biedermeier style. Its variations in the early years of this century include neo-Gothic, Gothic, Rococo, Louis Philippe, and finally, the English Victorian style. By the end of the century, these styles transition into pseudo-styles of Classicism, Renaissance, and Baroque.

Original Empire-style furniture dates from the period between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It all stemmed from Napoleon's reign, where significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek decorations were imposed.

Classicist furniture is in the Louis XVI style, which also strongly references ancient architecture. Interesting and noteworthy are all antique products in the Rococo and Louis XV styles. Next is Baroque, whose name comes from the Portuguese barocco – which translates to an irregularly developed pearl. These were very representative pieces of furniture, meant to literally ooze glamour and play a significant role in luxury. Exceptional, selectively used materials were employed to further emphasize the lofty tone of these products.

Today, we can observe how much influence the Baroque style had on today's classic furniture, which is designed with a great resemblance to the past era. Another significant style is the Renaissance, which flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries and also left a significant mark on the art of furniture making. The Renaissance style was quite heavy and massive. Brown stains were used, as well as cornices, strong bases, and bas-reliefs. It can certainly be said that these were quite specific products, but they offered many new possibilities, such as the construction of sideboards or generally broadly understood chest furniture. Here, too, there was an interest in mythology and ancient times, so supports or legs took on animal forms.

Lion's paws, eagle heads – this is a common sight in the Renaissance style. Currently, many global brands recreate such furniture, taking examples from Italian or French creators. This is a manifestation of admiration and care for the history of the most beautiful Renaissance antiques. It is important to remember that in each country, furniture manufacturing was perceived differently, so each style in a given country had its separate character. This is very important, especially when searching for the right luxury antique for your interior.

The most important aspect of stylish antique furniture is originality. And this is ultimately important from the client's perspective, as there are many counterfeits circulating in the market. Luxury Products provides a document confirming the product's compliance with the actual description and photo. At your disposal, we have art appraisers, historians, and experts from around the world.