Tasteful antique flower vases, 18th century

Pair of lacquered and gilded wooden palms with handles made of wrought and gilded iron, resting on a distinctive square ivory-colored lacquered base that supports a turned and carved vase with ribs and veins. The finish was achieved through alternating coats of ivory-colored lacquer and delicate gold gilding on a red background. At the top, there was probably a large, round recess in which a metal flower vase was placed. The two iron handles feature coils at the top and charming curls at the bottom. The condition is good, consistent with a date from the late 1700s. They originate from Northern Italy.

Palms are flower vases that were placed on altars as decorations; they often have a shallower depth and are unadorned on the back because they are positioned against walls in side altars. The main altars, however, feature them in a circular form. Various materials were used, mainly wood, copper or brass sheet metal, embossed or transformed into tiles, but also cast bronze. Palms, as symbols of Christian victory, are increasingly replaced by artificial flowers made from materials such as fabrics, sheet metal, and beads. They are perfect as interior decorations, especially as bases for lamps.

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Stunning Empire-style furniture dates from the late 18th to early 19th century. It originated during Napoleon’s reign, which imposed a significant resemblance to Roman and Greek decorative motifs.

Neoclassical furniture is associated with Louis XVI style, which also strongly references ancient architecture. Antique pieces in Rococo and Louis XV styles are also interesting and noteworthy. Baroque, whose name derives from the Portuguese 'barocco'—meaning an irregularly developed pearl—was characterized by very ornate furniture designed to dazzle with splendor and play a significant role in luxury. Materials were selectively used to emphasize the grandeur of these pieces.

Today, we can observe how much the Baroque style influenced modern classical furniture, which is often designed with a strong resemblance to the historical period. The Renaissance style, flourishing in the 15th and 16th centuries, also left a significant mark on furniture design. Renaissance furniture was quite heavy and massive, using brown stains, moldings, sturdy bases, and reliefs. These products were quite distinctive but also introduced new possibilities, such as the construction of credenzas and broadly defined chest furniture. Mythology and ancient times inspired these designs, with supports and legs often taking animal forms.

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