Victorian mahogany dressing table

High-quality Victorian mahogany vanity table, featuring an original mirror in a profiled frame with carved supports and small drawers, figural mahogany, shaped top, and 2 oak dressing drawers, all equipped with original rotating handles, elevated on carved, fluted legs ending with brass casters. The vanity table is in fantastic condition. Year - 1870

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Many styles characterize antique furniture, but a few are particularly prominent. Eclectic furniture refers to the 19th century, during which the Biedermeier style was dominant. Its early variations include neo-Gothic, Gothic, Rococo, Louis Philippe style, and finally the Victorian English style. Toward the end of the century, these styles evolved into pseudo-classicism, Renaissance, and Baroque.

Empire style furniture and accessories date from the late 18th to early 19th centuries. Everything stems from the reign of Napoleon, which imposed a strong resemblance and references to Roman and Greek ornamentation.

Neoclassical furniture, associated with Louis XVI style, also draws heavily from ancient architecture. Antique products in Rococo and Louis XV styles are particularly interesting and worth noting. The next style is Baroque, whose name derives from the Portuguese 'barocco'—meaning an irregularly developed pearl. These were highly representative pieces designed to exude 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 massive, often using brown stains, cornices, sturdy bases, and bas-reliefs. These products were quite distinctive but also opened new possibilities, such as the construction of cupboards and broadly speaking, chest furniture. Mythology and ancient times also inspired these designs, with supports and legs often taking animal forms.

Lion paws, eagle heads—these are common motifs in Renaissance-style furniture. Currently, many global brands reproduce such furniture, drawing inspiration from Italian and French artisans. This reflects admiration and respect for the history of the most beautiful Renaissance antiques. It’s important to remember that furniture production was perceived differently in each country, giving each style a unique character. This is especially crucial when searching for an exclusive antique that suits your interior.

The most important aspect of prestigious antique furniture is originality. This is ultimately vital for buyers, as many counterfeits circulate on the market. Luxury Products provides documentation confirming the product’s authenticity and correspondence to the description and photos. We also have appraisers, art experts, historians, and specialists from around the world at your disposal. < /p>