Zatta Antonio of the Duchy of Parma Piacenza and Guastalla Venice from 1782

Antonio Zatta Kingdom of Parma, Piacenza, and Guastalla, Venice, geographic map from 1782, adapted from the work of publisher Antonio Zatta, Atlante novissimo, illustrated and supplemented with observations and discoveries made by the most famous and contemporary geographers. Published in Venice between 1775–1785, engraved with copperplate and etching. The plates were mostly drawn by Giovanni Pitter and engraved by Giuliano Zuliani, with beautiful original coloring. In the lower left corner, the cartouche consists of two watercolor ornaments intersecting at the base. Characteristic are the reliefs with shaded sides, giving the sheet depth. The sheet is in good condition, has a central fold and wide margins, and features a modern frame in the center.

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Many styles characterize antique furniture, but a few are particularly notable. Eclectic furniture refers to the 19th century, marked by the beloved Biedermeier style. Its early variations 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.

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

Neoclassical furniture is associated with Louis XVI style, which also strongly references ancient architecture. Noteworthy are antique products in Rococo and Louis XV styles. Next is Baroque, a term derived from the Portuguese 'barocco'—meaning an irregularly developed pearl. These were highly decorative pieces meant to shine with 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 on modern classical 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, using brown stains, cornices, sturdy bases, and bas-reliefs. These were quite distinctive products, but they also introduced many new possibilities, such as the construction of credenzas and broadly speaking, chest-type furniture. During this period, mythology and ancient times were also of interest, so supports and legs often took animal forms.

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