An Exceptional Paint Decorated Walnut Cassone, buffet from the Late Gothic or Early Renaissance Period possibly from Florence. The rectangular hinged top above a case with three painted panels, the first depicting a betrothal scene, the second depicting armorial, the third depicting young couples dancing in a field, and the case sides painted with tracery raised on lion form supports. H:26.5" W:5'9" D:22" A further description of Italian antique furniture: From the beginning of the Renaissance... Click for details

Exceptional Pair of Mid 19th Century large Tole Peinte Tea Bins, the bins are labeled "Henry Troemner, maker Philad'a Pa", they have bowed fronts, conforming lids with brass knobs and labeled "Imperial" and "Finest Oolong", a floral borders flanking the names and the reserves having genre scenes, both in good condition and size for an end table and storage inside. H: 22 3/4" W:19.5" D:17 3/4" The history of tea began in 2737 BC when Shen Nung discovered this beverage when dried leaves blew into... Click for details

French Late 18th Century Fruitwood Louis XV Buffet, the rectangular top above a flowering vine carved Freize over three drawers flanked by pairs of cartouche paneled doors opeing to a shelved interior above a scalloped apron raosed on scrolled feet. H:38 1/4" W:8'9.5" D:18 3/4" The historical backgroud of this early period derives from Louis X1V, known as the Sun King, he reigned in France between 1643 and 1715. Influenced the Baroque style in furniture during the earlier part of the reign whi... Click for details

Exceptional Early 19th Century Italian Chest on Stand, a Walnut Marquetry Vargueno on Puente Stand. The ebonized and banded case is inlaid with various woods, fauna, the drawers with ripple moldings, and the stand with Barley Twist Supports, with stretcher and terminated on bold mushroom feet. H:53" W:38" D:15" The Drawer fronts are detailed with various animal and floral motifs, an interesting contrast with the ebonized wood for this exceptional Chest on Stand. Marquetry is the craft of cove... Click for details

Exceptional set of 6 Italian Style Arm Chairs in total, sold as Pairs. The stylized Griffin carvings and gilt are an elegant contrast with the newly upholstered leather seats. H:34" Seat H:9" W:22" Seat D:19" The Griffin is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. As the lion was considered the "King of the Beasts" and the eagle the "King of the Air", the griffin was thought to be an especially powerful and majestic creature. The griffin is generally repr... Click for details

Carved and Painted French Louis XV Style Bench, the Cross stretchers are highly carved with Floral motifs, the frame with stylized shell and floral carvings and the hoof feet complete the elegance of this bench. Newly upholstered with rich colors of the Fleur motif and framed by the tacks, H:20.5" L:9'6" D:24", for this unique size. The historical backgroud of this early period derives from Louis X1V, known as the Sun King, he reigned in France between 1643 and 1715. Influenced the Baroque styl... Click for details

An Exceptional Italian Renaissance Style, Circa 1920 Walnut Secretary, with high relief carving. H:54" W:48.5" D:17.5" The front lid is beautifuly carved on the outside with putti figures playing and rejoicing. The feet are terminated wtith Claw feet, while the fall front is down to display the interior with fitted nine drawers flanked by a central letter compartment, in very good condition and quite ornamental. A further description of Italian antique furniture: From the beginning of the Renai... Click for details

Dramatic Poly Chromed Set of Four Italian Interlaced Back Splat Side Chairs with original gilt detailing the frame, newly upholstered with silk fabric. H:36" W:20" D:15" Seat H: 18" Polychrome is one of the terms used to describe the use of multiple colors in one entity. A very early example of polychrome decoration was found in the Parthenon atop the Acropolis of Athens. At the time the English Victorians encountered the classical ruins the paint had completely weathered off, and so the Victor... Click for details

Antique Pair of Louis XVI Style of Beechwood Bergeres, newly upholstered and tuffed. H:40" W:26.5" D:20.5" Eighteenth century French chair form, first made in the Louis XV style, circa 1725. By the late 18th century, the style spread to other European countries. Closed arms, a wide seat and concave back with a straight or cabriole leg define the bergere style. Usually large in size and upholstered with a loose cushion and low back that glides down and forward to form the arms. Louis XVI styl... Click for details

Pair of Mahogany Side Tables with a Pedestal carved base, H:23 1/4" W:24" D:13". Located in the heart of Summerland, California, Lifestyle Antiques & Interiors offers the finest high-end Antiques, Decorative Arts, and Home Furnishings on the South Coast. We feature a rich collection from Europe, specializing in Italian Furniture, French and Spanish. The elegant collection varies from antique and Murano lamps, decorative pillows, Chandeliers, Mirrors and a fine selection of home furnishings. Jus... Click for details

Pair of French Country Fruitwood Decorative Side Tables with four drawers and a gallery on top. H:28" W:9.5" D:7 1/4" Background of the Louis XV style: in the decorative arts, the Rococo style that is characterized by the superior craftsmanship of 18th-century cabinetmaking in France. The artists of this style produced exquisite Rococo decor for the enormous number of homes owned by royalty and nobility during the reign of Louis XV. Emphasis was laid on the ensemble, so that painters and sculpt... Click for details

Very Decorative Faux Marble Coffee Table with details of grapes and floral motifs on the top, the bases are carved and gilt woood stands. H:18" D:39: Length:79" in a oval shape top over the carved bases. Located in the heart of Summerland, California, Lifestyle Antiques & Interiors offers the finest high-end Antiques, Decorative Arts, and Home Furnishings on the South Coast. We feature a rich collection from Europe, specializing in Italian Furniture, French and Spanish. The elegant collection v... Click for details