Pristine 19th Century Chinese Rose Canton Vase in the Hexagonal form with Ormolu, H: 23" W:9". This single Canton porcelain vase is historically a Chinese ceramic wares that were made for export in the 18th to the 20th centuries. The wares were made, glazed and fired at Jingdezhen but decorated with enamels at Canton (Guangzhou) in southern China prior to export by sea through that port. The Canton Famille rose in the 19th century was typically decorated with alternate panels of figures and bir... Click for details

Exceptional Pair of Late 18th Century to Early 19th Century Pair of Chinese Rose Canton Porcelain Vases with gilt Ormolu and set in Gilt Bronze Base with a wreath detail. H:28.5" W of base: 11.5 The pair of Canton porcelains are Chinese ceramic wares that were made for export in the 18th to the 20th centuries. The wares were made, glazed and fired at Jingdezhen but decorated with enamels at Canton (Guangzhou) in southern China prior to export by sea through that port. The Canton Famille rose in... 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

Exceptional Pair of Figural Woman Sconces caved, and retaining some of the poly chromed paint on the surface with the candle to be mounted on the top. H:25" W:9" D:16" A caryatid (also spelt Karyatid), is a sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support taking the place of a column or a pillar supporting an entablature on her head. In the arts of design, the draped figure supporting an acanthus-grown basket capital taking the form of a candlestick or a table-support is a familiar cli... 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

An exceptional 19th Century Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Ivory Bun feet, retaining its original lead foil lining, interior lid and in good condition. However, it is missing the original lock and key, the silver escheuton is still in good condition. H:4" W:5" D:3 1/4" A tea caddy is a box, jar, canister or other receptacle for tea. The word is believed to be derived from catty, the Chinese pound. The earliest examples that came to Europe were of Chinese porcelain, and approximated in shape to t... 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

Diminiative Wrought Iron Decorative Small table with leaf motifs and with a second shelf. H:22" W:27" D:17" Ironwork like the leaf motif in this table is artwork, or architectural feature made of iron especially used for decoration to frame the table. There are two main types of ironwork wrought iron and cast iron. While the use of iron dates back as 4000BC, it was the Hittites who first knew how to extract it and develop weapons. Use of iron was mainly utilitarian until the Middle Ages, it be... Click for details

Decorative Wrought Iron Glass table adorned with leaf motifs around the legs as well the glass top is protected by the iron lattice. H:30" W:35" D:25" Ironwork detailed as in this table is a fine example of artwork, or architectural feature made of iron especially used for decoration. There are two main types of ironwork wrought iron and cast iron. While the use of iron dates back as 4000BC, it was the Hittites who first knew how to extract it and develop weapons. Use of iron was mainly utilita... Click for details

Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century Leather Cordite Case, this bucket maintains the slight image of the Regiments Coat of Arms and the leather is worn around the top, the lining and handle are in tack, and is missing the original lid. H:16" Diameter: 7.5" The coat of arms are on the leather case which is a Late 19th C. to Early 20th Century Cordite Case, however they are missing the original lid, a functional item used for Early Military use. Historically, in Great Britain, Cordite was dev... Click for details