An Italian Fruitwood Serpentine Front Commode, 18th c., with three graduated long drawers retaining pierced batwing brasses, a scalloped skirt and cabriole legs, probably apple wood or pear wood in a dark finish. 34.5”H, 49”W, 23”D. A definition of serpentine: Named in allusion to its resemblance to a snake's skin, serpentine is usually grayish, white, or green but may be yellow (chrysotile) or green-blue (antigorite); the green colour is due to iron replacing magnesium. Scalloped: One of a se... Click for details

Pair of Unique 19th Century Italian Baroque Style Decorated and Gilt Pastiglia Commodes. Early to mid 19th century (possibly even 18th century, given age on drawers), each with rectangular top with incised decoration and gadrooned edge over three drawers painted with various biblical scenes; the sides with palmette and pendant floral relief decoration; raised on satyr mask feet. This pair of fine Italian antique furniture is 39”H, 22”W, 15.5”D. History of the Baroque tradition: era in the hist... Click for details

A Large Louis Philippe Mahogany Gueridon, c 1830-1845, the circular top above a narrow frieze raised on faceted and bulbous stem, he hexagonal plinth joined by scrolled ogee molded legs. 30.5”H, diameter 50.5”. Some of the finest examples of gueridons were carved by Andrea Brustolon and survive in the Ca' Rezzonico in Venice. The name was also given to small 18th-century and early 19th-century French tables of various designs, particularly Neoclassical. A brief history of Louis Philippe: bor... Click for details

Italian Silver Gilded Pedestal with 54” Glass Top Table. Very thick, beveled piece of heavy glass. The significance of the pedestal - in Classical architecture, support or base for a column, statue, vase, or obelisk. Such a pedestal may be square, octagonal, or circular. The name is also given to the vertical members that divide the sections of a balustrade. A single pedestal may also support a group of columns, or colonnade. A pedestal is divided into three parts, from bottom to top: the plint... Click for details

Early 19th Century Italian Inlaid Marble Top Desk. Gold gilding on cabriole legs and perimeter of desk. Black marble inlay. Large drawer with key. Excellent condition. This Italian antique desk measures 32”H, 59”W, 31.5”D. Very unique desk. A further description of Italian antique furniture: From the beginning of the Renaissance in the early 15th century, there were changes in furniture forms that were to spread over Europe. The growth of a wealthy and powerful bourgeoisie caused the building o... Click for details

Pair of Unique Italian Renaissance style Slipper Chairs, recently restored. Semi-antique/ turn of the century. Newly Upholstered in red and green striped fabric. Refer to detail photographs. They are deceivingly very comfortable. 2 pair available. 31”H, 21”H at seat, 22”W. What is Renaissance style? For classical antiquity and, therefore, for the Renaissance, the basic element of architectural design was the order, which was a system of traditional architectural units. During the Renaissance fiv... Click for details

An Antique Italian Wrought Iron Savanarola Chair, 19th century. The back surmounted by ornate pierced finials, the saddle seat containing a loose cushion, the arms cresting in knopped brass finials, the legs joined by stretchers. 43”H. Savonarola was an Italian Christian preacher, reformer, and martyr, renowned for his clash with tyrannical rulers and a corrupt clergy. After the overthrow of the Medici in 1494, Savonarola was the sole leader of Florence, setting up a democratic republic. His ch... Click for details

19th Century French Walnut Settee with Blue Silk Upholstery, beautiful sheen in various lighting. This antique French settee is 42”H, 66”W, 30”D. Settee definition: also called Sofa, an upholstered seat with back and arms (sometimes upholstered), designed for two or more people in a sitting or reclining position. The earliest surviving types, dating back to the 17th century in Europe, have sides that let down for conversion into a bed. Variations of backrests and armrests appeared, and the p... Click for details

Two Pair of matching Antique Spanish Dining Side Chairs. All are newly upholstered in matching designed red silk with vertical floral design. Stunning. Sidechairs: 45.5”H, 21”H seat, 19.5”W, 15”D seat. LifestyleAntiques.com is an antique dealer in Santa Barbara, California specializing in European antique furniture and antique lighting for your home and garden. Among some of our specialties are home lighting, home furnishings and garden statues. There are several antique shops around our speci... Click for details

Pair of 19th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs with upholstered maroon cushions. Highly carved design with strong support. Dark walnut finish. we did have four side chairs now only a pair is available and they are in excellent condition. These antique Spanish chairs measure 45”H, 21.5”H seat, 18”W, 14.5”D seat. Our furniture is always shipped in good hands, so there is no need to be worried about the safety of you order. And cost? We offer free shipping support for all orders, large or small. U... Click for details

Circa 1895, these prints are covers of the trend-setting French fashion magazine "La Mode Illustree". We framed them in 24 carat leaf frames, covered them with non-glare glass and placed them on quality matting surface. We have an assortment of these fine antique prints to choose from, so take your pick. From about 1860 through the 1920's La Mode Illustree was a woman's finest source for Parisian Fashions. Published on a weekly basis, the magazine included garments for women, children, babies an... Click for details

Circa 1895, these prints are covers of the trend-setting French fashion magazine "La Mode Illustree". Framed them in 24 carat leaf frames, covered them with non-glare glass and placed them on quality matting surface. We have an assortment of these fine antique prints to choose from, so take your pick. From about 1860 through the 1920's La Mode Illustree was a woman's finest source for Parisian Fashions. Published on a weekly basis, the magazine included garments for women, children, babies and o... Click for details