Antique and Modern: Designing a Radiant Dining Room

Antique and Modern- Decoration Ideas- Styylish

The mission of Styylish has always been to combine the antique and modern in unique, individually pleasant ways. There’s nothing quite like the conversation between a historical artifact and a contemporary piece of artisanal design. In today’s blog, we want to begin an in-depth exploration of how to combine antique and modern pieces in each […]

Exploring the Modern Dynamics of Art Deco Interior Design

Art Deco Interior Design- Styylish

The tenants of Art Deco Interior Design are easy to summarize. Favoring verticality, geometric shapes, and theatrical contrast, it’s inspired by industrial materials more than Art Nouveau. Art Deco represents a sea-change in the history of design. In today’s blog, we want to explore how the principles of Art Deco Interior Design can be explored […]

Art Deco Chairs: The Refined Seating of the Jazz Age

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs, Walnut Veneer, Southern France circa 1925

Art Deco chairs are some of the most distinguished additions you can make to a modern home. Built around comfort and elegance, they aesthetically align with the geometric focus of contemporary design. As such, the collection of Art Deco Chairs available on Styylish can bring new life and focus to any room in your house. […]

Our Art Deco Furniture For Sale: A Buying Guide

Pair of Art Deco armchairs- styylish

Art Deco Furniture is among the most sought-after vintage items in the United States. And that’s for good reason! It captures the sensibilities of early 20th century urban splendor like no other style can. Having a piece of Art Deco in your home certainly guarantees a sense of taste and glamour. At Styylish, we love […]

A Seat at The Table: The Beauty of Biedermeier Chairs

Viennese Biedermeier chairs- styylish

Biedermeier Chairs are exemplars of easily integrable antique furniture pieces. Whether matching them with a table or curating a seating arrangement in a lounge or living room, Biedermeier chairs are a great fit. They embody the kind of simplicity that is both decorative and and a great fit for an understated interior. If you are […]

Floral Furniture: Exploring Nature-Inspired Furniture Design

Antique side table- detail of top- styylish

Floral furniture speaks to the heart. Embracing organic qualities and nature in interior design can open up the emotional capacity of a room and make your home feel purposefully warm and stylish. And it’s a common thread that unites furniture styles throughout history. In today’s blog, we want to explore that common thread and follow […]

Baroque Design: Incorporating Opulence in the Modern Home

Baroque design is unmistakable. It’s a deeply decorative design period, filled with ornate details and structural whimsy. As a period intrinsically connected to certain royal households, particularly that of King Louis XIV and Louis XV in France, it’s a truly opulent style and moment in history. In our Blog on the History of the Baroque […]

Towards Modernity: The Features of Bauhaus Furniture Design

Bauhaus Furniture design- Styylish

Bauhaus furniture design is a key style of the 20th century. Architects and designers inspired by the simple power of industrial design methods turned their back on the opulence of Art Deco. As such, Bauhaus furniture easily incorporates into the modern home. In our Blog on the History and Development of Bauhaus Furniture, we familiarized […]

More than a Surface: Re-Introducing the Biedermeier Desk

Biedermeier drop front desk- three-inside of the writing compartment- Styylish

A Biedermeier desk is the kind of antique that can transform your office or living room. For frequent readers of our blog, it should come as no surprise that we at Styylish are big fans of the Biedermeier period. In some ways, the Biedermeier name has become synonymous with functional simplicity and high-quality craftsmanship. We’ve […]

What is an Antique Commode? Uncovering a European Favorite

Antique Commode- styylish

The antique commode is one of the more elusive pieces of furniture in the Styylish catalogue. Often misidentified and confused for something else, it is both widely sought after and widely misunderstood. How can that be? First and foremost, the commode has a variable definition. It is the proper term for the antecedent of the […]