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The History of Antique Chairs The antique chair wasn’t always a common item. In the medieval era and prior, the lower and middle class typically sat on benches and stools. It wasn’t until the Renaissance in Europe that the chair was no longer a mark of high office or privilege and became a household furniture […]
Interested in Baroque furniture? If not, you should be! This evocative, brusque artistic period makes a major statement in any home. Here at Styylish, we carry a range of items in the Baroque style, from dressers to tables to chests of drawers, including many German Baroque pieces, in particular. Read on for some of our […]
From Baroque dressers to Biedermeier sectaires, here’s the rundown on European furniture. There’s a lot to unpack in the world of European furniture. The process of buying antique European style furniture is far more than simply buying furniture, buying art, or investing, it’s all three. Antique furniture is both decorative from an artistic standpoint and […]
The Origin and Evolution of Antique Desks As the trend of using antique furniture continues to swamp modern houses, more and more people are looking for antique desks online. But did you know that desks were a relatively obscure furniture item in the 17th century? In fact, desks didn’t populate workplace and household settings up […]
French Chest of Drawers, Directoire period 1790. One of the special features of this exquisite 18th century Directoire French chest of drawers, is its elegant mahogany veneer. It also has its original white marble top and the original brass fittings. It is stamped with JME and a signature of “J B VASSOU”. JME stands for […]
Everything About French Ormolu Whether you are a die-hard antique dealer or someone who just appreciates one-of-a-kind antique furniture, you know about French ormolu. From the time it first emerged in France, ormolu became the foundation of decorative arts across Europe throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Ormolu is known as gilt bronze in English […]
Furniture Leg Styles 101 Furniture leg styles do more than complete the look of a piece. They are also accommodating for identifying different styles of antique furniture styles, such as the manufacture date, especially when studied in combination with foot styles. Learning about various designs helps you properly recognize the piece’s period and create a […]
The History of the Sofa The sofa has many names: couch, settee, canapé. Whatever you call it, it has become synonymous with comfort, leisure, and home. But when they first came about, sofas were not the cushioned furniture we’re familiar with today. Like the chair, the sofa tells a lot about humans and our quest […]
The Armoire Through History Armoire, wardrobe, chest of drawers — whatever you call it, the dresser is a staple in homes around the world. Armoire stems from the late-12th century Old French word armarie. That originated from the Latin word armarium, or a place to store things. 14th-century England used the term Ambry for a storeroom, […]