Few periods of antique styles leave as much of an imprint on the present day as Baroque style. A period of color, detail, and grandeur, the Baroque appeared in every corner of art in the 17th century: from architecture, painting, and sculpture to music and dance. At Styylish, we feature furniture in the late Baroque […]
From the luxuriant pages of The Great Gatsby to the enduring splendor of Rockefeller Plaza in New York, Art Deco Decoration has long caught the eye of tastemakers and dreamers. It carries with it a certain magic, capturing the past modernity of another century and the opulence of urban refinement. Here at Styylish, we specialize […]
Annalisa Dominioni and Benedetto Quaquaro founded the studio (a+b) in 2011 in Milan. Their aim was, and continues to be, to combine research and innovation with poetry. They specialize in space design and extreme environments, and experiment by hybridizing space and terrestrial design. They have designed in many fields: transportation design for big industry, fashion […]
French Antique Dresser, Strasbourg 1840 This French antique dresser dates back to circa 1840 and was made during the Louis Philippe period. We can determine its place of origin because of a drop front desk which originally was probably made for the same owner as the chest and which has a gold embossed coat of […]
Biedermeier Walnut Dresser This exquisite Biedermeier walnut dresser dates back to 1820 and comes from a private collection in Southern Germany. The four drawer commode stands out for its gorgeous walnut veneer. The top drawer protrudes and ebonized half columns flank the lower three drawers. Furthermore, the Biedermeier chest of drawers has its original brass […]
Biedermeier Walnut Table, South German 1820 Elegant Biedermeier walnut table which comes from the southern part of Germany and dates back to around 1820. The table has a gorgeous walnut root veneer on the top. The cylindrical foot stands on a trefoil base. This table would be a very pretty center table for an entryway […]
2021 is a new year in many, many ways, interior design trends included. We’re leaving the turbulent times of last year behind. With that, we’re expanding into new design styles and home design trends. Here are a few of our favorite home decorating trends and overall interior design trends, which we see growing in popularity […]
So you’re wondering how to identify Biedermeier style furniture? The Biedermeier period makes for an excellent first step into antique furniture, due the refined, clean lines and informal style. These all accommodate modern style well. There is simply something distinctly modern about Biedermeier furniture, despite the fact that it’s nearly 200 years old! This, coupled […]
Library Cabinet, Napoleon III Period This impressive library cabinet dates back to the second half of the 19th century. It derives from France and has an exquisite mahogany veneer. It has a total of three doors with six shelves. Hexagonal columns embellish the corner of the cabinet. And a beautiful moulded decor is the special […]
A Short History of Antique Marquetry Furniture – Origins to 18th century Antique furniture, no doubt, looks very tasteful in modern homes. But antique marquetry furniture? Now, that’s a class of its own! Dense colors, exquisitely beautiful ingrained patterns, and rich wooden textures. Marquetry furniture is always something you are bound to marvel at. You […]