Jindrich Halabala Desk H-180, Czech, 20th century. This Jindrich Halabala Art Deco writing desk has a chrome-plated steel frame. the top and drawers feature a beautiful walnut veneer. The desk has four drawers and two surfaces, one for writing and one for storage. It is 29.92″ (76 cm) tall, 51.18″ (130 cm) long, and 27.56″ […]
The Bauhaus furniture style of the early 20th century embodied the change of the time. It arose out of a combination of the Arts and Crafts Movement and Modernism, two emblematic trends of the period. The name “Bauhaus,” which translates literally to “construction house” was the name of a German school of arts that operated between […]
Campaign furniture showcased the wealth and influence of history’s greatest Empires. The campaign style made use of ingenuous construction to provide both comfort and ease of travel. British officers made no small efforts to flaunt their power and stay comfortable when away from England. After all, they were representatives of the world’s most powerful cultural […]
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 […]
The History of Mid Century Modern Chairs Styylish doesn’t only deal in antiques! Our catalog also includes many mid century or mid century modern furniture items, in this case chairs. For those that don’t know, “mid century” refers to the middle of the 20th century. The mid century modern movement was catalyzed by the influx […]
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 […]
Midcentury Chair, USA 1970 Original Midcentury chair with uniquely designed Bentwood armrests. The chair is in original condition and shows signs of wear on the black velvet fabric. This armchair can give any living space a modern accent. You can use it as a lounge chair or in a reading nook as a comfortable accent […]
Louis XVI furniture styles are some of our favorite pieces here at Styylish. In this guide, you’ll find everything from history to design tips, along with a buying guide of selected pieces. The History of Louis XVI Furniture The Louis XVI period began circa 1750, slightly prior to the reign of King Louis XVI (“Louis […]
Antique Armchairs, A Set of Three, Directoire StyleThis beautifully wood carved Japanese netsuke is representing a horse. It has a signature on the bottom of the little figurine. The carving dates back to the second half of the 20th century. Background Information The Japanese invented the netsuke in the 17th century. From the seventeenth through […]
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 […]