Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, better known as Madame de Pompadour, was born in Paris on December 29, 1721. At the age of nineteen, she married Charles Guillaume Le Normant d’Étiolles, which gave her significant social stature. She later became King Louis XV’s chief mistress, in 1745. Her position as the mistress of Louis XV gave her […]
A Tale of Timeless Elegance: French Antique Furniture Styles and Historical Influences French antique furniture stands as a testament to centuries of craftsmanship, artistry, and cultural evolution. From the medieval period to the 19th century, each era left a distinct imprint on furniture styles, reflecting the social, political, and artistic climate of the time. In […]
Louis XV Style & History Not many styles have held such influence through the centuries as that of Louis XV. Louis XV reigned from 1715-1774. This period reinvigorated French furniture and breathed new life into the older Baroque style. This style’s feminity starkly contrasted the masculine characteristics embodied by Louis XIV furniture. Louis XV style […]