Before emojis or love letters, people turned to flowers to express feelings that words often couldn’t—especially in the 18th and 19th centuries. Known as floriography, the symbolic language of flowers influenced not just literature and fashion, but also interior design and the decorative arts. Nowhere is this more poetically expressed than in flower symbolism in […]
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Flower marquetry, one of the most beautiful and intricate forms of decorative inlay, flourished during the 18th century. This delicate art form left a lasting legacy in the world of antique furniture, particularly in the Rococo and Louis XV periods, where it reached its peak. Whether adorning furniture, mirrors, or decorative objects, the elegance and […]