August 27, 2008
Much of the French style furniture on the market today dates from the mid-19th century or later. The Henri II style (1860-1900) was characterized by wide, flat pieces with heavy bases. The Louis XV style (1860-1910) had a lighter feel, with more curved lines and floral carvings. Louix XVI style (1875-1920) brought back the heavier bases with simpler shapes (both Louis styles were 'Revival,' or resurgances of earlier styles). French Art Nouveau (1895-1920) featured asymmetry and flowing natural shapes. And France's short Art Deco period returned to simpler designs, while experimenting with new woods, finishes, and inlaid materials.
Furniture is an incredibly broad and deep category, spanning all styles, eras and geographies. Here we present just the tip of the iceberg of 19th and 20th century furniture, from the Victorian-era to Eames-style modern pieces.
Chuck LaChiusa's wonderful guide to the architecture and history of Buffalo, NY, also happens to host an impressive… [more]
John Werry's in-depth blog on rare Victorian Furniture, with detailed, informative and often humorous posts on doze… [more]
This beautiful site showcases the collection of Stanley and Polly Stone of Fox Point, Wisconsin, consisting of earl… [more]
Steven Cabella's personal homage to Charles and Ray Eames. This site is as clean and visually appealing as the Eame… [more]
This huge online database from the Speed Art Museum is a rich trove of beautiful photos and reference information o… [more]
The Index of American Design project (1935-1942) was an effort to catalog American decorative arts objects from the… [more]
This microsite from the LA County Museum of Art provides a good overview of the Arts and Crafts movement in Europe … [more]
An overview by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts of the design movements between 1880 and 1940 that comprised Moder… [more]
This website showcases several hundred pieces of furniture, held by thirteen museums, that were designed for Herman… [more]
This Library of Congress microsite is an overview of the postwar modern design work of Charles (1907-78) and Ray (1… [more]
Scott Geyer's blog on the innovative Victorian furniture designs of George Jacob Hunzinger, who began manufacturing… [more]
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Antique Carved Walnut French Louis Xv Full Size Bed$2,350.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Baker French Directoire Desk Bureau Plat Exotic Wood$882.50 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Antique French Marquetry Inlaid Card Games Table C1860$870.00 Ends Saturday 17 bids
Fabulous Antique French Armoire - Louis Xv Style$785.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
French Style *shabby Chic* Mirror Armoire Wardrobe $570.00 Ends Sunday 16 bids
Amazing Pair Of French Louis Xvi Nightstands # As/999$425.00 Ends in 16 hours 1 bid
Antique French Scenic Wallpaper Zuber Dufour Screen$400.00 Ends Thursday 5 bids
Antique French Louis Xvi Inlaid Dining Room Table Nr !!$380.00 Ends Tuesday 6 bids
Set 6 Country French Provincial Oak Chairs Rush Seats$379.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Hollywood Regency 2 Arm Chairs + Footstool French Style$374.00 Ends Saturday 3 bids
French Regency Needlepoint Decorator Fireside Armchair$300.00 Ends Friday 1 bid
Antique Shabby French Bleu Dresser Chest Highboy Chic$299.00 Ends Friday 7 bids
Antique Solid Oak French Nightstand Marble Top +carved$285.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Carved French Marble Top Coffee Table -gorgeous Piece!!$259.00 Ends in 25 mins 1 bid
Whole 9 Pc Cherry Dining Set French Provincial Style $250.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
French Country Style Night Table With Marble Top$250.00 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Hollywood Regency Ivory Desk French Style Leather Top$250.00 Ends in 1 hour 1 bid
Antique Italian Burl Inlaid French Desk Writing Table$232.50 Ends Tuesday 17 bids
2die4 Shabby French Chic Ornate Armoire Cabinet$225.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Antique Widdicomb Country French Louis Xvi Full Bed Nr$199.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Timeless Carved Antique French Full Size Walnut Bed$195.00 Ends in 23 hours 1 bid
Shabby French Vintage Chic Barkcloth Rose Foot Stool $150.00 Ends Friday 6 bids
Nice Oak French Pot Cupboard Bedside Nite Stand Cabinet$135.00 Ends Friday 1 bid
Shabby French Vintage Full Headboard Chic Carvings$134.50 Ends Friday 4 bids
Antique Louis Xvi Tufted Recamier Chaise Sofa Furniture$102.00 Ends Sunday 5 bids
Gorgeous Arm Chair Hollywood Regency French Style Pink$100.00 Ends Thursday 1 bid
444: French Style Armchair And Ottoman$100.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid
French Antique Chair With Brass Nailhead Trim$99.00 Ends in 17 hours 1 bid
Hollywood Regency Blue Vanity Desk With Mirror French$90.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Antique Louis Xvi Tufted Tete-a-tete Conversation Chair$75.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Vintage 80s French Chic Paint Decorated Twin Single Bed$75.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Antique 1930's French Style Vanity With Mirror $70.00 Ends Sunday 13 bids
French Louis Xiii Style Chestnut 3 Seat Settee #2389512$50.00 Ends in 6 hours 3 bids
French Riddling Champagne Wine Rack 19th #2398094$50.00 Ends in 21 hours 1 bid
Antique Carved French Walnut Stool With Needlepoint Top$49.99 Ends in 11 hours 1 bid
Hand Painted French Style Hollywood Regency Nightstands$40.00 Ends Friday 1 bid
Ivory French Design Hollywood Regency Arm Dining Chairs$39.00 Ends Thursday 1 bid
*sale 99p* 60s Danish Modern Design Lamp Louis Poulsen$19.31 Ends Saturday 4 bids
No Reserve Country French Antique Dining Table$1.00 Ends Monday 1 bid
