Charles X Furniture

This stunning neo-classic vitrine/display cabinet is not only handsome, but also versatile and useful. The upper section is shelves with a glass door, with a single drawer below. In ...

This Sicilian sofa is a piece of furniture that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of the Charles X period, which was prominent in France during the early 19th century. The sofa...

Columnar form and painted black with gilt highlights. Signed by maker on side of base. Two light with used shades in relatively good condition.

Early 19th Century French Charles X Burl Fruitwood Buffet with Carrara Marble Top is an exquisite historical artifact from a bygone era when capable craftsmen had natural materials a...

Pair of armchairs with ebonized frames and upholstered seat and backrest. The armchairs have been reupholstered with a green mottled fabric.

Delightful pair of small sideboards with one door and one drawer, veneered in birch and flowering maple. The elegant metope borders in flowering maple wood give a touch of class both...

La categoria Quadri Antichi, Paesaggio Fluviale Con Bagnanti, propone una Pittura Ad Olio Su Tela di epoca Ottocento. Dipinti antichi di paesaggi che propone un ambiente naturalisti...

Nazmiyal Collection Beautiful Large Antique French Savonnerie Rug, Country Of Origin: France, Circa Date: 1850 – French Savonnerie rugs feature breathtaking designs that take you bac...

A pair of 19th Century French Charles X painted wood column pedestals. This lovely pair features arched raised panels accented with dark painted trim detail.

French sideboard from the first half of the 19th century. Charles X cabinet finely inlaid in high quality walnut, rosewood and maple. Original white marble top of excellent size and ...

Elegant and sophisticated floor mirror with tilting mirror, known as "psyche," made of fine solid walnut. This piece features fine details, with wood carvings and gilding, and carefu...

A very elegant amethyst Medicis vase. It consist of a gilded bronze pedestal base, adorned finely sculpted with foliage.The base supports the opaline which is decorated with banding,...

Charles Nicolas ODIOT - Important solid silver tray circa 1840/1860 Large rectangular tray with side handles mounted on four foliage legs. This tray has been mounted with a hamme...

A pair of Italian Charles X walnut console tables from the 19th century with large volutes, drawers and carved lion paw feet. This exquisite pair of Italian Charles X walnut console ...

Gorgeous and very refined and elegant Charles X sewing box and leaf shaped table , around 1830 France. This small side table is made of mahogany wood and gold brass threaded inlays...

Gilt bronze cabaret decorated with water-leaf friezes, rows of pearls, the laurel-wreath grip surmounting a fluted shaft with palmettes and three bottle mounts. Resting on three mask...

A Superb Charles X Chandelier, totally original, never electrified. Original gilt & patinated bronze. Exquisite detail. France, circa 1825. Dimensions: Height 42" Diameter 24" CW4889

Baccarat (French, founded 1764), circa 1885. Stunning appearance to this white opaline vase which stands an impressive 15.5" tall and flared wing span of 11.375" wide. The vase has ...

Spectacular Large Antique French Savonnerie Carpet, Country of origin: France, Circa date: 1820

Elegant pair of half-moon consoles made of fine mahogany and walnut wood, with carved details and ebonized profiles. The top, also curved, is in fine white Carrara marble, supported ...

A nice empire Charles X mantel clock circa 1830. The lovely subject the bookcase with books and scientific bronzes on top is fitting very nice on your desk or your library, the ormol...

An impressive Charles X gilt and silver clock in the gothic taste, France. Circa 1825

Spectacular Large Antique French Savonnerie Carpet, Country of origin: France, Circa date: 1820

A handsome period Charles X center table with black marble top over pedestal base on casters.

a very fine Charles X malachite and ormolu mounted mantle clock, depicting a seated Psyche, in patinated bronze, opening the golden box. France, circa 1830 21" H x 16" W x 6.5" D...

A most elegant pair of French 19th century Charles X st. Ormolu and Glass candlestick lamps. Each beautiful candlestick lamp is raised by a circular base with a beautiful richly chas...

A very unique and most decorative Italian early 19th century Charles X Period Tole, patinated and Giltwood chandelier, from Tuscany. This one of a kind eight arm eight light chandeli...

A fine French 19th century "Enfilade" mahogany, ebony and ebonized wood refined with gilded bronze, marble-top Royal Rouge of Languedoc, First part of the 19th century. Measure: 23...

A stunning pair of French 19th century Charles X st. Rouge Griotte marble, Ormolu, and patinated Bronze candelabra lamps. Each wonderful three arm lamp with two central electrified l...

Beautiful 19th century of the period Charles X Italian set of 2 chairs antique in solid walnut wood. Characterized by an enveloping and refined backrest, embellished with an elaborat...

Very fine 19th century Charles X walnut commodes. Beautifully polished wood and 4 drawers for storage. Amazing! Note: Price listed is for one.

19th Century French mantel clock France (Limoges) Ormolu around 1840 Dimensions: H x W x D: 37 x 22 x 10 cm Description: The bronze, cast in relief and then fire-gilded, stands on...

Side table with fine marquetry France - Mid 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 77 x 47 x 37 cm Description: Exceptional side table from the period around 1840, rarely found in th...

Pair of Charles X candlesticks with six arms on marble pedestals. The candlesticks are made of partly gilded bronze and decorated with nymphs, lion paws and lion masks, among other t...

French, likely Baccarat late 19th century. A finely cut amethyst glass centerpiece bowl with ripped cut rim and diamond etched surround. The main body is set inside a bronze base wit...

A scarce period Charles X (1818-1834) French Restoration mahogany travailleuse sewing (thread stand - side table - jewelry dressing table) with light, warm, beautifully aged patina. Born in France in the early 19th century, almost certainly Parisian work, exquisitely hand-crafted, this exceptionally executed example features ornate gilt bronze ormolu mounts, escutcheons, and elaborate gilt metal trim. Having a highly figured light mahogany hinged lid top, lifting open to reveal a striking finished interior with divided compartments and original inset mirror plate. The conforming rectangular case fitted with a faux drawer front over a dovetailed drawer with sectioned interior. Elegantly rising on oval-shaped medial shelf stretcher-joined curvacious legs. Dimensions (approx): 27" High, 20" Wide, 13.5" Deep Stunning light almost blonde antique mahogany coloring and mellow warm tone, superb wood grain detail, and charming, beautifully aged patina over the whole. Great shape overall. Retaining original antique character marks, wear consistent with age and indicative of minimal use, nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality, but only adds to the overall authenticity, refined elegant warmth, luxurious sophistication, and cozy unpretentious rustic elegance. Delivered cleaned, hand waxed, polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! What is Charles X style: The comte d’Artois – or Charles X - was the son of the dauphin Louis-Ferdinand de Franc and Marie-Josèphe de Saxe. He succeeded his two brothers Louis XVI and Louis XVIII and became the King of France in 1824. Thirty years after the French Revolution, he wanted to embody the return of monarchy and became the leader of the catholic party . As the previous kings, he was crowned in 1825 but he was soon overthrown by the revolution in July, 1830, called "Trois Glorieuses". He left then for England, Scotland, Prague and Istria where he died in 1836. Charles X style lasted from 1818 to 1834 and happened during the Bourbon Restoration (French Restoration). This style did not replace totally the style of furniture from the French Empire but it was different from the formalism in the Napoleonic era, during which strictness and simplicity were inspired by Greco-Roman art. Indeed, artistic fields flourished. In terms of furniture, this renewal was suggested by the softening of shapes. Even though the simple aspect from the French Empire was still visible, shapes became curvier with volutes and arabesques. Another distinction is the loss of the massive aspect of furniture and the decrease of dimensions in order to decorate smaller appartments. Handling ability and comfort were key-words in the making of furniture. Apartments had essential elements such as chests of drawers, big rounded tables in the dining room, desks or secretaries, armoires and even dressing tables, comfortable fainting couches in the living room, small tables, pedestal tables, as well as gondola chairs. The wavy aspect of the latters certainly represent Charles X style the best.  One of the most emblematic features of this style is the use of bois clairs – light woods in warm blond tones - and indigenous woods that are varnished in order to highlight the grains. Bird's-eye maple, ash trees, plane trees, yew trees, beech trees, olive trees and cedar trees were most likely to be used. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century dark woods were hard to find. In 1806, the Napoleon’s Continental System was established in order to ruin the United Kingdom by preventing the country from any business with the rest of Europe. Therefore craftsmen had to find alternatives from mahogany which was the most commonly used material at this time. After 1815, the import of wood was even more difficult because of peace treaties and the European political situation, which contributed to the popularity of the bois clairs and indigenous woods. The furniture was often decorated with fine inlays made out of dark wood representing foliage, which contrasted with the veneer. Even though these patterns can look like bronze decorations from the Empire era,  they were far more simple and did not represent any military or mythological attributes. On the tables, trays were sometimes made out of marble as in the French Empire, but it was often put aside and inlaid veneer, Verre Eglomisé – a type of glass with a mirror finish –, mirror or porcelain from Sèvres or Paris were more likely to be used. Decorative elements from the Monarchy were highly appreciated again as they suggested luxury. Indeed, marquetry work was particularly fashionable - Boulle marquetry thrived around 1820 as the works of the Levasseur family can show. In the same way, draperies and trimmings referred to the monarchist splendour. Fabrics were often white – the traditional colour of the Bourbons – or light coloured as oppposed to the typical green from the Napoleonic era.  One of the most symbolic figures from this period of time might be Jean-Jacques Werner (1791-1849), a cabinetmaker who worked for prestigious clients such as the Duchesse de Berry who was Charles’s step-daughter. His works can be seen at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and at the Grand Trianon in the Palace of Versailles. The duchess’s appartments situated at the pavillon de Marsan and at the Palais de Saint Cloud illustrate Charles X style the best with furniture made out of bois clairs and ornamented with dark wood patterns or fine gold decorations. Chales X style allows a transition between the sobriety of the Empire style and the abundant aspect of Louis-Philippe style. The gothic style started at this time through the "style à la cathédrale", inspired by religious architecture, which thrived from 1827 to 1830. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century, Romanticism put the spotlight on the Middle Ages. Cabinetmakers were not inspired by the medieval furniture but rather by architectural elements of churches and cathedrals. For instance the backs of chairs were decorated with arches shaped like rib and serration. In the same way, before Charles X abdicated, pieces of furniture were made out of dark woods – such as mahogany, which was used again in France – and were inlaid with light wood. Romanticism also influenced the layout of furniture in appartments to suggest movement through a mix of various styles, various shapes and various sizes, as opposed to the static aspect of Neoclassicism. The start of industrialisation and mechanisation also influenced this style as early technical developments led to the production of pieces of furniture in series. Credit: Marc Maison Bibliography: FANIEL Stéphane (Dir.), Le Dix-neuvième Siècle Français, Collection Connaissance des Arts, 1957, Hachette SASSONE, Adriana Boidi, Furniture from Rococo to Art Deco, 2000, Evergreen -- Extremely versatile: As warm and attractive as it is useful, this remarkable antique table having the ideal size and small proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a side table, accent or occasional table, tall sofa...

Beautiful 19th century of the period Charles X Italian set of four chairs antique in solid walnut wood. Characterized by an enveloping and refined backrest, embellished with an elabo...

Beautiful 19th century of the period Charles X Italian set of four chairs antique in solid walnut wood. Characterized by an enveloping and refined backrest, embellished with an elabo...

A console table in mahogany and brass decoration in the front. The table is made in France during Charles X - period. The mahogany has a beautiful aged color with nice patina. On t...

Large Old Paris Porcelain Water Jug, 19th Century. 19th century water jug, Charles X period, in Old Paris porcelain. H: 35cm, W: 24cm, D: 15cm

An elegant Italian mahogany and parcel-gilt center table with a circular top above a centered balauster support with a triple addorsed dolphins on a triform base. Timeless decor...

Early 19th Century Charles X Large Center Hall Gueridon with original Parquetry

A stunning and most elegant French 19th century Charles X st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier. This impressive eight light chandelier is centered at the bottom by a circular Ormolu res...

A rare, likely one-of-a-kind antique Italian mixed wood fiolated scroll flourish marquetry chest of drawers commode. Hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, in period Char...

A very fine pair of 19th century French Boulle and gilt bronze mounted cabinets. Finest quality mercury gilt bronze mounts. Belgium black marble .

Pair of French Carcel Polished Bronze Table Lamps Rare pair of early 19th century polished and lacquered bronze table lamps attributed to ...

Baccarat Cut Glass and Ormolu Table Lamp A Charles X Baccarat glass and gilt bronze table lamp. The glass is of the finest quality as is the gilt bronze. ( the glass shade is a mode...

Charles X Period Mahogany and Marble center table. Carved tripod base with urn shaped pedestal. Beautiful silhouette.

A rare pair of Charles X repoussé brass Colza table lamps Now mounted for electricity with bespoke card shades and brass finials. With the makers mark Desbeaux & Co. Additional inf...

This Carlo X style boat sofa comes from a nineteenth-century villa on Lake Como, the gray and white lacquered sofa, shabby chic effect, has been upholstered with original Fornasetti ...

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A French Charles X gueridon center table in mahogany with a marble top. This beautiful table is a great size and could be used next to a sofa or bed or between a pair of chairs. It ...

Beautiful console table belonging to the Charles X period. The piece of furniture was made of solid walnut, finished with walnut veneer and features an elegant white Carrara marble t...

A wonderful and most decorative French 19th century Charles X st. Ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble vanity mirror. This interesting table top mirror...

French dressing table from the mid-1800s, Carlo X style, in rosewood. It features an upper body resembling a temple with rich inlay motifs throughout, including a small drawer, inte...

a Charles X gilt bronze mantel clock with Cupid and a dog on its hind legs barking / jumping / or begging, the figures flank the rectangular clock, the dog appears to be trying to ge...

Dall' Italia una bella coppia di lampade a parete a due bracci, due appliques in ferro forgiato a mano e dorato in foglia, una accurata produzione fiorentina della Banci. Le lampade...

Pair of Charles X Velvet Painted & Parcel Gilt Armchairs, sourced by repute, David Easton. French Grey painted chairs with parcel gilding alo...