Mid-19th Century Furniture

19th century French carved and painted bonnetier cabinet, Circa 1840. A timeless and classic touch for a fine interior.

Tani Bunchu (1823-1876) Tiger and Dragon A pair of six-panel Japanese screens. Ink on paper. In this grand pair of Japanese Ryuko-zu screens the tiger crouches low to the ground, ...

A well made, early 19th century mahogany writing desk, of an unusually shallow depth. This attractive one piece desk still has its original tooled, dark green, fitted writing leather...

This lovely long bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship with it's delicately carved spindles, decoratively carved skirt and back all resting on turned fluted...

An antique pair of French Louis XVI Revival ormolu mounted pink and white Variegated marble Neo Classical table lamps, Circa 1860 in date. The pair are of baluster form with twin sc...

***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique Neoclassical American Empire Carved Mahogany Center Table with Foliate, Acanth...

19THc Original doll quilt from Pennsylvania in amazing condition.This log cabin pattern & and floral applique. This comes from a fine folk art collection.

Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Cylinder Barrel Desk This luxurious antique desk imported from Europe would be a br...

A tall and superbly proportioned antique English Tudor style limestone fire mantel, carved with a shield to the frieze and leaves and berries to the spandrels, circa 1850. With its orange-yellow colour, this antique stone fireplace...

Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier black walnut side cabinet with inverse doors. Circa 1840. Perfect for today's transitional designs!

Antique French Empire Red and Green Table Lamp is a truly remarkable piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Its unique design features a striking re...

Swedish Trough dated 1866 Made of birch, has owner's marks and dates. Height: 9.5 cm/3.7 inch Depth: 21 cm/8.2 inch Width: 45 cm/17.7 inch

A French, Louis XV style walnut canapé from the mid-19th century with wraparound back, scrolled arms & cabriole legs. Of heirloom quality featuring new cotton Linen upholstery and s...

The painted pine frame raised on a revolving base with brass castors, the seat would have originally had a squab cushion below the backrest which retains its original oiled cloth uph...

O/4768 - Pair of elegant antique bronze friezes : curtain terminals with acorns. The wand is just an example. A very window becames ...noble!

Fabulous large round Georgian table. Great simple lines. I have chosen not to lacquer or wax the table. Original castors. Sturdy construction. Free UK shipping

Antique Spanish Baroque Style Walnut Trestle Table with Forged Wrought Iron and a Drawer Create a lovely meeting or working space in your home with this Spanish Baroque style table ...

Transport yourself to the refined beauty of the 19th century with our magnificent raised goldwork embroidery. Originating from Belgium, this piece is a testament to the unparalleled ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite circa 1860 hand made in English Pine Haberdashery bank of drawers with Lions head ...

Rare size, antique and signed bronze bust of Jesus Christ with great patina. This striking bronze sculpture by French sculptor Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clésinger (1814-1883) comes in ...

A very fine late George IV/early William IV oak rent or drum table with the original finely tooled leather to the top c.1830 The table featuring four drawers and four mock drawers a...

Early-mid 19th century large coffin-fiddle transitional coin silver ladle, North Carolina. A excecptional, rare, and large; by Edward Hoell of Washin...

An extraordinary artifact of devotion, this early to mid-19th-century Buddhist altar cover (SKU: ZE9) is a sublime expression of artistic and spiritual fervor. Measuring an imposing ...

One of a kind female bust in terracotta, signed A. Carrier on the back. Seated on a wooden base we find this delicate bust of a young woman, with sweet and delicate features. With h...

 Circa 1840. 19thC French green zinc bath tub. It is water tight In Original Paint/Condition Sourced from the South of France Measures: W 140 x D 68...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, super decorative Antique circa 1830 William IV sewing or work table of the finest quality P...

A pair of antique ecclesiastical stained glass windows circa 1850 depicting two saintly figures: one a bearded, long-haired man and the other a young boy with locks of blonde hair. E...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, fully restored, circa 1860-1880 hand dyed brown leather domed top steamer trunk w...

Great image of fish. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published,...

Circa 1840s, by François-Eugene Rousseau, Paris, France. Hand-painted and multi-motif, this gold medal one-of-a-kind set is stunning! Old school Parisian charm at its museum quality best, this set includes thirteen plates, two tazzas, and one 3-tier dessert or petit fours stand. Excellent condition. Thirteen Dessert Plates: 8 5/8 inches in diameter Two Compotes: 8 3/8 inches in diameter by 5 inches high One 3-Tier Dessert Stand...

Louis Philippe banquette or sofa on wheels Carved with floral decorations and canelures. France circa 1840 Good seating with springs. The fabric can be...

***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique Victorian Rosewood Corner Etagere with Foliate Reticulated Back & Graduated C...

The 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Commode is a stunning testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and refined taste of the Louis Philippe era. King Louis Philippe, w...

This 19th century French Commode is made of burl of walnut with a Sainte-Anne marble top. Simple and elegant.

Step into the enchanting world of opulence with this exquisite Borne Settee, a resplendent blend of timeless elegance and whimsical charm. Upholstered in the finest white button tuft...

19th Century French gilt wood hand carved round side table in Louis XVI style with second cane level and white marble top. The piece is very stable and is in its very good original c...

This is beautifully crafted antique early Victorian teak military secretaire chest of drawers, circa 1840 in date. The chest freatures two half wi...

Great image of parrots. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after cpt. Brown with original hand color. Publish...

Antique demi lune table from Sweden. The table is round and made in two half circles, demi lunes, in gustavian style. Made by hand around 1860 and would work well together as a round...

***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Neoclassical American Empire Flame Mahogany Game Table...

19th Century Biedermeier Cabinet, Austria, 1830 Birchwood, Biedermeier two door cabinet standing on four block feet with harmonious birch...

Norwegian Folk Art Chair 'Spinnastol' circa 1850 With its beautiful patina and curved lines. Made out of birch wood. Some traces of original paint. Heigth: 59.5 cm/23.4 inch Depth...

Antique print titled ‘Chevalier du Noeud, XIVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a knight of the Knot, 14th century. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes du XI...

Title: Landscape. Date/Period: 19th century. Dimension: 28cm x 44cm without frame. Frame measures 12cm (plus). Materials: Oil on canvas. Additional information: Dutch School, 19th ce...

This Swedish stool or tabouret has graceful saber legs and applied carving along the skirt and legs which adds an elegant touch. Restored, solid/stable and ready to be enjoyed. Later...

A good antique sterling silver combination snuff & vesta case, by the silversmith Francis Clark (1799-1853), Birmingham, dated 1846. An unusual combination snuff & silver vesta case,...

French Louis Philippe Marble Top Walnut Commode, mid 19th century. Exemplary craftsmanship of the mid nineteenth century with a facade of burl walnut and walnut side panels. Commode ...

The Hobbs & Co. Victorian heavy iron padlock with its original key is a remarkable piece of history and craftsmanship. This antique lock, measuring 9.2 cm x 6.3 cm x 2.5 cm and weigh...

Bistro dining table in bentwood and cane designed by Michael Thonet. Originally designed in the 1860s and produced by Thonet in the 20th century by multiple factories. Size: chairs: 57x49x96.5 seat height 46 Arm height 67 centimeter table: ø85.5 height 75 centimeter Condition: used. The lacquer has worn out on some places. The stained beech wood has discoloration. Cane in the table top is good. The cane in two seats is damaged. The cane in one back is damaged. One arm has a crack in a curve. Some small wood details are missing. The cane can be repaired or replaced professionally on request. Michael Thonet The development of bentwood for use in furniture is one of history’s most significant innovations in design. A range of renowned mid-century modern designers such as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, and Charles and Ray Eames drew heavily on this technological advancement, and the success of their enduring works owes to the efforts of pioneering German-Austrian industrialist and designer Michael Thonet — founder of Thonet and widely considered the father of bentwood furniture. Bentwood furniture dates as far back as the Middle Ages, but it is the 19th-century cabinetmaker and master of parquetry Michael Thonet who is most often associated with this now-classic technique. Thonet in 1856 patented a method for bending solid wood through the use of steam, and from there, the bentwood look skyrocketed to furniture fame. He experimented with bending birch rods into rounded shapes — forming delicately seductive, curving Art Nouveau creations that were a daring departure from the heavy, hand-carved designs attributed to his contemporaries. The Boppard-born Thonet honed his carpentry skills in his father’s workshop, where he carried out experiments with plywood and modified the Biedermeier chairs that populated the studio. He received an invitation from Austrian Chancellor Prince Metternich to contribute Neo-Rococo interiors to the Liechtenstein City Palace in Vienna. From there, the cabinetmaker gained international recognition, including at London’s Great Exhibition of 1851, which featured works created by members of the Arts and Crafts movement as well as industrial products. Thonet showed a range of furniture at the fair and won the bronze medal for his bentwood chairs. He ​​incorporated his family’s company, the Thonet Brothers — or Gebrüder Thonet — with his sons in 1853. Considered the world’s oldest mass-produced chair, Michael Thonet’s ubiquitous Chair No. 14 demonstrated that his patented bentwood technology made it possible to efficiently produce furniture on an industrial scale. Often called the Coffee House chair — the company’s first substantial order was for a Viennese coffeehouse — the No. 14 remains an icon. Thonet originally designed the chair in 1859, and it is considered the starting point for modern furniture. Composed of just six parts, the chair, with its simple, lightweight design, belies its durability. The No. 14 was followed by the No. 18, or the Bistro chair, in 1867, and the 209, or the Architect’s chair, of which Le Corbusier was a fan. (The influential Swiss-French architect and designer used Thonet furniture in his Pavillon de l’Esprit Nouveau at the 1925 International Exposition of Decorative Arts in Paris.) The business began mass-producing furniture. By the end of the 1850s, there were additional Thonet workshops in Eastern Europe and hundreds of employees. Michael Thonet’s reputation attracted the attention of notable architects including Otto Wagner, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Thonet’s patented bentwood technology also yielded an improvement to rocking chairs for his company — in the middle of the 19th century, Michael produced a series of rockers in which the different curved parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Thanks to Thonet, the humble rocker acquired something unexpected: style. And bentwood furniture was embraced by a series of design greats — the innovation can be found in the seating that Josef Hoffman designed for Thonet, in the elegant Superleggera chair created by Gio Ponti and Alvar Aalto’s expressive Paimio armchair...

Great image of a bat. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published...

This is an antique dressing mirror. An English, mahogany and glass boudoir mirror on pedestal base, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. Delig...

A good antique mahogany linen or book press by Tomas Bradford & Co, London & Manchester, circa 1860. The press having an upper frame with a larg...

Oval Shaker box in chrome yellow paint with four swallowtail joints. Northeastern United States, 19th century. Completely original, dry, untouched surface. Measurements: 3 1/8” ...

19th century German Biedermeier bleached mahogany Mirror. Circa 1850. A fine addition to any home!

Beautiful and early snuff box with musical cylinder playing. The box is made of pressed horn with lid and silver hinge and mother of pearl cartouche. At the front are 2 knobs with mo...

1838 map of North America & recent discoveries. Engraved color map by J. Wyld, London, England. This map shows Texas as a Republic without its panhandle. Framed in brown carved wood...

France / 1850 / planter / jardiniere / cast iron / antique Exquisite planter/jardiniere made in France around 1850. This large planter was made in cast iron and stands on 4 elegant ...

Beautiful small antique mahogany chest of drawers with 4 drawers in perfect condition. The chest of drawers has a beautiful age...