A pair of Italian 19th century Renaissance st. Napoleon III period ebonized fruitwood, ormolu and marble inlaid mirrors

List: $13,900.00

A stunning and extremely unique pair of Italian 19th century Renaissance st. Napoleon III period ebonized fruitwood, ormolu and marble inlaid mirrors. Each octagonal mirror retains its original mirror plate set within a most elegant mottled octagonal band. The frames... — Read More

Item # 10827
H: 19.25 in L: 17.25 in D: 1.5 in
H: 49 cm L: 44 cm D: 4 cm
Italy
19th Century
Ebonized Fruitwood, Marble/Stone, Ormolu
Napoleon III Period Read More, Renaissance st. Read More

(Napoleon III Period) - Also known as 2nd Empire style, this highly eclectic style used many elements from various historical periods and revolutionized the use of more contemporary materials while focusing on comfort and functionality. Chairs and settees were ornately upholstered with the use of tassels, fringe, and opulent fabrics. Throughout this time the mechanics of chairs would be entirely concealed by upholstery and decorative elements, like the Crapaud armchair. Upholstered ottomans appeared with the creation of furniture like “le confident” or the two-person chair. Black Lacquer, Polychrome, and rattan were being used for the first time in European furniture.

(Renaissance st.) - Borrowing its name from Europe’s most recognizable time period, Renaissance artwork and designs emerged at the time of many advancements in philosophy, literature, music, and science. At its foundation, the Renaissance style displayed many elements from classical antiquity and the Greco-Roman world. Works of art and designs were influenced by these classical principles but were adapted to include recent social and scientific knowledge. The Renaissance marked a transitional period in Europe that saw the end of the medieval age and the beginnings of the early modern age. Renaissance artists include Jan van Eyck, Titian, Michelangelo, and Raphael, with notable works such as the statue of David by Donatello, The Birth of Venus, by Botticelli, and The Ghent Altarpiece by van Eyck.

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