Bombe chests are some of the uniquest furniture because of its distinctive curvy features and round design which are not commonly found in other furniture styles. Bombe chests are one of the most elegant chests to own because they are one of the more complicated to make. I bought my chest a couple years ago, and finally completed painting it. It was finished orignially with baked on white paint, so needless to say stripping it was too labourous. I really am a big fan of burl wood, so knowing it wasn't burl wood, I decided to paint it. The finish turned out terrific. Do visit my Painted Furniture Online Site to get all the details of how I casted the handles to get the unique oversized handles featured on the chest. (Read More.....)
Louis XVI architecture and furniture design was a reflection of Greek and Roman Designs found in the ruins of Pompeii. The style is a straighter, less ornate furniture design than the Louis XV. You will find the chair backs are usually oval, rectangular or shield form. The curved cabriole legs that were once popular in Louis XV, were then replaced with straight legs and fluted imitating the columns of Rome. (Read More.....)
Louis XV style is one of the most beautiful styles of French design. Louis XV style took place between 1730-1775 and often feature curvy furniture such as bombe chests, sexy desks, and ornate mirrors. If a French piece of furniture is exaggerated in its curves, chances are, they flow from the inspiration of Louis XV. The key feature of unbroken curves is the principle behind the inspiration of Louis XV furniture style such as graceful curves seen in Louis desks, where the legs sweep with delicate lines and shape. Chairs are often seen curved at the back which flows through to the front often seeing curved cushions. Louis XV architecture is likewise as ceilings are seen with curved features such as doomed ceilings, and archways. Round ornate gilt rosettes sit in 3D paneled designs on the walls. Walls, doors and decorative moldings are featured in curved designs. (Read More.....)
Louis style desks is one interior design choice you cannot go with going with. This beautiful french style goes hand in hand with fine intricate woods, floral carving, and inlay of wood designs featuring the most esquisite exotic woods. Antique Louis French Desks are often found with ornate detailed ormolu gold finishing. What makes Louis desks particularly interesting are the delicate gold details not found on other styles. If you love intricate and ornate looks, this desk is the best you can get combining the classy exotic woods, and fine ormolu and curvy shapes which Louis XV desks are known for. Many websites have them listed for various prices, though on ebay you can find a sensational deal for a beautiful desk. Depending on the type of wood you are drawn to, there are some stunning varieties with this style. (Read More.....)
To the very left is the piece I was inspired by, and the right is the piece I faux painted. This dresser turned out so nice that I even did another dresser that was serpentine in shape as well. The detailed photos, along with how I did it, are found here. (Read More.....)
More than a fashion clothing designer, Ralph Lauren has been the master of marketing to every aspect of upsclae elegant living. Every seasonal collection is different but very edgy and of supreme design. Rarely do you see a designer design a number of different styles as well as Ralph Lauren has. (Read More.....)
There's literally hundreds of different desks available in todays market. So which one will you choose? If you are like me, you are grown past the stage of throw away furniture that features composites and plastics, and are opting for quality furniture. Once you see antiques, you will never go back, because they are built to last. Most antiques are hand crafted, than he processes of today which are manufactured to mass produce for more of a profit margin. French Louis Desks are the most glamourous choice out there in comparision to most other desks. They often feature rich wood veneers, and sometimes the rare desks feature a number of rich exotic woods an outstanding detailed look. (Read More.....)
There are many variations of french dressers, than the often thought about french provincial styles. One clue in the difference is that the wood is heavier in older Louis styles, or Napoleon chests. Take a look at the pictures in this post, the wood is much more chunky and it is solid wood through out. It is just a different design than the 1950's French dressers. There isn't a French dresser that isn't beautiful. Many of the painted looks can be reproduced with a bit of paint and a dark glaze to give it that old antique feel. (Read More.....)
