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Napolean lll Style Rope Twisted Gilt Furniture

While the illusion of twisted and knotted rope, which is associated with the work of the Parisian upholsterer A. M. E. Fournier, is indicative of the (Read More...)

Queen Marie Antoinette's French Bedroom

Everyone wants a view into Queen Marie Antoinette’s personal French bedroom. Bonnefoy du Plan oversaw the creation of the furniture pieces which sit in her bedroom. The furniture feature carved and painted trellises, basketwork, floral forms and rustic garlands. The furniture is called “wheat-ear” furniture, so named for lily-of-the-valley, pine cones, and ears of wheat found in the design The third floor is known as the Mezzanine and was for the Queen’s staff.

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French Interiors:The Belvedere In The Park of the Petit Trianon

The Petit Trianon was designed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel by the order of Louis XV for his long-term mistress, Madame de Pompadour, and was constructed between 1762 and 1768. But Madame de Pompadour died four years before its completion. Upon his accession to the throne in 1774, the 20-year-old Louis XVI gave the château and its surrounding park to his 19-year-old Queen Marie Antoinette for her exclusive use and enjoyment. Marie longed to escape Louis and his court, and he gave her just the (Read More...)

French Styled Commodes

Bombe chests gained popularity in the French Regency period. After Louis XIV died in 1715, his five year old great grandson was crowned the king of France. At the time, Louis XV was too young to rule, so Phillipe d’Orleans, the nephew of the late Louis XIV, was named regent and ruled in his place. During this time, French furniture-makers (Read More...)

French Furniture Restoration ~Gold Leafing Tips

Gold Leafing is one of the most beautiful and realistic finishes to real gold. Metallic Spray paint doesn’t compare to the luster that gold leaf can give to a piece of furniture, picture frame or chair. When I started out gold leafing, I found it quite frustrating, time consuming and costly that I didn’t enjoy it much. After only a couple projects I threw it aside and went back to spray painting again. I picked it up again after several months, and tried a new product, and it was so much easier, that if I need a leafing project done, it is usually done quickly.

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Decorating Around The French Styles- Designer Alessandra Branca

A European designer at heart, Alessandra Branca incorporates antique designs into a mix of modern day elements for new takes on old world elegance. The 16th through the 18th century is where she draws her inspiration, as she is an avid reader always looking for an opportunity for a new direction. Her keen eye for color and a willingness to take risks on dramatic style is what is so interesting about her. Drawn to classic looks, her intuition kicks it up a notch with bold color palettes and contrasting designs.

“If you don’t love your things, it’s (Read More...)

French Style Authority

Napolean lll Style Rope Twisted Gilt Furniture

Queen Marie Antoinette's French Bedroom

French Interiors:The Belvedere In The Park of the Petit Trianon

French Styled Commodes

French Furniture Restoration ~Gold Leafing Tips

Decorating Around The French Styles- Designer Alessandra Branca

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