Antique furniture

Antique furniture adds value to any interior with a true soul

Old utilitarian craftsmanship is an incredible piece of fashion history and tradition. With each era, their style changed, but one thing unites them: extraordinary durability and quality. Restored antiques are mainly associated with solidity. Heavy, made of solid wood, they are impossible to ignore. When it comes to antique furniture, you often hear the term: Louis furniture. What does it actually mean?

The Louis period is associated with the reign in France of Louis XIII the Just, Louis XIV – the Sun King (Baroque), Louis XV (Rococo), Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette (Classicism), and Louis Philippe. It was a very turbulent time in history, including the absolute rule of Cardinal Richelieu, the re-establishment of the Estates-General, the storming of the Bastille, the French Revolution, the end of the Bourbon dynasty, and numerous wars.

Antique furniture also includes Empire style furniture, referring to the times of Napoleon's rule, and in Germany and Austria, Biedermeier.

How is antique furniture made?

Baroque furniture is characterized by monumental scale, heaviness, yet lightness, a huge amount of ornamentation, and visual opulence. Artistic references can be found in the works of Michelangelo and Giovanni Bernini. Rococo stood in opposition to this style. It referred to exoticism, the Orient, and was much more refined and subtle. Antique furniture became lighter, veneered, and inlaid. Curved legs of chairs and chests, wavy edges of tabletops, consoles, display cabinets, and porcelain. This is a brief description of the style. Classicism was a reaction to both Baroque and Rococo.

Creators returned to the aesthetics of ancient Rome and Greece. Simple lines, harmony, order, and restraint in decoration are the leading features of this direction. The Empire style can be called a tribute to Napoleon. Ornamented initials "N", bees, stars, eagles, and swans. Additionally, strong inspirations from ancient Egypt. Perfect symmetry and simplicity of the base form combined with richly decorated details. An interesting style is Biedermeier. It does not strictly originate from royal and imperial courts, it is called the cozy style of the bourgeoisie. It is not extravagant or opulent, it is a response to the Empire style. It can be described as pretty and functional. Antique furniture from this period is useful, beautiful, but sparingly decorated.

Old and restored furniture is in vogue today

The term "Louis furniture" is a catch-all for many different art styles. Each of them is beautiful and worth attention. However, it's worth knowing whether heavy, almost immovable Baroque wardrobes or light and comfortable curved Biedermeier antique furniture would be a better solution. The former works better in a manor-house or palace style, while the latter is suitable even in a living room.

One thing is certain, there are no more spacious wardrobes than those from Gdańsk. A stylish display cabinet can hold not only a dinner service but also coffee and tea sets. A console with a mirror can successfully replace a dressing table.

A set of comfortable, upholstered chairs and a table will be the setting for many a formal dinner. Original antique furniture will not disappoint in terms of quality and craftsmanship. Of course, you can buy much cheaper styled furniture, but the question is, why?

Looking for stylish, elegant, and antique furniture? You're in the right place

Antique furniture from various eras at Luxury Products is not for everyone. First of all, they tend to be quite expensive, so if you just need a cabinet or chair, you might want to pass on antiques for now.

Another thing is maintenance, which also costs money. The most popular types of wood in antiques are oak, mahogany, walnut, pine, and ebony. But it's not the type of wood that matters for longevity. An antique made from such wood has a chance to last many years if you take care of it and have it restored from time to time.

On the other hand, an antique piece of furniture is an investment. If you take care of it and keep it in good condition, its value will only increase over time. Antique furniture can turn out to be

We offer furniture from the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. We specialize in wooden furniture from the Louis XIV period, but also in more recent pieces. Products available at Luxury Products are verified and have certified, documented provenance. Only in this way can your living room furnishings increase in value.

Among the furniture, you will find:

• sofas,
  
• consoles,
  
• couches,
  
• cabinets,
  
• chests of drawers,
  
• tables,
• chairs and armchairs,
  

We are confident that furniture from past eras will meet our customers' expectations.

Every room will gain in quality and style. You can give these pieces a second life in your living room or office.

We encourage you to explore our store's offerings in this category.

In addition to furniture, our store also offers antique paintings and mirrors that will enrich your living room.