Antiques:
History in Your Home

     Years ago when people were moving to Southwest Florida, they moved into a world of coral pinks and seafoam greens. Furniture from their Northern home was considered to be too dark and heavy for Florida. Through the years, the misconception that you had to dispose of your old possessions and buy new ones to furnish your home here has been laid to rest. In fact, more and more people search out antiques to furnish their homes, becoming serious collectors along the way.
     Many homeowners have special pieces of furniture, art, silver, or other objects that have special value to them because they were handed down in their families from generation to generation. Although they may call their prize possessions antiques, technically speaking, an antique is an object that is more than 100 years old.
     Antique pieces are rich in history. Go antiquing and expand your world.

LOUIS XVI
5-drawer chest, walnut burl fitted with brass. 29 inches wide, 18 inches deep, 30 inches high.
For information call: 
Design Impressions Gallery, Inc. 941 373-9660



LOUIS XV
Hand-carved walnut bench with silk seat. 30 inches wide, 18 inches deep, 27 inches high.
For information call: 
Design Impressions Gallery, Inc. 941 373-9660



HAND-PAINTED
Japanese embossed red two-drawer chest. 22 inches wide, 18 inches deep, 27 inches high.
For information call: 
Design Impressions Gallery, Inc. 941 373-9660



ENGLISH DUNCAN PHYFE
18th-century dining table with top finished in antiqued brown; leather trimmed with hand tooling. 54 inches round, 30 inches high.
For information call: 
Design Impressions Gallery, Inc. 941 373-9660



HAND-TOOLED VENETIAN
Antiqued brown leather writing desk trimmed in antiqued gold leaf with brass ormolu. 48 inches wide, 26 inches deep, 31 inches high.
For information call: 
Design Impressions Gallery, Inc. 941 373-9660


ITALIAN WALNUT COMMODE
An 18th century striking piece featuring intricate geometric parquetry design. This was a time consuming technique where the craftsmen would cut diamond shapes of the same timber at different angles, which produced different shaped grain giving a three dimensional appearance. This commode is in excellent original condition and is augmented by fine original brass handles and escutcheons.
For information call:  
The Englishman   239 649-8088


ART DÉCO
Rosewood barrel-shaped lamp table. 24 inches round, 26 inches high.
For information call: 
Design Impressions Gallery, Inc. 941 373-9660



STAINED GLASS PERFECTION
The glorious colors in this magnificent stained glass window will make an outstanding statement and be the topic of conversation among family and friends.
For information call:  
Aardvark Antiques   401 849-7233



BRILLIANT PURPLE HUES
Impressive in both size and beauty, this Gallé lamp is adorned with intaglio cut flowers and is lit in both the base and shade. The brilliant purple hue of the flowers and glow from within make a most dramatic statement. Signed on both base and shade. Circa 1900. 21 inches high.
For information call:  
M.S. Rau Antiques, L.L.C   1 800 544-9440



FIRESIDE WARMTH
ROYAL FAMILY COLLECTION
A monumental 19th century Flemish oak and ebonized cupboard. The frieze top is decorated with carved heads divided by ebonized panels. The doors feature ebonized panels set within geometric borders; each door is flanked by a fluted pilaster resting on boldly carved cartouches. There are two further drawers below, each flanked by a carved lion’s head. This piece is notable for the excellent quality of timber used, which has developed a mellow patina over the years. Its fine carving is a testament to the skill of the craftsmen who made it.
For information call:  
The Englishman Antiques   239 649-8088