18TH AND 19TH CENTURY EUROPEAN DESIGN TAKE THE MODERN STAGE, IN ELABORATE DETAILS AND ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURE

BY CALEIGH OSTROM

Old Hickory Tannery Devine Leather Balloon Chair

Covered in gorgeous gold and beige and with its painted leather upholstery, this balloon chair is a statement piece in any living space.
$5,299 horchow.com

Carrera Sideboard

An antique finish adds depth to this intricately detailed piece, made from Peruvian oak and Chilean pine. $3,359 neimanmarcus.com

Belvedere Chest

Handcrafted from mahogany, this chest features carvings of foliates, rosettes, and scrolling volutes. A green-gray stain provides a distressed look, while accents of gold leaves add contrast. $1,199 horchow.com

John-Richard Collection Chateau Mirror

Here, a hand-painted and hand-carved wood frame includes vine, acanthus, and column-detailing—inspired by the maker’s worldly travels.
$3,000 johnrichard.com

John-Richard Collection Lela Eglomise Side Chair

A gilded pewter finish on acacia wood gives this piece an Old World feel. With an eglomise mirrored back.
$1,579 johnrichard.com

Massoud Oasis Sofa

A mortise-and-tenon hardwood frame holds the velvet, tufted upholstery on this neutral couch. Accent pillows add detail and texture.
$5,999 neimanmarcus.com