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Oak is the traditional timber of medieval furniture, used extensively throughout Europe, it is very strong and durable, has a distinctive and strong figure and a masculine quality compared to fruitwoods such as Cherry wood and Walnut. It is well suited to desks, studies and libraries due to its masculine…

Louis XV painted finish Giving your Louis Fifteen furniture a painted finish has the effect of softening the carving while accentuating the shapes, the cabriole legs and scalloped apron. The finish can be in antique white or done in two colours, such as antique white and soft french grey or…

The Louis Sixteen oval back dining chair is a very versatile and elegant dining chair option. Just like the Louis square back dining chair, this chair can have a cane or upholstered back. Defined by its elegant fluted legs, carved rosettes and delicate mouldings around the apron and back of…

Louis and semiformal French bedroom Louis style and semiformal bedrooms are synonymous with classic furniture, highlighted with refined details such as fine carvings, rich gilding and delicate fabrics. The colours are often soft and romantic, but with raw, strong aspects such as timber polishes or brass fixtures. In these styles…