Veneered Collection

Dolls House of Petronella Dunois, c. 1676
Dolls House of Petronella Dunois (1650-1695), c. 1676. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Carved and gilt pinewood Console Table from Italy
3520219 Carved and gilt pinewood Console Table from Italy; (add.info.: Carved and gilt pinewood Console Table from Italy. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Carved and gilt pinewood Console Table from Italy
3520220 Carved and gilt pinewood Console Table from Italy; (add.info.: Carved and gilt pinewood Console Table from Italy. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Carved and gilt pinewood Console Table from Italy
3520221 Carved and gilt pinewood Console Table from Italy; (add.info.: Carved and gilt pinewood Console Table from Italy. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

RMS Mauretania - panel converted into fire screen
RMS Mauretania - quarter veneered satinwood panel converted to take the form of a fire screen, pencil notations to reverse. 16 x 25 inches. Date: 20th century

Cabinet, 1652 (fruitwood, ebony, ivory & brass)
1146677 Cabinet, 1652 (fruitwood, ebony, ivory & brass) by French School, (17th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Bought by Mary in 1652 for her husband)

Decimal clock, c. 1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel)
3259825 Decimal clock, c.1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel) by Destigny, Pierre Daniel (1787-1855); height: 48.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

The Sweating System (litho)
1595305 The Sweating System (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sweating System. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 May 1888)

Coffee table, c. 1929 (mica & ebony veneer)
3061110 Coffee table, c.1929 (mica & ebony veneer) by Frank, Jean-Michel (1895-1941); 40x95.5x43 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Decimal clock, c. 1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel)
3259824 Decimal clock, c.1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel) by Destigny, Pierre Daniel (1787-1855); height: 48.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Decimal clock, c. 1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel)
3259828 Decimal clock, c.1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel) by Destigny, Pierre Daniel (1787-1855); height: 48.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Decimal clock, c. 1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel)
3259826 Decimal clock, c.1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel) by Destigny, Pierre Daniel (1787-1855); height: 48.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Coffee table, c. 1929 (mica & ebony veneer)
3061109 Coffee table, c.1929 (mica & ebony veneer) by Frank, Jean-Michel (1895-1941); 40x95.5x43 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Decimal clock, c. 1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel)
3259827 Decimal clock, c.1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel) by Destigny, Pierre Daniel (1787-1855); height: 48.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Chimney piece interior Joris Willeken sailmaker
Chimney piece with interior of Joris Willekens sailmaker in Rotterdam, chimney painting painting material paint oil wood mahogany

Table; Francesco Abbiati, Italian, active about 1780 - about 1800; Mandello, Lake Como, Italy, Lombardia, Europe; 1790s; Oak, walnut, and poplar veneered with purplewood, satinwood, ebony

Corpus and Cross (Crucifix); Unknown; France, Europe; Corpus 1680 - 1720; Cross 1765-1770; Boxwood figure on a cross of oak veneered with ebony

Display Cabinet (toonkast); Unknown; Belgium, Flanders, Europe; early 17th century; Walnut and oak veneered with ebony, tortoise shell, coconut

Music Stand (Pupitre); Attributed to Martin Carlin, French, born Germany, about 1730 - 1785, master 1766; Paris, France, Europe; about 1770 - 1775; Oak veneered with tulipwood

Secretaire a abattant; By Martin Carlin, French, born Germany, about 1730 - 1785, master 1766, Circular plaque painted by Jean-Jacques Pierre le jeune, French, about 1745 - about 1800, active Sevres

Cabinet (Cabinet); Roger Vandercruse Lacroix, French, 1727 - 1799, master 1755; Paris, France, Europe; about 1765; Oak and fir veneered with tulipwood, amaranth

Table; Martin Carlin, French, born Germany, about 1730 - 1785, master 1766, Circular plaque painted by Jacques-Francois Micaud, French, 1732/1735 - 1811, active 1757 - 1811, Sevres Manufactory

Rolltop Desk; Desk by Bernard Molitor, French, 1730 - after 1811, master 1787, reunts after designs by Francois Remond, French, 1747 - 1812, master 1774, some mounts cast by Gambier, French

Table; Attributed to Andre-Charles Boulle, French, 1642 - 1732, master before 1666; Paris, France, Europe; about 1680; Oak veneered with marquetry tortoise shell, pewter, brass, ebony, horn, ivory

Double Desk; Bernard II van Risenburgh, French, after 1696 - about 1766, master before 1730; Paris, France, Europe; about 1750; Oak veneered with tulipwood

Mechanical Reading, Writing, and Toilette Table; Jean-Francois Oeben, French, born Germany, 1721 - 1763, master 1761; Paris, France, Europe; about 1750; Oak veneered with kingwood, amaranth

Writing and Toilette Table; Jean-Francois Oeben, French, born Germany, 1721 - 1763, master 1761; Paris, France, Europe; about 1754; Oak veneered with kingwood, amaranth, tulipwood

Inkstand; Unknown; Paris (?), France, Europe; late 19th century; Oak veneered with rosewood; hard-paste porcelain plaques; gilt-bronze mounts; Object: H: 9.8 x W: 28.6 x D: 18.4 cm (H: 3 7/8 x W)

Corner Cupboard (Encoignure); Carcass and mounts attributed to Jean-Pierre Latz, French, about 1691 - 1754, Marquetry panels attributed to the Workshop of Jean-Francois Oeben, French, born Germany

Mantel Clock (Pendule); Movement maker Paul Gudin, French, active about 1729 - 1755, Case attributed to Andre-Charles Boulle, French, 1642 - 1732, master before 1666; Paris, France

Planisphere Clock (Pendule a planisphere); Movement by Alexandre Fortier, French, about 1700 - 1770, and case attributed to Jean-Pierre Latz, French, about 1691 - 1754; Paris, France

Wall Clock on Bracket; Case by Antoine Foullet, French, 1710 - 1775, master 1749, and movement by Lapina, French, born 1801; Paris, France, Europe; about 1764; Veneered with panels of green, red

Card and Writing Table (Table a quadrille brise); Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1725; Oak and fir veneered with bloodwood

Cabinet on Stand; Attributed to Andre-Charles Boulle, French, 1642 - 1732, master before 1666, and medallions after Jean Varin, French, 1596 - 1672; Paris, France

Cabinet; Case by Guillaume Benneman, French, died 1811, Gilt-bronze mounts after models by Gilles-Francois Martin, French, about 1713 - 1795, Mounts cast by Etienne-Jean Forestier, French

Cabinet (one of a pair); Attributed to Adam Weisweiler, French, 1744 - 1820, master 1778, active until 1809; Paris, France, Europe; about 1810; pietra dura plaque mid-17th - late 18th century; Oak

Commode; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1710 - 1715; Fir and oak veneered with bloodwood and walnut; drawers of fir

Corner Cupboard; Cabinet by Jacques Dubois, French, 1694 - 1763, master 1742, clock movement by Etienne Le Noir II, French, 1699 - 1778, master 1717

Pair of Corner Cupboards; Pierre Garnier, French, about 1720 - 1800, master 1742; Paris, France, Europe; about 1765; Fir and oak veneered with ebony, tulipwood

Tripod table; Attributed to Pierre Golle, French, about 1620 - 1684, master before 1656; Paris, France, Europe; about 1680; Oak veneered with brass, pewter, tortoise shell, walnut, and ebony

Two Coffers on Stands; Attributed to Andre-Charles Boulle, French, 1642 - 1732, master before 1666; Paris, France, Europe; about 1684 - 1689; Oak, cypress, and walnut veneered with tortoise shell

Writing Table; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1670 - 1675; Oak veneered with ivory, blue-painted horn, ebony, rosewood, and amaranth

Cartonnier with Bout de Bureau and Clock; Bernard II van Risenburgh, French, after 1696 - about 1766, master before 1730, movement by Etienne Le Noir II, French, 1699 - 1778, master 1717

Writing Table (bureau plat); By Martin Carlin, French, born Germany, about 1730 - 1785, master 1766, At least seven plaques gilded by Jean-Baptiste-Emmanuel Vande, French, 1716 - 1779

Pair of Cabinets; Bernard II van Risenburgh, French, after 1696 - about 1766, master before 1730; Paris, France, Europe; about 1745 - 1750; Oak veneered with bloodwood

Cabinet (Cabinet des Medailles); Attributed to Andre-Charles Boulle, French, 1642 - 1732, master before 1666; Paris, France, Europe; about 1710 - 1715; Oak and fir veneered with ebony, amaranth

Box; Attributed to Andre-Charles Boulle, French, 1642 - 1732, master before 1666, and perhaps Gobelins Manufactory, French, active 1662 - present; Paris, France

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Exquisite Craftsmanship: The Art Furniture Through the Ages" Step into the enchanting world furniture as we explore its rich history and timeless beauty. From the intricately detailed Dolls House of Petronella Dunois, crafted in 1676, to the elegant panel converted into a fire screen on RMS Mauretania, each piece tells a story of exquisite craftsmanship. In an era when Waring and Gillow dominated the furniture industry, their advertisements showcased stunning examples masterpieces. These advertisements not only highlighted their expertise but also served as a testament to their commitment to quality and innovation. One such advertisement features a captivating cabinet from 1652, adorned with fruitwood, ebony, ivory, and brass. Its intricate design showcases the skillful artistry that went into creating this remarkable piece. Another gem from Waring and Gillow is the decimal clock dating back to 1798-1805. Made from pine, brass, and enamel, it exemplifies both functionality and elegance—a true testament to how veneer can enhance even everyday objects. As technology advanced over time, new materials were introduced into furniture design. A lithograph titled "The Sweating System" depicts workers laboring diligently in a workshop filled with various tools used for veneering—an insight into the meticulous process behind these works of art. Moving closer to modern times is a coffee table created in 1929 using mica and ebony veneer. Its sleek lines and contemporary aesthetic demonstrate how veneering techniques evolved alongside changing tastes in interior design. Returning once again to our fascination with decimal clocks—this time another example made between 1798-1805—we marvel at how different materials like pine, brass, enamel could be harmoniously combined through careful application of veneers. Lastly but certainly not least is an ivory-inlaid rosewood-veneered cabinet featuring delicate ivory accents.