A hickory and leather inlaid center table, or entry table. 
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Unique and Unusual Furniture
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
Hand Painted Furniture – Floor Screen and Entry Table
Monday, September 19th, 2011Colorado Style Home Furnishings offer many exquisite items that have been meticulously hand-painted by modern-day artisans using the exacting techniques that flourished in 17th and 18th century Europe. Each piece features slight variations in color and brushstrokes, a personal “signature” of the artist that enhances the value of the piece. Painting techniques include dry-brushing, color blending, and feathering. Another hand-painting specialty of Colorado Style is eglomise, a reverse glass painting process developed in 19th century France. Encased by glass, the delicate painting on the inside of the object has an intriguing, lustrous appearance that will delight you for years to come.
Birds in a Bamboo Forest
A black lacquer framed gilt Argento screen, with raised painting of birds flying over a bamboo forest. The original Art Deco. W 82½ x D 1 x H 88½
A mahogany and green opalescent verre églomisé panelled centre table, circular top with two frieze drawers, cabriole legs with paw feet, brass bound. The original Empire.
Inspiration – Entry Table
Monday, June 13th, 2011Inspiration
This delicately inlaid centre table was inspired by an original piece from the Empire period (1804-1815)
This delicately inlaid entry table was inspired by an original piece from the Empire period (1804-1815). As Napoleon I came to power he sought to present himself in the manner of the ancient Roman emperors and so adopted their symbolism in his state art and architecture.
The intricate veneer inlay on the table top has an almost three-dimensional appearance and references the intricate mosaics of the Roman period. It reminds us of architectural and stylistic achievements like the vaulted and coffered ceiling of the Pantheon. The Corinthian column legs also refer back to Roman Architectural principles of beauty and proportion.
