Antique pillar clock - mahogany, ebony, yellowwood - Georgian style

Small Georgian mahogany and inlaid longcase clock, featuring a white arched dial, signed G Monks, Prescott, with additional seconds and date indicator painted with birds, roses, and floral spandrels, an arched painting of a bird among berries, double-headed 8-day movement with anchor escapement, rack striking on a bell, case with swan neck pediment, glazed panels flanked by fluted columns, trunk with flame mahogany-shaped door, flanked by quarter columns, cross-banded base ending in ogee feet, satinwood and ebony inlaid throughout. The movement has been cleaned and serviced by a horologist and comes with a 12-month warranty (British mainland).

Prestigious antique furniture and accessories can be an excellent idea for decorating our interiors. There is a growing number of enthusiasts of high-quality old products that have a specific character and soul. This is a nod to the history, creation, and design of classic and timeless furniture. There are many different styles in antique furniture, each with its distinctive features.  

There are many different styles characterising antique furniture, but we can highlight a few of the most important. Eclectic furniture belongs to the 19th century, which is dominated by the Biedermeier style. Its variations in the early years of this century include Neo-Gothic, Gothic, Rococo, Louis Philippe, and finally the English Victorian style. By the end of the century, these styles transition into pseudo-styles of Classicism, Renaissance, and Baroque.  

Empire style furniture dates from the late 18th to early 19th century. It originated during the reign of Napoleon, where there was a significant emphasis on Roman and Greek ornamentation. 

Classicist furniture is in the Louis XVI style, which also strongly references ancient architecture. Interesting and noteworthy are all antique products in the Rococo and Louis XV styles. Next is Baroque, whose name comes from the Portuguese 'barocco' – meaning an irregularly shaped pearl. These were very representative pieces of furniture, meant to literally drip with opulence and play a significant role in luxury. Exceptional, selectively used materials were employed to further emphasise the grandeur of these items.  

Today, we can observe the significant influence of the Baroque style on today's classic furniture, which is designed with great similarity to the past era. Another significant style is the Renaissance, which flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries and also had a major impact on the art of furniture making. Renaissance style was quite heavy and massive. Brown stains were used, as well as cornices, strong plinths, and bas-reliefs. It can certainly be said that these were quite specific products, but they offered many new possibilities such as the construction of sideboards or generally the broad concept of chest furniture. Here, too, there was an interest in mythology and ancient times, so supports or legs took on animal forms.  

Lion's paws, eagle's heads – these are common sights in the Renaissance style. Currently, many global brands recreate such furniture, taking examples from Italian or French creators. This is a sign of admiration and care for the history of the most beautiful Renaissance antiques. It is important to remember that in each country, furniture making was perceived differently, so each style in a given country had its own distinct character. This is very important, especially when searching for the right exclusive antique for your interior.  

The most important aspect of prestigious antique furniture is originality. This is ultimately crucial from the buyer's perspective, as there are many counterfeits on the market. Luxury Products provides a document confirming the product's compliance with the actual description and photo. At your disposal, we have art appraisers, historians, and experts from around the world.