Antique Library

Antique Furniture Glossary

Antique terminology defined with links to examples from our gallery.

Antique Beds

A discussion of the materials, styles, and ornamentation employed in the construction of antique beds.

Louis Cresson

Famous 18th century ébéniste.

Etienne Avril

French master ébéniste who worked during the reign of Louis XVI and gained renown as a supplier to Marie Antoinette.

Jacob Frères

The stamp used by important 18th and early 19th century ébénistes Georges II and François-Honoré Jacob.

Pocket CEU: Understanding Louis XIII, XIV, XV, and XVI Furniture

A guide to identifying these styles - originally published in Fine Furnishings International Magazine.