Italian Classic Furniture

Rialto

Empire console

Versailles

Louis XV Chest of drawers

Italian 17th century 995

French Classic Furniture

Louis Convers' Les Quatre Saisons sits outside the main entrance to Petit Palais. The Petit Palais was originally built, like the Grand Palais, its counterpart across the street, for the 1900 Universal Exhibition (World's Fair) in 1900 to the design of Charles Girault. Originally meant to be just a temporary structure to host a large exposition of French art, the Beaux-arts building became such a favorite with Parisians that it was never demolished. Today it houses the Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris. Following a four-year renovation by Phillipe Chaix and Jean-Paul Morel, the Petit Palais reopened to the public in 2005.

In classic Beaux Arts style, the Petit Palais combines Greek and Roman forms with largescale ornamentation. Ionic columns and a grand porch open up the westward entrance facing Avenue Winston Churchill. A dome stis atop the trapeze-shaped monument, echoing that of the Invalides across the river. The entire design is laid out around a central semicircular courtyard and garden. Girault's interior design was greatly influenced by Italian art.

The current exhibits are divided into sections: the Auguste Dutuit Collection of medieval and Renaissance paintings, drawings and objets d'art; the Tuck Collection of 18th century furniture and the City of Paris collection of works by French artists, such as Jean Ingres, Eugène Delacroix and Gustave Courbet. Collection highlights include Poussin's The Massacre of the Innocents, Ruben's Prosperpina, and Rembrandt's Self-Portrait with Poodle.

The Grand Palais (Grand Palace) was originally built, like the Petit Palais, its counterpart across the street, for the Universal Exhibition (World's Fair) in 1900 to the design of Charles Girault. Closed for 12 years for extensive restoration work after one of the glass ceiling panels fell in 1993, it reopened in September 2005. Temporary exhibitions are in the Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais.

The exterior of this massive palace combines an imposing Classical stone facade with a riot of Art Nouveau ironwork, a glass roof, and Georges Récipon's statues of flying horses and chariots at its four corners.

Antonin Injalbert's high relief, la Ville de Paris protégeant les Arts (The City of Paris Protecting the Arts), surmounts the main entrance to the Petit Palais. The Petit Palais was originally built, like the Grand Palais, its counterpart across the street, for the 1900 Universal Exhibition (World's Fair) in 1900 to the design of Charles Girault. Originally meant to be just a temporary structure to host a large exposition of French art, the Beaux-arts building became such a favorite with Parisians that it was never demolished. Today it houses the Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris. Following a four-year renovation by Phillipe Chaix and Jean-Paul Morel, the Petit Palais reopened to the public in 2005.

In classic Beaux Arts style, the Petit Palais combines Greek and Roman forms with largescale ornamentation. Ionic columns and a grand porch open up the westward entrance facing Avenue Winston Churchill. A dome stis atop the trapeze-shaped monument, echoing that of the Invalides across the river. The entire design is laid out around a central semicircular courtyard and garden. Girault's interior design was greatly influenced by Italian art.

The current exhibits are divided into sections: the Auguste Dutuit Collection of medieval and Renaissance paintings, drawings and objets d'art; the Tuck Collection of 18th century furniture and the City of Paris collection of works by French artists, such as Jean Ingres, Eugène Delacroix and Gustave Courbet. Collection highlights include Poussin's The Massacre of the Innocents, Ruben's Prosperpina, and Rembrandt's Self-Portrait with Poodle.

The statue of British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, by French sculptor Jean Cardot was erected in 1998 on the corner of (appropriately) avenue Winston Churchill. It is modeled on a photograph of Churchill marching with General Charles de Gaulle down the nearby Champs Elysees on November 11, 1944.

The 3.2m high statue is made of bronze and weighs 2.5 tonnes. The plinth bears his immortal words: "We shall never surrender."

The Petit Palais was originally built, like the Grand Palais, its counterpart across the street, for the 1900 Universal Exhibition (World's Fair) in 1900 to the design of Charles Girault. Originally meant to be just a temporary structure to host a large exposition of French art, the Beaux-arts building became such a favorite with Parisians that it was never demolished. Today it houses the Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris. Following a four-year renovation by Phillipe Chaix and Jean-Paul Morel, the Petit Palais reopened to the public in 2005.

In classic Beaux Arts style, the Petit Palais combines Greek and Roman forms with largescale ornamentation. Ionic columns and a grand porch open up the westward entrance facing Avenue Winston Churchill. A dome stis atop the trapeze-shaped monument, echoing that of the Invalides across the river. The entire design is laid out around a central semicircular courtyard and garden. Girault's interior design was greatly influenced by Italian art.

The current exhibits are divided into sections: the Auguste Dutuit Collection of medieval and Renaissance paintings, drawings and objets d'art; the Tuck Collection of 18th century furniture and the City of Paris collection of works by French artists, such as Jean Ingres, Eugène Delacroix and Gustave Courbet. Collection highlights include Poussin's The Massacre of the Innocents, Ruben's Prosperpina, and Rembrandt's Self-Portrait with Poodle.

Classic English Furniture

This Molded Plastic Side Chair (1948) was the first industrially manufactured plastic chair. Originally made with fiberglass-reinforced plastic, these chairs now take advantage of the benefits of more eco-friendly polypropylene. www.clickonfurniture.com.au

From Ebay - Retro Rotary Phone

Originally designed by Finnish born designer Eero Saarinen, his graceful designs remain as fresh and popular as when they were first introduced in 1957. Winner of the 1969 Museum of Modern Art Award, the Tulip table is Saarinen's genius solution to clearing up what he saw as the "slum of legs" that populates the under-carriage of most dining sets. www.clickonfurniture.com.au

Jens Risom’s original 1941 collection for Knoll incorporates a natural aesthetic characteristic of understated Scandinavian design. www.mattblatt.com.au

The Knoll sofa is a classic English furniture design that originated in England in the seventeenth century. This form of soft furnishing design features adjustable side arms and considerable depth of seating. The classic design was continued to be manufactured by the Knoll company and imitative brands until the nineteenth century in England. Currently these sofas are prized by collectors and those seeking period furnishings; they are available principally through antique dealers and auction houses.[1] The classic Knoll sofa often has exposed wooden knobs at the rear corner tops, and some exposed wood may be present on the otherwise upholstered arms. Characteristically the side arms are tied to the sofa back by means of heavy decorative braid, often with an elaborate tassel. www.hipmodernhome.com.au

Classic Dining Room Furniture

This mid-coast inn is the epitome of B&B luxury and has been renovated top to bottom. The main inn has 8 guest rooms & the carriage house has 4. All rooms are quite spacious w/fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs, jetted showers, flat screen TV's, fireplaces & upholstered seating. The custom upholstery, bedding & furniture are not to be believed - this is a designer's showcase in every sense of the word. The owners quarters consist of the entire first floor of the carriage house. There is a 2 BR 2 BA apartment w/full kitchen, living & dining room & 2 entrances. Adjacent to this apartment is a 1 BR 1 BA apartment w/kitchen & open living/dining room; it would be simple to combine both spaces w/minimal cost. Alternatively, this space could be used as guest space & is handicap accessible. One of the most beautiful inns in Maine.

Classic Bedroom Furniture

All 18 months old. Lightly used (I travel a lot!). Furniture is wood veneer but solid construction. I'm normally a solid wood person because it's so much nicer but I have no complaints about this furniture.

Consists of:
Queen bed frame (storage in headboard)
2 nightstands
Armoire
Double Dresser + mirror
Stool
Simmons Beautyrest Classic Mattress with memory foam pillow top.