The Formulations of Late Baroque Style March 12, 2022 – Posted in: Furniture, Lifestyle

The work of German cabinetmaker Jean Henri Riesener exemplifies the transition between the Baroque and Neoclassical styles. Notable for his exquisite use of Baroque-style decorative elements in the context of more rigorously geometric pieces, Riesener made a name for himself at the court of Louis XVI. Indeed, he was said to be Marie Antoinette’s preferred furniture maker.

Baroque Opulence in the Modern Home January 4, 2022 – Posted in: Home Improvement, Lifestyle

Baroque design is unmistakable. It’s a deeply decorative design period, filled with ornate details and structural whimsy. As a period intrinsically connected to certain royal households, particularly that of King Louis XIV and Louis XV in France, it’s a truly opulent style and moment in history.