Cultural heritage
The history of antique furniture
The history of furniture reflects the great upheavals of society: wars, revolutions, artistic influences and changing customs. Each era has its own characteristics — materials, forms, ornament — that make it possible to identify and date a piece precisely.
At Antiquités Rigaldo, our deep knowledge of these styles allows us to advise you, to appraise and to restore your furniture while respecting the authenticity of each piece.
The great periods
| Style | Period |
|---|---|
| Gothic | 13th – 16th century |
| Renaissance | 15th – 16th century |
| Louis XIII | 1610 – 1643 |
| Louis XIV | 1643 – 1715 |
| Régence | 1715 – 1723 |
| Louis XV | 1730 – 1774 |
| Louis XVI | 1774 – 1793 |
| Directoire | 1793 – 1804 |
| Restauration | 1815 – 1830 |
| Louis-Philippe | 1830 – 1852 |
| Napoléon III | 1825 – 1870 |
| Art Nouveau | 1880 – 1914 |
| Art Déco | 1918 – 1939 |