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The Beauty of Italian Furniture

If you are thinking about giving your home a wholly brand-new look and nothing seems to be appealing enough, maybe maybe it is time you tried out some Italian decorating style. This pleasant expressive style not only contributes a cordial, intimate tone to ones home but adds that natural touch, making it stand out from other contemporaneous styles of the day. If you are an individual who flourishes on bold colors and everything that is picturesque, then this is exactly the thing for your new redecoration. It will add that charming Tuscan countryside touch to your home.

Lately, Italian furnishing and decor have gained a huge fan following. A majority of people hold the the book written by Frances Mayes and film industry responsible for this situation. Italy, with its inheritance of unique art history and an entire grade of lifestyles has a great deal to offer up, in terms of interior decor options.

Major factors which require to be thought about with care when deciding about home interior decoration take on a sense of deference for the past, an consciousness for what is happening in the present, a sense of harmony between the inside and the outside, the quality of the accessories you are utilizing and the care given to every point.

Beautiful Italy has a long history and it is no surprise that there is a focus on the significance of every detail and quality. Especially in the light of the exquisite architectural history and artistic examples that have been generated by the people of Italy through the historical periods. These art objects have inspired and entranced people over the years and are just as influential in the world of today.

But the most charismatic thing about the art of Italy is that it has managed to cover all types of popular developments and advances. How can we forget that Italy is the home to Ferrari and Maserati. Italy is the land of an incredible mix of streamlined and impressive modern-day art with established art patterns. A mixture of both is in all likelihood the single way to keep the viability of antique art patterns.

Cosmetic window frontages are probably one of the most fundamental facets of Italian decor. If you are attempting to keep the earthy feeling of the decor you have to be specially conscientious about the colors that you choose for the curtains on the windows and doorways. Also refrain from using huge ornamental items. Select items, which are fine-textured and burnished and don’t jar with the interior decoration.

Regardless what your personal tastes are, Italian furniture can please you. The style of furniture in Italy is an artistic creation and a manufacturing process that is ever evolving. Holding in mind the shifting requirements of the market the vogues have adjusted but the superlative quality and workmanship of the furniture of Italy has held out over the years.

Many types of furniture merchandises come out of Italy, Tuscan is possibly the most well known and most best-selling. But what most people don’t know is that Tuscan articles of furniture also come in two varieties one from Florence, which is much more refined and up-to-the-minute while the other, comes in from the agricultural areas of Italy that is the more homespun and rugged type. With its emphasis on natural materials including leather, chestnut wood, cypress, pelt and iron-work Tuscan furniture is truly different.

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The Venice Etagere Pedestal $189 View your collectibles in the round! Our delightfully functional work of furniture art boasts distinctive rope spindles and filigree accents, hand-carved from solid hardwood to replicate a beloved Italian antique. This Toscano-exclusive etagere features one hardwood and two glass shelves for period charm and practicality. Simple assembly required.

An Angel s Offering Religious Statue $1095 Too splendid to remain hidden away in Lucca, Italy, this stunning angel is an heirloom investment for generations to come. Peace emanates from the tranquil face and sloping shoulders, while prayerful hands offer a graceful shell. Every detail, from feathered wings to the soft folds of its gown, is skillfully captured in high-quality fiberglass resin and hand-painted in an antique stone finish. Due to an unprecedented agreement with an Italian company that specializes in antique religious statues, this monumental work of art was rescued from obscurity, perfect for any church, serene garden or home gallery 17″Wx17″Dx61″H.

Coat of Arms Gothic Revival Armoire $1750 A direct copy of a French Gothic Revival antique, this work of furniture art is virtually indistinguishable from a period original! From the amazing handcarving of heraldic crests and coats of arms to the melon bulb turnings, it requires Toscano craftsmen over two weeks to replicate this handsome armoire in fine mahogany, hand-rubbed to a burnished finish, and distressed just enough to reproduce a fine antique. The craftsmanship of the ironwork hinges, lock and key embellish the thick doors that open to reveal three shelves and two drawers for storage in this quality 5-feet tall masterwork. Toscano exclusive. 34″Wx17″Dx64″H. 120 lbs.

Flora: Divine Patroness of Gardens Statue $125 The muse of “all that blossoms,” the goddess Flora is especially revered in artist Carlo Bronti’s home country of Italy. Sculpted at just over two and a half feet tall, our ethereal beauty is draped in a garland of roses and gossamer fabric that showcases her exquisite splendor, from bare feet to angelic face. Cast in quality designer resin, this Toscano-exclusive statue boasts a rich, antique stone finish. 14½”Wx14½”Dx30½”H. 20 lbs.

The Florentine Santa Croce Pewter Chalice $139 Cast directly from a 17th century Italian antique, the three angels and four putti surrounding this ornately sculpted Baroque chalice reflect its original spiritual roots. Our high-quality European pewter Chalice with faux stones is hand cast by artisans in Brescia, Italy, using Old World techniques handed down for generations. Arriving in a hinged velveteen presentation box, it makes an impressive gift for a wedding or a feast at home. 5½”dia.x10″H. 2 lbs.

Art Nouveau Angel-in-Waiting Italian Pewter Jewelry Holder $39.95 When you’re not wearing your baubles and bangles, allow our winged angel to display them with authentic Art Nouveau style. Cast in quality solid pewter in Brescia, Italy directly from a turn-of-the-century antique, our finely detailed Angel-in-Waiting sculpture features long tresses, arched wings, and special places for your earrings and other jewels. A beautiful gift! 6″Wx2″Dx6″H. 1 lb.

Bavarian Pewter Walking Stick $65 True to the Bavarian tradition of mountain hiking, our handcrafted collectible walking stick is multi-featured–ax, hammer and spike in one! Our exclusive walking stick is replicated from a 150-year-old antique of mountain hardwood and solid pewter by the world’s most-respected pewter smiths in Brescia, Italy. This collectible walking stick is not recommended for orthopedic use. Solid hardwood shaft features a pewter tip. See Additional Views for details. Approx. 34″-36″H.

Venus of Pietrasanta Statue $98.95 This contemporary maiden, named for the artist’s own village in Italy, is a modern-day beauty modeled with the earthy Renaissance splendor of old. At almost a yard tall, she is exquisitely sculpted 360 degrees, cast in quality designer resin, and finished in antique stone to capture details from flowing tresses to her lithe female form. Accenting garden gallery, spa or pool, this Toscano exclusive is a coveted statement piece for any collection.

Chantret Marble-Topped Cocktail Table $350 Ornately hand-carved in the Louis XV style, our coveted cocktail table boasts intricate fretwork and beautiful acanthus detail that leave lesser, machine-made pieces without compare. Our solid hardwood Design Toscano exclusive is a work of furniture art virtually indistinguishable from a true antique. Crowned with a rose-hued, solid natural marble top, it’s at home in any dècor. See below for matching side table 31½”dia.x16½”H. 68 lbs.

Lord Raffles Lion Leg Side Table $298 You’ve come to expect the unexpected from Toscano, and so we ve purposely outdone ourselves by combing the Gothic castles of Europe to bring you this exquisite Medieval antique replica side table! Our exclusive boasts four stately lion heads with bared teeth and majestic lion paws. Cast in quality designer resin with a faux mahogany finish, our enviable work is included in our Lord Samford Raffles Furniture Collection and is found only at Toscano.