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Terms Defined: veneer, verde gris, vitrine


Veneer		 jump to top of page
Decorative effect accomplished by the application of thin layers of ornamental (and often exotic) woods to an underlying, structurally supporting surface.


Examples from our gallery:

Catalan, Baroque period, marquetry-inlaid, slant-front bureauCatalan, Baroque period, marquetry-inlaid, slant-front bureau (Item No. 816)
In walnut veneer with boxwood inlay, monogram surmounted by a crown. Two small external drawers above three long drawers, with an additional six interior drawers behind fold-down writing compartment. First half of the 18th century.

Dimensions: 49½" high by 46" wide by 23½" deep

Restauration period, extending dining tableRestauration period, extending dining table (Item No. 638)
In solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneer with fluted, tapering legs above castors. Extends to 22 feet (seats 22). Early 19th century.

Parisian, Louis XV period table a jeuParisian, Louis XV period table a jeu (Item No. 757)
In kingwood, ebony, and ivory veneers with cabriole legs terminating in gilt-bronze sabot feet. Opens to reveal a green felt poker surface. Mid-18th century.

Dimensions: closed: 25¼ wide by 22" deep by 28" high - when opened, poker surface is 25¼" by 44"

French, Louis XV style, bronze mounted tric trac tableFrench, Louis XV style, bronze mounted tric trac table (Item No. 775)
In mahogany with mahogany, pearwood, and ebony veneers. Top chess/checkers surface reverses to reveal leather writing surface. Inside reveals inlaid backgammon surface. With drawers at each side to hold gaming pieces. Late 18th or early 19th century.

Very fine, French, Louis XVI period tric trac tableVery fine, French, Louis XVI period tric trac table (Item No. 759)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with brass trim. Gold-embossed leather writing surface reverses to reveal felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Tapered, fluted legs ending in brass casters. Two drawers hold matching white and green-tinted ivory playing pieces. Late 18th century.

Dimensions: 45" wide by 24" deep by 29" high

French, Louis XVI period tric-trac tableFrench, Louis XVI period tric-trac table (Item No. 718)
In solid, carved mahogany with flame mahogany veneer, gilt bronze trim, and tapered, fluted legs. Backgammon surface in ebony with ivory inlay. Leather top reverses to reveal felt playing surface for cards. Circa 1780.

Dimensions: 47" long by 27" deep by 28" high

Austrian, Biedermeier sofaAustrian, Biedermeier sofa (Item No. 167)
In carved walnut and walnut veneer, 19th century.

Dimensions: 79" wide by 44" high by 27" deep

French, 20th century, Louis XV nightstandFrench, 20th century, Louis XV nightstand (Item No. 275)
Transition style, walnut and kingwood veneer nightstand with faux book paneled doors below a pull-out writing board.

Dimensions: 17½" wide by 11" deep by 28" high

French, Louis Philippe work tableFrench, Louis Philippe work table (Item No. 238)
In solid walnut and walnut veneer. Early 19th century.

Dimensions: 24" wide by 17" deep by 27¼" high, 9" leaves

English DavenportEnglish Davenport (Item No. 45)
Walnut veneer with satinwood stringing, slant top, leather writing surface, carved fret work gallery. Circa 1860's.

Dimensions: 20½" wide by 21" deep by 33" high in back

Italian, Charles X period consoleItalian, Charles X period console (Item No. 14)
Walnut veneer, white Carrera marble top. Circa 1825.

Dimensions: 55½" wide by 26½" deep by 39½" high


Verde gris		 jump to top of page
A shade of grayish green with teal and green highlights.


Examples from our gallery:

Louis XV style, Italian bureau platLouis XV style, Italian bureau plat (Item No. 414)
With painted verde gris finish and embossed leather writing surface, exaggerated cabriole legs ending in pied de sabots. Late 18th or early 19th century.

Dimensions: 65" wide by 29" deep by 30" high


Vitrine		 jump to top of page
French term for display or china cabinet.


Examples from our gallery:

Louis XV-XVI Transition period vitrineLouis XV-XVI Transition period vitrine (Item No. 441)
In solid, carved walnut with carved flora and fauna motifs representative of the Louis XV form and musical instruments characteristic of the Louis XVI form. 18th century.

Rare, French Provincial, Louis XV period buffet vitrineRare, French Provincial, Louis XV period buffet vitrine (Item No. 832)
In solid, carved walnut with original blown glass panels. Mid 18th century.

Dimensions: 102" high by 60" wide by 25" deep

19th century, Austrian, Biedermeier vitrine19th century, Austrian, Biedermeier vitrine (Item No. 158)
In walnut with original mirrored back, with new two glass shelves.

Dimensions: 35" wide by 17" deep by 69" high

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