How do I tell Restauration style furniture apart from Empire furniture?

Restauration pieces are lighter and more curved than Empire. Sabre or console legs replace the heavier Empire forms, pale woods such as maple and lemonwood appear alongside mahogany, and gilt bronze mounts are smaller and more delicate in their design.

What woods are typical of Restauration period furniture?

Solid mahogany remains common, but the Charles X period introduced a preference for pale woods: bird's-eye maple, lemonwood, elm burr and ash. These are often used as finely matched veneers, giving pieces their characteristic luminous, refined appearance.

What should I budget for an authentic Restauration style antique?

Small pieces such as a guéridon or bedside table start around £250–£700. A Charles X mahogany commode with original bronze mounts ranges from £1,700 to £5,000. Pale-wood fall-front secretaires typically fetch £1,200–£3,500, depending on condition and provenance.

How should I care for mahogany or pale-wood Restauration furniture?

Apply a thin coat of natural beeswax twice a year. Avoid silicone-based polishes and direct sunlight, which can bleach and lift veneers. If veneer begins to lift, entrust the repair to a specialist restorer experienced in period French furniture.

Can Restauration furniture be shipped internationally from France?

Yes. Most professional dealers work with specialist fine art carriers who provide bespoke crating for fragile veneers. Always request transit insurance covering the declared value of the piece, and confirm packing arrangements with the dealer before collection.

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Restauration period furniture and objects from professional antique dealers

347 objects found

FRENCH RESTAURATION STYLE LIGHT

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

1 900,00 €

CHARLES X PERIOD DRESSINGTABLE

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

3 900,00 €

GILT BRONZE CLOCK

Philippe Cote Antiquites — Chauffailles

3 400,00 €

MAHOGANY BOOKCASE

Philippe Cote Antiquites — Chauffailles

23 500,00 €

FRENCH RESTAURATION PERIOD TABLE

Philippe Cote Antiquites — Chauffailles

1 800,00 €

CHEST OF DRAWERS

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

2 900,00 €

FRENCH RESTAURATION PERIOD WORK TABLE

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

1 400,00 €

FRENCH RESTAURATION PERIOD HARMONIUM

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

3 000,00 €

HALL TABLE

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

1 100,00 €

RESTAURATION PERIOD CONSOLE TABLE

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

2 400,00 €

FRENCH RESTAURATION PERIOD CHAISE LONGUE

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

3 800,00 €

RESTAURATION PERIOD ARMCHAIR

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

2 800,00 €

CHARLES X PERIOD CLOCK AND CASSOLETTES

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

2 200,00 €

PAIR OF PORCELAIN VASES

Antiquités Christophe Rochet — Villeurbanne

650,00 €

RESTAURATION PERIOD TABLE

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

2 700,00 €

RESTAURATION STYLE SETTEE

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

3 500,00 €

RESTAURATION STYLE SETTEE

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

3 200,00 €

CHARLES X PERIOD DRESSING TABLE

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

2 200,00 €

RESTAURATION PERIOD ARMCHAIR

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

1 500,00 €

RESTAURATION PERIOD CONSOLE TABLE

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

2 800,00 €

RESTAURATION PERIOD BEDSIDE TABLE

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

1 200,00 €

RESTAURATION PERIOD ARMCHAIR

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

2 600,00 €

CHARLES X PERIOD WORK TABLE

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

1 600,00 €

GATELEG TABLE

Antiquités Lecomte — Héric

1 350,00 €

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