For many, there is little more beautiful than the passage of light through a fine piece of crystal. We take a look at the long history of this magical material.

The town of Meissen is today practically synonymous with porcelain. We take a look at how this came to be, and discover some beautiful art along the way.

Intricate details, towering buildings, the celebration of light, and monumental beauty: our guide to the fascinating history of the Gothic style.

Take a look at our guide to marquetry and parquetry, which explains the history of these wonderful techniques of woodwork.

We take a look at six iconic antique tea services which have, in their own time, captured the essence of tea-drinking.

The 19^th Century Middle East was the subject of intense European fascination – as a theatre of war, a place of learning, and an inspiration for some exquisite art.

Our latest blog post investigates the sheer beauty and unstoppable innovation of the Belle Epoque.

A look at perhaps the most iconic jeweller of the modern era, the beautiful, precious pieces he made, and the style of decorative arts he inspired.

This blog post explores the influence and importance of Madame de Pompadour, the royal mistress of King Louis XV of France.

It’s impossible to buy European antiques without coming across ormolu. Our extensive guide unravels the mystery of this precious and beautiful material.

Our latest blog post is the second of two installments on the furniture and decorative arts of the 19th Century.

This latest blog post is the first of two installments on the turbulent and diverse furniture of the 19th Century in France.