FURNITURE TUTORIAL & GLOSSARY
At GALERIE VERSAILLES you can find the finest classical period furniture and antiques in the French & European tradition. Since we are a direct importer, GALERIE VERSAILLES is able to offer one of the finest selections of hand-crafted French and European style furnishings in North America. The different styles that developed during the reigns of Louis XIV to XVI, from 1643 to 1793, established France as the leading influence in decorative arts. The owners of Newell & Associates travel the world to acquire the most exquisite Louis furniture pieces and fine oil paintings they can put their hands on. In addition to specializing in fine Louis pieces, BAROQUE, ROCOCO,, VENETIAN, DIRECTOIRE, EMPIRE, RESTAURATION, BIEDERMEIR, LOUIS PHILIPPE, NAPOLEON III, VICTORIAN, ART NOUVEAU, and ART DECO styles are also offered. At GALERIE VERSAILLES you are provided with a privileged view into the special world of France and Europe’s grand historic palaces and homes of the 17th, 18th, & 19th century. GALERIE VERSAILLES is proud to present one of the finest selections in North America and sells both retail as well as wholesale to the trade.
The GALERIE VERSAILLES Furniture Tutorial pages and Glossary are designed to give our customers a concise overview of the various furniture designs and trends prevelant in France and Europe during the 17th, 18th and 19th Century.
While it is impossible for us to cover each style with its' own unique design elements in great depth, we hope our popular Furniture Tutorial and Glossary will assist you in the overall purchase process and your selection of suitable pieces.

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