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Antique 1800's Napoleon III gilt bamboo stool from Michael S. Smith installation

$4,150
£3,137.78
€3,673.67
CA$5,904.42
A$6,005.87
CHF 3,446.76
MX$72,197.65
NOK 40,206.30
SEK 40,584.81
DKK 27,464.04

About the Item

Antique Circa 1800’s Parisian Napoleon III Aesthetic Movement Stool, carved bamboo legs, a centered English turned finial with cross-stretchers in gilt-wood, and soft terracotta suede trimmed with antique-brass nail heads. It's particularly special having been placed by Interior Decorator Michael S. Smith in actor Jim Belushi’s Brentwood, CA estate. Smith is one of the most esteemed talents in the design industry today, known for blending European classicism and modernism. Early on, Smith apprenticed under legendary antiques dealer Gep Durenberger and iconic designer John Saladino. His A-List clients include the White House for President and First Lady, Barack and Michelle Obama, Steven Spielberg, Cindy Crawford, Dustin Hoffman, George Clooney, Harrison Ford, and Rupert Murdoch. As a Curator and Interior Designer, these are the storied pieces I seek – knowing it will transcend time, always in style, never trendy. A treasured find for collectors and enthusiasts of unique and storied pieces! We know it’s hard it is hard to find one-of-a-kind pieces! Shop our listings for new inventory curated from an Interior Architect and Designer’s POV. THE TASTEMAKER SHOPPE offers an exclusive mix of furnishings founded solely on good taste, not limited by any style or era!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Scottsdale, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BEN-0011stDibs: LU8553233982302

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