Louis XV

Also known as Louis Quinze, was a style popularized by King Louis XV of France. The Sun King reigned in France between 1715 and 1774. The furniture style from this period is similar to Rococo with soft, flowing lines, shell and flower ornamentation, S-curves, rich padded upholstery, rare wood veneers, inlaying and painted furniture.

Mahogany

Mahogany is a straight grained hard wood with silky texture, ranging in color from dark brown to red. Furniture made from mahogany became popular in Britain from Mid-18th Century on, spreading throughout Europe.

Rococo

Rococo is an artistic movement in French design originating in the 18th century after Baroque. It is notable for asymetrical styles and tended to be over-ornamented. The name is derived from the French words rocaille and coquille rock and shell, both prominent motifs in this decoration.

Sterling

Sterling is a term used in connection with silverware. Sterling silver is 92.5% silver with a 7.5% additive, usually copper. Unlike pure silver which is 99.9% silver, the addition of copper makes sterling silver more durable and less soft than its pure silver counterpart. Although sterling silver is stronger than pure silver, the additional metals found in sterling silver make sterling silver more prone to tarnishing.