16 Stunning Sofas from the 18th and 19th Centuries

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Today, furniture fills our living and working spaces. It makes a statement about our taste for practicality and aesthetics. But it

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The Beautiful French Porcelain of Sèvres

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Mr Darcy’s Shirt

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20 Enchanting Paintings of Regency England by Edmund Blair Leighton

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12 Dashing Men of the Regency Era

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10 Fascinating Facts About Chinoiserie

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The History of Handbags — a 5-Minute Guide

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The “Beau Monde” High Fashion of the 18th Century

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On August 1, 1714, Queen Anne of Great Britain drew her last breath, and the first of a series of Georges

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Beware the Full Moon. Beware the Lunar Society

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The Colorful Shoes of the 18th Century

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Adorned with decadent decorative arts and steeped in affectation, it’s no surprise that the French Court led European preference for elaborate clothing

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