All That Glitters | This gutsy chandelier dates from the late 1800s but still makes a strong statement today. $5,600, Dienst + Dotter (by appointment: 212-861-1200).
Drop-Front Drama | Stunning architectural motifs characterize this neoclassical drop-front desk, refinished in black and white milk paint. $6,200, Laurin Copen Antiques, 1703 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton, 631-537-2802 or laurincopenantiques.com
Going for Baroque | With its curvaceous legs and elegant proportions, this circa-1740 table is a fine pick. $12,500, Dienst + Dotter (by appointment: 212-861-1200).
Corner Score | An unusual L-shape design gives this circa-1800 Gustavian sofa extra dimension. $16,500, Dienst + Dotter (by appointment: 212-861-1200).
Time Capsule | A vintage tall-case clock from Mora, the celebrated clock-making town in Sweden’s Dalarna province, is the essence of simplicity. $4,800, Laurin Copen Antiques, 1703 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton, 631-537-2802 or laurincopenantiques.com
This article appears in the July-1 2011 issue of HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens).