Antique 1800's Napoleon III Gilt Bamboo Stool from Michael S. Smith Installation

 
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!