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

Antique Circa 1800’s Parisian Napoleon III Aesthetic Movement Stool with carved (faux) 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 because it was originally 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. His work is layered and tailored with casual refinement. 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. Early in his career, Smith apprenticed under legendary antiques dealer Gep Durenberger and iconic designer John Saladino. 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 design enthusiasts of one-of-a-kind pieces.  If you enjoy a story with great provenance, this ottoman is for you!