‘Timeless and effortlessly elegant, this Louis XV ormolu-mounted Chinoiserie lacquer commode with its green marble top would look wonderful under a giltwood mirror or 20th-century painting.’

‘Our favourite item on the platform, this Eau de Nil velvet Louis XVI canapé is a stunning piece in terms of colour, texture and scale.’

‘The Meissen ‘Blue Onion’ pattern from 1739 does not in fact depict any onions, but rather pomegranates, peaches, bamboo sticks and delicate flowers — East Asian decorations that were popular at the time.’

‘Hardstones are an endless source of inspiration in our work, and the exuberant colours of this striking pietra dura panel would look fabulous in a small room like a guest bathroom, allowing guests to admire the craftsmanship up close.’

‘This fabulously tall, statuesque volute krater from the 3rd century BC would look stunning standing on a pillar or placed within a niche. A soft, warm lighting scheme would bring out the colours of this richly detailed piece.’

‘We’re always drawn to objects with a beautiful patina and this Egyptian terracotta-coloured jar has that in spades. It’s simple, elegant form would bring a material depth to any room.’