Egyptian Art

How many people get the chance to truly follow their dreams? When we are kids, one of the biggest questions is, "What do you want to be when you grow up"? Some of the most common answers are "firefighter", "police officer", or "nurse". Those answers probably have something to do with the uniforms rather than the actual job but as kids get older, the answer becomes more refined and can be influenced by movies and personal experiences. Some of the movies that inspired a whole generation of kids are the "Indiana Jones" films.

Like a modern, swashbuckling hero, Indiana Jones confronted a cornucopia of dangers to keep artifacts out of the hands of evil-doers. He is the archeologist hero and thousands of young people wanted to be just like him. Needless to say, although archeologists can have adventures, the field is far more tedious and bereft of danger than the movies imply. Like any academic field, it's also highly competitive and few people actually end up following their dreams to become archeologists. However, even if you followed another career, you can still express your love of archeology with the Grand Megalithic Olmec Head Statue from Design Toscano. Modeled after one of the original Olmec head sculptures from Veracruz, Mexico, this objet d'art is so realistic that neighbors will wonder if you might be an Indiana Jones in disguise.

Get 15% off this new arrival as well as new Egyptian art and new garden fairies when you buy them from now until Thursday, May 17th!

The Virtual Warehouse sale at Design Toscano is in full gear until this upcoming Friday, May 11th. As long as that beautiful objet d'art, sculpture, stone garden angel, or other item is on sale, you get 20% off when ordering it before the final hour of Friday, May 11th. Among the hundreds of exquisite items and decorations that can be had for 20% off the listed price are a host of detailed, high-quality Egyptian-themed decorations.

If you are looking to save on a relief sculpture that looks just like one of the sculptures on King Tut's throne, order the Royal Cartouche Sculptural Frieze for your den, bedroom, or other suitable site for this fantastic replica. As large as the original, it's just as detailed and richly colored as the same part of the young pharaohs' throne on display in Cairo's National Museum.

Another beautiful, Egyptian-themed work of art that is on sale is the Grand Anubis Lidded Urn. A bust of Anubis, the jackal-headed Egyptian God of the underworld adorns the top of this stunning objet d'art. It will look even more beautiful when placed on top of the Palace of Ramses Egyptian Occasional Table.

All of these beautiful Egyptian home decor pieces are 20% off when ordered before the end of May 11th!

Collectible objets d'art deserve a proper place for both protecting and showcasing their beauty. Items such as Faberge Eggs, classic statuettes, and other works of art aren't meant to be stored away in boxes until they can be gifted to your grandchildren. They are meant to be seen and appreciated by both you and guests of your home or business. The best means of keeping them safe from harm while also displaying them with class is with beautiful, carved cabinets constructed for this purpose.

The Cardington Square Manor Curio Cabinet is perfect for presenting your favorite collectibles. Crafted from beautiful, timeless mahogany, it has fifteen panes of glass that act as miniature viewing windows for your acquisitions. The cabinet is also so beautifully carved with a curved front and barley twist spindles that it acts as a collectible all by itself.

Another excellent display case for showing your Design Toscano statuettes and objet sd'art is the Country Tuscan Style Hardwood Wall Curio. Spacious and crafted with the simple beauty exemplified by the Tuscan style, the large windows, mirror backing, and glass shelves ensure that little gets in the way of viewing your collectibles.

Before the light bulb was invented, the nights were dark indeed, especially inside the home. Oil lamps, torches, candles, and even gas lamps provided much needed light to some city streets and homes but they could never compare with modern lighting technologies. When used on their own, light bulbs are so bare that they are more like an "anti-decoration". However, hide them with the right type of lamp and light can be shed from beautiful sculptures that bring essence to hallways, rooms, and doorways.

Whether your home or business is decorated with an Egyptian theme or not, Egyptian lamps will provide lighting with exquisite beauty. Blending ancient art and culture with modern day function, lamps like the Queen Nefertiti Sculptural Floor Lamp act as a veritable work of art. Guests and clients will be talking about this beautiful piece for days after their visit while you use it to light your home or place of business.

While the Nefertiti Sculptural Lamp is too big for tables, you can still combine intricate Egyptian art with function in the form of the Egyptian Torch Offering Table Lamp. A true work of art inspired by Egyptian revival works from the 1920s, this beautiful detailed lamp will be treasured for generations.

Find Egyptian tables and all of your Egyptian home decor at Design Toscano.

Dining establishments aren't just locales where people go to eat. Restaurants of all sorts function as places for meeting with friends, colleagues, and future partners. They can be places where people go to experience different types of food and drink. They act as focal points where diners broaden their gastronomic horizons, where couples hope to feel the spark of a new and exciting relationship or renew an existing one. Restaurants are meant to be special and is why every dining establishment needs the right type of decorations. A few of the benefits that resin garden statues bring to every restaurant include:

• Entertainment: Unique decor that makes a statement helps to entertain clients and makes their visit to the restaurant an exciting one.
• Conversation topics: When unique sculptures, furniture, and other decor are brought into play, diners will notice and they will talk about them. It makes for a more interesting evening and will act as automatic marketing for the restaurant when diners talk about their dining experience with peers.
• Atmosphere: Most of all, decorating with timeless Buddha outdoor statues, beautiful Egyptian art, or decor associated with other themes will provide a memorable atmosphere that makes for just as memorable dining experiences.

Make your restaurant the most interesting place to dine with unique decor from Design Toscano.

April Fools day was yesterday but Design Toscano was never joking about offering free shipping on orders of $75 or more. If you ordered $75 or more on April first from Design Toscano, you saved money on shipping costs because there were none! However, if you missed yesterday's free shipping, you can still save on orders of $75 or more from Design Toscano because the free shipping sale has been extended for one day only!

This is your second chance to get that free shipping discount when ordering beautiful furniture like the Hawthorne Wing chair or the Days End Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Both of these items are big enough to make shipping costs an issue that anyone would rather avoid. Buy them today and you avoid those shipping costs entirely. When these beautiful pieces of furniture get settled into your home, you can relax in them even better knowing that you didn't have to spend anything extra to ship them.

As long as you order $75 or more, the shipping is free so take advantage of this discount and place an order today for both Spring and Summer items. If you just want something that costs less than $75, why not add a few Greenmen to the purchase to put the order over $75 and save on shipping?

Order $75 or more from Design Toscano today and pay nothing for shipping!

It may be April first, but this is no joke. When you order $75 or more of Gothic decorations or anything else from Design Toscano, the shipping is free! No need to worry about those extra costs associated with large purchases such as furniture or a big Buddha sculpture for your Asian-themed garden. As long as the order is at least $75, Design Toscano pays for the shipping on April 1st. This is a type of discount that you can truly take advantage of when ordering big items.

Just imagine how much it would cost to ship the new, life size Bigfoot statue? When you take those shipping costs into account, that's a discount nearly as big as Bigfoot himself! The same goes for the beautiful, grand scale tiger sculpture. It's not going to be cheap to ship that to your home but buy it today and all shipping costs are taken care of.

That free shipping on April first means that today is also the day to start decorating the inside of your home with beautifully detailed Egyptian decor and furniture sculptures like the Gothic Sanctuary Table Cabinet.

Find the best objets d'art for your home and garden at Design Toscano and get free shipping today only when you order $75 or more.

Spring is noted for being that time of year when a collective sigh of relief is let out as winter loses its grasp upon the landscape. No more shoveling of snow, no more chipping ice off the car, and no more wearing of bulky winter coats. It's easier to spend more time outside and this translates to more time for the garden. Although this makes Spring the perfect time of year to buy new garden statuary, it doesn't mean that decor should be limited to the backyard.

Spring also represents an opportunity to change up decor inside the home. Start another season of warmth with new Egyptian decorations or refreshing works of art like the Embrace Sculpture. This artistic, endearing scene will touch the hearts of all who see it.

This is also the season for adding new plants to the inside of a home. The beauty of greenery is intensified when plants are placed in sculptured urns. The neoclassical "Filles Joyeuses" pedestal urn is one such functional sculpture. The two young maidens holding an urn with elegant, outstretched arms add magnificence to every plant. This and other urns can also be used in the garden but they look even better when displayed inside the home.

Get 20% off these sculptures, garden fairies, knight statues, and everything else at Design Toscano until Friday, March 30th!

The end of March is in sight and Spring is in full swing across the nation. Warm, southerly winds speak of change in the air and Design Toscano is celebrating with a Spring sale. From today until Friday, March 30th, everything on the Design Toscano site is 20% off the regular price! That includes all of the classic objets d'art, Egyptian decorations, new Spring items, and everything else. It's the right time to order all of your Spring decorating needs and Summertime garden statuary.

Get 20% off and save on items like the new giant Bigfoot statue, animal sculptures from tall giraffes to lions and tigers, and every type of fairy imaginable. Your garden will become a wild, magical place that inspires every day of the week.

It's the perfect occasion for buying one of the dragon sculptures you have been eyeing for the past year. Buy Apex, the Winged Dragon and get 20% off this unique sculpture for the roof. Or put Sagremor's Dragon with Gazing Orb in the garden to give it a magical, Medieval look. Inside the home, the Warrior Dragon, glass-topped sculptural table helps you serve guests with a touch of fantasy.

Shop at Design Toscano from today until Friday, March 30th and get 20% everything!

Friday announces the start of another weekend and the day when free shipping starts when placing any order of $75 or more from Design Toscano! It starts today but only lasts until Sunday so don't wait until Monday to order that art deco lamp or garden statuary or you will be paying for shipping. Better to purchase beautiful furniture and the best in Gothic objets d'art today to save money now.

Marble resin statues like a replica of the classic Hebe, The Goddess of Youth will arrive at your door with no extra shipping charges. The same goes for every purchase of $75 or more from Design Toscano so now is the time to order those large animal statues you have always wanted for the backyard. This weekend is when it pays to add to your collection of splendid Egyptian art. If you have always wanted to put replicas of exquisite antique furniture into your home, this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are when you will save on shipping.

The best way to take advantage of the free shipping on purchases from Design Toscano is by placing large orders. The more you buy, the more you are going to save because every order of $75 or more gets shipped for free from March 16th to March 18th!

Sunday, March 4th is here and although it may not seem to be a day of much consequence to most people, it happens to be the last date when you can get 20% off the prices of furniture from Design Toscano. This first weekend in March has been marked as the best time to stock up on Egyptian tables, beautiful, classic benches, sculpted tables, and other pieces of furniture designed and destined to add flair and elegance to any home.

If following an Egyptian theme, there are several Egyptian decorations available that act as both furniture and replicas of ancient works of art. You can even buy a detailed replica of King Tutankhamen's Egyptian Throne Chair and get 20% off the regular price! The same goes for the beautiful Royal Egyptian cheetah glass-topped table. Why not also take the chance to save big and buy the Egyptian Columns of Luxor shelves to display several of your Egyptian-themed works of art? The big savings indicate that now is definitely the time for buying this large item!

Shop today for those Design Toscano furniture pieces you have always wanted to get because you won't get 20% off if you order them tomorrow!

Paris, France. Few other cities generate as many romantic feelings as the French capital. One of Europe's classic cities, Paris has been the seat and center of French society for more than a thousand years. Founded by the Gauls, inhabited by Romans, and beautified by centuries of French culture, Paris is filled with art just about everywhere you look. The white church of the Sacre Coeur beckons from atop a hill. The wide expanse of the Champs Elysees is flanked by Parisian cafes and leads to the massive Arc de Triomphe. The church of Notre Dame is covered in statuary, Gothic Décor, and gargoyle figurines. The Louvre displays one of the finest art collections in the world.

There are so many wonders in Paris that it can be difficult to pick sites to visit. However, one place that should never be left off of any itinerary is the Eiffel Tower. Jutting into the air above the picturesque buildings of this old city, this monument represents Paris for millions of people around the globe and brings to mind the elegance, class, and romance that fill her city streets. Bring those feelings into you living room with the Eiffel Tower table. This small table that replicates the base of the famous Parisian tower is perfect for serving champagne or escargot and adds romance to any night of the week.

Buy Egyptian tables, Gothic tables, and other furniture at Design Toscano from Friday, March 2nd to Sunday, March 4th and get 20% off the regular price!

This weekend is the first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of March. Being the beginning of March, it's probably going to come roaring in like a lion in many parts of the United States and Canada. A few weeks later, it will probably go out like a lamb, but for now, don't be surprised if you experience an ice storm or other windy, winter weather. It's all the more reason to stay inside and do those things around the house that you have been putting off. You may want to move your Egyptian decorations around or water the plants in the solarium. Or, you could always go shopping for furniture online at Design Toscano and get 20% off the regular price!

All furniture at Design Toscano is 20% off from March 2nd to Match 4th. It's the perfect occasion for ordering pieces that blend utlity with art such as the Nettlestone Library Ensemble or the Power of Books glass-topped table. Both of these are veritable works of art and destined to be the subject of conversation for every guest to your home. It's also the perfect time for ordering those fantastic Egyptian tables you have always wanted.

Buy all of your furniture at Design Toscano from Friday, March 2nd to Sunday, March 4th and get 20% off!

A good book opens a gateway into another realm. As the words on the pages are converted into images, vivid scenery, and emotions, the story comes to life in the mind of the reader. You can just about "see" the characters, hear their voices, and bear witness to the drama that unfolds. On many occasions, you may find yourself reading certain chapters and events two or three times before moving on with the story. It's not that you didn't get the picture the first time around. You just want to read it again because the imagery is poignant, the feelings being generated are overwhelming, and the play of words can be savored like a rare vintage.

Books like these aren't exactly a dime a dozen as they are the literary works that win prizes and take you to other places. The quality of the writing deserves all of your attention. Reading such books in mundane places like the subway, a coffee shop, or the office diminishes the experience and is why they should be reserved for a classy reading chair nestled in the quiet comfort of your home. The chair that fits the bill perhaps more than any other is The Bentley Grand-Scale Armchair. Whether sharing a room with Egyptian art, Egyptian decorations, or Gothic tables, this chair will always be ready and waiting for a good book.

While shopping for Egyptian tables, get 20% off all furniture from March 2nd to March 4th!

February 27th is here and it's the last day to buy framed art from Design Toscano and get 25% off the regular price! If you ever thought of augmenting your collection of Egyptian art with a painting or displaying beautiful replicas of Renaissance works, don't wait any longer to buy that decor or other types of framed art. You can surely purchase those items at some later date but why wait when you can get 25% off by ordering them today?

Just as a Bigfoot statue turns a regular garden into a mysterious backyard abode and garden fairies add a touch of fantasy to your place, the right framed artwork will enchant the inside of your home. You can lend a somber look to an interior room with Gothic Décor in the form of framed art such as a replica of The Night Raven Sings by John Scott. Or, if like many others, you love to decorate your home with quality Egyptian art, you might enjoy a replica of the Pharaoh's Handmaidens by John Collier.

There are also dozens of other beautiful framed works of art from Design Toscano that will add to any decorating theme. Just make sure to remember that you have to buy framed art today if you want to enjoy 25% off the regular price!

The dreary days of winter drag on during February. The excitement of a new season disappeared way back in December and everyone is ready for Spring. Even the dragon garden statues and Asian garden sculptures in the backyard seem weary of the snow and leafless trees. Even though the days will be getting warmer and longer bit by bit, we could all go for more sunshine.

The mild climate of the Mediterranean helped give rise to more than one great civilization and it continues to attract millions of tourists seeking an escape from colder climes. A trip to Monaco, southern France, Capri, Sicily, or the Aegean Sea would drive away even the most somber of winter blues. However, even if you can't drop everything and take off for the gorgeous Mediterranean, why not bring the magic of that ancient region into your home with Mediterranean-themed framed art? If the sun's warm rays aren't melting the snow fast enough for your taste, brighten your home with replicas of paintings like the Roman Capriccio by Panini or Figures on a Terrace by Alott.

Both of these and other Mediterranean-flavored framed art will take a sunny bite out of Winter. While shopping for Egyptian art and the perfect stone garden angel for your backyard, get 25% off all framed art until February 27th!

Africa is a huge continent filled with a multitude of interesting cultures (many of them thousands of years old) and amazing megafauna. Adventure abounds and there are fantastic sights to behold in many of the African countries. Ernest Hemmingway was enthralled with Africa and spent some years there as a big game guide. Many an international tourist hopes to experience the wild plains of the Serengeti at least once during their lives and with such exotic colorful appeal, it's easy to see why Africa is also an excellent theme for decorating.

In the garden, outdoor elephant statues are essentials for any African theme. They conjure up images of gray behemoths marching across dusty African plains as lions roar in the distance and herds of Wildebeest and Zebras graze the savanna grasses. Off to the side, a Meerkat statue or two can be included to further authenticate and solidify that African feeling. Inside the home, there are also plenty of decorations that can be employed to pay homage to Africa. In addition to Egyptian decorations, the Makulu replica print in particular is one of the most evocative and beautiful, framed, African-themed works of art. The depiction of a mother giraffe kissing the head of her baby is absolutely priceless by merit of the naturally artistic poses the giraffes make and the endearing subject matter.

In addition to outdoor animal statues, heighten your African theme with framed paintings. Framed works of art are 25% off from February 22nd to February 27th!
 

Paintings are a wonderful art format. They depict images, people, and scenes that can be thought-provoking, provide glimpses into the past, and let us look into the mind of the artist. For these reasons, paintings are a type of decor that fits into any decorating theme. Highlight your Egyptian home decor with an Egyptian-themed painting. Decorate the walls with canvas painting replicas such as "The Night Raven Sings" or "The Beguiling of Merlin"  to accentuate the gargoyle figurines in your Gothic-themed home. Paintings can also be used round out rooms decorated with Asian-themed decor such as Japanese garden statues.

Frames for paintings are a work of art all on their own. The next time you go to an art museum, take a close look at the frames that surround the paintings on display. Most of the frames used to showcase older works of art are carefully carved antiques. Many are gilded with gold or silver paint and were made by masters of the frame-making craft. Such craftsmanship hasn't been lost and is in fact still used to make the frames that display paintings offered by Design Toscano.

Beautiful, quality frames are an essential part of any painting. Buy framed works of art from February 22nd to February 27th and get 25% off the regular price!

Some rooms are made or used for a certain purpose, the kitchen being the perfect example. The kitchen is used for such specific reasons that we hardly even call it a "room". It's the place for preparing meals, having a snack, and keeping food. Likewise, people sleep in a bedroom and eat dinner in a dining room. Although it depends on the size of the home, some houses also feature a reading room. This might share space with a personal library or a home office and is a place where you can focus on a good book without distractions like television and computers. Like a library, this literary space has to be quiet and peaceful. Certain types of decor can be used to provide the right atmosphere for reading and can include gargoyle figurines and Egyptian art.

There are also framed works of art that fit right into the studied atmosphere of a reading room. The most appropriate might be the replica of "A Young Girl Reading". Looking absolutely comfortable as she sits against an ample pillow while concentrating on a book, the girl in the painting will encourage you to let go of your worries and become lost in one of your favorite novels.

While looking for knight statues and sculptures for outside, don't forget to buy paintings for the interior of your home. Buy framed art from February 22nd until February 27th and get 25% off the regular price!

There's nothing more boring than a home with bare walls. Well, a static television screen is a strong contender but at least the conglomeration of fuzzy black and white dots still show texture. When walls have nothing to break up their barren monotony, it doesn't say anything about their room. It displays about as much character as a void and you can be sure that guests will get that sort of empty feeling when they walk in. To keep you, your family, and guests interested in the appearance of your home, add some texture to its walls with framed artwork.

They carry out a similar purpose as the greenmen decorating the trees in your garden and will bring those barren walls to life. A framed replica of a painting that depicts black and white striped zebras adds a solid dose of texture to the smoothest of walls. This replica of a work done by Lisa Benoudiz is a great addition to an African-themed room, animal-themed room, or a wall that simply needs more texture.

Just about any painting that incorporates texture will work for spicing up those bare walls. For a classic, patriotic look, try hanging a replica of Washington Crossing the Delaware.

Beautify your backyard with a tiger sculpture and resin garden statues but use Egyptian decorations and framed works of art to liven up the interior of your home. All framed art is 25% off from February 22nd to February 27th!