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One More Day to Get 15% off Garden Statuary!

Friday, October 19, 2012
by Jennifer Quigley

Egyptian Temple Sculptural Wall PedimentIf you feel like you missed out on our Fall sale, you are in luck if you order any sale items today, because we have decided to extend the promotion for one more day! From now until midnight, you can continue to enjoy 15% off any of the on-sale items on the Design Toscano site.

Egyptian decorations never looked better, especially when you can buy them for lower than already low sale prices. Enjoy savings on the classic Egyptian Temple Sculptural Wall Pediment and decorate your den or living room just as temples were decorated in ancient Egypt. During the times of the pharaohs, there was a mandate to place this pediment on every temple to ward off evil.

Another wall can be decorated with the Temple of Karnak Mirrored Wall Sculpture. The beautiful gold and ebony colors and faux gems on this unique decor make it a fine representation of Egyptian revival opulence.

Many furniture items are also on sale, including the Dordogne Marble-topped Console Table. A fine replica of Gothic tables from eighteenth century France, this table is beautifully carved from richly colored hardwood and topped with rose-hued marble. An elegant addition to any room in the house!

Save an extra 15% on these and all on sale items on our site until midnight, October 19th!

 

Egyptian Art for the Walls of Your Palace

Monday, October 15, 2012
by Jennifer Quigley

Tutankhamen Cartouche Sculptural Wall FriezeThere's no place like home. Whether living in a small studio apartment, a four bedroom house, or walking the halls of a veritable mansion, the home is the place we fill with our happiness, difficult times, friends, and memories. No matter how big or small, it acts as our own, personal palace so it only makes sense to adorn the walls with royal decor.

While one person's decorations of distinction might never make it past someone else's front door, there's no denying the royal character of Egyptian decorations. The pharaohs and nobility of ancient Egypt filled their homes with works of art that glittered with gold leaf and shone with the striking colors of lapis lazuli and carnelian. Although the noble families of ancient Egypt died out over 2,000 years ago, the stunning artwork from their era lives on in the form of stunning Egyptian tables and wall decor such as the Tutankhamen Cartouche Sculptural Wall Frieze. Fit for a king, this historic replica of a cartouche of King Tut will be one of the most exciting, textured works of art to grace the walls of your home.

Match it with another, even more decorative Royal Cartouche Sculptural Frieze that shows a scene from King Tut's royal throne room.

Find these beautiful decorations and hundreds of other items fit for royalty at the Design Toscano site.

Last Day to get 20% off Gothic Tables and Other Amazing Furniture from Design Toscano!

Thursday, October 4, 2012
by Jennifer Quigley

The Bentley Grand-Scale ArmchairToday is the final day to get 20% off any furniture item at Design Toscano. Don't wait until tomorrow to order stunning Egyptian tables, replicas of antique chairs, and other unique furniture items unless you want to pay full price. Even then, the deals on our furniture are always good but why pay more when you can take 20% off the price today?

The sale includes the Bentley Grand Scale Armchair in all of its comfortable splendor. One of our many exclusive items, this armchair combines plush relaxation with beautifully ornamented, hand-carved hardwood arms and legs. This heirloom furniture is destined to be one of the most wanted seats in the house.

To keep family and guests from fighting over the comfort and beauty of the Bentley Armchair, order the classy Antoinette Loveseat. This elegant replica of an antique French chair vies with the Bentley Armchair in terms of both comfort and appearance. Its blushed floral jacquard with gold brocade trim upholstery is just as impressive as the hand-carved legs and pediment top. 

Match these beautiful chairs with the Val de Loire Ebony Console Table and the Lord Raffle's Grand Hall Lion Leg Coffee Table for a stunning, showcase living room fit for nobility.

Order these and other fantastic furniture today and get 20% off the regular price!

Sit Like Royalty in Medieval Home Decor

Wednesday, October 3, 2012
by Jennifer Quigley

San Lorenzo Renaissance Cross-Frame ChairChairs can be simple, wooden, seats sans frills or they can be regal, sculpted thrones. Both types of chairs were used during Medieval times but only the royalty could afford thrones and chairs that doubled as sculpted works of art. In modern times, the average person can afford to sit in royal splendor at gorgeous Gothic tables. No need to rest in simple uncomfortable chairs when you can lounge in luxury in the beautiful San Lorenzo Renaissance Cross-Frame Chair. Modeled after chairs that were reserved for nobility and other members of the ruling class in medieval Italy, this striking piece of furniture is made of polished hardwood and shows sculpted lion's heads on its arms. Use it as a throne when watching your favorite shows, playing cards, or entertaining guests.

You can treat your guests like royalty with this authentic replica of the  Lord Cumberland Throne. This solid, wide cushioned seat is regally carved in the Georgian style and has a comfortable, hand-tacked leather cushion. Since Lord Cumberland needed a chair that was equally fit for both visiting kings and queens, he had one spindle carved in the likeness of a king's head and the other depicting a queen.

Buy these high-quality replicas of antique furniture and Egyptian tables between today and Thursday, October 4th, and get 20% off the regular price!

Sale on Egyptian Tables and other Furniture Starts Today!

Tuesday, October 2, 2012
by Jennifer Quigley

Renenutet Egyptian Cobra Goddess Glass-Topped TableTables can act as works of art and nothing might indicate this better than Egyptian revival furniture. The style and beauty of Egyptian art works wonderfully on furniture because it can be incorporated into sculpted table legs, columns, table supports, and the table top itself. Examples include beautiful statues of Egyptian servants and deities that hold up a glass table top or tables decorated with bas-relief sculptures.

One of the most interesting pieces of Egyptian furniture is the glass-topped Reneutet Egyptian Cobra Goddess table. To the ancient Egyptians, the cobra was seen as a sign of protection, so it was often used to represent Reneutet, the Goddess that Protects. As she rears up to show her hood, this cobra also reveals a beautiful underbelly colored with faux lapis, onyx, gold, and carnelian. The rest of her scaled likeness is faux gold and she makes for a stunning, unique side table in any room.

The Temple of Khafre Ornamental side table is a beautiful designer resin table that depicts Anubis, temple priests, and hieroglyphs with stunning effect. Hand-painted in faux gold and silver, it is named after (and does justice to) Khafre, the legendary builder of the huge pyramids and other Egyptian monuments.

Find these, Gothic tables, and other unique furniture items at Design Toscano. Order them between today and Thursday, October 4th and get 20% off the regular price as part of our 3 day furniture sale!

Why Decorate with Medieval Home Décor?

Saturday, August 25, 2012
by Jennifer Quigley

The Lord Raffles Grand Hall Lion Leg Coffee TableLooking for a decorating theme can be a tough, time-consuming process. While you want your place to look good and contribute to a certain type of atmosphere, making the hoped for theme happen also depends on the availability and cost of the decor. Medieval decorations have a lot of personality but you don't exactly find them at the local furniture emporium. Fortunately, thanks to the Internet and Design Toscano, you don't even need to venture into a furniture store to search for medieval decor. Just head to our site and you will find a treasure trove of quality, stunning chairs and tables fit for modern day kings and queens.

The following are a couple of reasons why it's very much worth the while to decorate with Medieval-themed items:

  • They make you feel like royalty: Decorative chairs and exquisite furniture that could have graced the halls of bygone noble families should make you feel like royalty because very similar pieces were used by aristocrats.
  • Gothic tables are works of art: Items like the Lord Raffle's Lion Leg Coffee Table are stunning works of art. The beautiful carvings on the sides and legs of this table harken to the castles and manors of lords and ladies.

Get 20% off Gothic furniture and Egyptian tables from now until Monday, August 27th!

Savings Start Today on Egyptian Tables and other Furniture

Friday, August 24, 2012
by Jennifer Quigley

The Val de Loire Ebony Console TableWe have been providing people with fantastic garden statuary for several years but resin garden statues and beautiful bronze sculptures aren't the only items we carry. We also love furniture and the items that we sell are just as detailed, unique, and beautiful as our statues of fairies, animals, and angels. To celebrate gorgeous, artistic furniture, we are holding a sale on all of our furniture items that runs from today until Monday, August 27th.

Buy breathtaking pieces like the Val de Loire Ebony Console Table and get 20% off the regular price. The same goes for incredible decor like King Tutankhamen's Egyptian Throne Chair and the stunning Neoclassical Egyptian Revival Chair. The beauty of these chairs is certainly enough to make then independent of any table but since tables are included in the sale, now is also a great time to order an item like the Royal Egyptian Cheetahs Sculptural Glass-Topped Console. This unique, functional objet d'art displays two beautiful, seated cheetah statues with a thick, glass table top on their heads. It's the perfect place to show your smaller Egyptian treasures. You can admire your treasures while relaxing on the gorgeous black and gold Cleopatra Neoclassical Chaise.

Get 20% off these items and all furniture from today until Monday, August 27th!

Egyptian Tables Look Almost Too Good to Use

Wednesday, August 15, 2012
by Jennifer Quigley

Royal Egyptian Cheetahs Sculptural Glass-Topped ConsoleThe Ancient Egyptians created an amazing number of sculptures, monumental tombs, and forms of writing that are works of art all on their own. Although the days of the pharoahs are long gone, their legacy lives on in Egypt's amazing museums and world-class ruin sites. Their artwork also lives on in paintings, sculptures, and other objets d'art that millions use to decorate their homes. Functional Egyptian-inspired art is also popular but some pieces look so absolutely stunning that it almost seems strange to put them to use.

Take the Royal Egyptian Cheetahs Sculptural Glass-topped Console as an example. Two beautiful, golden-colored statues of cheetahs sitting on their haunches provide the legs for an absolutely exquisite table. Although you could use it to serve drinks, it works better as a platform to exhibit prized Egyptian art and statues on account of its artistic beauty.

The Egyptian Wings of Horus Grand Altar Console is likewise much more suited to displaying prized works of art than using it to as a stand for the television or a stereo system. Use it to display a bust of Queen Cleopatra to show your appreciation for gorgeous Egyptian artwork.

Save on these unique items and quality garden statuary with the Beat the Heat Sale. From now until Friday, August 17th, you get the following discounts:

Save $10 on purchases of $75-$99.99

Save $20 on purchases of $100-$199.99

Save $50 on purchases of $200-$399.99

Save $100 on purchases of $400+

 

 

Save on Egyptian Tables with Free Shipping this Weekend

Friday, August 3, 2012
by Jennifer Quigley

Luxor Sculptural Glass-Topped TableAncient Egypt hosted one of the first great civilizations of the world. Although the line of the pharaohs turned to desert dust nearly two thousand years in the past, the monuments they left behind continue to leave thousands of people awe-struck to this day. Those of us who visit the great pyramids of Giza marvel at the ancient's ability to build such massive structures. Monuments like the pyramids and the Sphinx are so impressive that not a few people wonder if the ancient Egyptians had help from aliens or used unknown technologies whose secrets were lost in antiquity.

The gilded decorations of Egyptian tombs and beauty of hieroglyphics are so admired and classic that we continue to celebrate the Egyptian theme with a variety of beautiful items. The Luxor Sculptural Glass-Topped Table pays homage to the exquisite, breathtaking beauty of King Tut's sarcophagus and the four pillars of Luxor. Glass-topped to ensure that the beauty of this functional objet d'art is never obscured from sight, it also has a secret compartment for storing your own treasures.

Buy this beautiful Egyptian home decor, other Egyptian decorations, and garden statuary between Saturday, August 4th, and Sunday, August 5th, and pay nothing to ship them to your home!

I LOVE TOSCANO !!!

Thursday, July 19, 2012
by Design Toscano Product Reviews

I LOVE DESIGN TOSCANO I BOUGHT MANY THINGS ALREADY BUT THE MOST CHARMING ONES WERE THE CAMEL TABLE , THE DRAGON TABLE (OMG MY SON LOVE THAT ONE) AND ALL THE EGYPTIAN ITEMS. THE STATUES ARE SO REALISTIC AND MADE TO PERFECTION. AND I LOVE WHEN THERES 25% OFF, THAT MAKES ME BUY MORE !!! WHEN PEOPLE COME IN TO MY HOUSE THEY LOVE ALL MY STATUES AND HAVE TO ASK ME WERE I BOUGHT THEM .

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The Most Gothic of Heraldic Gothic Décor

Wednesday, June 13, 2012
by Jennifer Quigley

Count Dracula's Coat of Arms Wall PlaqueThe Gothic theme has been around for a long time. It gets soundly beat by the Egyptian decorating
theme in terms of being ancient but since a lot of the Gothic-related decor is inspired by objets
d'art from 1,000 year old castles, that's still pretty old in anyone's book. Back in those feudal
times, a lot of the decor was placed on the stone walls of royal abodes. Some was artwork, much of
the decorations had religious themes, and many pieces demonstrated the importance of the occupant's
ancestry. For example, dramatic heraldic wall art that showed the family coat of arms was a common
sight in the castles and keeps of medieval knights. They had every reason to be proud of and
demonstrate their heritage in an era when bloodline was correlated with power.

Nowadays, a person's ancestry plays far less of a role in life than during the days of jousts and longbow competitions. Nevertheless, heraldic objets d'art still look impressive on any wall whether they come from your family or not. Although people who adore sunlight might not want to be associated
with Dracula, the nightwalkers among us would be proud to put an authentic replica of Count
Dracula's coat of arms
on one of their walls. Put it right next to your favorite gargoyle statue and watch the expressions on the faces of guests as you tell them whose coat of arm is depicted in this simple,
yet bold and powerful wall art.

Get 15% off already reduced Gothic tables and other Gothic items from Design Toscano until Friday, June 15th.

Egyptian Home Decor Gifts for Father's Day

Wednesday, June 6, 2012
by Jennifer Quigley

Egyptian Barge to the Beyond Glass-Topped Sculptural TableFinding gifts for Father's Day can be more of a challenge than doing holiday shopping for an extended family. While you have to find a gift for each sibling and cousin, those presents probably aren't going to be as personal as the ones you give to your father. Each year, you have to think of something new for dad and when you have already given him that powersaw, an exercise machine, and a subscription to a cigar of the month club on past Father's Days, the options become that much more limited.

This year, why not give your father something absolutely unique, unforgettable, and destined to add an artistic touch to his home? Get him one or more of the Egyptian decorations from Design Toscano and he will be duly impressed. As long as your father can appreciate Egyptian-themed art, he will be thrilled with the Egyptian Barge to Beyond Glass-Topped Sculptural Table. Inspired by the original Barge to the Beyond that was discovered in an annex to King Tutankhamen's tomb, this sculptural table is as exquisite as it is beautiful. 

Dad might also enjoy other Egyptian tables like the Kneeling Nubian Servant or the Silver and Gold Servant table.

Buy these and other items from now until Friday, June 8th and enjoy the following tiered discount:

Save $10 on purchases of $75-$99.99

Save $20 on purchases of $100-$199.99

Save $50 on purchases of $200-$399.99

Save $100 on purchases of $400+

Father's Day Sale on Garden Statuary and Everything Else Starts Today

Tuesday, June 5, 2012
by Jennifer Quigley

Country Tuscan Style Hardwood Wall CurioFather's Day may be a couple weeks away but the time to start shopping for dad is now. Design Toscano makes it easy to save on Father's Day gifts with a sale that rewards you with bigger discounts for bigger purchases. For example, get him the Country Tuscan Style Hardwood Wall Curio for $99.95 and you also get $10 off when ordering it from today until June 8th. However, get dad the beautiful Sixteenth Century Italian Replica Globe Bar for $189 and you get $20 off. Get him both of these excellent gifts and you get a $50 discount. That's right, the more you buy, the bigger the discount with the biggest savings being $100 on purchases of $400 or more.

When you think about it, getting $100 off of something that costs $400 is a pretty sizeable discount! It makes it more affordable to buy your father one or more unique, amazing objets d'art exclusive to Design Toscano while also buying a few choice Egyptian tables for yourself. With a sale like this, it's worth it to think ahead and not just buy an amazing git for dad, but to also buy items for yourself, and even loved ones with birthdays a few months from now.

Get tiered discounts on everything at Design Toscano from today until Friday, June 8th!

Get 20% off These Egyptian Decorations until Friday, May 11th

Sunday, May 6, 2012
by Jennifer Quigley

Royal Cartouche Sculptural FriezeThe 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!

Egyptian Decorations to Light Your Home and Business

Sunday, April 22, 2012
by Jennifer Quigley

Queen Nefertiti Sculptural Floor LampBefore 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.

Serve Snacks and Drinks with this Outdoor Garden Sculpture

Tuesday, April 10, 2012
by Jennifer Quigley

The warm weather turns many a backyard into the most popular "room" in the house. Why dine indoors Black Forest Bear Pedestal Tablewhen you can enjoy creative meals surrounded by the beauty of your garden? Accompany the daily paper or a book with your favorite drink in the lovely outdoors right behind your home. It becomes that much more appealing and fun when decorated with animal garden sculptures or statuary that follows a theme. The right garden decor can also provide a fun, exciting atmosphere for another Spring and Summer essential: the backyard party.

The pleasant temperatures make it all too easy to throw wonderful soirees in your garden. Show guests the Egyptian decorations inside your home but make the backyard the focus of the party. Adorn the garden with unique items from Design Toscano and guests will marvel over your decorations. While admiring your beautiful, detailed lion statues, you can also serve them snacks and drinks with the Black Forest Bear Pedestal Table. The bear's comical expression on this realistic sculpture will make it a hit at all of your garden parties. With outstretched arms holding a table top above its head, it serves your favorite drinks and Summer snacks.

Get 20% off this table sculpture and all garden statues until Thursday, April 12th!

 

Free Shipping for $75 or more Orders of Gothic Décor

Sunday, April 1, 2012
by Jennifer Quigley

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 Gothic Sanctuary Side Table Cabinetorder 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 Sale Starts Today at Design Toscano!

Monday, March 26, 2012
by Jennifer Quigley

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 Apex, the Winged Dragon Sculptural Roof Crestingobjets 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!

Last Day to get 20% off Gothic Tables and Other Furniture!

Sunday, March 4, 2012
by Jennifer Quigley

Sunday, March 4th is here and although it may not seem to be a day of much consequence to most Royal Egyptian Cheetahs Sculptural Glass-Topped Consolepeople, 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!

 

 

Add a Touch of Paris to Your Living Room with This Table

Saturday, March 3, 2012
by Jennifer Quigley

Paris, France. Few other cities generate as many romantic feelings as the French capital. One of Europe's Eiffel Tower Metal Side Tableclassic 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!