Antique Dutch Hand-Painted Blue & White Pitcher is a splendid example of rustic earthenware hand-painted in rich cobalt blue with ripe wheat, tailored bordering, and the words Vieux Temps, meaning Old Times.  Such pitchers could be used for any kind of drink, but most commonly for beers and ales, freshly drawn from the tap.Circa early 1900sMeasures...

19th Century Country French Louis XIV Whitewashed Bookcase is the perfect choice for storage, display and adding a timeless panache to your decor!  Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features a boldly molded crown with stylized carvings of shell, floral and foliates across the bonnet, all overlooking the casework below.  Carved cornerposts match the bonnet,...

19th Century Cast Bronze Decorative Masonry Plaque was designed to be inset with a masonry wall, surround or framework to add a timeless decorative touch.  Depicting a Greco-Romanesque urn bursting with flowers, it was cast from solid bronze, it is a great choice for a kitchen backsplash, a fireplace surround, a decorative accent anywhere indoors or any...

Vintage Italian Sterling Silver Sailing Ship in Glass Dome on Quartz Base was hand-crafted by Gioelli NRC out of Florence, and exhibits a wonderfully whimsical degree of fine artistry rendered in solid silver for a truly special decorative accent.  The filigree work on the hull is quire remarkable, and the exaggerated masts and sails depicted in stout...

Antique Rustic Breadboard is a charming example of human ingenuity.  For centuries millennia has enjoyed partaking of bread, which required certain ingredients, procedures and techniques to produce in large quantities.  Wood fired ovens were the preferred baking device for centuries, replaced only recently by more modern ovens, then in the last few...

Antique Rustic Breadboard is a charming example of human ingenuity.  For centuries millennia has enjoyed partaking of bread, which required certain ingredients, procedures and techniques to produce in large quantities.  Wood fired ovens were the preferred baking device for centuries, replaced only recently by more modern ovens, then in the last few...

Antique English Blue & White Transferware Platter by S. Hancock & Sons is a rather unusual find by this particular maker that was established during the mid-19th century in Stoke on Trent, England.  The pattern was named Millais, and due to legal controversies over nomenclature they were obliged to call it "Semi-Porcelain" so as not to infringe...

Vintage Framed Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas is a superlative expression of a freshly picked bunch of wildflowers that will bring a splash of color in resplendent earth tones to your room!  Mixtures of scarlet, goldenrod, lavender and several shades of green are all combined with deft brush strokes by the artist, rendered in an impressionistic style...

Antique English Blue & White Transferware Lidded Tureen by S. Hancock & Sons is a rather unusual find by this particular maker that was established during the mid-19th century in Stoke on Trent, England.  The pattern was named Millais, and due to legal controversies over nomenclature they were obliged to call it "Semi-Porcelain" so as not to...

19th Century Pewter Tankard by C. Dickman of Bruxelles is a beautiful example of the metalsmith's art, rendered in pewter which was by law at least 92% tin.  This maker used an embossed stamp of St. George slaying the dragon as an identifier, and proudly displayed the royal seal indicating his merchandise had been approved by the administration of King...

Antique Gothic Display Plaque with Swords & Double-Headed Eagle is an ideal choice to accessorize the masculine decor!  The panel was rendered in solid oak, and features brass tacks around the otherwise unadorned frame encircling a linenfold panel upon which the primary artform has been mounted.  A circular plaque in red provides the background for a...

Antique Italian Walnut Marquetry Neoclassical Backsplash Panel is a splendid way to accentuate your counter, mantel or buffet surfaces!  Hand-crafted from fine Italian walnut, it features three lighter colored panels inlaid with satinwood bordering and framed by darker walnut, with an octagonal dark walnut center also outlined in satinwood then inlaid...

Antique Country French Decorative Trim Panel is a great piece for adding a special accent to a cased opening, over a doorway or window, or even to use as a valence!  Carved from a single plank of solid oak, it features a tailored design with graceful scrolled arches centered by a shell, floral and foliate motif in the Rococo manner to provide Old World...

Antique Country French Decorative Trim Panel is a great piece for adding a special accent to a cased opening, over a doorway or window, or even to use as a valence!  Carved from a single plank of solid oak, it features stylized shell and foliate motifs on an elegantly scrolled framework to provide Old World elegance.  Otherwise plain or common openings...

Antique Country French Decorative Trim Panel is a great piece for adding a special accent to a cased opening, over a doorway or window, or even to use as a valence!  Carved from a single plank of solid oak, it features stylized shell and foliate motifs and a cross-hatched pattern to provide Old World elegance.  Otherwise plain or common openings between...

Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Wood Mirror is an intriguing design, with elegantly scrolled acanthus leaf motifs surrounding four boldly carved scallop shells centered on each side, all pierce-carved completely through the frame.  The frame is also angled out from the perimeter to extend the mirror more into the room a few inches, providing an...

Antique Rustic Breadboard is a charming example of human ingenuity.  For centuries millennia has enjoyed partaking of bread, which required certain ingredients, procedures and techniques to produce in large quantities.  Wood fired ovens were the preferred baking device for centuries, replaced only recently by more modern ovens, then in the last few...

Pair Antique Boch Vases is a splendid example of craftsmanship from the famous maker out of Belgium, with a classical shape inspired by ancient Greek archeological treasures and a colorful display of roses and greenery with fine bordering.  In fact, this pair is so beautifully made you don't even have to put fresh flowers or greenery in it ~ it's a...

Antique Rustic Cutting Board is a charming example of human ingenuity.  When kitchens had only wooden surfaces, it was smart to use such a contrivance to protect the cabinetry.  Very portable, the board is also easier to clean and store to dry for its next use.  Crafted out of local woods, this example is of old-growth yellow pine, the hardest of the...

Antique French Rustic Wooden Sorting Trough is a charming example of rural craftsmen producing a very useful item for everyday farmhouse life.  Perfect for sorting, collecting small objects, or just decorative use, it was fashioned from solid planks of old-growth pine and has incredible patina and character to add a rustic charm to any setting. Circa...

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Walnut Buffet with Carrara Marble reflects a fascinating period in French history when all the styles were revived, including the timeless neoclassical style championed the previous century by Louis XVI and his queen, Marie Antoinette.  This example was designed taller and more shallow than normal, for an obviously...

Antique Rustic Breadboard is a charming example of human ingenuity.  For centuries millennia has enjoyed partaking of bread, which required certain ingredients, procedures and techniques to produce in large quantities.  Wood fired ovens were the preferred baking device for centuries, replaced only recently by more modern ovens, then in the last few...

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood Salon Chair is an elegant example of fine French craftsmanship using exotic imported wood from the Americas.  Sometimes called Kingwood, rosewood is known for its natural beauty, color, hardness, and ability to last for eons.  This example combines elements of the Louis Philippe form with accents from the...

Pair Antique Delft Lidded Urns by Boch of Belgium are a splendid example of fine ceramic porcelains from the region that encompassed northern France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and Holland.  The storied company was founded by Francois Boch in 1748 and evolved through many permutations over the decades, witnessing the revolution in Belgium, the rise and fall of...

Pair Antique Painted Ceramic Tiles will make a great classical accent to your decor!  Cast in the form of classically posed cherubs with bounty-of-the-earth themes, each is a lustrous ivory coloration in relief against a cornflower blue background.  Use them as mobile decorative accents on stands as pictured, or install over a fireplace, stove, or...

Antique French Louis XVI Oval Painted End Table is an exquisite rendering of the style, a revival of classical architecture and decorative excellence that dates back thousands of years to the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations!  Created in an oval form, it presents no sharp corners to the room.  The top is upholstered in hand-tooled burgundy leather...

Antique Country French Walnut Wall Cabinet is a wonderful choice to create a little storage, some surface and a convenient mirror.  Ideal in the bathroom, it features contoured and beveled top with matching molded base below, and in between a mirror framed by scrolled walnut, flanked by a pair of cabinets with sliding doors, each fitted with steel pulls. ...

Antique Rustic Breadboard is a charming example of human ingenuity.  For centuries millennia has enjoyed partaking of bread, which required certain ingredients, procedures and techniques to produce in large quantities.  Wood fired ovens were the preferred baking device for centuries, replaced only recently by more modern ovens, then in the last few...

Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs feature timeless styling inspired by the neoclassical movement during the reign of Louis XVI.  Starting below we find escargots on the feet of the elegantly yet subtly scrolled legs, leading up to the apron which has also been very subtly scrolled and bordered.  The tailored lines of the framework and the...

Antique Hand-Painted Vase from Bavaria is a wonderful example of the fine porcelains produced by the southern region of today's Germany.  The elaborately formed handles contrast with the tailored design of the remainder of the piece, which features figuring around the rim, with the handles, rim and bordering below in well-preserved gold.  The bordering...

19th Century French Renaissance Confiturier ~ Cabinet displays an abundance of artful splendor in a relatively diminutive package!  Rendered from old-growth indigenous oak, it features a gadrooned top that wraps around the facade just as the intricately carved, boldly fashioned base molding does.  In between appears a drawer and cabinet door, both...

TWO Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Interior Doors are a remarkable find, indeed!  Boasting original painted finish, the set was designed as two distinct pairs, with each pair having a distinct left & right door, and a total of four distinct relief works, one on each door!  Three tailored panels define the door architecture, with the relief...

Pair Dutch Renaissance Side Chairs are perfect for an Old World touch, and feature solid plank shield-shaped seats supported by four barley twist column legs.  The real eye-catcher, though, is the artfully sculpted seatbacks with an intriguing naturalistic sculpture depicting foliates in many guises, and a wonderfully scrolled overall form.  The hole cut...

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Petite Commode ~ Nightstand is the perfect size for a guest bedroom, or to use as nightstands in the master bedroom!  Crafted with high-quality materials and workmanship with an elegant Swedish sensibility, it features a subdued architecture with mitered corners and a step-front center section.  The top drawer of the two is...

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Commode is a superlative example of the beginnings of the neoclassical revival in Europe that occurred with the transition from Kings Louis XV and Louis XVI.  The casework shows a subtle bowed front and elegant, tailored scrolls incised into the facade, but the jewelry-quality cast bronze drawer pulls and key...