Pair Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Nightstands will make great companions in any room!  Hand-crafted from solid oak to last for generations, each has been adorned with carved detail on the four boldly scrolled cabriole legs embellished with acanthus fronds and escargots.  The legs are connected to a subtly undulating apron then a tailored molding...

Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style Side Chairs were hand-crafted by the master artisans of Liege, where fine quality furniture has been produced for centuries!  Using dense, old-growth oak, the craftsmen sculpted the seatback for ergonomic support with vertical slats which most agree are much more comfortable than horizontal slat designs.  The top is a...

19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Pedestal with Carrara Marble Top is the perfect display vehicle to show off your statuary, vase or objet d'art!  Neoclassical styling pervades the design, which it topped by white Carrara marble with subtle light gray veining.  Underneath, three tiers of molded detail include beading and laurel wreath.  Support is...

Grand French Louis XVI Painted Demilune Console with Carrara Marble Top was designed for a tall ceiling, and features a four-legged design making it self-supporting.  As such, it can be placed anywhere, not requiring mounting to a wall.  The legs are amazing, having been carved to depict quivers of arrows, with reeded fluting leading the eye down to the...

Mid-Century French Mahogany Directoire Style Coffee Table with Carrara Marble Top represents understated elegance in a manner of which the French are internationally known!  Tailored, neoclassical architecture defines the style, with clean apron lines enhanced by subtle molded trim, and four tapered legs adorned solely with brass foliate accents.  Topped...

Pair 19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armchairs ~ Fauteuils will make a stylish yet comfortable addition to any room!  Crafted from solid fruitwood, each features boldly arched seat backs carved with shell and acanthus foliate, and an interesting half-moon cutout that facilitates grasping the chair from the rear to tilt it up slightly,...

19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed is a superbly well-preserved example of French style and ingenuity from the Second Empire!  Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it features a symmetrical design, with mirror image side boards connected with a substantial front rail fitted with carved corbels on top, and finely molded into the...

Antique Gothic Revival Carved Hall Bench was rendered from solid oak, and features timeless hand-carved motifs for your visual pleasure.  Foliates cross the top underneath a subtle castellation, with three boldly carved linenfold panels comprising the back, accented with foliate cornerpieces below.  The seat is solid oak planks and lifts up to reveal a...

19th Century Country French Confit Pot is a fine example of the pinnacle of evolution of the clay pot as used for foodstuff storage.  The concept dates back thousands of years, and nobody knows for sure when some genius realized that by leaving the outer lower half of the pot unglazed, that simple evaporative cooling would keep the contents of the pot...

19th Century Country French Louis XVI Secretary represents the essence of efficiency with a flair for style!  Hand-crafted from solid oak, its design is less than 18" deep when not in use, minimizing its floor plan foot print.  The slant front top section features understated elegance with intaglio carved detailing with emphasis around the intricate cast...

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Salon Chairs is a remarkable combination of master furniture makers with exceedingly talented sculptors!  Fashioned from sumptuous French walnut, each features a subtly curved seat back coupled with a generously sized seat for surprising comfort.  The frame glorifies the sculptor's art, with a floral wreath...

Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Mantel Mirror with Marble Insets is a unique way to dress up your mantel, a counter, or any surface against a wall!  The neoclassical architecture includes a broad arch at the center topped with hand-carved ribbon tied in a bow, cascading down the shoulders on each side and appearing over the oval French beveled mirror. ...

Antique French Louis XV Display Buffet with Travertine was designed in what we call a relaxed formal affair, with a step-back center section flanked by an open display niche topped with two drawers on each side, both slightly stepped forward to create visual intrigue from all angles.  The center cabinet features an arched framework around a raised panel...

Antique Hand-Painted Earthenware Jug was hand-thrown from local clays then given a glaze on top of which cobalt blue was deftly hand-painted to create a stylized naturalistic theme.  Natural corks were used as stoppers, and such vessels were used to contain a wide variety of comestibles.Circa early 1900sMeasures 10.5H x 8.5W x 8D

19th Century Chinese Jadestone Statue is a charming hand-carved artifact from talented artisans depicting a pair of urn forms surrounded by foliage with flowers.  Note the special attention to detail in the intaglio carving across the taller of the two urns.  Carved from a single block of stone, it is a charming artifact that will add a quaint touch to...

Early 19th Century Raised Dutch Wardrobe is an impressive piece, designed to command attention in any room yet provide a critical storage solution for the family.  The bold triple arched crown consists of a complex triple tiered molding with the top tier ebonized, melding into the centerpiece which depicts a shell festooned with floral motifs, also...

19th Century Imari Hand-Painted Serving Bowl is a fine example of decorative porcelains from Kyushu in northwestern Japan.  Imari is a style of porcelain named after the Japanese port from which it was shipped to the West, beginning in the late 17th century.  This example shows artistic excellence by using different hues of the same basic colors of cobalt...

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze D'Or Rococo Candlesticks are a stunning work of the sculptor's art rendered in ormolu to literally last for centuries!  The elaborately naturalistic form of the Rococo movement has been captured, a style that caught the eye of Louis XV and has been popular ever since.  The asymmetrical undulating form of...

Antique French Louis XVI Cast Brass Picture Frame will make a unique way to display your cherished photograph or miniature, all with stylistic flair, of course!  Frame is solid brass, with a solid brass stand that hinges in the back, so it could be hung on the wall but is more likely used on a desk, counter or display surface.Circa early 1900sMeasures...

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs by De Coene features generous seats and tailored, contoured seatbacks with architecture inspired by the Directoire period.  Comfortable seats include generous seat backs and seats, upholstered in faux leather for just the right amount of carefree elegance.  Clean lines enhance the sheer natural beauty of...

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Buffet by De Coene is the essence of form following function, with a gracefully bowed front accessed with three cabinet doors, and a subtle backsplash across the back side to keep things on the generous surface.  Clean lines enhance the sheer natural beauty of the gorgeous mahogany, with the brass trim providing just the right...

19th Century Hand-Painted Ceramic Inkwell from Rouen is a charming artifact from a bygone era!  The region around Rouen has been known for centuries for its fine hand-painted porcelain-like ceramics, and this example is a highly unusual one.  Consisting of three parts, it has a large vessel that is elaborately painted in vivid colors typical of the region...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Walthere Jamar (1866-1950) is a panoramic landscape that captures the glory of nature in all her splendor!  Jamar has used varying brush techniques to depict the valley in the foreground transitioning to the hazy hills in the background, then the wispy clouds promenading across the scene creating visual movement. ...

Set of Six Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Dining Chairs reflect an elegant sophistication that is truly timeless!  Gracefully contoured frames include a double arched seatback crown centered with a sculpted shell that is flanked by floral sprays.  The seatback connects to the seat frame with carved uprights, and the seat is contoured for maximum...

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Salon Chairs are great for any occasional use, and feature stylish frames consisting of arched colonnade style seat backs and turned legs enhanced with a gold finish that has achieved a lot of lovely patina over the decades.  Recently upholstered in fine fabric, they're ready to use today for the game room, bedroom,...

Mid-Century Dolphin Liqueur Decanter with Cobalt Blue Glass Tail Stoppers are a truly unusual find!  The two dolphins are joined together at the fins, with opposing fins used to stabilize the sculpture.  Formed with a special pressed glass technique, the dolphin form has been celebrated in France since the first millennium.  Two of your favorite cordials...

18th Century Country French Louis XVI Period Commode was hewn from solid planks of old-growth oak to literally last for centuries!  The casework was crafted using pegged mortise & tenon joinery which is the most tried and true method utilized for cabinetry but sadly no longer used because it's so labor intensive.  The solid plank top features a...

19th Century Hand-Painted Delft Blue & White Lidded Urn represents a departure from the Oriental styling and the introduction of a more European look that was part of the evolution of porcelains from the Delft region of Holland over the past three centuries.  This example continues with the cobalt blue monochrome style on tin-glazed clay, but with a...

19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Walnut Display Buffet is a stunning testament to the extraordinary level of artistry and craftsmanship attained by the master cabinetmakers of France at the fin de siecle.  Utilizing beautifully figured indigenous walnut, the casework was made in the neoclassical design, with rectilinear form defined by two fluted...

18th Century Country French Walnut End Table simply exudes rustic charm!  The beveled top was cut from a single huge plank of old-growth walnut in the days when such large trees were more than plentiful, and a delight to work with the carpenter's hands.  Four smaller posts were carved in very subtle scrolled forms to serve as the legs, then adorned with a...

Set of Four Rustic Mid-Century Country French Chairs work great as breakfast room chairs, around a game table, or just for occasional use throughout a casual decor.  Hand-made from solid oak, each features solid plank seats which were designed for tie-on cushions coordinated with your interior fabrics and colors.  Simple slat back design and sturdy turned...

This Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Henri Joseph Pauwels (1903-1983) was composed on a wintry day, while still being a quaint European Country landscape scene in the post-impressionist style. It has been authenticated as produced by the renowned Flemish painter from Belgium.  He was born in Edegem, in the Antwerp province.  He received his art...

Pair 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs ~ Fauteuils with Mohair represent the essence of the form, with gracefully scrolled armrests, legs and stretchers providing stylish support for the generously sized rectangular seats and high squared seatbacks.  This type of French armchair has been popular for centuries as it accommodates persons of all...

18th Century Rustic Dutch Coffee Table in Stripped Oak represents the essence of form and function.  The no-nonsense approach was a pragmatic feature of rural craftsmanship, where artisans used indigenous materials, like this fine old-growth oak, to produce handsome yet simple furnishings that were literally designed to last for centuries!  The top...

Set of 8 Antique Country French Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs are the perfect choice to add a casual yet sophisticated provincial charm to your dining experience!  The exquisite natural grain of the wood has been left to shine forth in the subtle walnut toned finish.  A double arched seatback crown on all chairs resembles an archer's bow, and is...