19th Century Country French Louis XVI Secretary is a truly astonishing work of the cabinetmaker's art!  Hand-crafted from solid old-growth indigenous oak, it features a slim profile that extends out from the wall only sixteen inches, yet with the slant-front desk opened onto the pull-out supports, provides ample surface for a writing desk or laptop...

19th Century Gothic Double-Sided Solid Pine Exterior Door was crafted from solid pine which has been fully stripped and ready for staining or painting to complement your project!  The subtle arched design features three vertical panes at the top simultaneously providing a source of ambient light and privacy.  The six linenfold panels below that are...

Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Mantel Mirror is perfect for adding timeless classicism to any decor!  Great for high mantels with heavy crown molding just above, placement above cased openings, or other such niche applications, it has been hand-carved from solid French walnut with crest motifs on the rounded cornerposts surrounded by floral and foliate...

Antique Rustic Wooden Stool was fashioned by hand using simple tools and time-honored techniques.  The hand-hewn look and weathered finish are ideal for the casual decor.  Constructed of solid planks of old-growth elm wood to survive the decades!Circa early 1900sMeasures 20H x 15.5W x 13.5D

Mid-Century Murano Glass Ruffled Top Vase is a wonderful example of the skill and artistry in decorative glass that has a hallmark of the community outside of Venice for centuries!  Flared and scalloped rim and circular base provide a great vessel for displaying fresh flowers, and the interesting patterns in the glass in cobalt blue and lavender colors...

PAIR Early 19th Century French Vieux Paris Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases feature a religious theme, painted on one side with the name of Jesus, and on the other Marie, the French spelling for the Madonna.  Classical Greco-Roman architecture is enhanced by the gold trim hand-applied from the rim to the base.  Examples such as these are only getting more...

Art Deco Period Cast Iron Flower Vase features a classical urn form melded with the style so definitively French that became all the rage in the 1920s.  Faceted and fluted design is embellished with floral and foliate embossing on the facade, with a belled base for attractive balance and stability.Circa 1920sMeasures 7H x 3.5 in diameter

Pair 19th Century Swedish Pine French Doors ~ Shutters were designed for protected or interior openings, or as shutters for tall windows.  Crafted from solid local pine, each features classic three-panel construction with a heavy base for balance and strength.  Heaven only knows how many times they've been painted, and the paint has all but been removed...

Mid-Century Mahogany Armchair by De Coene is another example of the maker's highest-quality furnishings that made it so well known in European circles during the last half of the 20th century.  Subtly curved, tailored lines abound in every framing member, enveloping the user in comfort with what was then considered "space age" style!  Established 1887, De...

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Marble Top End Table represents the epitome of the style!  Gracefully contoured top in the classic "violin" form includes a custom-cut piece of richly veined marble surrounded by multiple tiers of molded detail, with the top cove bevel highlighted in gold.  The gold highlighting also accentuates the lavish carved...

Rustic Antique Swedish Step Ladder is a reminder of a bygone era, long before the days of Home Depot and Ace Hardware!  When one lived out in a rural area and needed a ladder, one simply made one out of local materials!  Two sturdy, straight branches of oak were employed, with hand-turned and fitted dowels serving as the rungs.  A couple of the dowels are...

Antique Hand-Painted Charger from Rouen is a classic example of the exquisite works of art for which the region has been known for centuries!  Utilizing multiple colors symbolizing the natural beauty of the region from saffron to forest green to cobalt blue and more, it is adorned with birds, wildflowers and foliates commonly found throughout the...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Dieudonne Jacobs (1887-1967) is a great example of the artist's preference to capture scenes in early morning or late afternoon lighting.  Jacobs has beautifully rendered the evening coloration in various shades of blue, gray and a subtle violet, with a splash of greenery in the immediate foreground.  The bold...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by E. Halleux dated 1940 captures the timeless scene of a village's fishing fleet venturing out of the harbor in search of the day's catch.  Halleux has captured a particularly calm morning with barely enough wind to move the gaff-rigged sloops and cutters to the outer banks.  The wind-swept clouds above show a...

Vintage Framed Oil Painting on Panel by Dieudonne Damoiseaux (1918-2000) is a charming work depicting the hay harvest.  Two steadfast steeds stand ready to draw the impressively full cart that thanks to its cargo of hay is not terribly heavy.  A group of farmers gather around the cart as the last bit of hay is tossed to the top, ready to take a short...

Antique French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Serpentine Buffet is a marvelous example of the style, rendered in prized indigenous French walnut, and topped with exquisitely veined rouge marble!  The entire facade, including the sides, is of a serpentine form which is far more difficult to render, especially when one also forms the molding details and carves...

Mid-Century Oil Painting on Canvas by Michel Fouat is a splendid example of the artist's work, with a minimalist influence in the design countered by bold contrast using somewhat subdued earth tones to create an intriguing, fantastic landscape.  Note how Michel creates depth between the sky, the distant hills, the closer hills, the rolling plains and the...

Vintage Framed Oil Painting on Panel by Virgil Cokelbergh (1893-1967) is an intriguing work focused on a quaint village church as perceived in the late afternoon.  The sunlight on the facade and roof contrasts with the interesting shadow play of a nearby tree.  Here Cokelbergh has used subtle, naturalistic colors across a wide palette to create a...

18th Century Swedish Painted Long Case Clock reflects a tailored architecture and distressed painted finish that is ideal for the casual decor.  Circular clock face presides over the teardrop center section which contains the pendulum, with a flared base for elegant stability. Circa 1780s Measures 83H x 24W x 9D (NOTE:  Sold as is.  Not in working order.)

19th Century English Earthenware Water Dispenser for Charcoal Filter is a marvelous example of the "there's nothing really new" axiom!  Altendorf & Wright of Birmingham, England created this counter-top water filtration device long before Brita or Pur or any of those other household names...  The attractive sandstone vessel was cast with an...

Pair Antique Chinese Hand-Painted Vases will make a colorful addition to your decor.  Using several shades of green combined with blue and a brick red, a scene of entertaining at the court is depicted, with flowers, foliates and geometric designs with avian accents covering the entire exteriors.  Perfect for displaying flowers or just as accents by...

18th Century Country French Neoclassical Secretary is a splendid example of the genre, dating to the reign of Louis XVI himself!  The period saw the rebirth of classical architecture and ornamentation, exemplified in this design, with tailored architecture melded with rich, hand-carved ornamentation in bas relief across the entire facade.  Undoubtedly...

Pair Antique Chinese Hand-Painted Vases will make a colorful addition to your decor.  Using several shades of green combined with blue and a brick red, a scene of entertaining at the court is depicted, with flowers, foliates and geometric designs with avian accents covering the entire exteriors.  Perfect for displaying flowers or just as accents by...

18th Century Swedish Painted Two-Tiered Corner Cabinet represents the essence of tailored elegance, with a rustic charm that only the Swedes can produce!  Encompassing a quarter of a circle, it features a smaller radius at the top section, with a convenient gap between the top and the larger-radiused lower tier.  Each tier is designed with recessed panels...

18th Century Country French Painted End Table features tailored lines rendered from solid planks and posts of old-growth oak, with just a little carved detail in the tapered legs for visual interest.  A single drawer provides convenient storage, accessed with a turned pull.  The slightly distressed painted finish lends a light-colored softness to the...

Pair Antique Asian Architectural Artifacts on Iron Bases ~ Bookends will make excellent decorative accents, especially for the library!  Old, weathered wood was hand-carved at least 200 years ago and just recently mounted to the footed iron plate bases to create the pair.Circa 1700sEach measures 13.5H x 8W x 6D

Antique Swedish Rustic Painted Sculptor's Pedestal was fashioned like a four sided ladder, and designed to hold a sculptor's work at shoulder and eye level while artistic magic happened!  A splendid choice as a pedestal for rustic objets d'art, it boasts a distressed painted finish that only adds to the charm.Circa early 1900sMeasures 48H x 21W x 21D

Set of 19th Century French Wrought Iron Balustrades ~ Window Guards were designed to beautify the exterior as well as provide a safeguard railing to the low-hung windows in vogue at the time.  This pair were designed to be very complementary but not identical, probably appearing on different walls of the same home.  The classic French scrolls with stamped...

Antique Cast Iron & Brass Balance Scales make a great centerpiece on the kitchen island, or the foundation for a flower or fruit arrangement!  Heavy cast iron base has been painted a rich forest green, and features an axle in the middle with a needle pointer, and a known amount of weight was placed into the pan (up to 5 kilograms or 11 pounds), with...

19th Century French Renaissance Chair with Grapevine Motif is ideal for the wine room, game room, or as occasional chair anywhere in the home!  The uprights below and above, along with the horizontal stretchers, have all been turned in the barley twist fashion.  The seat is caned for lightweight comfort, and surrounded by gadrooned edging.  Atop the...

Vintage Etched Glass Serving Dish features a lovely foliate spray with garlands on three segments of the serving dish, designed to offer guests three different appetizers or after dinner sweets.  The handle at the center comes in handy, as well.Circa early to mid-1900sMeasures 5H x 8 in diameter

Grand 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut China Buffet is a stunning testament to the majesty of masterworks of the cabinetmaker's art that emanated from France during the period!  Meticulously hand-carved and crafted from select, sumptuous French walnut, it features a classical architecture that has been rendered with French lines to create a...

Set of 6 French Empire Dining Chairs in Mahogany with Bronze Mounts are a stylish expression of the genre, with exotic imported mahogany employed to create tailored frameworks with the rich, deep oxblood red natural coloration of the wood contrasting with the burnished gold bronze mounts cast in timeless classical motifs influenced by ancient Egypt and...

Embossed & Wrought Tin Large Scale Centerpiece ~ Garden Fountain was given a classic form with flared rim and features wrought floral and foliates affixed to the side, along with two smaller horn-shaped foliates on each side plumbed with silicone tubing through the bottom to create a fountain if so desired.  Of course, this piece can be used inside as...

18th Century French Louis XVI Whitewashed Buffet ~ Cabinet provides an excellent example of the level of high quality that was attainable by the more humble, rural furniture crafters in France during the period.  Utilizing dense, old-growth oak, they created a neoclassical casework with rectilinear form, then set about adorning it with motifs inspired by...