Pair Antique Framed Religious Paintings on Panel of Saints Anna and Lodevicus are beautiful works in sepia tones with the subjects appearing as marble statues set in a moorish arched framework inside the framework of the overall painting.  Small villages and towns in Europe typically had their patron saints, some of which have become somewhat obscure over...

Requiring the talents of four master artisans, 19th Century French Marquetry Marble Top Bombe Commodes such as this example needed a talented menuisier to create the complex naturalistic, curved form of the case, followed by the ebeniste who applied marquetry in a purely artistic form, next followed by the metalsmith who applied bronze mounts custom-made...

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Counter ~ Wall Vitrines were designed to rest on a surface, or to be mounted on the wall, providing small display cases for your family heirlooms and keepsakes!  Surrounded in fine French walnut, the frameworks feature classic molded detail with floral and foliate carvings on the upper corners.  Cast brass key guards...

Antique Rustic French Walnut Drop Leaf End Table is a unique example of ingenious craftsmanship!  When folded, it creates a diminutive end table that can be used with seating groups, for a lamp, and pretty much any room.  The turned legs are in two tiers above and below the mid-height shelf, and are connected below with four turned stretchers centered...

Antique Italian Painted Wrought Iron Marble Top Coffee Table will bring a taste of the splendor of Louis XIV style to your room!  Topped with luxuriously veined marble that mixes alabaster with gray and neutral tones, its oval shape with beveled edge are exceedingly traffic-friendly.  Support is provided by elaborately scrolled wrought iron adorned with...

Mid-Century Chestnut Black Marble Top Coffee Table was fashioned from thick planks and timbers of old-growth, well-seasoned chestnut, providing a remarkably naturalistic and charming wood grain appearance on the legs, apron and framework around the slab of black marble.  Look closely and you can see the fossils of the sea creatures that comprise the...

Antique French Louis XIV Confiturier ~ Cabinet is basically a one door buffet, and as such, the design is the perfect choice to make one-of-a-kind bathroom vanities, add a convenient storage and display surface to a cozy niche, or to fit in a special narrow place anywhere in the home or office!  Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features a bold molding...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by A. Fivet Dated 1923 is a splendid pastoral work that provides a varied palette in a Post-Impressionistic manner for a work that can blend with a wide variety of color schemes in your home.  Although the human interest aspect appears center foreground, the shepherd's presence leads the viewer into the scene guiding...

Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble is an unusually wide design, making it ideal for adding plenty of storage and organization, while doing it all with flair!  Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it features the rectilinear neoclassical architecture that has remained popular for millennia.  The sides feature beautifully...

18th Century Country French Bonnetiere is a splendid reminder of a bygone era, when cabinetry such as this was placed next to the entry most often used by family, and used to deposit outer garments immediately upon arriving home.  Named after the ubiquitous bonnet, such pieces still had to uphold the standards of interior decorating in the home, no matter...

19th Century French Renaissance Hand-Carved Giltwood Mirror was carved in the Italian style from solid wood, then gilded for an opulent effect.  The entire frame consists of shell, foliate and scrollwork motifs with fleurs de lys designs on each corner.  Atop the frame appears a separately carved crown which is removable, and if one so desired, one could...

19th Century Venetian Painted Mirror features a bold heraldic crest atop the gracefully arched crown, flanked by cascading floral and foliate sprays accented with blushes of color.  The overall taupe and light gray color of the framework is highlighted in gold as well.  Below is a full width molding with upturned scrollwork acting as buttresses, making...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Henri Joseph Pauwels (1903-1983) is a classic example of landscape work by the celebrated and prolific artist who is one of Belgium's favorite sons.  Using an impressionistic flair, Pauwels captured the gray spectrum of a cloudy morning providing diffuse light over the dunes with vegetation resisting the elements...

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Argentier ~ Secretary ~ Confiturier is a truly interesting piece, combining elements not seen in pieces of this size and design, much to the delight of its future owner!  It appears to be a formal confiturier at first glance, with a single drawer above a single door cabinet, but that's where the resemblance ends. ...

Pair Antique Country French Louis XV Walnut Nightstands ~ Side Tables will add a charming accent to any room!  Perfect for bedside companions or for symmetry in seating groups, the design features a 24 inch high main surface and a small convenient shelf above, with panels on three sides to contain things.  Two open windows are contoured to match the lines...

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Carrara Marble Top Commode is an intriguing size, perfect for bedside, seating group, cozy niches, or just efficient floor plans!  Topped with beveled Carrara marble for carefree elegance, the case was crafted from finely figured mahogany imported from the Americas, then enhanced with brass trim and gold painted...

Pair 19th Century French Louis XIII Fauteuils ~ Armchairs were sculpted from solid fruitwood, and feature gracefully scrolled armrests coupled with high, arched seatbacks and generous seats resulting in uncommon comfort.  The lower apron was pierce-carved in a stylized foliate theme, contrasting with the turned stretchers and lions' paws feet.  The chairs...

Antique French Louis XV Painted Day Bed ~ Sofa will add elegance, flair and comfort to any room, all in one piece!  The graceful, elegant lines of the Rococo style are evident in the cabriole forms of the frameworks that envelope the side boards, the undulating apron, and the six scrolled legs carved with escargot feet.  Fine molding trim pervades the...

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Canape represents the epitome of the style!  Rendered from select, sumptuous French walnut, it features naturalistic, contoured lines from the triple arched seatback crown to the finely tapered and carved cabriole legs.  The armrests scrolled down then join with the seat framework with effortless elegance.  The entire...

Antique French Walnut Regence Style Dining Table is a classic example of fine craftsmanship utilizing exquisite indigenous woods for an opulent effect.  The subtle contours of the top's framework resemble the violin shape, with beveled edges all around, fitted with diamond parquet patterns on the surface.  Each of four aprons supporting the top have been...

Set of 6 Antique French Louis XV Walnut Dining Chairs with Silk Damask were sculpted from select French walnut with the naturalistic form that is a hallmark of the style.  Hourglass shaped seatbacks feature elegant molded detail all around, with acanthus fronds gracing the shoulders leading the eye to the arbalette crown centered with shell and acanthus...

Set of 6 Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs and will make a great addition to your intimate dining accommodations!  The tailored design includes slotted vertical back splats housed in a framework that includes an upper crosspiece pierce-carved with teardrop and diamond shapes, highlighted with a gold border.  Crosses,...

19th Century Country French Neoclassical Bookcase in Stripped Oak features architectural lines inspired by the ancient masters with a touch of decorative ornamentation surrounding the glass above and door panels below that hints at the beginnings of the Art Nouveau style.  The straightforward approach results in a stately look that is still casual in...

Set of Five 18th Century Hand-Painted Delft Vases including 3 Lidded Urns, also known as a garniture, elevate the blue & white art form to a special place, all having been hand-painted by one artist with matching themes of the persistent angler!  The set includes three lidded urns, with birds feeding on fruit adorning the lids, and a shield shaped urn...

19th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Marble Top Commode is a highly unusual iteration of the form, blending the luxurious naturalism of Carrara marble with the luster of cast & burnished bronze with the natural color of fine French fruitwood!  The main facade features a subtly rounded edge that transitions into the mitered cornerposts that are also...

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Wrought Iron Balustrade ~ Window Guard is a stunning work of the metalsmith's art!  Hand-crafted during the middle of the 19th century, it features a classical influence evidenced in the Greek coin motif on top and bottom, in between which appear two panels of exquisite scrollwork adorned with foliates.  The rounded...

19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Painted Counter ~ Bar is a marvel of craftsmanship and style!  The subtle bowfront contours create a visually appealing presence, while the bold molding and astonishing hand-carved bas relief captivate the imagination!  The entire facade is dominated by an oval carving of musical instruments surrounded by olive...

19th Century Country French Louis XVI Whitewashed Bookcase combines the casual look of the provinces with the classic embellishment of the ancient Greeks and Romans in an unusually shallow design that is perfect for high-traffic rooms!  Standing almost seven feet tall, it measures only a bit more than a foot deep including molding.  Three doors also...

Set of Seven 19th Century Dutch Transferware Plates by P. Regout of Maastricht features charming images of rural life derived from line etchings in a technique that has remained popular for many centuries.  The transferware process was developed to increase productivity in the process of porcelain manufacturing, and allowed ease in duplication as well as...

Antique Country French Wrought Iron Chandelier is a timeless design, featuring a prominent fleur de lys taking center stage!  A substantial length of original chain with canopy survives, making it flexible for mounting height by removing links as needed.  The apex of the fleur de lys connects to the suspension chain, and leads the eye down to elegant...

Grand 18th Century French Louis XIV Step-Front Buffet was hand-crafted for a spacious chateau with a large family, and although the tape measure indicates its maximum depth at the center, with the sides recessed it makes a surprisingly small footprint in the room, perfect for high-traffic areas!  Stretching almost 10 feet in total width, it boasts four...

Antique French Wrought Iron Viking Long Boat Chandelier will make an eye-catching Old World statement in any room!  The solid wrought iron fixture resembles a Viking Long Boat, which vessels were used to raid the entire European continent and spread Danish and Baltic DNA across the hemisphere.  This example, newly electrified by an expert electrician,...

18th Century Rustic Country French Console ~ Sofa Table was crafted from indigenous hardwoods namely sycamore and oak, to literally last for centuries!  The solid plank top is framed all around and provides a great surface for display and decoration.  Three drawers provide a little visual interest and convenience, with one at the center and two on the...

Grand 19th Century Henri II Renaissance Revival Hall Tree was designed for an impressive country home to impress those who entered, as well as provide a convenient place for hats, coats, canes and umbrellas!  The crown is adorned with two family crests sculpted from solid old-growth oak, representing the union of two prominent and powerful families. ...

Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Michel Fouat is another wonderful abstract example of the artist's work, with a minimalist influence in the design featuring a subtle expression of a moonlit seascape.  Fouat used a variety of blue tones to create an intriguing, mesmerizing scene.  One can make out a lone vessel in the distance, with a frothy wave ripplets...