19th Century French Louis XIV Patinaed Bronze & Gilt Bronze Chandelier is a master work of the Belle Epoque Period!  Meticulously hand-cast in solid bronze with gilt bronze accents, it was designed for an opulent home before the days of widespread availability of electric lighting.  One can definitely see an Italianate influence in the expression of...

Early 19th Century Country French Armoire from Lorraine in Stripped Oak represents a remarkably early example of abstract art rendered by a rural artisan far removed from the centers of furniture craftsmanship at the time, located in Paris, Lyon and Bordeaux.  From a distance the piece looks like most typical armoires of the period, but as one approaches...

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Buffet features subtly curvaceous naturalistic lines accented with shell and foliate carvings, with an interesting design that includes two drawers above two cabinets flanking an open display section with a single shelf.  The scrolled apron is carved with shell and foliates as well, supported by scrolled legs...

19th Century French Louis Philippe Pine Secretary ~ Bookcase is an unusual combination of tailored elegance melded with a casual impression providing both storage and a work surface, all in one!  Hand-crafted from solid pine, it features the trademark classically inspired architecture with a minimum of embellishment found in the molding detail, the...

Antique French Louis XIV Wall Cabinet ~ Display Case is a great option for those who wish to conserve floor space yet still have keepsake items to store and show off!  The design features a rectilinear case enhanced by a demiline dome at the center, carved with shell and stylized foliate accents.  The crown overlooks three doors with arched, glazed...

Pair Italian Brass & Crystal Wall Sconces will make a delightful addition to your lighting scheme!  Artistically sculpted brass depicts a floral bouquet gathered together at a central rosette, with detail abundant in the leaves and stems, and cut crystals arranged to depict flowers while creating a charming prismatic effect.  Sold as depicted with...

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Trumeau ~ Mirror is a majestic reminder of the classical revival that swept Europe during the era.  Stately neoclassical architecture abounds in the design, from the tailored crown molding to the pilasters on both sides embellished with musical instruments, florals, foliates and ribbon in full relief and enhanced with...

Pair 19th Century Bronze Candlestick Floor Lamps is a remarkable find!  Heavy cast bronze comprises the entirety of the candlestick, featuring intricate turnings and a castellated bobeche at top, contrasting with the footed tripod base below.  Such candlesticks were intended for rooms with a grand scale, so using them as a floor lamp in more typical home...

Antique Country French Painted Round End Table features timeless Louis XV-inspired styling and a patinaed painted finish with gold highlighting, that has crackling on the top covered by glass so you can enjoy its attractiveness for decades to come!  Carved floral and foliate embellishments highlighted in gold are enhanced by the graceful scroll of the...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Wellens is a stunning still life work, with amazing technique in coloration, texture and composition.  Wellens has used a variety of application techniques to create a distinctive texture to the work, while masterfully blending his colors to appear simultaneously vibrant yet restrained.  The choice of a simple...

Pair 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs are of a grand size for their time, making them ideal for 21st century homes!  Beautifully carved with graceful armrests and lions' paw feet, each features a carved transverse apron across the front for a masculine touch.As of this writing, an identical pair is also available, viewable by clicking on the...

19th Century French Empire Marble Top Center Table represents a timeless style executed with tailored elegance from exotic imported mahogany and indigenous gray marble for a look that transcends the centuries!  From the days of Napoleon and Josephine the style has added opulence to some of the finest homes of Europe while retaining a subtle sophistication...

Antique Italian Inlaid Walnut Game Table is an unusual find, and will provide decades of enjoyment and good looks for your family!  The understated elegance of the cabriole legs and subtly scrolled apron reflect a more restrained interpretation of the style, with a minimum of carved embellishment primarily in the feet, but with visual enhancements...

19th Century Country French Fountain with Porcelain Reservoir & Basin is a charming ode to a bygone era!  Back before hot & cold running water, it was desirable for family members and farm hands to have a place to wash up before coming inside for meals or at the end of the day.  Fountains like this allowed the placement of water and a basin for...

Rustic Antique Dining Table ~ Trestle Table in Solid Oak is yet another perfect choice for any family, being virtually indestructible while still affording more seating room than most tables due to its width over eight feet!  Knee room is maximized since the one and a half inch thick top planks need no supporting apron.  The lyre shape of the legs cut in...

Antique French Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Beveled Mirror is a splendid example of French craftsmanship imitating Oriental style!  The elegant, unusually shaped mirror frame was first covered in black enamel to create an ebonized effect, then meticulously hand-painted with Oriental scenes around the frame, all rendered in gold for contrast, with red tones...

Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Dining Table ~ Game Table is ideal for the efficient floor plan, comfortably seating four, all of which can revel in the sumptuousness of the fine French walnut, considered Europe's premier furniture wood.  Oval shape is almost round, and features a beveled edge with a tailored apron interrupted by plinths carved with...

Pair Solid Brass & Crystal French Style Wall Sconces will add timeless elegance to any room!  Three chandelier base sockets covered by realistic candlesleeve covers that don't melt even with incandescent lighting, the fixtures consist of solid brass from the candle base to the wall mount, and beautiful cut crystals add opulence from the spire on top...

This PAIR of Antique French Louis XVI Oval Marquetry Nightstands ~ End Tables is truly a fantastic find!  Providing a larger surface than typical French nightstands yet with an oval form that presents absolutely no sharp corners anywhere, they are ideal for the bedside, flanking a sofa, next to your favorite chair, you name it!  Finished all around,...

Set of 4 Mid-Century Chinese Vases ~ Garniture will provide a variety of decorating possibilities!  Consisting of a pair of lidded urns mated with a pair of open vases, all designed and painted to match, they can be used together or as separate pairs.  Hand-painted in lively copper red, sky blue, goldenrod and emerald green, each features a graceful shape...

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Armoire ~ Wardrobe is a splendid combination of style, form and function!  The full length hand-beveled mirror on the door provides a lovely reflection of your room and serves as a great dressing mirror.  The door opens to reveal multiple original adjustable shelves and an interior drawer for discreet storage. ...

Antique Country French Painted Wrought Iron Chandelier is a magnificent example of elegant and skilled craftsmanship in the finest traditions!  The contoured oval frame serves as the basis for the design, with open scrollwork around the entire perimeter, and upon which are mounted the double arms each scrolled in a graceful serpentine form then fitted...

Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Table provides a surface with flourish!  Hand-crafted from dense, old-growth oak by the master cabinetmakers of Liege, the storied region known for its fine craftsmanship for many centuries, it features a spacious top with double beveled, contoured edge all around.  The top overlooks four apron sections, each carved with...

18th Century Rustic Spanish Walnut Desk recalls the days when Spain was still considered one of the mightiest nations in the world with an extraordinary navy, although somewhat in decline by the 1700s.  This desk represents the vestiges of the colonial period, with solid plank top supported by turned legs dovetailed underneath, with a tier of three...

Pair Antique Blue & White 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...

Rustic Antique Coffee Table is perfect for the casual decor, hand-made from solid planks and timbers to last for decades!Measures 12H x 30.5W x 19.5D

Late 19th Century Rustic Country French Raised Cabinet represents a centuries-old design that harks back to an era when specialized storage cabinets were in high demand by the affluent.  This example, rendered from solid old-growth oak, features pegged mortise & tenon joinery, chamfered plank panels across the back, and a cabinet that is raised up for...

Set of 3 Mid-Century Neoclassical Brass & Marble Nesting Tables are the perfect answer to your entertaining needs!  Crafted from brass in a classical design that has its roots in ancient Greece and Rome, it features a stately elegance that literally withstands time itself.  Each table in the set has four tapered & fluted legs topped with an...

Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Oval Dining Table is the perfect size for a group of six.  Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, the top is veneered with the bookmatched technique to create marvelous visual intrigue, with the grain patterns forming flame forms.  A tailored apron all around the oval top provides a consistent 26" knee clearance,...

Set of 6 Rustic English Country Rush Seat Dining Chairs are ideal for the casual decor, the breakfast table, or just spreading about the home for casual occasional seating.  Crafted from solid oak, each features a hand-woven rush seat for long lasting comfort.  Four "ladder" back rungs are curved for ergonomic comfort.  The front legs feature urn turnings...

19th Century French Louis Philippe Gilded Mirror is a wonderful example of the genre, with subtle embossed pattern showing through the original gold leaf finish all set in a very elegant yet tailored design that is a hallmark of the period.  Such mirrors were prized for their ability to amplify ambient light and reflect the design elements in the room. ...

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...

18th Century Country French Drop Leaf Game Table ~ Console is a remarkable artifact from the 1700s when entertainment consisted of table games, outdoor sports and music.  This interesting table, hand-crafted from solid old-growth walnut, features the mark of a talented rural artisan with pegged mortise & tenon joinery, a convenient and capacious...

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...