Our first three containers for 2019 are filled with spectacular items from the European Continent perfect for any room, any style, any budget! Over 500 new items!
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...
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 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...
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Oval Marble Top Nightstands are the ideal choice for symmetry as bedside companions or for your favorite seating group! Oval in shape and finished all around, they're perfect for placement anywhere in the room. On top, luxurious neutral colored marble provides a carefree surface. The marble is framed by fine molding, which...
19th Century French Henri II Walnut Buffet is a fine example of the revival of neoclassical style during the reign of Napoleon III. Utilizing sumptuous, hand-select French walnut, the artisans skillfully created a round-sided casework with slight projections above the two forward-facing pilasters. A horizontally rounded facade creates an extension of...
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...
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...
Antique Renaissance Barley Twist End Table will make the perfect Old World companion to any room! Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features a demilune-gadrooned top edge overlooking aprons on all four sides pierce-carved with intricate foliate designs. Four clockwise & counter-clockwise barley twist columns serve as the legs, which are connected...
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 French Renaissance Octagonal Barley Twist End Table was fashioned from solid oak and features a gadrooned and carved top edge atop an eight sided apron which alternates between a foliate design and a pair of cherubs flanking a Romanesque urn. Corbels and descenders appear on all the flats including over the four barley twist legs which are in...
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...
19th Century French Henri II Neoclassical Walnut Marble Top Dessert Buffet is a stunning blend of classical architecture inspired by ancient Greece and Rome combined with carved embellishment inspired by the Renaissance to create a uniquely French look. Topped with luxuriously veined and richly colored rouge marble for carefree elegance, it has been...
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...
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Giltwood End Table is a prime example of fine French furniture craftsmanship! Sculpted from fine fruitwood, it features the graceful, naturalistic form of the style with the only straight line being the surface of the elegant Carrara marble top. All other lines are elegantly scrolled, including the violin-shaped...
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...
19th Century Grand French Renaissance Walnut Bookcase is a study in excellence of materials, design, and craftsmanship! Rendered from sumptuous select French walnut, it features a rectilinear, neoclassical architecture that has been combined with classical appointments such as scrolled corbels and Greek coin motifs, as well as Doric capitals and fluted...
19th Century Louis XVI Marble Top Walnut Display Buffet by Kint of Gand is a stunning piece that will immediately command admiration from all who enter the room in which it is displayed! Hand-crafted by Edouard Kint, a fine furniture maker in the historic city of Ghent (called Gand in French), a city that originally started as a settlement at the...
Antique French Renaissance Hand-Carved Wall Mirror is a great choice to add Old World ambiance to any room, and with its consistent framework can be mounted vertically or horizontally on the wall! Hand-carved foliate motifs inspired by ancient Greek acanthus forms undulates across the entire framework, with a design that projects the mirror glass itself...
Vintage Aubusson Style Tapestry by China Wind is a wonderful recreation of the classically-themed tapestries from the storied French masters of past centuries. Machine loomed on a grand scale, it is over six feet tall and features muted earth tones across the color spectrum with fanciful creatures, classical urns and playful cherubs amongst the many...
Pair Antique French Louis XV Wall Shelves are perfect for adding symmetry and display surfaces to any room, regardless of the availability of floor space! Gracefully arched crown with bold molding is centered with a complex crest motif, with acanthus rosette on top over the flared scrolls which embrace the convex egg-shaped medallion carved with stylized...
Early 19th Century Rustic Dutch Oak Side Table was literally designed to last for centuries! Using beams and thick planks of solid, old-growth oak, the artisans created an incredibly sturdy design, with four heavy posts on each corner joined to a plank apron above, and squared plank stretchers below for extra reinforcement. A full width drawer with...
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...
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...
PAIR Early 19th Century French Vieux Paris Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases feature a lovely Mediterranean seaside scene, painted all around so they work even in front of a mirror, by design of course! 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 rare...
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...
19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Buffet combines elegance with a soft, casual visual presence making it compatible with a wide variety of interior styles! The rounded sides belie the measurements, making it more space-friendly than the dimensions would indicate. Topped with luxuriously veined marble that has been meticulously beveled and...
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...
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...
Pair Antique T Delfts Bleu Transferware Vases feature classic windmill scenes on both sides, such that if they are placed in front of a mirror the reflection is just as charming as the front. Ideal as decorative accents on their own, or with floral and foliage arrangements. Repaired hairline crack around rim on one vase, sold as is.Circa early 1900sEach...
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...
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...
Framed Oil Painting on Board is an intriguing impressionistic work, wherein the artist was inspired by the rear view of a country church that afforded a framework of the rural hillside with lush greenery presenting a more personal aspect of the structure. Bold expressive brush strokes and a subdued earth-tone palette were employed with great success, and...
Set of Four 19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Chairs are perfect for a cozy breakfast nook, a wine room, or just to spread about the home or office for occasional use! Hand-carved from dense, old-growth oak, each features an incredible grapevine motif sculpted to frame the seatback cushion, which in turn is flanked by clockwise and...
18th Century Italian Marquetry Raised Cabinet is a remarkable example of Old World craftsmanship with surprisingly modernistic and abstract qualities! Commissioned by a patron with the initials CST, it features geometric designs created by the positioning and orientation of different species of woods. Called trompe l'oeuil by the French, or "fool the...
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Side Chair features the graceful lines that are exceptionally ergonomic, designed before the word "ergonomic" had even been coined! High, S-curved seatback with vertical slats conform to one's back in comfort, without horizontal ridges at all in the design. Generous seat flares out with a trapezoidal shape, again, for...
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Side Chairs feature the graceful lines that are exceptionally ergonomic, designed before the word "ergonomic" had even been coined! High, S-curved seatbacks with vertical slats conform to one's back in comfort, without horizontal ridges at all in the design. Generous seat flares out with a trapezoidal shape, again, for...
Antique Country French Walnut Nightstand ~ End Table was fashioned from solid sumptuous walnut, and features a classic provincial charm that cannot be denied! A subtle scalloped edge surrounds the top and helps keep things anchored there. The rounded corners feature a modicum of carved detail, and lead the eyes down to the four cabriole legs, the front...
19th Century French Louis XVI Round Marble Top End Table in Stripped Oak was meticulously hand-crafted from dense, old-growth oak in the neoclassical style for a truly timeless look. Our proprietary stripped finish reveals the natural beauty and patina of the wood with no toxic chemicals used. The circular marble top with its luxurious veining provides...
Set of 4 Antique Liegoise Chairs with Embossed Leather Seats are perfect for the breakfast room, game room, or for use as occasional chairs anywhere in the home or office! Sculpted from sturdy, solid oak, each features an arched seatback crown carved with shell, scrollwork and cross-hatching. Open seatback design features contoured splats, and leads the...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Board by Ludovic Janssen (1888-1954) is a splendid example of the Dutch painter's work, who specialized in post-impressionistic landscapes designed to add color and naturalistic beauty to any room! This example, which survives in its original frame, features a rainbow of natural earth tones from the blue sky to the sandy...
19th Century Copper & Brass Teapot was hand-made to last for decade after decade, and built so it could be periodically refurbished and repaired, good for another decade or two each time! The combination of brass lid knob and swiveling handle contrasts nicely with the copper body, which was hand-dovetailed and soldered for generations of usage!Circa...
19th Century Brass Tea Kettle is a charming reminder of a bygone era, when vessels such as this were hand-made by metal smiths trained in their skills by their forefathers. Note the hand-soldered seams and hand-hammered rivets. An intriguing onion dome shape has been hammered into the handle designed to isolate the user's hands from the hot vessel when...
Pair Antique French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Nightstands were rendered from sumptuous indigenous walnut with tailored lines for the casework contrasting the boldly scrolled and carved cabriole legs, four of which support each piece! Topped with luxuriously veined marble for carefree elegance, each is a mirror image of the other, with left hinged...
19th Century Country French End Table was meticulously hand-crafted from dense, old-growth oak, and features a beautifully contoured and beveled top resting on an apron that has been scrolled and hand-carved with foliate and floral motifs on all four sides. Each apron was carefully attached to the solid one-piece cornerpost legs with double-pegged...
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Needlepoint Armchair is a study in classical elegance! The hand-carved framework features a contoured, oval seatback and generously sized seat, all upholstered in painstakingly crafted needlepoint tapestry. The carved embellishment which includes ribbon, acanthus plume and rosette motifs, is enhanced both by the...
Framed Oil Painting on Board by Velghe is an intriguing post-impressionist work with bold technique and an interesting palette. Velghe has captured a wintry scene but without the typical snow, showing a quaint cottage utilizing intriguing tent structures to protect what are most probably fruit trees. The relatively undefined background contrasts with...
Antique Copper Top Folding End Table is a unique solution to your furnishings requirements! The six legged supports, all turned from wood, are connected with stretchers decorated with spooling, and the legs fold for storage. The top is embossed copper, rests on the legs by gravity alone, making it easy to remove for storage or serving. A charming...
18th Century Blue & White Delft Vase features beautiful hand-painted design with the splendor of the cobalt blue expertly preserved by the proprietary process developed by the master ceramicists of the Delft region in Holland.Circa 1780sMeasures 10.5H x 7W x 6D
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a study in the French masculine form, rendered from oak to last for generations! The contoured facade is framed by cornerposts that are curved back in a serpentine form and carved with stylized shell, floral and foliate motifs. Complementary shell and foliate carvings also appear on the four drawer...
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode is a rare find indeed! Artfully hand-crafted from sumptuous select French walnut, it features a subtle bowed front that is lavished with asymmetrical carvings of natural forms including foliates and florals interspersed with the contoured and raised paneling of the facade. A pair of cast bronze...
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Marble Top Buffet is a splendid example of the extraordinary quality in both materials and craftsmanship for which the region has been world-renowned for many centuries! Utilizing seasoned white oak, the artisans carefully created a step-back casework with mitered corners that presents a pleasing visual appeal from all angles. ...
PAIR 19th Century Solid Marble Louis XVI Pedestals ~ Columns were designed to provide symmetry while displaying a particularly special work of art, sculpture, vase or other keepsake. Designed in the neoclassical style, each features a hand-carved double circular row of meandros, or Greek key motifs, and the solid marble columns rest upon a double tier of...
19th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Armchair ~ Fauteuil with Needlepoint Tapestry is a remarkable example of expert craftsmanship melded with extraordinary artistry! Utilizing selected fruitwood, the craftsmen sculpted naturalistic and sinuous curvatures into what we call today "French scrolls" for the armrests, armrest supports, apron and even the...
Early 19th Century Framed Lithograph of a work by Sebastian Munster (1488-1522) is a new printing using the original woodcut dating to the 16th century and was, interestingly enough, printed on the back of paper that had already been inscribed with pen and ink (on the other side), which can just be seen in the unpainted areas above the landscape! The...
19th Century Framed Hand-Colored Lithograph is a beautifully rendered view of the Vatican in Rome as seen from the banks of the Tiber River. Produced for the lucrative French market, during the period it remained fashionable for the affluent to spend time or vacation in the storied city, to where all roads lead!This example is a lithograph that has been...
19th Century Framed Hand-Colored Lithograph is a splendid rendition of the Grand Canal of Venice near the Church of St. Claire. Produced for the lucrative French market, during the period it remained fashionable for the affluent to spend time or vacation in storied city which dates back as far as the 10th century BC when the area was inhabited by a...
Vintage Aubusson-Style Tapestry is a celebration of the bounty of the earth, with amazing fruit and floral designs incorporated into the border which surrounds the splendid still life extravaganza at the center of the work. Fair maidens posed as caryatids appear on each side of the border, while a neoclassical urn atop a pedestal is a prominent feature,...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas showcases the artist's talents with rendering landscape, sky, water, even quaint rural architecture. Mounted in its original frame. The iconic scene invites one into the composition via a dirt road the forks at a charming thatch-roofed cottage. Across the meadow in the background one can see a little village with a...
19th Century French Louis XVI Oval Painted Mirror represent the essence of the classical style, with a graceful oval form unencumbered with adornment on the sides and base, but lavished with a magnificent urn bursting with fruit and foliates centered on the crown. The urn is upheld by an acanthus plume base and flanked by scrollwork and acanthus fronds. ...
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Console features timeless elegance with its definitive naturalistic form expressed in the graceful cabriole legs, bombe apron form with serpentine sides, and hand-carved shell and foliate embellishment for a true visual treat. Topped with contoured and beveled marble, it is perfect for cozy entrances,...
18th Century Carved Stone Planter ~ Fountain is a perfect and timeless choice to create ambiance in your garden or sunny room.Circa 1750sMeasures 10H x 29W x 18D
19th Century French Louis XVI Pewter Jardiniere was designed as a centerpiece, either for the dining or center table, and allowed the owner to display fresh flowers and greenery without a care, thanks to the inset tin drip pan. This design features a combination of Rococo and Neoclassical motifs for a transitional Louis XVI style that transcends the...
Embossed and hand-painted with colorful naturalistic bordering and fully laden berry vines, this elegant pot is glazed inside and out, explaining its great condition and making it suitable for another century of enjoyment!Circa 1890sMeasures 10.5H x 7W x 5D
Antique Carved Crown Decoration is perfect for adorning the otherwise empty space above cased openings, for use over the mantel or buffet, or anywhere a little flair is needed! Circa early 1900s As of this writing, an identical twin is available if you would like a pair ~ sold each! Measures 7.5H x 49.5W x 1D
Pair Antique Cast Brass Rooster Bookends are nickel plated and feature artistic detail and make great desktop or bookcase appointments! Circa early 1900s Each measures 10H x 8W x 6.5D
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...
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-crafted from solid French walnut with a graceful arched form supported by scrolled sides that culminate in a...
19th Century French Louis XVI Round End Table features delightful hand-carved detailing that is enhanced by the patinaed painted finish. Spiral ribbon and acanthus rosettes are the primary adornment, with tapered and fluted column legs leading the eye down to the caned lower shelf that also serves to strengthen the design. Circa 1880s Measures 28.5H x...
Grand Antique Neoclassical Painted Bookcase attains a restrained architecture inspired by the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome, with rectilinear design enhanced with proportioned molding detail. The crown molding above overlooks the four doors of the upper tier, each hung with triple hinges and fitted with diamond shaped key guards, enhancing the...
Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Canape ~ Sofa ~ Settee features a tailored neoclassically-inspired architecture evident in the squared seatback and slightly trapezoidal seat shape, with four finely turned legs for support, which are connected via a subtly contoured "H" stretcher for stylish strength. Generously padded seat and seat back combines with an...
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Vitrine ~ Argentier - Silverchest is a splendid example of form married to function! Rendered by talented craftsmen from sumptuous French walnut, it features the classic chapeau de gendarme crown overlooking a tastefully carved facade with serpentine doors. The door panels below are decorative and conceal interior silver...
19th Century Country French Armoire ~ Wardrobe is a magnificent expression of provincial artistry and craftsmanship! There was no lack of cabinetmaking talent in the outlying regions around the central furniture making hubs of Paris, Lyon and Bordeaux, as evidenced by this effort executed by artisans from Normandie out of the densely grained, old-growth...
Antique Rustic Butcher Block Wrought Iron Coffee Table is the perfect choice for entertaining with timeless style yet retaining a casual look so prominent in today's decors. The thick, solid oak butcher block top will ensure decades of enjoyment, and is supported by a wrought iron base that includes elaborate scrollwork with a trident-shaped, scrolled...
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 Country French Inlaid Buffet is a charming example of the genre, styled with tailored lines compared to most French furnishings, yet still a design executed with flair! Hand-crafted from select, dense, old-growth oak, it features a solid plank top overlooking three drawers and three cabinets, all of which open to reveal cavernous storage,...
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...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany QUEEN Bed with Ormolu will create an incredibly timeless elegance for any bedroom! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it features sunrise marquetry on the headboard, with cubic parquetry on the footboard flanking the center focal point, which consists of a circular marquetry medallion framed by a cast bronze...
Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Nesting Table Set will make a great addition to your favorite room for entertaining! The sleek modern look is combined with brass and glass for carefree enjoyment ~ any spills? Just wipe up with a paper towel! A subtle faux bamboo design combines with the smoked glass tops to add visual charm. Use them as one, two...
Antique Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Wall Sconce is a cross between a console and a corbel, providing a shallow shelf onto which one can place display items, and do it with neoclassical flair! Subtly contoured surface is supported by scrollwork adorned with acanthus plumes in various forms, all inspired by the architecture of the ancient Greeks and...
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Armoire is a definitive example of the era, when stately, restrained architecture and furniture design rose to prominence. Perhaps to compensate for a lack of carved or mounted detail, the artisans skillfully hand-selected exquisitely figured wood such as this walnut cut from the joint between a massive...
Set of 12 Napoleon III Period Painted Dining Chairs possess a regal elegance that cannot be denied! The combination of classical design and timeless naturalistic motifs are the essence of the genre, expressed here in solid walnut, with an original painted finish that has achieved a lovely patina over the past century, made only more alluring by the gold...
19th Century Gilded & Painted French Louis XVI Firescreen with Tapestry was designed to provide an attractive cover for the fireplace during the summer months, as well as provide a shield from radiant heat that was perhaps too intense for those sitting closest to a blazing fire during the winter months. This example features a light and airy design,...
Antique Hand-Carved Gothic Revival Raised Cabinet is of a type that was originally designed for easy access to frequently used items, and desirable in pretty much all rooms of the home and office. Hand-crafted from beautiful, solid oak, it features a classically inspired architecture that is lavished with the geometric and naturally inspired carved...
19th Century Country French Bookcase is a splendid way to display any collection, keepsakes or memorabilia! Hand-crafted from solid oak and carved with a natural charm that is a common trait of rural French furnishings, it features a broad arched crown centered with a floral bouquet and flanked with wildflower sprays. Complementary carvings with...
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Round Rosewood Center Table was literally designed to captivate the attention of arriving guests immediately upon entering the home. Utilizing exotic imported rosewood from the Americas, it features the incredible natural beauty of the wood in full display, across the entire spacious top, around the entire...
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...
19th Century French Neoclassical Sevres Spelter Hand-Painted Mantel Clock is a fascinating glimpse into the finery that was produced during the incredibly prosperous times of the Belle Epoque. This example depicts a classically posed maiden with flowers in one hand and a wreath in the other, apparently pondering the love of her life. An incredible...
19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet ~ Bookcase is a majestic way to decorate your room, while simultaneously providing display and storage with incredible style! Starting with the sculpted crown depicting two lions guarding a heraldic crest with ample foliate sprays, two turned urn-form finials top the corner posts, between which appear...
18th Century Swedish Whitewashed Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet will make a charming addition to your rustic or casual decor! Hand-crafted from old-growth oak during the Gustavian Period, it features tailored architecture that includes an arched crown below which the upper glazed doors follow the arched form, and open to provide access to the spacious...
Antique Rustic Butcher Block Wrought Iron Dessert Table is the perfect choice for entertaining with timeless style yet retaining a casual look so prominent in today's decors. The solid oak butcher block top will ensure decades of enjoyment, and is supported by a wrought iron base that include four twisted rod uprights connected with elaborate scrollwork...
19th Century French Bombe Wrought Iron Balcony Rail ~ Baluster Rail is a marvel of the metalsmith's art! Meticulously forged from red-hot iron, it features a convex form called bombe in France, with the design taking both horizontal and vertical form which makes its production even more admirable. Ovals with florets connect the bars creating additional...
19th Century Country French Fruitwood Buffet was designed for an efficient floor plan. Measuring only 17" deep, it will fit where many similar types will not. Just three inches wider than four feet, it's a great choice for passageways, cozy rooms, or under a big flat panel TV. Fine raised panel construction was utilized throughout the piece, even the...
Antique French Louis XVI Marble Top Step-Front Buffet brings to life the classical style which has enamored those who appreciate fine design and furnishings for thousands of years! The architecture is stately, with a subtle stepped-out center door flanked by two side doors to create the main casework. The cabinet doors are framed by boldly carved spiral...
19th Century French Renaissance Triple Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet is a magnificent example of the revival of the Renaissance that occurred in the latter half of the 1800s in Europe, especially in France, especially impressive given the political turmoil that existed in that country for half a century! Rendered from select old-growth oak, it features an...
19th Century Imari Jardiniere with Bronze Mounts was produced for the lucrative European market that burgeoned during the 1800s. Using copper and cobalt-derived colors for their complex glazes, each vessel was hand-painted then fired and finally fitted with intricate cast bronze furniture that includes in this example, handles shaped like dragons and...
19th Century French Renaissance Buffet with Fox & Hound combines expert hand-craftsmanship with artistic sculpture to create a master work that all will admire! The timeless casework includes boldly carved molding from the top edge to the prominent base below, fitted with bun feet. Two drawers on top feature dog's heads for pulls, framed with raised...
Antique French Regence Stripped Oak Desk ~ Writing Table is a delightful little desk that is ideal for efficient floor plans, home offices, or just as a convenient table for any room! Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features a beveled solid plank top with generously rounded corners that preside over the elegantly scrolled legs carved with foliate, crest...
PAIR 19th Century French Mahogany Empire Armchairs with Needlepoint Tapestry was were literally designed to last for centuries! Hand-crafted from highly revered exotic imported mahogany from the Americas, the frameworks were adorned with a modicum of carved detail yet still allow the sheer natural beauty of the sumptuous wood to show forth. The carvings...
Antique Country French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Buffet ~ Enfilade combines a casual visual appeal with the historical magnificence of the Louis XIV influence to create a piece well-suited for a wide variety of decors. The proprietary stripped finish results in a lightness of presence, with the original patina of the wood preserved. Sycamore, maple and oak...
Antique French Louis XIV Petit Buffet ~ Confiturier is the perfect size for a special niche, between two windows, or especially as a truly unique sink vanity in the bathroom! Low enough to serve as a credenza behind the desk, or even as a surface plus cabinet behind the sofa, it features a combination of classical architecture with fluted pilasters on...
Grand French Louis XVI Flame Mahogany Buffet with Carrara Marble represents the epitome of restrained elegance crafted on a larger scale than usual. Stretching over eight and a half feet in width, it is topped with luxuriously veined Carrara marble with a nice cove bevel and rounded on the sides with a slight step-front to follow the contours of the...
19th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Rosewood Armoire is a work of the furniture crafter's art! The design features only one flat surface showing, and that is the full length beveled dressing mirror mounted on the door. All other facets of the design are gracefully curved in naturalistic forms including serpentine sides, boldly scrolled apron on all...
Antique Country French Wrought Iron Chandelier is a masterwork of the blacksmith's art! Crafted from solid iron, it features an abundance of naturalistic scrolls combined with classical styling yet embellished with the symbols of kings in the fleur de lys, as well as the timeless acanthus plumes which have their ancient origins dating to millennia ago! ...
19th Century Country French Bonnetiere ~ Petite Armoire is a delightful expression of the provincial style for which the rural areas of France are so famous. Hand-crafted from indigenous old-growth oak, it features sturdy pegged mortise & tenon joinery, chamfered panels, and a timeless architecture that starts with the chapeau de gendarme crown on...
Antique French Louis XVI Triple Painted Armoire ~ DIsplay Armoire is a magnificent ode to the neoclassical style, rendered in fine hardwoods and mahogany then finished in a neutral paint that has achieved a lovely patina over the decades. Starting at the crown, which exhibits exquisite reverse contour and three distinct bands of molded detail including...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Vitrine will make a great addition to a collector's decor. The rectilinear lines of the neoclassical architecture are embellished with cross-matched veneering on the lower door panels and sides, and accented with brass decorative mounts on the shoulders with complementary key guards on the doors. The doors...