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!
19th Century French Louis XVI End Table was hand-crafted during the early years of the 1800s, and features solid old-growth oak construction to literally last for generations! The top is contoured to accentuate the cornerposts, and hand-carved with egg & dart motif all around. Underneath, the apron is in four sections, each carved in full relief...
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...
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...
Antique French Quatrefoil Pedestal Table ~ End Table was meticulously hand-crafted from hand-select oak chosen for its tight, close grain and lack of knots or imperfections, resulting in a table that appears more like walnut than oak. The quatrefoil design dates back millennia representing the four points of the cross, and has been used in countless...
18th Century French Pewter Pitcher is an elaborately decorated example of fine craftsmanship in everyday items, using techniques that were passed down from generation to generation! Crafted from pewter, which is 92% tin, a metal valued for its compatibility with culinary items, the design starts with a domed and hinged cap with stylized shell motifs in a...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Jean Matthieu Jamsin (1882-1965) is a classic example of the pastoral work wherein the artist has been captivated by a particularly beautiful woodland scene alongside a rock-strewn creek. The naturalistic forms that the trees depict act like markers along the creek, and the artist has chosen to concentrate on the...
19th Century French Neoclassical Henri II Marble Top Walnut Buffet will make a great addition to any room, for a wide variety of purposes, and do it in style! The luxuriously veined marble top catches the eye immediately, providing a carefree yet elegant surface. It's framed by fine molding under which appears the drawer tier, with two highly figured...
Pair 19th Century Hand-Carved Corbels ~ Drapery Rod Holders are ideal to use as corbels flanking a cased opening, or framing a window, with a rod between, creating plenty of space for sheers or other intermediary window covering. The design features acanthus plumes pierce-carved from the bottom scroll and curving up and outwards towards the rod guides. ...
Antique Rustic Spanish Coffee Table is a great choice for a cozy, casual decor. Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features a plank top with an intriguing pattern along the edge, supported by a pair of "A" frame style legs, fitted with buttresses at the top, and a connecting apron at the bottom beautifully sawn to create an intriguing stylistic shape. The...
Rustic Antique Oak Coffee Table with Hand-Painted Delft Tiles will make a charming addition to your casual decor! Solid oak planks were used to create the framework for the top, as well as the supporting aprons underneath, with four square oak timbers used as legs. The top framework surrounds no less than 25 Delft tiles, most of which have been...
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Pedestal is the most exquisite way to display your prized sculpture, vase or objet d'art! Hand-crafted exclusively from old-growth quarter-sawn oak, it features an architecture inspired by the classic Greeks and Romans, and utilized by the great kings of France and other countries, most notably Louis XIV himself. The...
Antique Italian Painted Commode with Faux Painted Marble Top hails from the master artisans of Torino ~ called Turin through the ages ~ with its origins in the 3rd century BC. This example is a product of the neoclassic revival of which there have been hundreds since the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. An intriguing geometric form constitutes the...
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Marble Top Buffet is a marvel of the cabinetmaker's art! First, exotic imported mahogany was employed to create a rich, beautiful background using tailored architectural styling. Then, intricate castings in solid bronze were applied with designs inspired by ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman art. The bronze...
19th Century Renaissance Revival Bookcase is a magnificent ode to the era, with carved detailing that can only be described as sculpture from the arched crown to the baseboard below! Rendered from old-growth oak to last for centuries, it features a multi-tiered crown lavished with intricate crests, foliates and a centered lion's head over a rosette, all...
Antique Three-Piece Blue & White Garniture from Delfts is a charming set that includes a lidded urn and two matching vases, each adorned in luxurious cobalt blue with a distinctive transferware pattern that divides the display into four distinct panels, with effervescent floral and foliate displays the subject of the design completely encircling each...
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...
Grand Antique Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Mirror is a spectacular example of timeless style on a large scale! Stretching over seven feet in width, it is perfect for a big fireplace mantel, a large console or buffet, or just on the wall to give the illusion of a larger room. This stunning mirror was hand-crafted by master artisans using techniques handed...
19th Century French Napoleon III Embossed & Gilded Mirror displays extraordinary detail in a celebration of the classical style! Embossing patterns include a bordering all around, with a tier of intriguing foliates, next to a gold bordering and a raised, half-cylindrical molding that is raised from the surface and embossed to depict bundled florals...
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 Rustic Country French Rocking Cradle will make a charming addition to your newborn's room, or as a splendid doll furniture accent for the young lady of the home! Hand-crafted from solid planks of sycamore and oak, it is set on a double "H" structure with rockers that are as smooth as the day it was made, to gently rock your new family addition...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Antique French Empire Mahogany Marble Top Buffet with Bronze is an exquisite example of fine French cabinetry, with the emphasis on the finest materials, design and craftsmanship! Exotic mahogany was used to form the casework which is a design that includes a pair of drawers and a pair of cabinet doors over a full-width open display shelf. Rectilinear...
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...