All six containers arriving at our Dallas Design District showroom for 2019 are filled with treasures from the Continent ~ over 1,000 new items from which to choose!
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Sconces are an exquisite example of the metalsmith's art! Cast in solid bronze, each has achieved a lovely patina over the decades. The detail is astounding, with ribbons, foliates, tassels, and most prominent~ the Staff of Hermes, or as the Romans called him, Mercury. The cadeusus is the symbol of the fluted...
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 Neoclassical Pharmacy File Cabinet was used to store & organize medicines but could easily be adapted to organize any small items placing them at your fingertips! Taking up an incredibly small footprint, its space efficiency cannot be denied, and utility is of a unique sort, with no less than ten drop down cabinet doors revealing cubby hole...
Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Triple Armoire is a magnificent expression of the timeless style introduced to the world by the ancient Greeks and Romans, and still celebrated today! The tailored, rectilinear form is enhanced by bold molding details from the crown to the base, with enhancements carved right into the wood then highlighted in gold. ...
19th Century Rustic Country French Fruitwood Coffee Table is a charming ode to the bygone era of lovingly hand-crafted furnishings being the norm, not the exception! Utilizing old-growth fruitwood from trees that no longer bore fruit, the artisans selected solid planks and timbers to create a sturdy, long lasting table using time honored techniques like...
Pair Antique French Painted Louis XV Armchairs ~ Fauteuils will add a visually soft, classic accent to any room, plus surprising comfort in the bargain! Sculpted from solid hardwood in the manner of Louis XV, each features a contoured shield-shaped seat back topped with hand-carved flowers, all connected to padded armrests and a generously sized seat. ...
Antique Grand Italian Baroque Marble Top Console ~ Sofa Table is a remarkable feat of sculpture, hand-carved from exquisite blonde walnut and left in the natural coloration that has attained a lovely patina. Six legs, five of which are haunch-shaped with one single turned leg in the center of the back side, provide a self-supporting platform that does...
Antique French Louis Philippe Period Silvered Mirror represents the epitome of tailored elegance that was achieved during the Restoration, a short-lived resurgence of the French monarchy that briefly returned to power between the French Revolution and the eventual establishment of the Republic. Louis Philippe, unknown to many, was the one primarily...
Antique French Louis Philippe Period Silvered Mirror represents the epitome of tailored elegance that was achieved during the Restoration, a short-lived resurgence of the French monarchy that briefly returned to power between the French Revolution and the eventual establishment of the Republic. Louis Philippe, unknown to many, was the one primarily...
Vintage Rustic Welsh Cupboard will make a great choice for an efficient floorplan! Measuring only 54 inches wide, it sports three spacious drawers and three capacious cabinets for lots of convenient storage, while still providing a serving & display surface in a credenza height, as well as three tiers of display shelves for decorative porcelains,...
Antique French Louis XIV Canape ~ Sofa will bring a truly regal air to your room, along with some surprisingly comfortable seating! Hand-crafted from thick planks and posts of solid old-growth oak, it features a triple seatback design features three arches with carved foliates over an urn-shaped backsplat also carved with foliates. The seatback is...
Pair Antique French Louis XIV Armchairs ~ Fauteuils will bring a truly regal air to your room, along with some surprisingly comfortable seating! Hand-crafted from thick planks and posts of solid old-growth oak, each features an arched seatback design with carved foliates over an urn-shaped backsplat also carved with foliates. The seatback is connected...
Pair Antique French Louis XIV Armchairs ~ Fauteuils will bring a truly regal air to your room, along with some surprisingly comfortable seating! Hand-crafted from thick planks and posts of solid old-growth oak, each features an arched seatback design with carved foliates over an urn-shaped backsplat also carved with foliates. The seatback is connected...
Set of Mid-Century Chinese Black Lacquer and Enamel Nesting Tables will make a colorful and useful addition to any room! Four tables total in the set, with each table progressively smaller to nestle into the adjacent table to create a compact package of one, or to use in various combinations when needed. Each table features a similar bordering theme,...
19th Century French Cherrywood Drop Leaf Dining Table with Leaves is a remarkable example of ingenious craftsmanship, expressed by French artisans in a manner also common to English furniture makers. In this case, select cherry wood was hand-picked to create the work, including six solid timbers turned to create the elegant legs. The center legs are...
Set of 3 Vintage Florentine Nesting Tables are a fantastic choice for adding style, flair and convenience to your room. Crafted with curvaceous frames, each of the tables sports cabriole legs affixed to contoured aprons which then support the scalloped tops embellished with a fancy checkerboard pattern. The gold finish has achieved a lovely patina over...
Early 19th Century Country French Buffet from Normandie was designed to serve a large home, and provide adequate storage for all china, flatware and glassware belonging to the family, and to do it with classic French flair! Constructed from indigenous old-growth oak, the preferred material of the region, it features a standard configuration with two...
Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Buffet with Carrara Marble Top combines classical architecture inspired by the ancient Greeks and Romans with exotic materials like imported mahogany and Carrara marble with inimitable French flair for the perfect choice to blend with both formal and casual decors! Rounded, fluted cornerposts flank the...
Antique French Louis Philippe Period Giltwood Mirror represents the epitome of tailored elegance that was achieved during the Restoration, a short-lived resurgence of the French monarchy that briefly returned to power between the French Revolution and the eventual establishment of the Republic. Louis Philippe, unknown to many, was the one primarily...
Framed Oil Painting on Panel by Marthe de Spiegeleir (1897-1991) is a wonderful post-impressionist work depicting a quaint country village illuminated by a full moon behind overcast skies. One can imagine a hunter returning from the day ready to rest, relax and have some dinner coming upon this most welcome sight. De Spiegeleir was a prolific artist who...
Framed Oil Painting on Panel by Marthe de Spiegeleir (1897-1991) is a splendid post-impressionist work depicting a charming country cottage on a late afternoon. The presence of an untended garden and a thatch roof that is in need of repair indicate the home was probably abandoned by the time the artist discovered and was inspired by it. De Spiegeleir...
Mid-Century Brass & Glass Coffee Table combines subtle classical elements in a modern, contemporary look that is truly timeless! The full-coverage mirrored glass top ensures you never have to worry about rings or spills, while the lustrous brass framework adds a subtle glamor to the room. Fluted column legs and bowed stretchers that meet in the...
19th Century Renaissance Revival Stripped Center Table ~ Dining Table will immediately catch your eye upon entering the room! Hand-crafted from solid old-growth oak, it features an oval top with finely carved apron all around, resting over a massive center pedestal which has been lavished with carvings including lotus blossoms and rosettes. Four boldly...
Rustic Country French Painted Coffee Table is a great choice for the casual decor! Solid maple planks form the top, apron and legs, with traditional craftsmanship and design creating a tailored look. Two spacious drawers on one side are fitted with a brace of brass bale pulls each, providing lots of storage, while the table is finished all around making...
18th Century Country French Buffet ~ Credenza ~ Enfilade will make a marvelous addition to any room, especially the office! Hand-crafted from dense, old-growth oak, it was literally designed to last for centuries. The solid plank top is ideal for display or as a working surface, yet is less than a foot and a half deep conserving floor space and friendly...
Antique French Wrought Iron Chandelier is a superlative example of the master metalsmith's art! Forged from red hot iron from top to bottom, the fixture includes its original canopy. (It will require minor work to add chain) Starting just under the canopy, we see foliage depicting vines and leaves suggestive of laurels. Solid iron rods with integral...
Antique Louis XIV Buffet is a spectacular testament to the talents of a premier cabinetmaker, indeed! Designed for a lavish manoir, it was hand-crafted from old-growth indigenous white oak to last for centuries, and features a design inspired by the Italian Renaissance. Underneath is an almost life-size lion's paw foot that adds a truly special visual...
19th Century French Directoire Mahogany Round Dining Table reflects a sophisticated elegance that is truly timeless! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany from the Americas, it features a solid plank top with tailored apron all around, supported by a single reverse-tapered and faceted pedestal, joined to a tripod leg arrangement with bowed sides...
Antique French Louis XIV Serpentine Walnut Buffet is an extraordinary example of the breed, with complex contours and naturalistic form combined with artistic sculptural adornment to create a visual treasure! With no straight lines in the design, the top has been contoured to follow the serpentine sides and concave plus convex front facade, with...
19th Century French Renaissance Oval Center Table ~ Dining Table in Stripped Oak makes an unforgettable style statement while exuding a softened appearance thanks to our proprietary stripping process that leaves the natural color and patina of the century-old wood. The solid plank top is supported by a tailored, subtly edged apron all around, and the...
Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Wall Sconces are the perfect choice to provide timeless elegance to any room! Carved from solid wood by master sculptors, each features the classic asymmetrical rococo style shell on top, each "facing" in opposite directions. Below the top centerpiece appears an inverse Florentine style decoration flanked by acanthus...
19th Century Swedish Painted Armoire makes an impressive visual statement, while possessing an innate rustic charm thanks to the hand-painted finish and designs on the facade. Hand-forged iron strap hinges and lockworks are original to the piece. The bold multi-tiered crown molding balances the large bun feet below. Doors open to reveal multiple...
18th Century Country French Louis XVI Period Whitewashed Armoire will instantly become the focal point of any room! Arresting visual presence begins with the impressive multi-tiered crown molding that follows the contours of the casework below including rounded, mitered corner posts and a step-front center stile. The bonnet also follows that contour,...
Early 19th Century Country French Four Door Wardrobe was designed to be a versatile storage piece perfect for the casual or rustic decor! Hand-crafted from dense, old-growth oak, it was assembled using pegged mortise & tenon joinery in the technique that was handed down for centuries from generation to generation. The tailored architecture features...
19th Century French Brass Wall Fountain ~ Lavabo is a charming relic from a bygone era! Back before the days of ubiquitous running water in every room of the house, folks were obliged to create ingenious solutions like this wall fountain. Such a piece would be placed just outside or inside the back door, so that when it was time to come inside from...
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Gilded Mirror is a superlative example of the style that captivated the royal court 175 years ago, and remained popular ever since! The clean, tailored lines combined with the subtle, understated elegance conspire to make this mirror appeal to all, and blend seamlessly with a wide variety of styles and decors. ...
19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinet ~ Homme Debout is a great choice for a cozy room, or even as an accent piece in a larger room! Four doors provide unfettered access to the upper and lower cabinet, with two drawers separating the cabinets for extra storage and convenience. Carved accents include stylized shell and foliates with stately scrolled...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Buffet with Carrara Marble is a remarkable example of refined neoclassical design! The rounded sides provide a deceptive width which is just shy of seven feet wide. The casework features four doors, with broad radius curvatures on the outboard doors and the center doors with subtle curved portions of the doors closest...
Pair 18th century French neoclassical hand-carved and painted wall sconces ~ Corbels were sculpted from solid oak and feature a timeless classical scroll festooned with acanthus flourishes above and below, rendered in full and glorious relief! The wood was then given a distressed painted finish with antiqued wine colored surfaces to help set off your...
18th Century Country French Louis XVI Period Bookcase in Stripped Oak is a strong testament to the cabinetmaking and wood sculpting talents of the 1700s even in the more rural areas of France! Hand-crafted from dense, old-growth oak seasoned for years to make furniture that literally lasts for centuries, it features a neoclassical design inspired by the...
French Empire Style Painted & Gilded Mirror is the perfect size for the dressing room, bath, or any cozy niche. The design also lends itself to either horizontal or vertical hanging! Displaying the colors popular during the Second Empire, it features a patinaed gold bordering around the overall frame as well as the mirror glass, with raised relief...
19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Open Bookcase is the perfect answer for the efficient floor plan! Sporting three adjustable shelves and a sturdy floor to make four surfaces, its total depth is just over a foot enabling it to hug the wall and allow unhindered traffic through the room. The tailored molding on the crown was influenced by the...
Vintage Spanish Renaissance Dining Table recalls the glory years of the Renaissance, with exuberantly carved leg supports on each side in the shape of a complex lyre form, situated atop elegantly flourished feet, and connected via a beam to the underside of the top, as well as with scrolled wrought iron stretchers that connect to the center of the lyre...
Antique Country French Wrought Iron Chandelier combines a tailored, rustic effect with the durability of wrought iron to create a light fixture that will easily outlast your home! The design is straightforward, with a main hoop upon which four curved arms are mounted, each topped with a bowl-shaped bobeche. The hoop is supported by four chains that...
Antique French Louis Philippe Period Silvered Mirror represents the epitome of tailored elegance that was achieved during the Restoration, a short-lived resurgence of the French monarchy that briefly returned to power between the French Revolution and the eventual establishment of the Republic. Louis Philippe, unknown to many, was the one primarily...
Mid-Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Marcel Dumont ~ dated 1943 is a poignant family portrait of a mother and three daughters in a reflective pose, showing the artist's flair for dramatic emotion. Entitled "Maternite" on the back, it survives in its original frame, and was painted during the occupation of Liege in what is now Belgium, very near...
Antique Framed Still Life Signed Oil Painting on Canvas is an exceptional example of the timeless still life theme executed in a post-impressionistic style. Rich earth tones with subtle jewel tone accents pervade the work, where the artist has depicted a bouquet of fresh-picked flowers just arranged and ready to decorate the home's interior. The...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas dated 1930 is a splendid pastoral of a late fall view in an old-growth northern European forest. The combination of deciduous trees in the foreground with conifers in the background is intriguing, as is the dry creek bed beckoning the viewer into the scene. The artist has signed the work dated 1930, but we were...
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bergeres ~ Armchairs represents a timeless design that beautifully blends comfort with style! With what are today called "wingbacks" on the seats, the chairs protected delicate shoulders, and with fully upholstered sides, stopped cold drafts as well, all while enveloping one in padded upholstered luxury. The upholstery on...
19th Century French Renaissance Library Table was designed for a grand home or a spacious office, providing an ample surface serving a variety of potential purposes. Usually placed towards the center of the room, the design is carved around all four sides, and each corner is boldly mitered making this table very traffic friendly even though it has a...
Antique French Louis XVI Demilune Mahogany Console with Carrara Marble will add a touch of timeless elegance to any wall, any room! Hand-crafted from fine mahogany, brass and luxurious Carrara marble, it features the classic demilune form that presents no sharp edges into the traffic area. What's more, the marble has been given a cove bevel for a...
Pair French Louis XV Bergeres ~ Armchairs in Mohair were designed for lounging around in utter comfort! The subtle wingback design combines with the fully upholstered and lushly padded armrests and the comfy cushion seat to wrap you with indulgence, all enhanced by the luxurious mohair upholstery prized for its attractive, long-wearing attributes. The...
18th Century English Walnut Tilt-Top Table is a truly timeless design, made with an ingenious tilting top allowing it to be tucked against the wall when not in use, then deployed and placed anywhere in the room for entertaining or daily enjoyment. Solid walnut plank top and turned pedestal combine with the solid, elegantly scrolled tripod leg design to...
17th Century Decorative Carved Granite Architectural Stone Blocks were an intriguing find, indeed! Used to integrate into gardens for the purpose of drainege, each has been hand-hewn to create an interesting rustic look perfect for decorating anywhere in the home or garden!Circa 1650sEach averages around 12H x 12W x 4D TWELVE available as of this...
Set of 8 Antique French Louis XVI Painted Dining Chairs with Mohair & Cane combine timeless elegance with sumptuous comfort, ready to make every dining experience more memorable! The oval seat backs are contoured for the human form, and upholstered in cane, providing a light and airy effect visually, as well as "breathing" during warmer months which...
Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa is a truly unusual find! Designed on a larger scale than is typical, it will make the perfect addition to any room, and is ready to customize to your particular tastes! Sculpted from solid old-growth oak which has been given a luxurious walnut stain, it features the sensuous, naturalistic lines that are the...
Early 19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet is a splendid example of fine cabinetry using techniques and tools that date back centuries ago! The entire facade is a work of art, but examining it section by section is required to fully appreciate the artistry. The upper tier features a half-bull molded edge underneath which appears intricately carved...
Rustic Mid-Century European Lamp Table ~ Coffee Table was crafted from fruitwood, and features a diminutive size perfect for cozy seating groups, for use as a pedestal, or a coffee table just for two! The sturdy faceted pedestal connects to a tripod base for stability on any style flooring.Circa mid-1900sMeasures 20H x 28 in diameter Available for pickup...
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Armoire ~ Wardrobe is a feast for the eyes, indeed! From the bold, multi-tiered crown molding to the bun feet below, it is a work of the cabinetmaker's art. The crown is centered by a stylized lion's head overlooking the full length cabinet doors below. Each door is a work of the sculptor's hand, depicting urns...
18th Century Rustic French Neoclassical Bookcase was meticulously hand-crafted from select, old growth French white oak to literally last for centuries! The elegant arched crown extends almost the width of the casework, and is boldly molded to create a proper bonnet for the entire piece. The upper doors are glazed with eight panes of hand-rolled glass...
Antique French Louis XV Mahogany Round Dining Table is the definition of elegant, intimate entertaining! Solid mahogany construction on the entire top combines with solid, cabriole shaped legs and a subtly contoured apron all around adorned with flame mahogany veneering to create a truly opulent effect. The tailored design is indeed sculpted, but its...
19th Century Rustic Renaissance Two-Tiered Cabinet is the perfect solution for more storage in style! Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features a subtly recessed upper tier flanked by pendant finials, with cabinet doors that open to reveal perfect spaces for smaller items. The upper tier rests on the lower cabinet, fitted with three nicely-sized drawers...
Antique English Rustic Secretary Desk makes the perfect choice for a cozy office, a student's desk, or just a great place to catch up on correspondence and pay bills anywhere in the home. Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features a classic slant front fitted with three carved panels depicting a family crest and stylized foliates and flowers. Below, two...
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Oval Painted Center Table is a wonderful way to welcome guests into your home, or to serve as an intimate dining table for any occasion! Featuring an oval shape that presents no sharp corners into the room's traffic pattern, its top is in a natural finish, while a slightly distressed white painted finish covers the...
19th Century Spanish Dining Table in Stripped Oak features all the classic elements of the region, using techniques handed down from generation to generation for centuries! Old-growth oak was harvested in thick planks to create the piece, with the solid plank top dovetailed into the leg supports below, each of which was meticulously sawn by hand in an...
19th Century Country French Stripped Hall Bench ~ Pew was designed to be attractive from all angles! Hand-crafted from thick planks and beams of solid old-growth white oak, it features a higher and deeper seat than most making it capable of actually being comfortable! The seat is firmly supported by a pair of brackets spaced across the width, and using...
19th Century French Renaissance Carved Walnut Wall Mirror is evidence of a wood sculptor's superior talent! Rendered from finely grained sumptuous walnut, the frame is carved all around, with shell within a scrolled crest centered at the top, and a complementary shell centered on the bottom, so much so that one can consider mounting the mirror sideways...
17th Century French Hand-Carved Cabinet Door with Half-Column Pilasters was salvaged from a gracious manoir, and was designed for a wall cabinet in the library to be used for the owner's private possessions. Carvings were inspired by the Renaissance, with stylized figural bust, phoenix, fruit, floral and foliate motifs. Corinthian capitals appear atop...
Pair 19th Century Library ~ Bookcase Built-In Cabinets were salvaged from a lovely manoir in Northern France, and were designed to surround built-in bookshelves on top, with a cabinet and drawer built into the wall below, and being a right and left pair to either flank a fireplace or doorway. Beautifully carved cabinet door below is surrounded by a...
19th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Hat & Coat Rack was designed to provide a decorative place to stash outerwear upon entering the home. Carved from left to right and top to bottom, it features timeless Italian flair executed in finely grained walnut. A shelf across the top is a nice place to toss caps, while larger hats, coats, scarves and the...
Grand 19th Century Rustic French Elm Farm Table is a lasting testament to the rural craftsman, who utilized indigenous materials to create sturdy furniture to last for generations. Mortise & tenon joinery are the rule here, with sycamore being used for the legs and apron and hard-wearing solid elm planks for the top. Such tables performed many...