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!
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchair represents a style transition into the Directoire look, where a more tailored design created a cleaner appearance. The squared off, contoured seat back combines with a generous seat for comfort, especially paired with the padded armrests. The overall framework is embellished with a tailored fluting design, with...
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs represent a style transition into the Directoire look, where a more tailored design created a cleaner appearance. The squared off, contoured seat backs combine with generous seats for comfort, especially paired with the padded armrests. The overall framework is embellished with a tailored fluting design,...
Antique Rustic Spanish Style Dutch Cupboard ~ Cabinet is ready to provide sturdy storage for any room for the next century! Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features an intriguing geometric panel design in the front on each of four doors, all of which are hung with decorative heavy-duty strap hinges. Equally sturdy key guards add a nice decorative and...
19th Century French Neoclassical Vieux Paris 33 pc. Tea Set is a wonderful example of fine French porcelains produced during the Belle Epoque! Crafted in classic designs that date back many centuries, each possesses a dignified elegance that will refine your entertaining experience. Hand-painted gold accents include spouts, horzintal border trim, and...
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers represents a nice departure from dark-stained woods, having been finished with a natural look that has achieved a lovely patina over the last century! The solid oak construction includes a plank top with framework that is double-beveled all around, and designed with a subtle bowed front to match the...
19th Century French Neoclassical Round Painted End Table with Carrara Marble Top is the perfect choice for making an impressive style statement without being pretentious. Called a gueridon in France, it has been hand-crafted from solid fruitwood by capable artisans, it features a round framework interrupted every 90 degrees with a boldly carved...
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a great choice for adding timeless style with superb functionality to any room! Hand-crafted from solid quarter-sawn oak, even on the back side, it was literally designed to last for centuries. The beveled plank top features a subtle bowed front, the shape of which is continued in the casework below...
Antique French Painted Wrought Iron Round Coffee Table with Black Marble was crafted by an obviously talented and inspired blacksmith, with four bold, elegant double scrolls created to form the legs, attached with a hoop above to support the top, and joined together below with more scrolled artistry to create a visual feast, while still remaining airy in...
19th Century French Louis XIV Wrought Iron Demilune Console with Black Marble dates to the Napoleon III period and recalls the splendor of the age! Elegant and complex scrolls weave their way across the curved facade, and are embellished with foliate, crest, shell and floral details that are highlighted in patinaed gold. Originally designed as a window...
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench ~ Trundle Bed is an amazing approach to practicality with style! The neoclassical influence in the design is readily apparent, with a rectilinear casework supported by six turned legs and turned spindles above the casework in a fence arrangement around three sides, producing an airy effect making it great...
Mid-Century Empire Style Brass & Granite Coffee Table will add timeless style flair to your seating group while providing a carefree surface that looks beautiful and cleans up with a damp cloth! A cove bevel has been run around the perimeter of the granite top to eliminate sharp edges. Support is provided by four graceful swans with wings spread...
19th Century French Baroque Marble Top Console with Ceruse Finish is a remarkable feat of wood sculpting! Using solid timbers and planks of sturdy oak, the artists created a serpentine form with bowed main apron pierce-carved through revealing a Baroque form with a classical motif design. A floral swag intertwined with a circular scrolled device framed...
Antique French Buffet ~ Enfilade ~ Credenza with Distressed Painted Finish is the perfect choice for the casual decor, and is of a size that makes it work behind the desk, behind a sofa, in a hallway or of course the dining room. Ideal as a platform for your giant flat panel TV, too! Three doors and three drawers provide surprising storage for a piece...
Antique French Neogothic Caquetoire ~ Cathedral Chair ~ Armchair is an intriguing design, originally intended for visiting dignitaries allowing a VIP his or her own special seat. Crafted exclusively from solid oak, this example was carved with timeless Gothic inspired designs including linenfold panels on the sides, spire forms on the armrest supports,...
19th Century Dutch Marble Top Chippendale Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a splendid example of the capabilities of the talented cabinetmakers of primarily Amsterdam and Rotterdam that rose to world prominence during the 17th century. Utilizing sumptuous walnut and burl veneering laid on an intricately contoured facade, it features three spacious drawers...
18th Century Country French Vintner's Buffet in Stripped Oak is an unusual design, created for a prosperous wine producer during the waning years of the century out of solid, indigenous old-growth white oak, the same wood used by the barrel cooper to create the barrels in which the wine was aged. Intriguingly, two small drawers on top, sized just about...
Antique French Neogothic Armchair ~ Desk Chair is an instant classic! Such chairs were designed for work before the days of ubiquitous casters. The low wraparound seat back provided lumbar support but when one wished to twist around and grab something off the credenza behind the chair, the chair itself wouldn't be in the way! Crafted in the Gothic...
19th Century Painted Cast Iron Marble Top Lamp Table ~ Pedestal is an intriguing combination of styles rolled into a diminutive example of fine craftsmanship! The beautiful veining of the black marble top provides an elegant yet carefree surface for anything from statuary to vases to lamps. The marble is supported by a structure underneath adorned with...
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Hunt Buffet represents a spectacular example of the glorious revival of the Renaissance that occurred during the middle of the century all across Europe, inspired by the monarchy of Napoleon III. This example is particularly stunning, celebrating the spoils of the hunt as well as the many blessings we are fortunate...
Set of 4 Antique French Louis XVI Painted Chairs will make a classic addition to any decor! The ovoid shield shaped seat back and generous seat are framed in incredibly detailed carved fruitwood, styled with spiral ribbon, fabric swags and acanthus leaves, all accented by the patinaed painted finish with subtle gold highlights. Tapered and fluted legs...
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs ~ Fauteuils will make a classic addition to any decor! The ovoid shield shaped seat back and generous seat are framed in incredibly detailed carved fruitwood, styled with spiral ribbon, fabric swags and acanthus leaves, all accented by the patinaed painted finish with subtle gold highlights. Tapered and...
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Canape ~ Settee will make a classic addition to any decor! The oval seat back and generous seat are framed in incredibly detailed carved fruitwood, styled with spiral ribbon, fabric swags and acanthus leaves, all accented by the patinaed painted finish with subtle gold highlights. Tapered and fluted legs provide support,...
18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Apothecary Cabinet ~ Secretary was obviously a product of sublimely talented artisans, indeed! Created with a stately elegance inspired by ancient Greek architects, it features a crown with facing pitched moldings flanking a center pediment that is a design copied by the early Federal style furniture crafters in the...
Antique French Louis XIV Gray Washed Fruitwood Marble Top Buffet is a superlative example of fine French craftsmanship created from luxurious indigenous fruitwood and topped with elegant contoured and beveled marble with brass hinges, key guards and drawer pulls to create a fantastic effect. With contoured and finely molded panels even on the sides and...
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Gilded Mirror is a stunning representation of the pinnacle of artistry in decor that defined the second French empire! The main beveled mirror remains in very good condition, obviously well preserved over the decades. It is surrounded first by a thin border of beading, and then a tier of etched mirror with floral...
19th Century Grand French Neoclassical Bookcase in Whitewashed Pine is a magnificent reminder of the grandeur of the classical movement that has maintained its relevance and popularity for thousands of years! Measuring eight and a half feet tall by almost eight feet in width, it is comprised of two sections, the uppermost being open shelving for...
Early 19th Century Country French Louis XVI Neoclassical Buffet is an unusual design, measuring less than 18" deep making it perfect for cozy dining areas and walls where deeper pieces would intruded into the traffic pattern of the room. Hand-crafted entirely from indigenous old-growth oak with pressed brass accents and hinges. The tailored, classically...
Pair Antique French Louis XIII Armchairs are generously sized to provide abundant comfort while presenting a splendid Old World style into the room. Recently upholstered in a fine quality, neutral colored chenille fabric, each has high, squared seatbacks and generous seats, with long, gracefully scrolled armrests formed in an os de mouton style. Armrest...
19th Century Hand-Carved Round Stone Mortar ~ Jardiniere ~ Planter was carved from a solid piece of limestone in an octagonal shape, and obviously designed to last for centuries if not longer! A hollow was turned out creating a shape great for setting small potted plants and herbs. Perfect for use outside with full exposure to the weather, and...
Mid-Century Wrought Iron & Oak Plank Open Bookshelf combines timeless flair with elegant scrollwork created from the deft hands of a talented metalsmith, with a shallow design ideal for cozy rooms, hallways, stairwell landings and the like. Two sturdy oak planks in natural finish comprise the shelves. As an added insurance measure, holes were...
Antique Rustic Pine Bin Style Store Counter in Stripped Pine is a truly unusual find! Created for a store, it was designed to display tall items bin-style with glass fronts to easily identify the variations available. Note two turned pine knobs positioned towards the center of gravity to make it easy to slide the bins out to access from the top. Once...
Early 19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Trunk ~ Blanket Chest ~ Coffee Table will make a charming addition to your casual decor! Considered essential for storage and travel back in the day, the Swedish examples were made from solid planks of plentiful indigenous old-growth pine which attained a significant hardness to it due to the slow-growth in the...
19th Century French Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Panel on Canvas was originally a decorative panel in a lavish home, resurrected and newly stretched and framed by our expert in-house staff! The scene was inspired by the European fascination with all things Oriental which reached a peak during the Belle Epoque. Depicting a delightful courtyard scene with the...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Nesting Tables with Carrara Marble Tops will add elegance, style and convenience to any room, all in one beautiful set! Three tables in one, each features exquisite imported mahogany with elegantly tapered legs that are fluted and tipped with brass feet. The corner blocks are also fluted for a tailored look,...
19th Century French Henri II Walnut End Table with Hexagonal Marble Top is a remarkable result of traditional French craftsmanship melded with Industrial Revolution ingenuity! Skillfully using a lathe, the artisans turned amazingly intricate legs with complex geometric designs, then connected them below with equally amazing turned stretchers terminating...
Early 19th Century French Directoire Period Mahogany Drop Leaf Table is a fine example of French craftsmanship melded with practicality! When closed, this piece makes a great sofa table, hall table, or just a table tucked against the wall for a bit of surface. When the leaves are opened up, however, it becomes a wonderful square table with more than...
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Vitrine ~ Confiturier was designed to showcase a particularly cherished collection or family memorabilia. Hand-crafted from dense, old growth indigenous oak, it features the classic bold crown molding of the genre, with the tailored lines and architecture that defines the period. Fitted with a segmented pane...
19th Century Flemish Hand-Knotted Romantic Tapestry depicts an affluent family on an outing to the grounds of their estate, with the manoir visible in the distance. Lush greenery including a tree canopy that envelopes the scene is a sign of fertile grounds. A footpath leads the way back to the manoir. Three are engaged in conversation, with the fourth...
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Caned Chairs with Distressed Painted Finish represent the essence of the neoclassical revival during the period! Oval seat backs, contoured seats and tapered & fluted legs create the timeless architecture, while the hand-carved adornment sets this pair apart. Spiral ribbon motifs encircle the entire apron with...
Set of 6 French Louis XV Dining Chairs with Mohair are the perfect blend of style, comfort, and quality craftsmanship! The frames are sculpted from solid old-growth oak, and feature a triple arched seatback crown carved with shell, floral and foliate motifs, with foliates embellishing the shoulders, pair of contoured slats, and lower seatback where it...
Pair Antique French Louis XV Armchairs with Tapestry Upholstery was sculpted from fine walnut, and features exquisitely formed frameworks with subtly arched seatback crowns, gracefully scrolled armrests, and undulating aprons supported by eight carved cabriole legs connected with double-lyre stretchers. The armrest supports and apron are also carved with...
Pair Antique French Louis XV Side Chairs with Tapestry Upholstery was sculpted from fine walnut, and features exquisitely formed frameworks with subtly arched seatback crowns and undulating aprons supported by eight carved cabriole legs connected with double-lyre stretchers. The apron is also carved with stylized shell and foliate motifs. Upholstered...
Rustic Painted Console ~ Hall Table is a great choice for the casual decor, and features a natural finish on the asian walnut plank top, with a slightly distressed painted finish on the rest of the piece, which includes two drawers, a full width shelf and four turned legs.Recently manufactured.Measures 32H x 47W x 21.5D
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa is the sublime expression of understated elegance! The style was born during a period of austerity when the court wished to downplay the excesses of the monarchy to appease the public, although such efforts ultimately proved irrelevant. Here we see exotic imported mahogany in an architectural design that...
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa is the sublime expression of understated elegance! The style was born during a period of austerity when the court wished to downplay the excesses of the monarchy to appease the public, although such efforts ultimately proved irrelevant. Here we see exotic imported mahogany in an architectural design that...
Set of 6 Antique Country French Upholstered Dining Chairs will make a comfortable addition to your dining pleasure! Hand-crafted from solid oak, each features pegged mortise & tenon joints to keep them sturdy for decades, especially when combined with the multiple stretchers below the seat framework which work together to resist time itself. The...
19th Century English Open Library Caddy ~ Bookshelf is a charming piece that can serve in a variety of roles throughout the home! Originally designed to be a portable bookshelf for those who had the fortune of a large library, one could place several books on the shelves and wheel it about the room to deposit in the proper place, and likewise remove...
Vintage Spanish Colonial Dining Table with Wrought Iron in Solid Stripped Oak honors the traditional craftsmanship and methods that have been handed down from generation to generation. The band-sawn legs are in a lyre form, with splayed feet for added stability, and are also slightly canted outwards from their sturdy mount on the underside of the thick,...
Mid-Century Modern French Travertine Dining Table is the essence of tailored elegance, with a carefree aspect that is incomparable! The solid stone top requires no apron providing extra leg room, and the base is fully recessed on all sides which enhances leg room even more! The clean lines add a minimalist design element, but the bullnose edges and...
19th Century Swedish Painted Drop Leaf Table ~ Sofa Table is a marvel of ingenuity! Hand-crafted by talented rural artisans, it features two huge leaves that drop down out of the way when not needed, making this a great choice as a sofa or hall table. When a dining configuration is desired, the leaves fold up independently, and are supported each by a...
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Nightstand is a classic example of the genre, rendered in sumptuous French walnut and topped with beautifully veined marble for a timeless effect. The front facade has been beautifully carved directly into the cabinet door with a classic Rococo composition of asymmetrical shell, floral and foliates. A...
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Nightstand is a classic example of the genre, rendered in sumptuous French walnut and topped with beautifully veined marble for a timeless effect. The front facade has been beautifully carved directly into the cabinet door with relief depictions of flowers surrounded by stylized shell creating a framework. ...
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Nightstand is a classic example of the genre, rendered in sumptuous French walnut and topped with beautifully veined marble for a timeless effect. The front facade has a subtle contour and has been carved on the faces of the drawer and the apron, but most notably on the cabinet door, carved with a classic...
19th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Marble Top Nightstand is a classic example of the genre, rendered in fruitwood and topped with beautifully veined marble for a timeless effect. The front facade has been masterfully carved directly into the cabinet door with relief depictions of flowers, shells and foliage. Complementary carving appears on the...
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Nightstand is a classic example of the genre, rendered in sumptuous French walnut and topped with beautifully veined marble for a timeless effect. The front facade has been masterfully carved directly into the cabinet door with relief depictions of flowers and scrolled foliage. A rosebud appears on the...
19th Century Chinese Blue & White Vase features a timeless scene in the round, all executed in luscious cobalt blue on a classic shape formed from pure white Kaolin clay. Such examples were produced in China for the lucrative European and Middle Eastern market, and continue to be revered today around the world!Circa 1880sMeasures 16.5H x 7.5 in diameter
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Vitrine ~ Display Cabinet will make a stunning visual statement in any room, calling attention to your prized family heirlooms or cherished collection. Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it features panels with flame or crotch patterns to magnify the natural beauty. The corners are generously rounded which,...
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Salon Chairs with Embroidered Mohair are the perfect choice for any occasional use anywhere in the home. Hand-crafted from sumptuous French walnut, each features a lyre-shaped back framed with lush laurel spray and acanthus plume carved detail, with embroidered ribbon and foliate sewn into the plum colored...
Antique English Mahogany Tea and Dessert Serving Table ~ Cabinet is a specialty item that is not nearly common enough! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, the casework includes glass on all four sides, with the two long sides being hinged to drop-down parallel to the interior surface to create a very functional serving scenario, with the doors...
19th Century French Neoclassical Open Bookcase is a magnificent work of the cabinetmaker's art, separated into an upper and lower tier that together create both display and storage in style! The crown features an intriguing design accented with pyramidal blocks, appearing over two corner pilasters carved with stylized quatrefoil overlay that embrace the...
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Marble Top End Table is an impressive work of the cabinetmaker's art on a diminutive scale. Four legs consisting of tapered and reeded upper sections with contrasting highlights in gold against the patinaed cream color of the main paint scheme create an illusion of fluting, with the legs all joining to plinth...
Antique Framed Oil Painting by Francois de Lalande is a splendid pastoral that combines forest, a riverbank, livestock and a quaint water wheel all in late fall colors. The artist draws the viewer into the scene, creating a yearning for a simple rural life, devoid of the hustle and bustle of the city. The structure at left appears to be quite old and...
Requiring the talents of four master artisans, Antique French Marquetry Marble Top Bombe Commodes such as this example needed a talented menuisier to create the complex naturalistic, curved form of the casework utilizing time-honored techniques including mortise & tenon and dovetail joinery. Next, the ebeniste would apply marquetry in a purely...
Pair Antique French Louis XIII Armchairs with Tapestry Upholstery will make a handsome addition to any room! Tall, fully upholstered seatbacks combine with a generous seat to provide excellent comfort, with the luxurious tapestry upholstery in very good condition, even on the back side of the chairs, making them candidates for placement anywhere in the...
19th Century Country French Mini-Petrin Sewing Cabinet ~ End Table is one of the most charming pieces we've seen in decades! Designed to look like a doughbox, it features the trademark trapezoidal shape of the box on top, mated to a platform that contains a full width drawer, elaborately contoured and hand-carved apron, and support provided by four...
Antique Country French Painted Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features subtle styling and a beautiful patinaed painted finish that is perfect for today's casual decors. The top has been whitewashed and sealed for a contrasting effect, while the main body features a fully painted facade. Three spacious drawers provide ample storage, with each decorated with...
Art Nouveau Period French Chestnut Coffee Table is a splendidly preserved example of one of Belgium and France's most significant contributions to the style world during a period of prosperity at the end of the Belle Epoque. The Art Nouveau style is a favorite of many discriminating connoisseurs, featuring a uniqueness of line and decoration. In this...
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Commode is a classic representation of the genre, crafted by master artisans from the finest materials to last for generations! Old-growth oak was hand-selected to create the to, which features a double-beveled edge and a subtle bowed front to follow the contour of the casework below. Three full width drawers open...
19th Century French Neoclassical Bar ~ Counter with Carrara Marble Top is an incredibly rare find! Originally designed as a beer and wine bar, it sports its original under-beveled marble top! A 42" high surface is perfect for serving, and although it was originally set out from the wall like a typical bar, at some point it was converted to be placed...
19th Century French Louis XIV Painted Commode is as functional as it is visually appealing! The wonderfully contoured facade embraces four spacious drawers that are fitted with brass pulls and carved with stylized foliate motifs. The rounded cornerposts have received the attentions of the sculptor's hand, as well, with scrollwork and foliates leading...
Antique Country French Painted Commode will make a charming addition to any casual decor! Crafted from a variety of woods, it features a two-toned painted finish that highlights the carved detail that appears on each cornerpost, the scrolled legs with hoof feet, and the three finely crafted drawer facades with stylized scroll and shell motifs accented...
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Canape ~ Chair and a Half is the perfect choice for comfortable reading, a cozy seating group, or as a decorative accent for occasional use! The rounded sides envelope one in comfort, all fully upholstered, and framed by a neoclassical architecture embellished with hand-carved foliates, florals and spiral ribbon trim. ...