Antique French Palissy Majolica Serving Platter is an exquisite example of the genre, very well preserved and resplendent with jewel tones on a rich background creating a very decorative effect.  Resting upon various aquatic and water-loving plants, one can see crawfish, frogs, escargots and at the center, a serpent intertwined in a complex figure eight...

18th Century Country French Louis XVI Period End Table is a classic and timeless design not only because it represents the revival of ancient Greek and Roman architecture, but in this case the table is finished and carved on all four sides, making it ideal for a library or as a center table!  Fitted with a single drawer for convenience, it was designed...

Antique French Majolica Asparagus Plate by Salins will make a splendid addition to your collection!  Depicting green and lavender-colored tips of white asparagus on a foliate leaf with a berry, the hand-painted colorations add a special visual touch, enriched by the final glaze.The earthenware producer Salins was established in 1857 in Salins-les-Bains in...

19th Century English Mahogany Tilt-Top End Table is an ingenious invention that most agree originated with the English but who knows for sure?  This example, rendered from what was then plentiful sources of mahogany from the Americas.  The solid plank top has been subtly dished out leaving a rim around the perimeter accented with four indented scrolls. ...

Pair Antique Needlepoint Works in Original Bakelite Frames are delightful works in needlepoint as well as petite point, creating wonderful detail using the coloration of the threads to create images.  In this case, two distinct floral bouquets of wildflowers together with roses are the subjects.  The natural earth tones coupled with the subtle, toned down...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas signed E.X. Chaouet is a captivating pastoral inspired by the rolling hills around the northern French plains.  Here we see depicted an early Fall period, with colors just starting to change.  From the artist's vantage point, once can see the last vista of the valley before the geography opens to a plain upon which a...

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Buffet will make a handsome addition to your collection, and a stylistic touch to your decor! Hand-crafted from indigenous old-growth pine that has hardwood properties, it features a neoclassical architecture with diamond forms molded into the drawers and cabinet doors.  The center narrow drawer was designed...

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a timeless example of the craftsmanship and artistry in cabinetmaking for which the Swedes are well known.  Their reputation also extends into shipbuilding, as an anecdote, illustrated by the historical display of the Vasa, although the naval architect would not be included in the...

19th Century French Neoclassical Barley Twist Dessert Buffet ~ Server was hand-crafted with tailored architecture and timeless barley twist columns creating three tiers for an airy yet very functional design.  Created from solid oak, our expert in-house staff has professionally stripped it creating a soft visual effect enhancing the patina and natural...

19th Century Hand-Painted French Plate signed by Marie Branne is a remarkable work of the ceramicist's art!  Ever so slightly impressionistic in form, it features a scene played out thousand of times a day in meadows across the continent depicting a bird eyeing its next meal.  Thorns, thistles and wildflowers combine with the naturalistic greenery for a...

Mid-Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Platter by Boch ~ La Louviere is a wonderful example of traditional craftsmanship produced by talented artisans who painstakingly hand-painted the background and foliate motifs in the circular pattern around the perimeter of this lovely platter.  The two handles were accented in gold as well for a finishing touch. ...

19th Century Rustic European Wooden Bowl was hand-crafted by the village cooper who also made barrels for the community using the same techniques handed down from generation to generation.  Sturdy oak staves were steamed and fitted together then secured by hot iron wire that contracted when it cooled to tighten the joints.  Perfect as a saucer for a...

Pair 19th Century Etched Glass Lamp Globes were designed for oil lanterns which were the dominant source of interior lighting prior to the widespread use of electric lighting around the turn of the 20th century.  Amazingly well-preserved, each is artistically created with an urn form and a pointed-tipped pie-crust rim, then the glass was smoked to render...

18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Secretary Desk will make the perfect addition to your home whether your decor is modern, traditional, classic or rustic!  Hand-crafted from dense, old-growth pine that is similar in characteristics to today's hardwoods, it features a classic design with tailored lines enhanced by the distressed, patinaed painted...

Decorative Stained Glass Medallion is an ingenious preservation effort to reconstitute fragments of stained glass works that have succumbed to the ravages of time so that they can be enjoyed for many more decades to come.  Use to brighten up a window, hang on a wall or door, or even as a Christmas ornament!Original glass used dates to 18th century.A nice...

19th Century Copper Coal Scuttle with Scoop is an exceptional artifact from a bygone era, when hand-made items were the rule, not the exception!  Crafted by a talented metalsmith from solid copper, it features a shape good for both coal or kindling, and includes a metal pocket hidden inside into which one can store the original hand-crafted scoop.  Fleur...

Pair 19th Century French Louis XV - Regence Armchairs ~ Bergeres are an incredibly stylish way to add comfortable seating to your favorite room!  Upholstered in a very high-quality tapestry fabric, each was sculpted from fine French walnut, and features not a single straight line in the entire framework!  The double arched seat back crown is centered with...

19th Century French Copper Egg Poacher will make a charming decorative accent!Circa 1870sMeasures 2H x 10 in diameter

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Armoire with Ormolu is an exquisite example of the excellence in design and craftsmanship found in Paris during the later years of the 1800s.  Drawing from ancient Greek and Roman architecture, the neoclassical revival presented stately pieces that literally stand the test of time.  Crafted from select imported...

Antique French Renaissance Octagonal Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table is a great choice for the efficient floor plan!  Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features a drop leaf gate leg design that compresses down to a tabletop only 34.5W x 11D, perfect for stashing against the wall, behind a chair or sofa, or generally keeping out of the way.  However, with the two...

19th Century Country French Walnut Pannetiere ~ Breadbox was considered essential to any well-appointed home back in the days before supermarkets and ordering groceries online!  Every day the family would be obliged to produce their own bread from scratch, using the breadbox or petrin for preparation of the dough.  Once the bread was baked, the...

Antique French Petite Oval Gilded and Silvered Wall Mirror is a charming representation of the neoclassical style rendered with a silver and gold finish that combines the appearance of the two precious metals which was the impetus behind the creation of electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of gold, silver and sometimes copper, which appears in records...

Antique Drop Leaf Spool Leg End Table is a marvel of design and craftsmanship on a wonderfully diminutive scale!  Four spooled legs are splayed for extra stability and connected below with stretchers and tipped with turned teardrop-shaped feet, and support the framework of the apron above, upon which is mounted an intriguing top~ The square top is fitted...

Antique French Louis XV Oval Painted Occasional Table represents the essence of tailored elegance, with a subtle architectural design that includes an oval top with drawer beneath, and an oval shelf with flared and contoured apron all around, and four very subtly scrolled legs, all of which is accentuated by carved embellishments in the neoclassic theme...

Antique Dutch Neoclassical Petite Vitrine ~ Curio Cabinet is a marvelous example of craftsmanship on a diminutive scale!  Standing a little over four feet in height, it is the perfect choice for a cozy niche, under an open stairway, or in a corner.  Designed with a trapezoidal casework, it maximizes one's ability to view the items displayed within on the...

19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Armchair with Needlepoint Tapestry is a remarkable example of sculpture that also happens to be a comfortable chair!  Hand-carved from select French blonde walnut, it features the boldly artistic stylings that are a hallmark of the Louis XIV genre, from the elegantly arched seatback carved with grapes, acanthus plumes...

19th Century French Second Empire Period Marble Top Buffet is a timeless example of the magnificent furnishings that emanated from France during the reign of Napoleon III.  Using exotic imported mahogany, flame pattern veneering adorns the entire front facade, accented with cast bronze decoration on the drawer with finely detailed pulls, both above and...

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Buffet is a marvelous example of the furniture maker's craft!  Stately, tailored lines are framed by bold molding above and below, just over the bun feet.  In between, evidence of a master wood sculptor appears on each large cabinet door.  Stylized Renaissance-inspired motifs are intertwined in a stunning...

19th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Petite Commode was hand-crafted from solid planks of old-growth oak and sycamore to last for centuries!  The plank top features mitered corners underneath which appears a tier of dentil molding created from tiny blocks of wood.  The corners are adorned with a half round ebonized column fitted at the top and bottom with...

19th Century French Renaissance Two-Tiered Cabinet is a marvel of the cabinetmaker's art!  Designed as a repository for personal belongings of the gentleman of the house, such pieces were usually found in the study, drawing room or library.  Hand-crafted from old growth oak and hand-forged steel, it was literally meant to last for centuries.  A classic...

Pair 19th Century Interior French Doors will make a great addition to any room!  Crafted by hand from solid pine, each features tailored raised & recessed panels for a tailored look, and sport a coat of paint perfect as a base for you to color coordinate with your room.Circa 1880sEach measures 92.5H x 22.5W x 2D for a door opening about 44-45"...

Antique Country French Louis XIV Draw Leaf Dining Table represents a clever design that has two leaves that tuck into slots underneath the main table top when not needed, then draw out easily and quickly when extra guests arrive.  Leaves just as quickly tuck back in to reclaim floor space.  This table, rendered from densely grained oak, features a subtly...

Pair 19th Century Exterior French Doors with Wrought Iron will make the perfect choice to make an entryway unique, or to just hang on the wall as faux passageways, or just for decorative appeal!  Hand-crafted from thick planks of oak, they were designed to defy aging, and feature subtle molded detail, plus an open upper tier filled with stylistic wrought...

19th Century French Gothic Double-Sided Hand-Carved Frame is a truly unique find!  The frame is exquisitely hand-carved in the Gothic manner on both sides, allowing one to alternate which image is viewed.  The frame includes an arched form with pierced carving at the top centered with a fleur de lys, and spiral fluted pilasters down each side to the base...

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Walnut Hall Bench is the ideal choice to greet your visitors and guests in style!  Designed to provide a comfy waiting area for friends and callers to wait while the host or hostess is able to come to the foyer to greet them, such benches predate the telephone and internet, so no advance notice was possible other...