18th Century French Louis XVI Period Commode is a phenomenal example of the neoclassic revival that occurred after 1770 in France.  Only select, finely grained old-growth indigenous white oak was employed for this piece, joined with pegged mortise & tenon construction.  Straight, rectilinear architecture became the vogue, illustrated here in the...

Vintage Wrought Iron Wine Cradle with Blue & White Porcelain Handle is an unusual example of culinary devices that will make the perfect gift for the wine connoisseur in your family!  Meticulously forged from twisted rods that hold the bottle slightly upright via the scrolled stand, it has a chain and hoop that drapes over the neck of the bottle to...

Antique Wire Harvester's Basket was designed to collect fresh fruit and vegetables, and the produce could be washed in the basket before being transferred to other containers.  Perfect for a rustic seasonal display, one can place permanent flowers and fruit inside, or insert a potted plant.Circa early 1900sMeasures 18H x 19 in diameter

Antique Spelter Statue of Man & Horse depicts a determined young man attempting to calm an equally determined horse.  The bond between man and horse is almost as dear and ancient as the bond with dogs, each species learning to rely on each other over the millennia.  This classic scene that has been captured by many an artist, reminds us that horses...

19th Century Country French Louis XVI Secretary is a truly astonishing work of the cabinetmaker's art!  Hand-crafted from solid old-growth indigenous oak, it features a slim profile that extends out from the wall only sixteen inches, yet with the slant-front desk opened onto the pull-out supports, provides ample surface for a writing desk or laptop...

Framed Triptych Oil Painting on Board is signed by the artist, and features three amazing landscapes creating a panorama of beauty!  Framed together as one, the scenes depict two small rivers snaking through lush, hilly terrain, and a third an overview of a misty green valley.  The artist has used bold brush strokes in the post-impressionist manner to...

Antique Rustic Breadboard is a charming example of human ingenuity.  For centuries millennia has enjoyed partaking of bread, which required certain ingredients, procedures and techniques to produce in large quantities.  Wood fired ovens were the preferred baking device for centuries, replaced only recently by more modern ovens, then in the last few...

Early 19th Century Country French Whitewashed Buffet is an example of the restrained expression of the style, with tailored scrollwork defining the molded detail across the drawer tier and the tops of the cabinet directly underneath.  An undulating apron at the bottom provides balance to the design, with scrolled legs in front for support that are...

Pair Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Carved Architectural Decorations are a marvel of the sculptor's art!  The intricate naturalistic form features bold scrollwork, grapevines, burgeoning flowers and glorious acanthus leaves in multiple forms.  Mount them on the wall for an interesting visual effect, or use in the upper corners of a cased opening for...

Mid-Century Mahogany Armchair by De Coene is another example of the maker's highest-quality furnishings that made it so well known in European circles during the last half of the 20th century.  Subtly curved, tailored lines abound in every framing member, enveloping the user in comfort with what was then considered "space age" style!  Established 1887, De...

Rustic Antique Swedish Step Ladder is a reminder of a bygone era, long before the days of Home Depot and Ace Hardware!  When one lived out in a rural area and needed a ladder, one simply made one out of local materials!  Two sturdy, straight branches of oak were employed, with hand-turned and fitted dowels serving as the rungs.  A couple of the dowels are...

Antique Hand-Painted Charger from Rouen is a classic example of the exquisite works of art for which the region has been known for centuries!  Utilizing multiple colors symbolizing the natural beauty of the region from saffron to forest green to cobalt blue and more, it is adorned with birds, wildflowers and foliates commonly found throughout the...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Dieudonne Jacobs (1887-1967) is a great example of the artist's preference to capture scenes in early morning or late afternoon lighting.  Jacobs has beautifully rendered the evening coloration in various shades of blue, gray and a subtle violet, with a splash of greenery in the immediate foreground.  The bold...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by E. Halleux dated 1940 captures the timeless scene of a village's fishing fleet venturing out of the harbor in search of the day's catch.  Halleux has captured a particularly calm morning with barely enough wind to move the gaff-rigged sloops and cutters to the outer banks.  The wind-swept clouds above show a...

Vintage Framed Oil Painting on Panel by Dieudonne Damoiseaux (1918-2000) is a charming work depicting the hay harvest.  Two steadfast steeds stand ready to draw the impressively full cart that thanks to its cargo of hay is not terribly heavy.  A group of farmers gather around the cart as the last bit of hay is tossed to the top, ready to take a short...

Mid-Century Chinese Hand-Painted Black Lacquer Lamp Table features a classic urn form with five "petals" to the flower shaped top and five legs for support.  Gracefully contoured facade is hand-painted from top to bottom with floral and foliate motifs is subtle earth tones for a pleasing effect against the backdrop of the black lacquer.  Perfect for a...

Vintage Framed Oil Painting on Panel by Virgil Cokelbergh (1893-1967) is an intriguing work depicting a straw hut amongst the fields of harvested straw in a delightful rural setting.  A small dirt road invites the viewer into the composition, then disappears in the distance with the promise of more charming scenes to come.  Cokelbergh has used his...

Vintage Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by J. van der Berk is an intriguing work that captures daily life in Paris along the banks of the Seine.  Folks are seen strolling along the Quay near a little shanty that sells fresh flowers, with the fabled river centered in the composition against the background of the historic city.  Survives in its original...

19th Century English Earthenware Water Dispenser for Charcoal Filter is a marvelous example of the "there's nothing really new" axiom!  Altendorf & Wright of Birmingham, England created this counter-top water filtration device long before Brita or Pur or any of those other household names...  The attractive sandstone vessel was cast with an...

Pair Antique Chinese Hand-Painted Vases will make a colorful addition to your decor.  Using several shades of green combined with blue and a brick red, a scene of entertaining at the court is depicted, with flowers, foliates and geometric designs with avian accents covering the entire exteriors.  Perfect for displaying flowers or just as accents by...

Pair Antique Chinese Hand-Painted Vases will make a colorful addition to your decor.  Using several shades of green combined with blue and a brick red, a scene of entertaining at the court is depicted, with flowers, foliates and geometric designs with avian accents covering the entire exteriors.  Perfect for displaying flowers or just as accents by...

18th Century Swedish Painted Two-Tiered Corner Cabinet represents the essence of tailored elegance, with a rustic charm that only the Swedes can produce!  Encompassing a quarter of a circle, it features a smaller radius at the top section, with a convenient gap between the top and the larger-radiused lower tier.  Each tier is designed with recessed panels...

18th Century Country French Painted End Table features tailored lines rendered from solid planks and posts of old-growth oak, with just a little carved detail in the tapered legs for visual interest.  A single drawer provides convenient storage, accessed with a turned pull.  The slightly distressed painted finish lends a light-colored softness to the...

Antique Hand-Painted Earthenware Jug was hand-thrown from local clays then given a glaze on top of which cobalt blue was deftly hand-painted to create a stylized naturalistic theme.  Natural corks were used as stoppers, and such vessels were used to contain a wide variety of comestibles.Circa early 1900sMeasures 13H x 8 in diameter

Antique Pressed Glass Crudite Server with Matching Platter can also be used to serve candy with curved dividers allowing you to put four different items on one plate.  The matching serving platter has handles for ease in use.Circa early 1900sPlatter measures 12W x 10D; server is 9.5 in diameter

18th Century French Louis XVI Whitewashed Buffet ~ Cabinet provides an excellent example of the level of high quality that was attainable by the more humble, rural furniture crafters in France during the period.  Utilizing dense, old-growth oak, they created a neoclassical casework with rectilinear form, then set about adorning it with motifs inspired by...

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Dore Andirons ~ Bookends depict two charming cherubs playing music!  Originally the decorative portion of a pair of andirons, they're perfect for decorative accents or bookends.  Each figure is holding a musical instrument, with one also having sheet music in his lap.  Each is seated on lavishly designed...

19th Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Xavier Wurth (1869-1933) is an unusual example of the artist's work, being a vertically oriented landscape of a lowlands pastoral scene.  The water in the composition occupies the entire lower portion of the canvas, with reflections of the wintry sky and trees rippling on the surface.  Wurth has used a broad...

Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by L. Reymen is another example of the artist's excellent landscape work.  Here Reyman has used a gray-toned palette with hues of lavender and blues to capture the majesty of a snow-capped peak serving as a backdrop to a whitewater river fed from melting snow running directly into the foreground.  The composition represents...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Krings represents an intriguing interpretation of the impressionistic style, with bold, slashing brush strokes and a broad palette of earth tones.  The artist seems to be evoking the ruggedness of the rural existence.  Survives in its original frame.Circa mid-1900sMeasures 24.5H x 28.5W x 1.5D

Framed Oil Painting on Panel by Lucien Hock (1899-1972) is a splendid composition capturing the natural beauty of the "Fagne du Nesselon", a region that is today on the border between northern France and southeastern Belgium known for its varied terrain and breathtaking vistas.  Here Hock invites the viewer into the scene with the use of a babbling brook...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Xavier Wurth (1869-1933) was created during the final months of World War I, wherein Wurth provided a method of excape from the horrors of the conflict via retreat to peaceful landscape surroundings, such as this charming river scene.  Depicting a misty Spring morning, its palette covers a broad range of...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Board by J S Burnet depicts an elegant manoir in the forest, most likely a hunting lodge or second home for an affluent family.  Such homes were opulent in their own right, and represented a way for the family to escape the hustle and bustle of the urban environment.  Utilizing a gray palette, the artist has depicted an...

Pair 18th Century Framed Oil Paintings by P. J. Boquet (1751-1817)

Antique Hand-Painted Earthenware Jug was hand-thrown from local clays then given a glaze on top of which cobalt blue was deftly hand-painted to create a stylized naturalistic theme.  Natural corks were used as stoppers, and such vessels were used to contain a wide variety of comestibles.Circa early 1900sMeasures 13H x 8 in diameter