Art Nouveau Silver-Overlaid Cobalt Blue Glass Centerpiece represents classic elegance in an extraordinary way!  The rich deep blue coloration derived from cobalt permeates the glass allowing one to more fully appreciate the form derived from ancient Greek and Roman architecture.  Around the base and around the top rim silver has been applied, but the most...

18th Century Country French Writing Table ~ End Table was beautifully hand-crafted from solid indigenous walnut, and features amazing style rendered by capable rural artisans with what was considered then to be innovative techniques.  The solid plank top and somewhat tailored aprons all around differ on the side with the drawer, where a relief carving...

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Petite Commode ~ Nightstand is the perfect size for a guest bedroom, or to use as nightstands in the master bedroom!  Crafted with high-quality materials and workmanship with an elegant Swedish sensibility, it features a subdued architecture with mitered corners and a step-front center section.  The top drawer of the two is...

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Commode is a superlative example of the beginnings of the neoclassical revival in Europe that occurred with the transition from Kings Louis XV and Louis XVI.  The casework shows a subtle bowed front and elegant, tailored scrolls incised into the facade, but the jewelry-quality cast bronze drawer pulls and key...

Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Trumeau with Romantic Painting will make an instant focal centerpiece for any room!  Timeless styling embraced by the court of the Sun King includes a magnificent shell cartouche centered on the top crown and surrounded by acanthus plumes, all in glorious full relief.  The molding trim emanates outward from the center underneath...

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany Prie Dieu ~ Prayer Kneeler is a stunning example of devotional art!  Rendered from exotic imported mahogany, it features a generous padded elbow rest on top, and luxurious scrolls and foliates comprising the upright portion, centered with a beautiful cross embellished with rose garlands and acanthus...

Pair Antique Italian Painted Chandeliers from Tuscany are a delightful find, indeed!  The tailored lines are enhanced by the scrolled arms and turned central shaft, further embellished by aged painted finishes in silver and a lovely olive green.  Both sport their original bobeches and canopies, with a modicum of chain, which of course could be replaced...

Early 19th Century Dutch End Table was fashioned from solid planks of old-growth oak to literally last for centuries!  The thick plank top features completely rounded ends so that no corners exist in the design.  The top is affixed to two runners that are pegged to the framework below, which makes it easily removable for transport or relocation to another...

Antique Italian Louis XVI Neoclassical Giltwood Marble Top Center Table is literally artwork expressed as furniture!  The shield shape that is evident when viewed from above emphasizes four squared projections under which appear plinth blocks with rosettes which serve as mounts for the finely tapered, fluted and carved legs featuring lotus blossom...

17th Century Delft Blue & White Charger is a timeless interpretation of the Japanese porcelains that were so popular in Europe, replicated by the master ceramicists in the Delft region of Holland, and most experts agree, equivalent in quality to the Oriental artworks.  This particular example is identified as hailing from the workshop of Aelbrecht...

Mid-Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Don Gevaert is an intriguing study on the broad spectrum of gray hues, depicting an impressionistic view of a quaint homestead on rolling hills with a wintry morning sky.  Gevaert has used both brush and spatula to create form and texture, mixing in green hues to the gray tones in a progressive nature that...

Antique Hand-Painted Opaline Footed Vase will make a delightful addition to your decor, with subtle gray tones in the background and warm browns and golds used to depict a ram and ewe in a naturalistic setting.  The gold trim on the rim at top and below the blue base add nice color touches.  Three cast bronze enameled leg structures provide interesting...

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...

Antique Italian Neoclassical Giltwood & Caned Vanity Bench was designed to provide lightweight comfort and timeless classical style!  The kidney-shaped design can be flipped for different contours of vanities or counters, with a convex side opposing the concave side.  The caned top provides lightweight, breathable comfort, and is framed by large egg...

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...

19th Century French Renaissance Writing Table ~ Desk is an ode to a bygone era before the digital age, yet can serve as a splendid end table, library table or laptop desk with aplomb!  Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features mitered corners which present no sharp edges, and is finished all around for placement anywhere one desires.  Elongated repeating...

Antique Gothic Side Chair is a wonderful way to add a charming Old World touch to a room!  Ergonomically contoured seat is nice as is, but perfect for a throw cushion.  Arched leg supports evolved over the millennia as one of the strongest structures in the world of architecture, in this case accented with a carved rosette.  Linenfold motif appears over...

Framed Bisque Plaque Depicting the Goddess Diana is an intriguing artwork wherein the subjects were sculpted in relief using bisque which is the basis for fine porcelain, then left unglazed and framed to make an intriguing wall decoration.  The classical scene has appeared in countless iterations for millennia, in this scene depicting Diana sharing food...

Antique Paper Cutter by Eastman Kodak is a charming reminder of a bygone era, when photography consisted of film, negatives and developing images in dark rooms.  After printing, the photos would be cut up on such a device, designed to line up the paper at precise right angles for clean, consistent cuts.  Sized smaller than most typical office paper...

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...

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...

Antique Arts & Crafts Wall Cabinet is perfect for displaying small objets d'art, or perhaps to convert to a watch display, or even a key repository.  Hand-crafted from solid hardwood, it features a simple decorative element on top, with a glazed door that opens to two shelves creating three surfaces.  Fine molded detail surrounds the cabinet for a...

Rustic Swedish Painted Yellow Pine Bench is a great choice for the casual decor!  Side supports are solid planks secured to the seat via an apron on both sides, and diagonal cross-braces in the back.  Sporting a pastel blue / teal painted finish which shows delightful distressing and patina, it adds a nice color along with its character.  Ideal at the...

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...