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 Cranberry Glass Hand-Cut Crystal Decanter is an exquisite example of a master glass artist! Using the rich ruby-colored crystal to contrast with the clear crystal, the artisan created facets and segments, enhancing the design with incised patterns, diamond grids and florals with an etched finish. Original stopper only adds more elegance!Circa...
Art Deco Period Cut Glass Gilded Crudite Serving Set recalls the glory years of the "Roaring Twenties", and features a sunburst pattern cut into the bottom of the center of the main platter which is seen when all pieces are fully assembled. There's five pie-shaped gold rimmed glass inserts for a variety of treats, and a central ramekin for dipping. The...
Oil Painting on Canvas by Xavier Wurth (1869-1933) is a splendid panoramic landscape by the artist who was beloved in his native region of Liege. This particular composition shows distinctive layering of the sky over the misty mountains with the valley and river below, inviting the viewer into the scene.Wurth excelled in all areas: portraits, seascapes,...
Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Emma Croteux is a splendid example of post-impressionism, with the artist using bold strokes to evoke a three dimensional effect. The composition is a classic landscape, but it is clear the artist was inspired by the ancient footpath that leads through the forested hillside. Croteux has also skillfully contrasted the sky...
Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Emma Croteux is a splendid example of post-impressionism, with the artist using bold strokes to evoke motion and a three dimensional effect. The composition is a common scene in rural areas of what is now eastern Belgium with a simple shrine in the foreground at left along side a country road with a weathered cottage...
18th Century Country French Louis XVI Commode ~ Chest of Drawers was designed to store all the foldable clothes for the master or mistress of the home! Hand-crafted from old-growth oak, it features a neoclassical style popular during the period in keeping with the tastes of the court of Louis XVI. Carved embellishment consists of wildflower and folaite...
Framed Mid-Century Modernist Oil Painting by Clebant is a colorful example of the genre, with a peaceful harbor scene outside a quaint old European city with church towers in the misty distance. The rippled water effect is beautifully painted and reflects the scene above including the puffy white clouds of the sky. Painted on particle board in its...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by L. VanMeerbeek is an intriguing work with a visual effect that is at once subtle yet defines the impact of the work. The composition seems to be angular, with the right third of the canvas projecting towards the viewer, with a distinct boundary that represents a background with more relaxed perspective projecting...
Early 19th Century Country French Louis XVI Whitewashed Oak Buffet was designed to maximize storage while providing a minimal footprint on the floor plan. Tailored neoclassical architecture is enhanced by subtle molded detail and brilliant bas relief on the cabinet doors depicting stylized ribbon, floral and foliate designs. Pegged mortise & tenon...
Mid Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by H. Hertogs is a monochromatic study of a wintry scene in which the artist has made an amazing study of all the various shades of gray to create a mystical landscape. Survives in its original frame. Entitled by the artist "Snowfall at Leieland".Circa 1976Measures 27H x 31W
Set of 4 Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style Chairs feature contoured seatbacks with three slats and two uprights paired with generously sized seats upholstered in mohair for amazing comfort! The arched seatback crowns are carved with shell and foliate motifs with wildflower accents, a design that is mirrored on the elegantly scrolled aprons below the...
18th Century Hand-Carved Pine Rocking Horse has no doubt brought smiles and hours of imaginative fun to generations of youngsters over the centuries! Skillfully carved in a galloping pose, the faithful steed has decades of honest wear from all the "attention", and seems to have lost his ears and tail along the trail, but the imagination of a young child...
Pair Antique French Regence Armchairs make a handsome couple, indeed! Crafted from solid old-growth white oak, each features the naturalistic contours of the style that transitioned between the reigns of Louis XIV and his grandson Louis XV. The arched seat backs feature crests and foliates, with scrolled slats, cross hatching and scallop shell motifs...
Art Deco Glass Vase Glass Vase is an elegant way to display fresh flowers & greenery, or more permanent options for your visual pleasure. (Small chip at the base ~ Sold AS-IS) Circa mid-1900s Measures 14H x 6.5W x 5D
Antique French White Opaline 'Birdbox' Sugar Cellar by Portieux Vallerysthal is a lovely decorative accessory for your dining enjoyment, and depicts a nesting bird with finely detailed pattern on the entire exterior surface.Circa 1920sMeasures 5H x 4 in diameter
Antique French White Opaline Flower Vase features a beautiful embossed fluting pattern all around with intertwined Greek coin motif and flared rim.Circa early 1900sMeasures 12H x 6 in diameter
Antique French White Opaline Flower Vase features a beautiful embossed pattern all around with a pleasing bell shape and flared rim.Circa early 1900sMeasures 12H x 6.5 in diameter
19th Century French Opaline Perfume Bottle with Stopper makes a great decorative accessory, and is highly collectible as only a limited number in this condition have survived the past century. This example features excellent detail in a beaded rim and base highlighted in gold leaf. The translucent quality of the glass has been admired for hundreds of...
19th Century Hand-Blown Liegoise Blue Opaline Glass Oil Lantern was a combination of decorative accessory and essential nighttime companion back in the day! Etched with the company's name on the top of the chimney, it features an intricate brass cap and mantel holder that fits on the opulent blue opaline base, elegantly crafted and colored to create room...
Mid-Century Hand-Blown French Blue Opaline Glass Ewer is an elegant and charming accent piece that collectors adore, and such items are also popular for adding a splash of color to any table top.Circa mid-1900sMeasures 8.5H x 4W x 4.5D
Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Bud Vase continues the centuries-old traditions of fine glass blowing from the master artisans of Murano in the lagoons of Venice. Elegant shape and two-toned glass create visual interest even without a fresh flower in it!Circa mid-1900sMeasures 9.5H x 2.5 in diameter
Vintage French Blue Opaline Perfume Bottle is an elegant and charming accent piece that collectors adore, and such items are also popular for adding a splash of color to any table top.Circa mid-1900sMeasures 8.5H x 3 in diameter
Antique Painted Open Shelf Bookcase makes a great multi-tiered group of surfaces for the casual interior. Barely three feet wide, it will fit in niches, between windows, on a short wall, or anywhere a narrow and shallow shelf unit is desired. The distressed, painted finish only adds to the allure.Circa early 1900sMeasures 54H x 37W x 13.5D
Pair 18th Century Carved Wood Angels are a remarkable work of devotion, with a serene countenance imparted by the sculptor onto the faces of both angels. One, with wings outspread, gestures as if speaking to the other, whose wings are folded. The angels appear on puffs of clouds, with turned wood bases. Remnants of the original finish are still...
19th Century French Hand-Carved Madonna & Child is a wonderful example of a devotional work, sculpted from a single block of hardwood. The Madonna is depicted wearing a crown, and atop the crown appear to be the sculptor's initials. The natural patina and weathered look add visual appeal.Circa 1880sMeasures 13H x 4W x 3D
Antique Oil Painting on Board by H. G. Ontrop (1880-1955) is a slightly more impressionistic work than typical for the artist, with wispy brush strokes and exquisite command of the color palette that is a trademark of his work. The bustling seaside city of Rotterdam is depicted, with a barge and launches plowing the waters besieged by sea gulls. In the...
Pair Antique Hand-Painted Opaline Vases will make a delightful addition to your decor, with subtle gray tones in the background and warm browns and golds used to depict mirror images of a ram and ewe in a naturalistic setting. The gold pattern on the rim at top and the blue base add nice color touches.Circa early 1900sEach measures 14H x 8 in diameter
19th Century French Louis XV Hand-Carved Walnut End Table is part of a fast-disappearing genre of fine antique furnishings from the Continent that are getting harder to find with each passing day! Hand-crafted from fine French walnut, large posts were used to craft the gracefully scrolled cabriole legs, with thick aprons featuring carving directly into...
Antique Oil Painting on Board by H. G. Ontrop (1880-1955) represents a classic study in composition, for which the artist was truly gifted! The bold forest greens of the foreground blend into the sun-kissed curvature of the hilltop meadow, leading the eye to the grouping of homes at the foothills of the misty mountains in the background. Executed on...
Antique Oil Painting on Board by H. G. Ontrop (1880-1955) is an intriguing example of the artist's work examining an interesting architectural detail of a local village where an arched masonry passageway has been created to facilitate foot traffic in the street plan. A statue of a saint appears in a niche above, usually the patron saint of that...
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Mirror features a glorious display of sculpture on top with a lovely patinaed painted finish that creates a timeless look. Intriguing motifs have been pierce-carved across the crown, representing cartography, world exploration and the splendors of natural world. The framework carvings full surround the original beveled...
Antique English Walnut Chippendale Round Center Table combines tailored elegance with classic style, all rendered in sumptuous walnut for a richness in visual appeal. Egg & dart trim defines the top edge, leading the eye down to the apron rimmed with halfround molding. Support is provided by four scrolled legs carved with acanthus plumes and lions'...
19th Century French Henri II Neoclassical Walnut Confiturier ~ Cabinet is a stellar example of the petite buffet with one door affectionately called the confiturier because of its original design being intended to store confit jars in the kitchen. At some point it became obvious that a very useful miniature buffet like this would be ideal for other...
Antique Wicker-Wrapped Bonbon Wine Bottle with Iron Cage (2 available, sold EACH) makes a charming accent for your rustic or Country French decor. Hand-blown wine bottles were excellent for transporting fluids of any kind back in the day, but their fragility posed problems along the route. The wrapping by hand around the bottle with natural wicker solved...
Wicker-Wrapped Bonbon is perfect for adding a wine country decorating touch to your decor! Hand-blown glass bottles were wrapped in wicker to protect them during transport, and the convenient loops in the wicker make great handles.Sold EACH.Circa early 1900sA measures 15H x 11.5 in diameterB measures 16H x 11 in diameterC measures 15.5H x 12 in diameter
Antique Empire Style Gilded Mantel Urn is an elegant way to add a special decorative touch to any surface. The stately lines of the design are enhanced with gold, hand-painted on the lid, body and base with the utmost of precision. Beautiful white porcelain vase was made by "La Porcelaine de Baudour" of Belgium.Circa early 1900sMeasures 11.5H x 7.5 in...
18th Century Tuscan walnut Buffet displays the essence of the country furniture from the storied rural region in today's Italy. Hand-crafted from indigenous walnut, it features tailored panels with fine molded detail, combined with capacious storage and a generous serving surface. The natural beauty of the wood has been enhanced with our proprietary...
Antique Empire Style Gilded Mantel Urn is an elegant way to add a special decorative touch to any surface. The stately lines of the design are enhanced with gold, hand-painted on the lid, body and base with the utmost of precision. Beautiful white porcelain vase was made by "La Porcelaine de Baudour" of Belgium.Circa early 1900sMeasures 9.5H x 5.5 in...
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Marble & Bronze Cassolettes represent the epitome of affluence! Hand-crafted from exquisitely veined marble and festooned with bronze mounts from the top to the base, such a pair was a sign of wealth and success and would be proudly displayed on a buffet or mantel in the main room of the home. The architecture is...
19th Century Hand Carved Swiss Desktop Bookends is a splendid way to keep books close at hand, and adjustable to whatever your current reading selection might entail! Hand-sculpted from old-growth sycamore, it features pierce-carved fully laden grapevine motifs on each end, hinged to drop down when not in use, and the platform upon which they are mounted...
Art Nouveau Spelter Statue of Ironworker continues the traditions established during the previous Belle Epoque period of celebrating the working man, albeit with what was considered then a "modern" flair. The Art Nouveau period was a brief style trend that appeared roughly between 1890 and 1910, and although internationally practiced was undoubtedly a...
Pair Antique Spelter Statues "Tribute to Women in Industry" pays homage to the fairer sex and recognizes their many contributions to society. In this example, one figurine represents manufacturing or metalworking, while the other agriculture. The spelter has been given a patinaed bronze finish, and the figurines are set upon lavishly adorned pediments...
Pair Antique Spelter Statues of Provincial Couple are the French equivalent of Grant Wood's American Gothic, with a handsome French country couple in modest garments depicted in their homestead environment. The male figure is holding what appears to be a lantern, while the female figure is holding a broad bladed shovel, indicating who in the family does...
Early Art Deco period pewter vase displays the form of the Art Nouveau period, but with more classic and what was considered "modern" embellishment at the time. Foliate sprays are bound with ribbon as the focal point, and also appear cascading from the rim and emanating from the base. The color is a dark patinaed bronze, giving opulence to the visual...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Dieudonne Jacobs (1887-1967) is a delightful work in pastel hues depicting a lovely springtime scene of a stone bridge over a babbling brook. Dieudonne Jacobs (1887-1967) was born in Liège and spent his life as an artist between the Belgian Ardennes and the French Riviera, especially between Spa and La Garde...
Antique Carved Oak Wall Plaque was inspired by the Coat of Arms of Belgium, featuring the attacking lion on a shield surrounded by elaborate foliates, all carved into the oak with the shield highlighted in gold and the lion in black for contrast. The tongue and claws appear in red for dramatic effect.Circa early 1900sMeasures 14.5H x 14W x 1D
19th Century Neoclassical Exterior Door with Transom & Jamb is a masterpiece of timeless architecture, poised to make your entryway unique and truly special! Amazing detail can be seen in the carved embellishments and fine molding detail, with pilasters on the jamb flanking the door itself, topped with a rounded dentil crown. The door panels feature...
Antique Architectural Demilune Door Transom features a tailored floral blossom design, and retains original paint which has achieved a lovely state of distress over the decades. Perfect as a door topper, or just as a decorative element all unto itself!Circa 1880sMeasures 16H x 32.5W x 1D
19th Century Gilt Bronze Mirrored Plateau is a marvel of the Napoleon III period, and reflects the opulence of the age with elaborate and intricate embossing in a variety of nature-inspired motifs with heraldic crests strategically interspersed into the design. The original beveled mirror surface shows period-correct age in the silvering. Such pieces...
19th Century French Napoleon III Oval Center Table features exquisite old-growth oak made more beautiful by our proprietary non-petrochemical stripping process to produce a pleasing, soft appearance. A sturdy pedestal supports the table top and is in turn supported by four boldly scrolled legs which have been carved with della robia style embellishment...
Pair 19th Century Canoe Paddles on Display Stands are perfect for adding a nautical charm to your decorating scheme!As of this writing a second pair is still available if you act fast! See Related Products below left.Circa 1880sTallest measures 45H x 5W x 5D
Pair 19th Century Canoe Paddles on Display Stands are perfect for adding a nautical charm to your decorating scheme!As of this writing a second pair is still available if you act fast! See Related Products below left.Circa 1880sTallest measures 46H x 5W x 5D
Pair 19th Century Japanese Export Blue & White Porcelain Vases feature alluring hand-painted detailing that depicts herons surrounded by floral and foliates, all rendered in rich, deep cobalt blue renowned for its ability to remain vivid after centuries pass. The graceful form is enhanced by the piecrust formation of the porcelain around the rim. ...
Pair 19th Century Painted Interior Doors ~ Plaquards are the perfect choice for a built-in bedroom wardrobe or kitchen cabinet built into the wall! Old-World craftsmanship shows throughout, with pegged mortise & tenon joinery and two-toned distressed painted finish that has a lovely patina for splendid charm!Circa 1880sMeasures 63H x 24W & 63H x 21W
Pair Mid-19th Century Wrought Iron Torcheres ~ Candlesticks were fashioned from red-hot iron by a talented blacksmith, and feature a nice height with twisted shaft and tripod base for stability even on slightly uneven surfaces. At the middle appear rosettes surrounded by a rounded iron framework with flourishes above and below. Excellent for use indoors...
19th Century Embossed Brass Footed Jardiniere features a fleet of Galleons setting sail to embark on a voyage, all embossed with nice detail in the round. Footed design elevates the base from the surface to protect it from moisture. Cast brass lion's heads with ring pulls work perfectly as handles.Circa 1880sMeasures 11H x 12 in diameter
Antique Delft Hand-Painted Blue & White Charger depicts the main cathedral in the storied city of Mechelen, now situated in the heart of Belgium. The scene isolates the building without the surrounding structures to call attention to its timeless architecture. The scene is surrounded by multiple concentric rings of foliate bordering. Such works...
Antique Delft Charger by Boch is a beautiful work in Blue & White, hand-painted by a talented artist to depict a charming coastal scene with depiction of a seashore with windmills and various boats, all surrounded by a foliate bordering. Such works were usually displayed like artwork, but occasionally pressed into service for serving special...
Antique Oil Painting on Canvas of Cherubs features a charming scene representing the grape harvest, with everyone pitching in to help ~ or help themselves... The wonderful neutral earth tones make it easy to blend with your color schemes. Perfect for a wine room or entertaining area!Circa early 1900sMeasures 21H x 32.5W
Pair Plaquards ~ Armoire or Cabinet Doors, 19th Century, are an excellent example of time-honored woodworking techniques handed down from generation to generation. The elegant but tailored French scrollwork of the frames houses the raised panels contoured to follow the graceful curves. The hand-forged steel keyguards add a nice touch. Ideal to use as...
Pair Mid-Century Framed Gouache Paintings on Parchment by Firmen Boes depict a seasoned fisherman on the wharf with an arresting blue theme, and a matronly woman at home preparing her sewing. Both survive in their original frames, and sold only as a pair.Circa Mid-1900sEach measures 13.5H x 10W
Framed Engraving, Antique French, Hand-Colored ~ 'Springtime' from the Belle Epoque period in France depicts a refreshing scene of courtesans enjoying the Spring weather on the grounds of a lavish estate.Circa 1890sMeasures 21.25H x 25W
Framed Oil Painting, Antique, LandscapeThis wonderful work is a splendid representation of the genre, with naturalistic earth tones predominating while glorifying the rich blues of the sky contrasting with the lush greenery below. A nice human element appears bottom right. Original frame and mat.Circa early 1900sMeasures 17.5H x 23W
Pair of Amazing 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Silver Gilt Church Altar Candlesticks crafted with acanthus leaf motifs and silver rosettes. Created in Italy during the 18th century, each of these exquisite silver gilt candlesticks features a hand carved stem adorned with a graceful design that creates a subtle yet elegant accentuation, attracting and...
19th Century Madonna in Octagonal Frame features a silvered figure atop angels situated on a three-sided corbel, with a golden crown emanating from her head. Matching silvered octagonal frame holds the original domed glass which has preserved the figure and the velvet background for well over a century! Circa 1880s Measures 11.5H x 8W x 2D
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Armchair makes an ideal style statement for the tailored, more formal decor. Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany embellished with cast bronze mounts, it boasts elegant comfort with timeless flair! Circa 1880s Measures 36H x 23.5W x 20D; seat 21.5H
19th Century Copper & Bronze Beverage Server was hand-crafted with commercial-grade plumbing designed to last for generations! Circa 1880s Measures 13H x 11W x 18D