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 Rustic Italian Piemontese Walnut Corner Cabinet was painstakingly hand-crafted by the master artisans of the Piemonte region, where a unique style has developed over the centuries, combining a casual rural look with just the essence of the Baroque styling for a unique presence. Three panels are framed by the door planks, all rendered in local...
19th Century French Grand Louis XVI Cylinder Desk is the perfect answer to all your modern office needs! Designed on a larger scale than is typical of the genre, it was hand-crafted from solid old-growth oak to last for centuries and features a solid cylindrical upper tier that rolls back into the casework. When open, it reveals a capacious interior...
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Buffet is a splendid example of the neoclassical revival of the late 1800s, all rendered from solid old-growth white oak to beautify your home for centuries! Designed on an up-sized scale, it accommodates more storage capacity than normal two door buffets. The mitered corners soften the impact on the traffic pattern...
Antique French Louis XIV Buffet ~ Silver Chest ~ Cabinet is a remarkably crafted piece designed to keep dining room appurtenances organized and at the ready! Four faux drawers appear at the top, which are actually two doors that open to the divided compartment, which is also accessible with a trunk-like lid that is the entire top of the piece! The two...
19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Marble Top Raised Buffet is a celebration of the style, with stylized interpretations of naturalistic forms that are truly amazing to behold! Whimsical Norsemen appear where normally rosettes would be carved flanking each of the three beautifully carved drawers across the top, just underneath the luxuriously veined...
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchair with Needlepoint Tapestry is as elegant as they come, yet surprisingly comfortable as well! Oval seatback is contoured to conform to one's back, and the generously sized seat is bracketed by wraparound armrests that are also padded. Spiral ribbon carvings pervade the design, with a couple of flower blossoms on...
Set of 6 Vintage English Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs will add stylish flair to your dining experience, while creating visual interest due to the sheer natural beauty of the carved wood frameworks! Multiple arched seatback crown presides over the fan-shaped seatback, centered with a scrolled splat. High quality damascene fabric seats are...
Antique Country French Painted Commode features a graceful appearance enhanced with subtle scrollwork from the carved ornamentation on the drawer facades to the four legs below, each tipped with esgargot carvings. The subtly scrolled apron has been carved with wildflower and foliates to complement the drawer facades above, which also have been crafted...
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Console with Mirror is a magnificent collaboration between expert and talented artisans from three disciplines! First, the cabinetmaker created the table and mirror frame from sumptuous, hand-select French walnut. Second, the glazier hand-beveled the mirror to nestle into the frame behind the overlay carvings. ...
18th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobe ~ Armoire is a timeless relic from a bygone era, hand-crafted from indigenous and ubiquitous sycamore to last for centuries! The rectilinear architecture provides a maximum amount of space utilization, with four doors opening to upper and lower compartments, with two spacious drawers in between, similar in design...
19th Century German Mahogany Wardrobe ~ Linen Press will make the perfect addition to the bedroom or dining room, being equally adept at storing clothes or table linens. The casework is sized perfectly to house a family's entire collection of linens and keep things organized, with a cabinet above with pull out platforms to the three spacious exterior...
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Corner Cabinet represents a glorification of nature and the beauty all around us which at the time was fervently attributed to our creator. This example tucks into a corner, an otherwise unused portion of the room, creating not only a visual feast but a convenient place to store and display a few family heirlooms...
18th Century Dutch Center Table ~ Library Table reflects generations of traditional woodcraft for which the Dutch have been famous for many centuries! This example features a typical solid plank top dovetailed into rails below which are then pegged into the support framework. This provides a very sturdy table, yet one that can be disassembled easily for...
Antique Rustic French Walnut Drop Leaf End Table is a unique example of ingenious craftsmanship! When folded, it creates a diminutive end table that can be used with seating groups, for a lamp, and pretty much any room. The turned legs are in two tiers above and below the mid-height shelf, and are connected below with four turned stretchers centered...
Mid-Century Chestnut Black Marble Top Coffee Table was fashioned from thick planks and timbers of old-growth, well-seasoned chestnut, providing a remarkably naturalistic and charming wood grain appearance on the legs, apron and framework around the slab of black marble. Look closely and you can see the fossils of the sea creatures that comprise the...
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Kidney Shaped End Tables ~ Nightstands are perfect for a more formal decor, yet their timeless elegance transcends mere formality or casual designations. Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, each has been adorned with brass pulls on the single drawers, brass foliate motifs on the shoulders and feet and most notably, a...
Antique French Louis XIV Confiturier ~ Cabinet is basically a one door buffet, and as such, the design is the perfect choice to make one-of-a-kind bathroom vanities, add a convenient storage and display surface to a cozy niche, or to fit in a special narrow place anywhere in the home or office! Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features a bold molding...
19th Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by A. Marie dated 1889 is an unusual still life, glorifying the natural beauty of wildflowers as opposed to a meticulously arranged bouquet. The study also shows the life cycle of the fresh-cut flowers, from hours old to days old, reminding us of the circle of life. Marie makes good use of lighting effect in...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by A. Fivet Dated 1923 is a splendid pastoral work that provides a varied palette in a Post-Impressionistic manner for a work that can blend with a wide variety of color schemes in your home. Although the human interest aspect appears center foreground, the shepherd's presence leads the viewer into the scene guiding...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble is an unusually wide design, making it ideal for adding plenty of storage and organization, while doing it all with flair! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it features the rectilinear neoclassical architecture that has remained popular for millennia. The sides feature beautifully...
19th Century French Renaissance Dessert Buffet in Stripped Oak will make a great addition to a cozy dining room, behind an executive desk, or anywhere a convenient and stylish cabinet with surfaces is needed. Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features raised shelf above the cabinet surface, adorned with a gadrooned edge and fitted with a finely sculpted...
18th Century Country French Bonnetiere is a splendid reminder of a bygone era, when cabinetry such as this was placed next to the entry most often used by family, and used to deposit outer garments immediately upon arriving home. Named after the ubiquitous bonnet, such pieces still had to uphold the standards of interior decorating in the home, no matter...
Rustic Mid-19th Century Spanish End Table was completely hand-crafted from old-growth oak to last for centuries! Solid planks with rounded corners form the top, with a sturdy plank casework below that houses a surprisingly capacious single drawer fitted with a turned knob. A tier of molding defines the upper and lower edges of the case, which is...
19th Century French Renaissance Hand-Carved Giltwood Mirror was carved in the Italian style from solid wood, then gilded for an opulent effect. The entire frame consists of shell, foliate and scrollwork motifs with fleurs de lys designs on each corner. Atop the frame appears a separately carved crown which is removable, and if one so desired, one could...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Henri Joseph Pauwels (1903-1983) is an intriguing work by the celebrated and prolific artist who is one of Belgium's favorite sons. The interesting palette appears to depict a sunset at sea with a small yet rogue wave and just the hint of structures in a seaside village in the distance. A foreboding sky hints at...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Henri Joseph Pauwels (1903-1983) is a classic example of landscape work by the celebrated and prolific artist who is one of Belgium's favorite sons. Using an impressionistic flair, Pauwels captured the gray spectrum of a cloudy morning providing diffuse light over the dunes with vegetation resisting the elements...
Antique French Louis XV Bombe Marble Top Commode features the classic French form that dates back to the Baroque period of the 17th century. Curvaceous cornerposts appear on all four corners with the front ones lavished with intricate cast bronze mounts on the shoulders and feet. They provide a framework for the main facade which is comprised of two...
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Argentier ~ Secretary ~ Confiturier is a truly interesting piece, combining elements not seen in pieces of this size and design, much to the delight of its future owner! It appears to be a formal confiturier at first glance, with a single drawer above a single door cabinet, but that's where the resemblance ends. ...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by G. Brachez is a remarkable depiction of the architecture and lifestyle of the Middle Ages transitioning into the Industrial Age. A drawbridge in the immediate right foreground shows the ingenuity of the townsfolk to accommodate the canal system which interlinks most of the cities, villages and hamlets of the...
18th Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas of Nativity ~ Flemish School is an amazingly inspirational work, displaying the influences of the Old Masters in the setting, composition, lighting and palette to create a moving scene of the Adoration of the Magi. Mary has just opened the swaddling cloth to reveal the Baby Jesus as a Heavenly light shines down...
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Carrara Marble Top Commode is an intriguing size, perfect for bedside, seating group, cozy niches, or just efficient floor plans! Topped with beveled Carrara marble for carefree elegance, the case was crafted from finely figured mahogany imported from the Americas, then enhanced with brass trim and gold painted...
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Onyx Top Commode represents a timeless expression of classical style that has remained popular for millennia! Topped with beveled onyx for carefree elegance and a visually appealing translucence, the case was crafted from exotic imported mahogany then enhanced with finely sculpted carved detail including floral and...
19th Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Guillaume Lauters (1809–1889) is a particularly interesting work by the artist, known for his grand landscapes. Here he has created the landscape as a backdrop for the added influence of rural life and human interest. In glorifying the rural life, Lauters has brought life to a simpler time, before the days...
Antique French Louis XV Painted Day Bed ~ Sofa will add elegance, flair and comfort to any room, all in one piece! The graceful, elegant lines of the Rococo style are evident in the cabriole forms of the frameworks that envelope the side boards, the undulating apron, and the six scrolled legs carved with escargot feet. Fine molding trim pervades the...
Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Sofa is not just a place to sit ~ it's a work of art! The elegant arbalette form of the seat back, so named because of its resemblance to an archer's bow, is adorned with banded wheat motif in its entirety, even around the elegantly contoured armrests all the way to the apron below, supporting a frame that envelopes one in...
Antique French Walnut Regence Style Dining Table is a classic example of fine craftsmanship utilizing exquisite indigenous woods for an opulent effect. The subtle contours of the top's framework resemble the violin shape, with beveled edges all around, fitted with diamond parquet patterns on the surface. Each of four aprons supporting the top have been...
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style Chair features contoured seatbacks with three slats and two uprights paired with a generously sized seat upholstered in mohair for amazing comfort! The arched seatback crown is carved with shell and foliate motifs with wildflower accents, a design that is mirrored on the elegantly scrolled apron below the seat. Support...
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XV Walnut Dining Chairs with Silk Damask were sculpted from select French walnut with the naturalistic form that is a hallmark of the style. Hourglass shaped seatbacks feature elegant molded detail all around, with acanthus fronds gracing the shoulders leading the eye to the arbalette crown centered with shell and acanthus...
Set of 6 Antique Queen Anne Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs are the perfect blend between casual and formal, with elegant styling inspired by the Queen Anne period created from natural-finished indigenous oak. The gracefully arched seatbacks blend into slotted back splats that resemble an urn form, with pierced fluting above and a quatrefoil motif...
Set of 6 Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs and will make a great addition to your intimate dining accommodations! The tailored design includes slotted vertical back splats housed in a framework that includes an upper crosspiece pierce-carved with teardrop and diamond shapes, highlighted with a gold border. Crosses,...
18th Century Rustic Country French Vitrine ~ Bonnetier is an early example of the genre, wherein a design was needed to both display and provide storage while offering a minimal footprint on the home's floorplan. Perfect for showing off family heirlooms or special collectibles, it also offered lots of storage for just about everything else one could...
19th Century Country French Neoclassical Bookcase in Stripped Oak features architectural lines inspired by the ancient masters with a touch of decorative ornamentation surrounding the glass above and door panels below that hints at the beginnings of the Art Nouveau style. The straightforward approach results in a stately look that is still casual in...
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Display Buffet was hand-crafted by master artisans from indigenous French walnut, luxuriously veined Sienna marble, hand-cast bronze and beveled glass to create a truly special one-of-a-kind look that serves multiple functions! Of course it creates a visual centerpiece for the room, but also provides substantial...
Set of Five 18th Century Hand-Painted Delft Vases including 3 Lidded Urns, also known as a garniture, elevate the blue & white art form to a special place, all having been hand-painted by one artist with matching themes of the persistent angler! The set includes three lidded urns, with birds feeding on fruit adorning the lids, and a shield shaped urn...
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Buffet ~ Server with Carrara Marble is a remarkable study in tailored elegance, designed for those who like to entertain! The demilune style rounded corners combine with the overall shallow depth to make the piece extremely traffic-friendly. Beveled Carrara marble on top, as well as fitted in the lower side shelves...
19th Century Country French Louis XVI Whitewashed Bookcase combines the casual look of the provinces with the classic embellishment of the ancient Greeks and Romans in an unusually shallow design that is perfect for high-traffic rooms! Standing almost seven feet tall, it measures only a bit more than a foot deep including molding. Three doors also...
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Lamp Table ~ Gueridon is the ideal choice for a cozy seating group, a corner, or even in the middle of the room to support a table lamp! Crafted from exquisitely grained exotic imported mahogany, it features a tailored apron, tapered column and a turned base seated on a tripod base fitted with bun feet. The elegance...
Set of Seven 19th Century Dutch Transferware Plates by P. Regout of Maastricht features charming images of rural life derived from line etchings in a technique that has remained popular for many centuries. The transferware process was developed to increase productivity in the process of porcelain manufacturing, and allowed ease in duplication as well as...
Antique Country French Wrought Iron Chandelier is a timeless design, featuring a prominent fleur de lys taking center stage! A substantial length of original chain with canopy survives, making it flexible for mounting height by removing links as needed. The apex of the fleur de lys connects to the suspension chain, and leads the eye down to elegant...
Grand 18th Century French Louis XIV Step-Front Buffet was hand-crafted for a spacious chateau with a large family, and although the tape measure indicates its maximum depth at the center, with the sides recessed it makes a surprisingly small footprint in the room, perfect for high-traffic areas! Stretching almost 10 feet in total width, it boasts four...
Early 19th Century Country French Buffet a Deux Corps was rendered from dense, old-growth oak which has been painstakingly stripped by our expert in-house staff leaving the rich patina of the wood for all to admire! This keepsake piece reflects the time-honored traditional craftsmanship and techniques that have been handed down through the generations. ...
Antique Rustic Stripped Sycamore Trestle Dining Table was literally designed to last for centuries! Hand-crafted from thick, solid planks of old-growth sycamore, it features a top so sturdy a supporting apron is unnecessary, maximizing knee room below. The plank top is upheld by two massive end supports each cut with graceful scrolled edges, mating with...
18th Century Country French Louis XVI Buffet in Stripped Oak is a period piece that exemplifies the artistry and traditional craftsmanship of the rural cabinetmaker during the period. Utilizing dense, old-growth oak, the casework was fashioned with neoclassical lines and features a molded crown around the generous serving & display surface, which...
Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Michel Fouat is another wonderful abstract example of the artist's work, with a minimalist influence in the design featuring a subtle expression of a moonlit seascape. Fouat used a variety of blue tones to create an intriguing, mesmerizing scene. One can make out a lone vessel in the distance, with a frothy wave ripplets...
18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Linen Press ~ Cabinet was created during the waning years of the Louis XVI period and celebrates the timeless beauty and sophistication of the style that originated with the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. This example was designed to hold all a family's finest china, flatware and table linens all in one place,...
Antique French Renaissance Open Bookcase in Stripped Oak is the perfect choice for a compact, shallow bookshelf that takes up a minimal amount of floor space yet is capable of holding dozens of books for your instant access! Hand-crafted from solid old-growth oak are the intriguing side supports that date to the mid-19th century, carved by a master...
18th Century Country French Painted Buffet a Deux Corps is a wonderfully preserved historically significant piece that is destined to enthrall your family for several more generations to come! Hand-crafted from thick planks of seasoned old-growth oak, it features a bold crown overlooking a fancifully carved bonnet with wildflowers and foliates in bas...
18th Century English Sideboard with Plate Rack will make a charming addition to any room! The light and airy effect is a result of the open plate rack above, and the raised casework below which houses only three drawers. A fine multi-tiered crown presides over the upper tier, which includes three plate racks for display of your finest china. The lower...
18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Jardiniere was sculpted from a solid block of limestone to provide the ideal addition for your garden! Originally designed for herbs, it's also a great choice for special flower species. Being quite heavy, one will never have to worry about it blowing over in high winds! As of this writing, a matching jardiniere is also...
19th Century French Painted Salon Chair features classic architecture enhanced by the patinaed painted finish with gold highlighting on the subtle carved detail. An identical twin is still available as of this writing, viewable by clicking on the Related Items below left! Sold each. Circa 1890s Measures 38.5H x 19W x 17.5D; seat 19.5H
19th Century French Painted Salon Chair features classic architecture enhanced by the patinaed painted finish with gold highlighting on the subtle carved detail. An identical twin is still available as of this writing, viewable by clicking on the Related Items below left! Sold Each. Circa 1890s Measures 38.5H x 19W x 17.5D; seat 19.5H
18th Century Country French Provincial Buffet features an arbalette, or archer's bow, facade sculpted and embellished from solid oak to last for centuries! Amazingly, it appears to be a commode, but the false facade opens up to reveal a spacious buffet, making this an ideal piece for any room! Interior drawers are concealed behind the doors that are...
19th Century French Walnut Louis XIV commode is a study in understated elegance! Finely contoured facade defines four spacious drawers that are very deep to make a truly functional piece. Exquisitely hand-cast bronze pulls and key guards hold a special touch ~ the pulls lift up to reveal a concealed keyhole on the top drawer! The exquisitely grained...
Antique Grand Gothic Rustic Whitewashed Buffet was fashioned from thick planks & timbers of solid oak to last for centuries! Subtle Gothic influence in the carvings of the panels provides just the right Old World masculine touch, with cast iron strap hinges, ring pulls and shield-shaped key guards to complete the look. Capacious storage is revealed...
Pair 19th Century Country French Painted Doors will make a delightful entryway or passageway and can even be used to create visual interest just placed on a blank wall! Hand-crafted using centuries-old techniques, each features raised & recessed panels with quaint floral and foliage carved into the front face. Several decades of painted finishes are...
Mid-Century Modern Travertine Square Coffee Table ~ Side Table is the perfect choice for a clean contemporary look, and combines the carefree aspects of a solid stone table with the neutral earth tones that are so easy to blend with your color schemes. Ideal for any seating group, or as an end table, or perhaps as a plant stand or pedestal for statuary. ...
Antique Framed Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas by Joseph Lagasse (1878-1962) is another splendid work by the artist in the landscape genre, wherein Lagasse has demonstrated his skill in using hues of color to depict natural beauty, perspective and mood. Surviving in its original gold frame, the composition displays unusual depth with a cleared...
19th Century Exterior Door in Original Jamb with Transom was hand-crafted from old-growth pine and oak to last for generations! Sporting the original solid oak jamb which includes a transom at top into which one can install glass, stained glass, or a privacy style panel, the frame encompasses an unusually wide door for this period, measuring over 39"...
19th Century Octagonal Spanish Brazier ~ Cooker is a wonderful invention that allows one to use hot coals to warm up or cook items outdoors while enjoying fresh air and sunshine, or the nighttime stars! The wooden hearth is eight sided, and crafted from walnut to both appear attractive as well as provide an insulated barrier surrounding the brass...
19th Century Country French Whitewashed Buffet is a splendid example of fine craftsmanship, with tailored, elegant lines following the design cues of the Regence period, influenced by both what we call today the Louis XIV and Louis XV styles. Foliates appear in bas relief on the drawers which are centered with finely cast brass keyguards. Rounded,...
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Center Table is a magnificent example of the genre! Classic architecture inspired by ancient Greece and Rome pervades the entire design, which features rounded ends that present a very traffic-friendly footprint for the room. Designed to welcome newly arrived guests, or to serve in the library or other suitable venue,...
Early 19th Century Country French Buffet was entirely hand-crafted from old-growth oak, and accented with brass hinges, keyguards and pulls. Look closely to see the pegged mortise & tenon joinery, a technique centuries old that has been handed down through the generations. Three drawers at the top had a particular purpose, with flatware and linens...