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!
Reproduction Decorative Shrine ~ Niche with Distressed Painted Finish is a charming way to provide an Old World look that has the panache of an antique, but in a newly produced replica. Ideal for displaying statuary or a special objet d'art, its appearance is enhanced by the carefully applied multi-step painted finish which enhances the bold molding...
Display Centerpiece ~ Shrine with Distressed Painted Finish combines elegant Baroque-inspired architecture topped with four finials on each corner and a cross at the very top, The roof is a contoured dome reminiscent of the architecture of Pairs, with arched openings framed by faceted cornerposts allowing one to display statuary or other objet d'art...
Pair Antique Neoclassical Hand-Carved Oak Pediments are ideal for decorative purposes, accents, bookcases, or to incorporate into your built-in cabinet designs. Hand-sculpted from solid oak, each features an urn form carved in relief with upturned acanthus plumes all around. Originally created to support the fronts of upper cabinets, the pair will make...
Crown Wall Decoration ~ Finial with Distressed Painted Finish combines a crown design topped with an acanthus flourish incorporating scrollwork and stylized fleur de lys motifs all enhanced by a distressed painted finish perfect for spicing up a casual decor! Designed to hang on the wall, fabric and/or swags can be attached for a more dramatic visual...
Crown Centerpiece ~ Finial with Distressed Painted Finish combines a crown design topped with an acorn finial incorporating acanthus leaves, scrollwork and stylized fleur de lys motifs all enhanced by a distressed painted finish perfect for spicing up a casual decor! An additional design is available; see Related Products below left.New.Measures 18H x...
19th Century Painted Porcelain Madonna in Original Hand-Crafted Oak Shrine is the perfect choice for your private devotional area. Designed to mount on the wall or to sit on a surface, the hand-sculpted shrine features multi-tiered molded detail with columns flanking the main arched opening. The beautiful detail of The Madonna in pure white porcelain...
Antique French Louis XIV Parquet Desk ~ Dining Table in Stripped Oak is a jewel of the cabinetmaker's art! The top features an unusual contour that resembles an oval but with notched corners creating a very traffic-friendly design. The top is fitted with hand-cut parquet with alternating grain patterns which presents an interesting visual effect. The...
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Whitewashed Dessert Buffet represents the apex of tailored design! Inspired by classical Greek and Roman architecture, it features a rectilinear design combined with rounded sides that eliminate sharp corners introduced into the traffic pattern of the room. The top is fitted with luxuriously veined marble that...
Antique Rustic Bookshelf with Distressed Painted Finish is perfect for a cozy spot in a relaxed decor! No less than six surfaces provide ample display for a piece with such a small footprint on the floor plan. The distressed white painted finish adds charm and a casual effect that will help blend with a wide variety of modern decorating schemes.Circa...
19th Century Swedish Painted Compartmentalized Box with Hasp is an interesting glimpse into the past! Hand-crafted from solid pine, then reinforced with steel brackets, it has been fitted with a hasp lock for a modicum of security. Such boxes could be used in a wide variety of ways. An artist could keep supplies in it, or a watch repairman with his...
Pair Antique Italian Hand-Carved Walnut Architectural Crowns are ideal for adorning cased openings, grand doorways, or to use as decorative accents above wainscot, mantels, and the like. Sculpted from solid walnut by master Italian artisans, each features a gold lion's head in full relief with a plumed crown, flanked by intaglio foliates with rosettes...
19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Decorative Crown was inspired by ancient Greek and Roman architecture. The pitched molding design provides a framework for the magnificent solid walnut turned finial at the center, with floral embellishments carved into the facade for added visual appeal. Ideal over cased openings or windows!Circa 1870sMeasures...
Antique Hand Forged Wrought Iron Pot Rack will add Old World charm to the room, and is perfect for the kitchen or family area allowing one to create a decorative accent that is unique thanks to the objects that can be hung of a culinary or other nature. One creative customer used a similar example over the baby's crib for a mobile! Designed to literally...
Antique Hand Forged Wrought Iron Pot Rack will add Old World charm to the room, and is perfect for the kitchen or family area allowing one to create a decorative accent that is unique thanks to the objects that can be hung of a culinary or other nature. One creative customer used a similar example over the baby's crib for a mobile! Designed to literally...
19th Century English Tilt-Top Lamp Table ~ End Table was hand-crafted and turned from solid old-growth oak, then given a rich stain as was the traditional finish. The top is mounted on a tilting mechanism which makes it ideal for almost any seating arrangement, but collapsible to tuck next to the wall when not in use. The tripod leg design allows...
Antique Rustic Wooden Stool was hand-hewn from solid elm wood using full mortise & tenon joinery with an A-frame design to last for decade after decade. Charming!Circa early 1900sMeasures 19H x 16W x 13D
19th Century French Louis XVI Oval Parquet Dining Table with Ormolu is a study in Neoclassical elegance! Utilizing solid oak and oak checkerboard parquet for the top, the artisans also employed the signature French bordering in dark heart walnut around the parquet on the top, defining the apron, and creating panels on the base below separating the oak...
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs reflect a tailored, stately elegance yet retain a certain casual effect thanks to the design itself, and use of quarter-sawn oak for the frames. The rounded seat backs feature a stylized lyre motif on the splat, with beaded molding trim and a laurel garland as carved accents. Legs and apron below are...
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Buffet with Ormolu is a stunning work of the cabinetmaker's art, and if you act fast, you can also possess its twin! Part of a gracious dining room suite, the companion pieces can be viewed by clicking on the Related Products below left. Meticulously hand-crafted from solid oak, finely figured maple, luxurious...
Bacchus Silverplate Toasting Goblet by AlpaDur depicts a young God of Mirth with goat's legs forming the stem, created with wonderful detail with fully laden grapevines. Perfect for extra-special occasions! Made in Spain.Circa mid-1900sMeasures 5H x 4 in diameter
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Buffet with Ormolu is a stunning example of the refined interpretation of the style! The elegant casework is defined by its lighter hued walnut, or noyer blonde, and also by subtly scrolled cornerposts on each corner, as well as the pair at the center that frame the two step-front doors at the center. Each...
Art Nouveau Period Marble Top Cast Iron Bistro Table will make the perfect addition to an interior OR exterior decor! Elegantly cast in solid iron then given a durable painted finish, it has been topped with subtly veined Carrara marble for a carefree yet classic look. The Art Nouveau style appeared at the culmination of the Belle Epoque, a truly unique...
18th Century Carved & Painted Symbolic Christian Plaque will make a unique and special addition to your devotional display! Hand-carved from fruitwood around the time of the founding of our nation, it was sculpted by a talented artisan depicting various examples of symbolism from the Christian faith. Foliates form the letters that appeared on the...
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Library Table ~ End Table will introduce a splendid masculine air to your room. Fitted with solid oak planks on top with beveled edges and mitered corners, it is supported by an apron carved all around with elongated egg motif enhanced with acanthus flourishes. On each corner appears lion's heads in full relief...
Antique Hand-Painted Platter from Hutschenreuther of Bavaria is a delightful rose pattern, intricately painted around the entire perimeter with the foliate edges highlighted in gold, and centered with lovely rose bouquets in lively jewel tones at the centers. Perfect for display or for livening up your entertaining!As of this writing a matching footed...
Antique Hand-Painted Oval Platter from Germany, probably around the region of Dresden, is a delightful rose pattern, intricately painted around the entire perimeter with the edges highlighted in gold, and pierced with slots following the contours of the edge, which is difficult to master but creates an unforgettable result! Designed for serving in style...
Set of 3 Antique Hand-Painted Decorative Plates from Bavaria are perfect for decorative accents on the wall, in a case, or for serving to special guests. Each one has been exquisitely and artistically hand-painted with different floral themes in lovely natural and jewel tones to liven up your decor.Circa early 1900sEach measures 6 in diameter
Antique English Walnut Chippendale Tea Warmer ~ Jardiniere is a fascinating ode to a bygone era! Lovingly hand-carved from luxurious walnut imported from France, it features a stylized relief carving on the boldly scrolled legs that displays an obvious Baroque style influence. Featuring cast brass handles on each side, it also sports a brass insert that...
18th Century English Country Secretary in Hand-Carved Oak is a superlative example of the design, conceived as a piece that takes up no more space than a chest of drawers, but can serve as a writing desk or student desk by simply dropping open the slant front! Completely carved from solid old-growth oak, it features three carved foliate panels surrounded...
Antique French Louis XVI Mantel Mirror is a great way to dress up your mantel, a counter, or any surface against a wall! Crafted from solid quarter-sawn oak, it features a neoclassical architecture that utilizes a broad arch at the center trimmed with beaded molding, with sides carved with bell flowers. The mirror is in sections, with cast brass...
Antique Rustic Dutch Painted Rush Seat Chair will add a special charm to your favorite room! Constructed in the classic Rustic European fashion with turned stretchers supporting turned legs and a subtly scrolled apron which supports the rush seat which in this case remains in very good condition, probably thanks to the use of a cushion for decades. The...
Antique Wall Cabinet is a charming way to display small items, or to serve in the bath for toiletries! Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features a stripped finish with distressed painted accents that add character while still showing the natural beauty and patina of the wood. Perfect for displaying a special collection, or as a convenient cabinet in the...
Antique French Neogothic Crown ~ Panel ~ Valence is suitable for decorating a cased opening, above a fireplace mantel, or for concealing a curtain rod over a window. Hand-crafted and carved from solid oak, it will easily outlast the home in which it's placed!Circa early 1900sMeasures 8H x 88W x 2D
19th Century Column Pediment makes the perfect base to display a special statue, vase or objet d'art, and can even be a decorative element all by itself!Circa 1870sMeasures 8H x 12W x 12D
19th Century Country French Spelter Inkwell will make a charming addition to your desk or collection! The theme glorifies country life, with wildflowers, a section of fence, freshly harvested wheat, and of course a rooster crowing. The oval base is footed and features laurel swags and a heraldic crest design for added visual appeal. A rustic finish...
Pair Napoleon III Period Glazed Faience Table Lamps with Bronze Bases will make a timeless style addition to any room, enhanced by the craftsmanship and quality of a bygone era! Two earthenware urns were hand-painted so they're a pair, but each is its own individual work. The jewel tones of the flowers and foliate designs appear on the almost black...
Mid-Century Neogothic Leather Top Desk by Jansen & Sons of Amsterdam is a splendid result of high-grade materials and expert craftsmanship producing heirloom-quality furnishings that can be enjoyed for generations! The tailored lines of this design show just a hint of the Gothic influence evident in the castellated arches of the doors and front...
Antique French Directoire Armchair is a relatively rare find, especially with this level of quality and preservation! The diamond pattern mohair is of the best quality but showing its age, so probably best replaced in the near future. The frames are solid sycamore, and feature double-pegged mortise & tenon joinery with swooping, elegant lines in the...
Hexagonal Lantern Chandelier in Chrome Finish is a handsome fixture that will work indoors or out, and work with style! The hexagonal design creates visual appeal from all angles, and the fixture supports three medium base bulbs. We recommend 60 to 100 watt equivalent LEDs for maximum light output. What a fashionable way to illuminate a stairway, patio...
Mid-Century French Neoclassical Brass & Etched Glass Footed Centerpiece will bring a splash of color and the smell of fresh flowers to your table or sideboard, and perform it with classic style! Embossed to a high degree of meticulous detail with floral garlands set on a fluted background all around the sides of the brass container, it is supported...
Mid-Century Chrome & Glass Coffee Table combines subtle classical elements in a modern, contemporary look that is truly timeless! The full-coverage glass top ensures you never have to worry about rings or spills, while the chromed framework adds a subtle glamor to the room. Fluted column legs and "X" style stretcher are accented with beaded rings...
Set of Eight Antique French Directoire Dining Chairs is a relatively rare find, especially with this level of quality and preservation! The diamond pattern mohair is of the best quality but showing its age, so probably best replaced in the near future. The frames are solid sycamore, and feature double-pegged mortise & tenon joinery with swooping,...
19th Century French Gothic Oak Buffet is a marvel of hand-worked craftsmanship and the sculptor's art, all in one piece! Rendered from old-growth oak, it features linenfold panels on each side, with mitered corners leading the eye to the central focal point of four sculpted relief works depicting what appears to be a knight and three architects or...
Pair Antique Italian Hand-Carved Walnut Pedestals make great decorative accents, or can be used to display small objets d'art. The neoclassical architecture is enhanced by the framed Greek coin motif on one facade, with boldly molded crown and base. The carved detail makes them especially attractive and versatile!Circa early 1900sEach measures 12H x 6W...
19th Century French Louis XV Mahogany Marble Top Nightstand represents the restrained interpretation of the style, featuring acanthus fronds on the shoulders of the four cabriole legs, each with escargot feet, as the only carved detail in the design. Elegantly contoured molding provides a highlight to the casework and apron. A full width drawer and...
18th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Buffet is a fascinating combination of Renaissance-inspired carved detail contrasting with pyramidal forms appearing on each cabinet door. Hand-sculpted from solid Italian walnut, it is of relatively diminutive size making it useful in places where typical pieces from this period are too large. Bold molding detail...
18th Century Country French Buffet is a marvelous artifact that dates back to the infancy of the United States of America, where France's King Louis XVI assisted with the successful revolution that changed history forever! The good King was also known for collaborating with his Queen to revive the classical architecture and stylistic expressions that had...
Neoclassical Pedestal ~ Column in Distressed Painted Finish is the perfect choice to display statuary, vases or objets d'art in timeless style! Rendered from modern resin materials and given a distressed painted finish to look like a real stone column base from antiquity, it was designed for interior use and is surprisingly lightweight since it's hollow,...
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Nightstand is a classic example of the genre, rendered in sumptuous French walnut and topped with beautifully veined marble for a timeless effect. The front facade has been beautifully carved directly into the cabinet door with stylized shell and foliates in relief. A shell flourish appears on the apron...
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Nightstand is a classic example of the genre, rendered in sumptuous French walnut and topped with beautifully veined marble for a timeless effect. The front facade has been beautifully carved directly into the cabinet door with relief depictions of flowers & foliage. A flourish appears on the apron...
19th Century Louis XVI Country French Secretary Desk is the epitome of efficiency with style! Artfully hand-crafted from dense, old-growth oak, it features a slant front design where the front hinges open to produce a brass-arm braced writing surface with four drawers and a small storage cabinet with another small interior drawer, all of which sport...
Antique French Louis XV Bombe Marble Top Parquet Commode was designed to be the essence of understated elegance. Utilizing fine imported mahogany, the artisans created a bombe form with serpentine sides and adorned the entire facade with checkerboard parquet orienting the grain patterns of the blocks perpendicular with each other, creating a splendid...
Requiring the talents of four master artisans, Antique French Louis XV Bombe Marquetry Marble Top Commodes such as this example needed a talented menuisier to create the complex naturalistic, curved form of the casework utilizing time-honored techniques including mortise & tenon and dovetail joinery. Next, the ebeniste would apply marquetry in a...
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Armoire represents the epitome of understated neoclassical elegance! Meticulously hand-crafted from sumptuous French walnut by master craftsmen, the design features a boldly arched crown centered with a lavishly sculpted floral bouquet gathered by flowing ribbon. Tailored yet demonstrative molding extends down to the...
Set of 6 Antique Liegeoise Needlepoint Dining Chairs includes one armchair! The exceptional quality of the set is immediately apparent, each being sculpted from select old-growth oak that is dense and hard to carve but once sculpted by a skilled artisan, will last much longer than other woods. The graceful form of the design is inspired by the Louis XIV...
Vintage Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Mees is a charming post-impressionistic rendering of a quaint Belgian town along the canal. Such canals were integral to most villages, providing a means to transport goods from town to town, as well as within the town itself. Waterside properties were usually the most charming, some quite humble and others...
Antique French Cafe Table will make a great addition to any room, plus add a little nostalgic charm! Hand-crafted from old-growth quarter-sawn oak, it features a subtle Art Nouveau influence in the styling, with distinctive supports both lateral and in line, including the scrolled leg structures below, which support the turned legs and are connected with...
19th Century French 2nd Empire Mahogany Marble Top Commode was crafted during the Napoleon III period, when all the major French styles were revived, especially the one that gained prominence during his uncle's reign at the turn of the 19th century. This example was lavished with exotic flame mahogany veneering across the front, providing a visual feast...
19th Century French Walnut Henri II Bookcase ~ Display Armoire is a splendid example of one of the classic French styles revived during the reign of the country's last monarch, Napoleon III. Rendered from highly prized blonde walnut, it features a lighter and more airy effect with the coloration of the sumptuous wood, accentuated with ebonized molding...
Antique Italian Hand-Painted Marble Top Bombe Commode ~ Cabinet at first glance appears to be a chest of drawers, but is actually a two door cabinet! Of course one could still use it for storing clothes, but it also makes a great choice for any room, able to store anything in style! The subtle curvaceous bombe form includes serpentine sides, and boldly...
Antique Country French Secretary Desk ~ Secretaire represents the understated elegance of the genre, with stately lines accentuated with subtle molding and scrolled detail making it the perfect choice to blend with a wide variety of decors and styles! Utilizing quarter-sawn oak, it features a slant-front top with graceful curvature that drops down to be...
Antique Italian Baroque Patinaed Giltwood Mirror is a marvelous example of the genre, with flowing, naturalistic lines and an exquisitely contoured and scrolled border for a wonderfully intricate effect. A stylized foliate crest-on-crest appears centered on the top of the arch, with foliate scrolls and flowers cascading down the shoulders and wrapping...
18th Century Dutch End Table ~ Center Table is a testament to the artisans of a bygone era! Utilizing indigenous old-growth oak, the craftsmen created this beauty from solid planks and posts of the dense, hard wood. The planks that form the top are joined together and reinforced with runners underneath, which are then affixed with dowels to the...
Antique Italian Baroque Giltwood Wall Mirror represents the essence of the style born of the creative minds of Italian master artisans during the early 17th century, and which developed into the inspiration for many style iterations in the ensuing centuries. Here we see an elaborate shield form serving as the basis for the design, which has been...
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Buffet with Carrara Marble represents the epitome of neoclassic understated elegance as interpreted by master French craftsmen! Utilizing indigenous, highly revered French walnut, The rectilinear casework was designed with two cabinets framed by full fluted columns with Doric capitals. The cabinet doors feature...
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Salon Chair is the perfect choice to provide a classical accent in an occasional chair that is sized to fit in the corner of the bedroom, or any room where an extra seat is needed from time to time. Simply but sturdily constructed using techniques proven over the centuries, it features turned legs and stretchers...
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Salon Chair is the perfect choice to provide a classical accent in an occasional chair that is sized to fit in the corner of the bedroom, or any room where an extra seat is needed from time to time. Simply but sturdily constructed using techniques proven over the centuries, it features turned legs and stretchers...
Pair 19th Century French Rococo Louis XV Cast Bronze Picture Frames are the perfect choice for keeping an image of your family and or pet on a desktop, bookshelf or other surface, with a matched pair show you don't show favorites! Intricately cast in the asymmetrical style of the Rococo, the elaborate scrollwork and naturalistic foliage with hints of...
Mid-Century Grand Neogothic Rustic Draw Leaf Dining Table by DeCoene is ideal for a large space, a large family, and large parties! Hand-crafted from solid oak and left in a natural finish, it is over six and a half feet closed, but extends to over eleven and a half feet when both leaves are pulled out! The angular legs on each end provide sturdy...
19th Century Bronze Jardiniere features a classic design inspired by ancient Greek and Roman architecture, with a generous coupe that can hold your centerpiece design for all to appreciate! Generous, lavishly styled handles complement the intricately detailed footed base. The vase is topped by a pierced bronze rim, and features a pebble texture all...
Antique Rustic Neogothic Armchair was constructed from thick, solid oak to last for generations, and includes a fine leather upholstery affixed with brass tacks for a truly timeless look! The Gothic style originated in the middle of the 12th century in France, and has seen continued popularity for over 800 years. This example features a squared seat and...