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...
19th Century French Louis Philippe Rosewood Bookcase is the perfect choice for those with a special collection, prized family heirlooms, or for your library of books! Rosewood, sometimes called Kingwood, was considered the finest furniture wood extant, and available only to the most prestigious furniture houses during the period due to its extraordinary...
19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Mahogany Bookcase is a stately example of the revival of the ancient Greek and Roman architecture that has proved to be sublimely timeless! Straight, rectilinear lines are enhanced by a boldly molded arched crown centered on the bonnet above, carved in glorious full relief with laurel wreath and sprays held...
19th Century Country French Walnut Petrin ~ Doughbox recalls a bygone era when rural families were obliged to make their own bread on a daily basis! Imagine the aromas emanating from the kitchen early in the morning as the bread was baked each day. Petrins such as this splendid example were important to the process, and were used as a workstation to...
19th Century French Renaissance Grand Bookcase is a study in classical architecture rendered on a larger-than-life scale for a prominent French merchant. The boldly arched crown is centered by an equally bold heraldic crest with descending foliates and shell motifs, which lead the eye across the finely carved molding to the large urn finials atop each...
Antique Grand Louis XIV Demilune Marble Top Buffet ~ Credenza is a marvel of the cabinetmaker's art! The entire facade, from wall to wall, is one grandly executed demilune curvature, accentuated by the 4cm variegated marble top finished with a boldly beveled edging. The casework, although on tape measures just under 8 feet in width, has a much smaller...
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Canape ~ Settee will make a classic addition to any decor! The oval seat back and generous seat are framed in incredibly detailed carved fruitwood, styled with spiral ribbon, fabric swags and acanthus leaves, all accented by the patinaed painted finish with subtle gold highlights. Tapered and fluted legs provide support,...
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Walnut Center Table with Original Carrara Marble is a magnificent representation of the era during which France's last monarch revived every French style since the origins of the Gothic design in the mid-12th century! Utilizing indigenous, sumptuous French walnut, the artisans crafted a tailored apron upon which...
19th Century French Louis XIV Chinoiserie Wrought Iron & Marble Console is a marvel of the furniture maker's art! The bold scrollwork of the design immediately captivates one's attentions upon entering the room, then the subtle coloration of the brick red contrasting with the bronze accent tones become apparent. The luxuriously veined marble top has...
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