Crafted in France during the first half of the 19th century, this elegant Empire period chest with its original mirror exemplifies the architectural balance and refined classical ornament that made the style one of the defining decorative movements of the Napoleonic era. Beautifully figured mahogany veneers display dramatic flame grain across the drawer...
A beautifully proportioned late 18th century English Georgian oak linen press cupboard on chest, offering an exceptional combination of handsome design and remarkable storage capacity. The upper cupboard is enclosed by a pair of finely paneled doors with graceful shaped moldings, opening to reveal generous interior storage suitable for linens, tableware,...
Layers of softly worn pale blue and gray paint give this late 18th century Swedish Gustavian buffet an extraordinary sense of history and quiet beauty. Hand-crafted from old-growth pine, its restrained neoclassical design reflects the graceful simplicity that has made Gustavian furniture so enduringly admired.Three drawers extend across the upper section,...
19th century French Gothic walnut armchair with embroidery features timeless design with visual appeal that includes spires, naturalistic forms and lions' heads on the armrests. The style dates back to the middle of the 12th century, and has been regularly revived every century thereafter! A lion is embroidered on the seatback. Sculpted from luxurious...
Antique French Directoire Style Settee ~ Canape is ideal for a light and airy look, with a minimal footprint for more cozy seating arrangements. The rich coloration of the solid sycamore framework is offset by the openness of the seatback and armrest framework, which combines a comfortably curved top rim supported by sturdy cornerposts and vertical slats...
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 XVI Oval Painted Mirror represent the essence of the classical style, with a graceful oval form unencumbered with adornment on the sides and base, but lavished with a magnificent urn bursting with fruit and foliates centered on the crown. The urn is upheld by an acanthus plume base and flanked by scrollwork and acanthus fronds. ...
18th Century French Louis XIII Confiturier ~ Cabinet in Stripped Fruitwood has been enjoyed by generations and has been repurposed more than once! In its current form, it features a stripped finish thanks to our skilled in-house professionals which leaves the natural beauty and patina of the old growth fruitwood intact, making it a superb choice for any...
19th Century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet is a magnificent example of fine furniture craftsmanship melded with timeless style! Utilizing hand-select quarter-sawn oak, the artisans created a rectilinear two tiered architecture with a slightly recessed upper tier fitted with twelve glass panes allowing one to view the contents, which...
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