Antique Renaissance Carved and Whitewashed Wood Mirror is a glorious example of hand-sculpted artistry making it an exceptional choice for adding flair and ambiance to any room. The framework boasts neoclassical "bones" that have been lavishly adorned with surrounding foliate scrolls in a variety of expressions. Lavishly executed oval rosettes appear on...
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...
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Walnut Buffet with Carrara Marble reflects a fascinating period in French history when all the styles were revived, including the timeless neoclassical style championed the previous century by Louis XVI and his queen, Marie Antoinette. This example was designed taller and more shallow than normal, for an obviously...
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench ~ Trundle Bed is an amazing approach to practicality with style! The neoclassical influence in the design is readily apparent, with a rectilinear casework supported by six turned legs and turned spindles above the casework in a fence arrangement around three sides, producing an airy effect making it great...
Antique French Louis XV Oval Painted Occasional Table represents the essence of tailored elegance, with a subtle architectural design that includes an oval top with drawer beneath, and an oval shelf with flared and contoured apron all around, and four very subtly scrolled legs, all of which is accentuated by carved embellishments in the neoclassic theme...
19th Century Rustic Country French Fruitwood Coffee Table is a charming ode to the bygone era of lovingly hand-crafted furnishings being the norm, not the exception! Utilizing old-growth fruitwood from trees that no longer bore fruit, the artisans selected solid planks and timbers to create a sturdy, long lasting table using time honored techniques like...
18th Century Swedish Painted Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a timeless example of the craftsmanship and artistry in cabinetmaking for which the Swedes are well known. Their reputation also extends into shipbuilding, as an anecdote, illustrated by the historical display of the Vasa, although the naval architect would not be included in the accolades... ...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Jean Matthieu Jamsin (1882-1965) is a classic example of the pastoral work wherein the artist has been captivated by a particularly beautiful woodland scene alongside a rock-strewn creek. The naturalistic forms that the trees depict act like markers along the creek, and the artist has chosen to concentrate on the...
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...
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