Well, the summer heat has not slowed us down!  We have been working hard in Baton Rouge, unpacking & uncrating yet another beautiful shipment of our latest European discoveries (we had lots of crates on this container filled with art, mirrors,  lighting and more!).  It takes days to unpack and set up such a huge shipment of these amazing original antique finds from Europe.  As I promised in my last blog, below are some photos of our grand efforts, showing you a few of the lovely and enchanting items we have just received.  There are so many rare & decorative objects, including timeless antique furniture, charming culinary antiques, elegant Old Paris tea sets ~ with each piece having its own unique story and immeasurable charm.

This container has an astonishing amount of antique art; antique pewter, antique copper, antique clocks, antique lighting and other gorgeous antique accessories.  Of course, we always try to find beautiful antique furniture, which is never an easy task.  Sometimes it seems like finding needles in a haystack.  This is why we travel many thousands of miles for weeks on end to gather and bring these great keepsakes and wonderful discoveries back to our stores.

This shipment also has a marvelous selection of Provençal 18^th and 19^th century buffets, armoires and commodes, all with a wonderfully warm and rustic patina ~ making them abundant in Country French charm.

I think the star of the shipment has to be a truly amazing neoclassical bedroom set inspired by the elegant style invented during the reign of Louis XVI (1775-1793) from Paris by master ébéniste François Linke, considered one of the finest furniture makers and braziers of the 19^th century.  The detail is astounding and worthy of anyone’s admiration.  It is truly a remarkable find and one of the best examples of fine artistry from the Beaux Artes period.  Superb!

We love timeless and classic antique furniture and accessories that have been crafted with care and treasured for centuries.  It is our pleasure and joy to bring our finds here and give these extraordinary classics new homes ~ and new life.  I have to say that this excitement has also been shared by so many of our wonderful clients that have been coming in to visit with us this past week and purchase quite a few amazing items.

So, hurry in for the best selection to your favorite showroom.  If you prefer, we invite you to explore this great shipment and our other fabulous finds online at www.inessa.com.