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!
Antique French Directoire Mahogany Console with Carrara Marble Top expresses a tailored elegance that cannot be denied! Crafted from solid mahogany, it features a shallow design with concave sides making it a very traffic-friendly addition to any room. The luxurious Carrara marble surface is surrounded by a pierced brass gallery rail to keep things in...
Pair Antique Country French End Tables ~ Nightstands are finished on all four sides, making them perfect for placement anywhere in the room! Hand-crafted from solid oak, each features three drawers with brass knobs, and chamfered raised panels on the three remaining sides for a tailored visual appeal. Support is provided by four elegant cabriole legs...
Grand 18th Century Country French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Armoire was crafted from select old-growth oak to literally last for centuries! Measuring just an inch shy of 8 feet tall, the rectilinear architecture is enhanced by the arch of the pair of doors, their beautifully contoured molded panels, but most of all the multiple tiers of the crown molding...
Antique French Directoire Mahogany Console with Carrara Marble Top expresses a tailored elegance that cannot be denied! Crafted from solid mahogany, it features a shallow design with concave sides making it a very traffic-friendly addition to any room. The luxurious Carrara marble surface is surrounded by a pierced brass gallery rail to keep things in...
19th Century Country French Buffet in Stripped Oak is ideal for enhancing a casual decor. Featuring two spacious cabinets and no less than seven drawers, it can be used in any room for any purpose. Crafted from dense, old-growth oak, it features a solid plank top with tailored casework enhanced by carved detail across the facade and an undulating apron...
Grand Antique French Louis XIV Serpentine Commode in Stripped Oak features no less than eight drawers! Perfect for keeping everything organized and in its place, and doing it in style, this piece was fashioned from solid oak, and features a serpentine design allowing it to remain shallow against the wall for optimum traffic flow in the room. Each drawer...
19th Century Country French Buffet in Stripped Oak is ideal for enhancing a casual decor. Featuring two spacious cabinets and no less than seven drawers, it can be used in any room for any purpose. Crafted from dense, old-growth oak, it features a solid plank top with tailored casework enhanced by carved detail across the facade and an undulating apron...
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Table ~ Desk with Dolphins is an extraordinary example of the revival of the style that occurred during and just after the reign of Napoleon III. Sporting a double-molded rectangular top with the corners mitered, it presents no sharp corners into the room's space, making it ideal as a desk, a library table or as a...
Vintage Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by L. Gebhardt is a stunningly realistic portrayal of the classic "Two Maidens at the Well" re-imagined with simply dressed maidens accompanied by a young sibling, perhaps, who is fascinated by the water. The pensive mood of one of the maidens is complemented by the advisory stance of the other. One can only imagine...
19th Century French Walnut Hunt Buffet ~ Credenza will make an excellent centerpiece for a masculine decor! Hand-crafted and sculpted from fine French walnut, it features a boldly molded top with a top drawer tier defined by a prominent stylized egg motif that even carries around each side. Atop each corner post is a smiling lion's head, and bronze bale...
19th Century French Walnut Hunt Buffet ~ Cabinet will make an excellent centerpiece for a masculine decor! Hand-crafted and sculpted from fine French walnut, it features a boldly molded plank and panel top with a facade defined by four tapered, fluted and turned columns which provide a framework for the exquisite carvings on the cabinet doors. Above...
19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Bookcase blends Renaissance-inspired carved decorative motifs with architecture inspired by the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Fashioned from sumptuous French walnut, it features a rectilinear case highlighted by bold molding detail. The crown sports a raised shell and foliate embellishment flanked by a...
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergeres ~ Armchairs will wrap you in timeless style and luxurious comfort. Some say the design was created to minimize drafts in the days before climate control; others say it was created to protect delicate makeup on the faces of the ladies when seated next to the fireplace, either way it is a most comfortable way...
19th Century Country French Normandie Vitrine ~ Bonnetiere was crafted from solid fruitwood in the traditional techniques handed down for generations! The subtle arched crown was nicknamed le chapeau de gendarme after its resemblance to the hats of police officials of a bygone era. A basket of flowers stands proud at the peak of the crown, a classic...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble is a stunning testament to impeccable style! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it features three full width drawers embellished with brass trim molding, embossed brass ring pulls, cast brass key guards, and even rectangular rosettes for extra accent. Even the tapered legs sport...
19th Century French Gothic Bonnetiere ~ Wardrobe ~ Cabinet will make a stunning addition to any room! Hand-crafted and sculpted to a level of mastery rarely seen, it features Gothic inspired motifs on all three sides. No less than five tiers of bordering appear on the crown alone, with two of them in bold full relief. The panels below, however, are...
19th Century French Renaissance Sculptural Leather Top Writing Table ~ Desk is a spectacular tribute to the wood sculptor's art! A brace of magnificently rendered cherubs appear on each side, flanked by finely carved columns which transition into the apron featuring three-dimensional foliate scrollworks that culminate in a crown over each cherub's...
Set of 10 Antique Liegoise Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs were hand-crafted by master artisans to reflect the Louis XIV style so popular amongst the storied craftsmen of the region over the centuries. Utilizing indigenous select oak, each chair was crafted to last for decade after decade, with ergonomically contoured seat backs with vertical splats...
Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Colin Graeme (1858-1910) dated 1902 is a stunning work, considered by art historians to be definitive of the genre. Although the focus is on the horse and dogs depicted in the composition, the artist's attention to the landscape and even a flock of birds creates a mesmerizing backdrop. The innocence of the animals is...
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Swiveling Desk Chair is more artistic sculpture than mere furniture! Hand-carved from solid walnut, it features a circular seat that swivels 360 degrees without raising or lowering. The seat is also carved with bas relief rosette and foliate bordering. The seatback and armrests, however, are immediately...
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Carrara Marble Top Demilune Console is a masterpiece in classical architecture and style! The generously rounded corners give it a demilune shape, but the squared off center keeps the depth down to under 16", perfect for high-traffic areas or cozy rooms. One immediately notices the luxuriously veined beveled...
19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Giltwood Mantel Mirror is an exquisite example of Belle Epoque grandeur! The intricate frame-in-frame design still provides a generous reflecting surface to reflect ambient light in the room. The interior frame is detailed with egg and beaded border design, the latter of which is repeated on the inside of the...
Grand French Louis XVI Mahogany Round-Sided Buffet with Carrara Marble is a magnificent example of the classical revival that occurred mid-20th century in France. Featuring no less than five drawers and five cabinet doors, it boasts broad radius curved sides to lessen the impact on the room's visual aesthetic as well as traffic flow. The right door...
Grand French Louis XVI Mahogany Round-Sided Buffet with Carrara Marble is a magnificent example of the classical revival that occurred mid-20th century in France. Featuring no less than five drawers and five cabinet doors, it boasts broad radius curved sides to lessen the impact on the room's visual aesthetic as well as traffic flow. The right door...
Framed Oil Painting on Canvas is a lovely impressionistic look at the settings around a roadside shrine, a common sight in the countrysides of Europe. The artist, who signed the work rather illegibly, has used bold, sweeping brush strokes and splendid choice of earth tones to create the impression. The road is depicted in a pre-industrialized state which...
19th Century Country French Walnut Buffet a Glissant is a uniquely French design, with a recessed top cabinet whose side doors slide outwards for access, hence the name. The two center upper doors, each carved from a single piece of luxurious French walnut, are exquisitely arched and carved with Grecian vases with floral and foliate arrangements,...
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Marble Top End Table is a true testament to hand-crafted traditional furniture craft! Utilizing choice old-growth oak, the sculptors created a fully carved apron, including pierce-carved center sections depicting the royal torchere and carquois de fleche, symbolizing the everlasting power of the monarchy. Exquisite...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Oval Coffee Table with Carrara Marble will add elegance and style to your room, with exotic imported mahogany used for the entire structure augmented with cast brass mounts to provide a level of opulence that cannot be denied. The brass on the apron all around is immediately captivating, in a floral Greek wave pattern,...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Euphrasia Loutchinsky (1887-1974) is a particularly impressive work showcasing the artist's talents. She spent her life in what was came to be called the Soviet Union, so little can be found about her life there. What we do know is she was incredibly gifted, indeed! This work fills the canvas with a vivid array...
19th Century Madonna in Octagonal Frame features a silvered figure atop angels situated on a three-sided corbel, with a golden crown emanating from her head. Matching silvered octagonal frame holds the original domed glass which has preserved the figure and the velvet background for well over a century! Circa 1880s Measures 11.5H x 8W x 2D
Antique Apothecary Cabinet ~ Credenza in Distressed Painted Pine will make a splendid addition to your family room! Constructed out of solid yellow pine known for its durability, it features no less than 20 drawers, each with its own cast iron drawer pull and hand-painted enamel label, signifying in Latin what potion, medicine or compound is within. At...
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror will add a classic and timeless accent to any room! Vertically oriented, rectilinear architecture is enhanced by spiral ribbon and beaded trim, but most notably on the sculpture above and below. Below we see scrollwork with floral and foliates, while above is a grand laurel wreath atop a brace of laurel...
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Buffet ~ Enfilade ~ Credenza is an exceptional example of the genre. Maintaining a tailored architecture and excluding carved details or brass mounts, the look is compatible with a wide variety of interior decors which explains its continued popularity over the course of what is soon to be 200 years. This...
19th Century Grand French Gothic Open Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque will make an impressive statement in any room! Hand-crafted from solid oak to last for generations, it features an open upper tier atop a lower section that boasts three linenfold panels on the cabinet doors, as well as three pull-out surfaces for convenience. Shelves above are all adjustable...
19th Century Statue of Lovers in Spelter on Faux Marble depicts two young lovers in classical raiment enjoying their vitality and company. This idyllic notion rose to incredible popularity during the Belle Epoque, culminating in a variety of sculptors depicting such scenarios in bronze. Then copies would be made of the original bronzes which were cast...
Antique Italian Neoclassical Giltwood QUEEN Bed is a study in timeless style by one of the original sources for classic design! Utilizing broad radius curvatures on the headboard in a vertical orientation combined with broad radius curves on the footboard in a horizontal orientation, the frame creates a look that is both grand and restrained at the same...
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bergeres ~ Armchairs will add both comfort and elegance to any room! Hand-crafted by talented artisans, each features frameworks fully carved from the seat back crowns to the tips of the legs, on all four sides. The shape of the frameworks evokes ancient classical style that dates back to ancient Greece and...
Pair 17th Century Louis XIII Barley Twist Armchairs are perfect for adding an Old World touch to any decor. Hand-crafted from solid old-growth French walnut, each features a framework of clockwise and counter-clockwise barley twist columns and supports, interconnected with extraordinarily precise craftsmanship to remain strong for centuries. The...
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Giltwood Mirror represents the essence of the age, when tailored architecture melded with opulent yet restrained elegance to produce a style that has remained popular for nearly two centuries and counting! The entire framework consists of a triple-tiered molding detail that surrounds the final layer of beaded...
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Giltwood Mirror represents the essence of the age, when tailored architecture melded with opulent yet restrained elegance to produce a style that has remained popular for nearly two centuries and counting! The entire framework consists of a triple-tiered molding detail that surrounds the final layer of beaded...
Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Wood Mirror with Distressed Painted Finish will create a truly timeless ambiance in any room! Meticulously hand-carved with classical themes including a Grecian urn flanked by laurel sprays atop the crown, Egg & dart trim, Greek coin and various other foliate bordering, its carved molding actually overlays the...
Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by P. Colson celebrates a Ray of Sunshine in Autumn. Set in its original decorative gold frame, it appears the artist was traveling down a country path and was inspired by the fall scenery. The intriguing composition is made more compelling by the impressionistic style. The autumnal color palette is also of note, with a...
Pair French Louis XVI Painted Side Tables ~ Nightstands with Carrara Marble will create a light yet vibrant visual effect in any room! Painted in an antique white crackle finish, the finish has been over-painted with elegant floral sprays in the front and a floral bouquet on each side, along with attendant pastel bordering. Fluted corners are rounded in...
French Louis XVI Painted Commode with Carrara Marble will create a light yet vibrant visual effect in any room! Painted in an antique white crackle finish, the finish has been over-painted with elegant floral sprays in the front and urns bursting with a floral bouquet on each side, along with attendant pastel bordering. Fluted corners are rounded in...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Panel by Joseph Couture (1890-1965) is a splendid still life by the accomplished artist, using shadow and muted earth tones to create an unforgettable image. He studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Liège, where he attended classes taught by Adrien de Witte, Auguste Donnay, Évariste Carpentier, and François...
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Grand Buffet was meticulously hand-crafted by skilled artisans who drew inspiration from the royal families of their eras. In this case, the piece was styled after the designs developed by Napoleon and Josephine, and rendered entirely from select, finely figured French walnut which today is prohibitively...
19th Century Grand French Neoclassical Bookcase in Whitewashed Pine is a magnificent reminder of the grandeur of the classical movement that has maintained its relevance and popularity for thousands of years! Measuring eight and a half feet tall by almost eight feet in width, it is comprised of two sections, the uppermost being open shelving for...
Pair Napoleon III Period Bronze Floral Candelabra are the perfect choice to provide a finishing touch on a mantel, buffet, window sill or any other surface! Designed to be less than 6" in depth, they'll fit even on shallow surfaces. Cast in solid bronze to last for centuries, each of the pair features an intricately detailed embossed foliate pedestal...
Pair Napoleon III Period Bronze Floral Candelabra are the perfect choice to provide a finishing touch on a mantel, buffet, window sill or any other surface! Designed to be less than 5" in depth, they'll fit even on shallow surfaces. Cast in solid bronze to last for centuries, each of the pair features an intricately tiered pedestal base embossed with...
Grand Oil Painting on Canvas by Jaap Schlee (1946-2014) ca. 1980 is a marvelous example of the artist's work, just prior to his embarking on an extensive pencil study of his favorite author, Paul Leautaud for which he is world-renowned. Painted on a grand scale almost exactly five feet square, this scene depicts a veranda in a sub-tropical climate with...
Antique Country French 2-Door Buffet features an unusual flair and rendition of the classic! Solid plank top, sides and facade promise enduring durability. The brace of drawers are fitted with steel ring pulls and feature carved-in molding with a foliate flourish. The arched cabinet door panels below also feature carved-in molding, floral and foliates...
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Oval End Tables with Marble are a superlative find! Crafted in the neoclassical style in an oval shape, with oval openings on front and back and caned sides, they are remarkably light in visual impact, yet each provides three marble surfaces for your utter enjoyment. The intricately embellished casework...
Antique Rustic Country French Triple Pedestal Trestle Dining Table represents the epitome of traditional craftsmanship! Utilizing techniques handed down from generation to generation, the artisans who created this table utilized their relatively primitive hand-tools to fashion a work of art that will endear itself to your family. Thick beams of...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Vitrine with Carrara Marble was meticulously created of the utmost quality in both materials and craftsmanship! Exotic imported mahogany was used for the casework, enhanced by bronze and brass with matching gold highlights in the flutes of the corner post columns. A Greek wave motif dominates the crown, cast in solid...
Grand Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Buffet a l'Etrusque will add classic elegance to any room on a large scale. Crafted from select imported mahogany, hand-crafted brass and luxurious Carrara marble, it stretches just over eight feet in width. Elongated, tapered and fluted legs reduce its visual mass for a more refined effect. 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...
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by De Coene represents the essence of clean, modern lines with a double pedestal base fitted with a lower shelf, and with brass trim around the tabletop rim. A recessed apron creates more kneeroom than usual. Clean lines enhance the sheer natural beauty of the gorgeous mahogany, with the brass trim providing just the...
Rustic Antique Double Pedestal Banquet Table was literally designed to last for centuries! Utilizing thick planks and beams of solid old-growth elm wood, the artisans who crafted it used a thick top so sturdy that an apron is unnecessary, allowing substantially more knee room than typical antique dining tables. Stretching over 8 feet in length, and with...
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Faux-Sienna Marble Console hails from Florence, whose rich history in art and architecture spans centuries. Some of the world's most famous figures and styles have originated or been inspired by the city. The Baroque style that swept Europe and then the world was manifested in the Tuscan hills as well. The tailored...
19th Century French Gothic Credenza is a remarkable work of the cabinet maker's art, featuring tailored architecture melded with the timeless intricacies of the style that dates back to the 12th century in France! Solid planks of oak were used throughout, including even the back, which was hand chamfered. Finely fashioned steel hinge plates accompany...
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Armoire excels at stately elegance but with a lighter color palette that is so versatile with today's more casual decors. Able to fit even with eight foot ceilings, it features a broadly arched, boldly molded crown flanked by a brace of pomegranate finials with a striking full relief repeating acanthus plume motif on...
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Corner Vitrine ~ Curio Cabinet is the perfect choice to decorate and utilize what is usually dead space in a room ~ the corner! Hand-crafted, then sculpted and painted to highlight the carvings, it features patina and character galore. The tailored classical design is two tiered, and includes fluted corner posts...
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Grand Oval Center Table is large enough to serve as an intimate dining table! Hand-crafted from dense, old-growth oak to literally last for centuries, it features an oval shape defined by what is today called "bullnose" edge treatment over a tailored apron with half-round trim. The support for the table top is...
Antique French Louis XV Brass Chandelier brings the elegance of the Rococo flair and adds ambiance to any setting. The main central shaft is urn-shaped, and features bold Baroque-inspired relief designs all around. The finely decorated base provides a source for the six boldly scrolled arms which lead out to finely figured bobeches upon which realistic...
Neoclassic Arched Multi-Pane Mantel Mirror ~ Floor Mirror is a newly made creation that was designed to emulate centuries-old styling and European grandeur with a subtle spire-top shape with arched colonnade framework, all finished in a distressed painted finish that adds character and visual appeal. What's more ~ since we have two as of this writing,...
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted QUEEN Bed with Caning is a remarkable work of the furniture maker's art! Sculpted from walnut, it features artistry exhibited from the crown of the headboard to the arbalette base of the footboard which happens to match the side rails. The gracefully arched headboard consists of complex hand-carved molding...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by L. VanMeerbeek is an intriguing work with a visual effect that is at once subtle yet defines the impact of the work. The composition seems to be angular, with the right third of the canvas projecting towards the viewer, with a distinct boundary that represents a background with more relaxed perspective projecting...
18th Century Country French Armoire is a timeless example of rural artisans emulating the styles set forth by the king's court, yet performed with simple tools and techniques that have been handed down for generation after generation. Utilizing indigenous old-growth oak, the craftsmen painstakingly created the dentil molding across the entire crown,...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Oval Bouillotte Table represents an understated elegance that is perfect for the tailored yet refined decor. Unusual to find in an oval shape, it was hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it features a round apron interrupted by fluted plinth blocks that serve as mounts for the four tapered and fluted...
Antique Grand Italian Renaissance Walnut Buffet will make an unforgettable statement in your family room or entertainment room! Crafted from select walnut in its entirety, its impressive carved and sculpted detail is too abundant to fully cover herein, but we will try! Fishscale bordering over dentil molding wraps around the edge of the serving surface...
Grand 19th Century Renaissance Revival Mantel Mirror will make a powerful impression in any room! The large mirror centered between two lavishly carved panels provides a tri-panel effect, great for larger surfaces and rooms. Bold molding dominates the framework, with pilasters carved in bounty-of-the-earth motif in full relief flanking both sides of the...