Antique Italian Louis XV Giltwood Marble Top Nesting Tables are an elegant way to provide carefree surfaces in your entertaining room with an incredible amount of space efficiency!  The two smaller tables nestle into the larger table to create a single surface when that's all that is needed, and can draw out in an instant when one or two additional...

Early 19th Century Framed Lithograph by Jean Baptiste Madou (1796-1877) is a remarkable work entitledLes Aquarelles depicting a gathering of the well-heeled of early 19th century France.  The purpose of the event was to view watercolor paintings, and personal interactions, needlepoint work, even playing musical instruments indicate it was a well rounded...

Early 19th century Country French oak Bonnetiere ~ Armoire features tailored, neoclassical architecture rendered from heavy planks and timbers of old growth oak to ensure this keepsake will last for centuries! The boldly molded crown rests directly on the framework around the cabinet door, which is central to the design and opens wide thanks to externally...

Grand Antique French Empire Style Mahogany Buffet with Bronze Ormolu is a magnificent example of the style, rendered from exquisite imported wood to create a stunning style statement.  The rich oxblood red tones of the wood contrast beautifully with the gold of the elaborate bronze ormolu mounts, including key guards on the drawers and cabinets, corbel...

19th Century Country French Regence Whitewashed Buffet is an exceptional choice for adding form, function and style to any room!  Less than 20" in depth, it's unusually shallow footprint will be very traffic friendly.  Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features a tailored, stylized foliate and shell motif enhanced by fine molded detail.  Two yawning...

19th Century Rustic Country French Cabinet is a charming piece, wrought by hand from local indigenous oak and fitted with strap hinges and lockworks from the local blacksmith!  The tailored lines make it perfect for any casual decor, and the four door design means you can use it for a flat panel TV above, or separate toys for the kid's room, or just use...

19th Century Neoclassical Store Counter ~ Bar with Marble Inserts is a study in the epitome of ancient Greek and Roman architecture with Romanesque arches and fluted pilasters topped with Corinthian corbels surrounding luxuriously veined marble panels.  Note that the three arches across the front are flanked by two sided columns on the corners which also...

Antique French Louis XVI Gilded Caned Armbench is a charming piece, perfect for the vanity or drawing room!  Classical styling includes a design inspired by ancient Greek and Roman architecture with spiral ribbon fluting, and intaglio acanthus motifs.  The tapered and fluted legs provide elegant support, and contrast with the oval shapes of the armrests...

Early 19th Century Country French Louis XVI Whitewashed Oak Buffet was designed to maximize storage while providing a minimal footprint on the floor plan.  Tailored neoclassical architecture is enhanced by subtle molded detail and brilliant bas relief on the cabinet doors depicting stylized ribbon, floral and foliate designs.  Pegged mortise & tenon...

Antique French Renaissance Raised Buffet was hand-crafted and carved from solid oak and designed to last for generations!  Ideal for any room that needs stylish storage with a masculine bent, it features four finely carved doors mounted with forged iron strap hinges and key guards.  The casework is supported by four carved urn pediments with a full width...

Antique French Louis XVI Painted Center Table is a magnificent example of the genre!  Classic architecture inspired by ancient Greece and Rome pervades the entire design, which features rounded ends that present a very traffic-friendly footprint for the room.  Designed to welcome newly arrived guests, or to serve in the library or other suitable venue,...

19th Century Country French Vitrine ~ Bookcase is the ideal choice for a cozy office or study!  Hand-crafted from dense, old-growth indigenous oak, it has been masterfully carved with a floral basket flanked with shell and foliate sprays on the bonnet, with complementary carvings appearing on the rounded cornerposts above and below, and across the...

19th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Barrister's Bookcase is a marvel of the cabinetmaker's art!  Designed on a lower scale so the top surface is actually usable, the books or other contents of the interior are also easily accessible while still seated at one's desk.  Elaborately carved on its curved crown, it features a gadrooned top edge, and...

Antique French Neoclassical Carved Wood Mirror features a bold relief depiction of a laurel wreath, used as an emperor's crown during the glory years of the Roman Empire.  Framed in a rectangular solid oak surrounding, the richly carved laurel wreath features berries on one of the long sides, and floral rosettes on each corner otherwise left bare by the...

Antique Country French Commode is a classic example of the breed!  Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features a contoured facade carved with shell and foliate motifs with a touch of cross hatching.  The rounded cornerposts are carved with complementary motifs and the accent of a single wildflower.  Drawers are capacious, and accessed with cast bronze pulls...

PAIR Early 19th Century French Vieux Paris Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases feature a classic theme with laurel wreaths and swans on the handles.  Classical Greco-Roman architecture is enhanced by the gold trim hand-applied from the rim to the base.  Examples such as these are only getting more rare every year as the inevitable losses from the ravages of time...

Early 19th Century French Vieux Paris Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase is a splendid example of the genre, hand-painted with exquisite detail around the entire circumference, making it beautiful even when reflected in a mirror, by design of course!Circa 1830sMeasures 10H x 5.5W x 5D

Antique English Country Chest of Drawers was beautifully hand-crafted from solid oak, and features a tailored design accentuated by turned legs, scrollwork on the apron, and heart-shaped steel drawer pulls.  Two full width drawers allow for larger item storage, with two half drawers for finer things.  Note the dovetailing on the drawer sides, indicative...

Early 19th Century Rustic Dutch Cabinet ~ Buffet is a splendid example of rural craftsmanship!  Using thick planks of old-growth seasoned pine, full mortise & tenon joinery was employed to create the casework.  The doors with their four tailored raised panels each, are mounted with forged iron strap hinges.  When open, they reveal the three surfaces...

Antique Country French Louis XIV Secretary is a splendid choice for providing a convenient work surface and storage in any room, especially the bedroom and kitchen!  Very popular as a recipe center or student desk, such secretaries, when closed, add a style element to the room yet with the two drawers and drop front desk surface provide efficiency that is...

PAIR 19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Canapes ~ Sofas is an exceptionally rare find, indeed!  The gracious, naturalistic form of the Rococo style so favored by King Louis XV has been aptly expressed in exquisite giltwood, with an arched seatback crowned with an heraldic crest flanked by floral and foliate sprays.  The sprays lead the eyes to the...

Mid Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by H. Hertogs is a monochromatic study of a wintry scene in which the artist has made an amazing study of all the various shades of gray to create a mystical landscape.  Survives in its original frame.  Entitled by the artist "Snowfall at Leieland".Circa 1976Measures 27H x 31W

19th Century French Louis XV Oval Gilded Mirror is the perfect choice to add style, flair, visual excitement, and a lovely reflection of ambient light!  Exuberant Rococo-inspired crown features stylized shell, floral and foliate motifs that envelope the entire upper portion of the oval form.  Flourishes appear midway, then at the bottom the embellishment...

Antique Country French Walnut Buffet in the Regence Style is a splendid example of the genre, hand-carved from sumptuous indigenous walnut renowned the world over!  The style is the perfect transitional blend between the Louis XIV and Louis XV styles, and features artful renditions of timeless motifs such as shell, floral and foliates, all rendered as...

Antique French Renaissance Octagonal End Table was fashioned from solid old growth oak, and features carved detail from the surface to the teardrop feet!  Octagonal top is lavished with gadrooned edges and foliate carvings, supported by a finely carved eight-section apron.  The apron carvings alternate between floral, foliate, and scrollwork designs.  ...

Italian Florentine Hand-Painted Nesting Table Set continue a long tradition in that storied city so beloved by some of the greatest artists in history.  The contoured tops feature intriguing patterns painted on a gold background, with the gold on the undulating aprons and subtly scrolled legs.  The tables are graduated in size so that they nest together...

Antique French Spelter Statue of Maiden by Rullony was created during the early years of the Art Deco Period, with the beautiful subject in a classical pose holding tobacco leaves above her head.  Attractive young women frequently appeared in markets and auction houses to enhance the buying experience.  This particular maiden is dressed in flowing robes...

Pair 19th Century Framed Oil Paintings on Board ~ French SchoolThis amazing pair of paintings depict various activities of a seaside community in what appears to be a section of the Brittany coast.  The artist, although remaining anonymous, has rendered a spectacular seascape with the juxtaposition of human interest in the characters in the foreground. ...

19th Century Country French Louis XIV Corner Cabinet ~ Vitrine is a marvel of craftsmanship, with an upper tier glazed on three sides and a lower cabinet that provides surprising storage in style!  The arched crown on top is shaped like an archer's bow, and centered with a floral bouquet.  The crown cascades down to the boldly molded mitered corners, a...

19th Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Schneller is believed to be Austrian in origin, and features a humble rural hunter in a rustic dwelling in the process of cleaning his horn.  Note the artist's use of light to highlight the peaceful countenance of his subject, while displaying humble surroundings and an open doorway indicating a life spent...

Rare 18th Century Country French Walnut Child's High Chair is an unusual example of fine craftsmanship designed for a toddler.  Not many of these examples remain due to the abuse they usually endure that this one has luckily escaped.  Fitted with a leather seat which appears to be the original, fitted with large head brass tacks, it boasts sturdy arms and...

19th Century French Art Nouveau Period Cast Iron Book Press is a splendid working artifact from a bygone era!  The Art Nouveau was a relatively brief period yet its impact resounds upon the style world even to this day, with period artifacts in great demand, especially in Europe and America.  This example shows a combination of industrial age construction...

Set of Antique French Louis XV Hand-Carved Walnut Nesting Tables are an exemplary example of the genre!  Unusual to find in carved walnut, each has been sculpted in the Rococo style with boldly scrolled cabriole legs, all carved with stylized shell and foliate motifs, which are also re-interpreted on the gracefully undulating aprons.  A very subtle...

Pair 19th Century French Regence Walnut Armchairs ~ Fauteuils is an incredibly elegant set, with the sumptuous wood, considered the finest indigenous furniture wood in Europe, skillfully and artfully sculpted with shell, floral and foliate motifs on the arched seatback crown, shoulders, and even the frame below the seatback.  Elegantly contoured armrests,...

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Marble Top Mahogany Center Table is a stunning work of the furniture crafter's art!  Utilizing exotic imported mahogany, the artisans skillfully and artistically sculpted three scrolled legs then adorned them with amazingly realistic carvings of acanthus plumes.  The tripod leg configuration connects to the bottom...