Antique French Louis XV Chinoiserie Bombe Marble Top Commode represents the culmination of four disciplines in the art of furniture craft!  First the cabinetmaker produced the complex bombe shape, which eliminates straight lines yet is symmetrical in overall form.  No matter what the viewing angle, above, from the side or straight on, only the top surface...

Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Chandelier is a spectacular design, inspired by ancient Greek and Roman architecture!  The original canopy survives, cast to depict a laurel rosette, which leads the eye down to the top of the fixture which has been cast to depict a bow of ribbon.  Cascading down from the bow are cast chain segments connected to each...

Grand Antique Rustic Coffee Table made from 18th Century Door was fashioned on a large scale by able rural craftsmen from solid planks of old-growth elm wood, which were attached to each other then bound by hand-forged wrought iron straps secured by large-headed nails.  The hinge side of the door was made thicker and incorporated pins from the actual...

PAIR 19th Century French Renaissance Stripped Oak Buffets are a remarkable find!  Produced as "twins", each has been hand-carved so that very subtle differences are evident upon close scrutiny.  The drawer tier is designed as a crown with overhangs on three sides, accented by three busts of noble gentlemen.  The drawers feature gadrooning across the top...

19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet in Stripped Oak is a masterpiece of the wood sculptor's art!  One immediately is drawn to the vivid, lifelike sculptures in glorious full relief of the blessings of a successful fishing venture on the left, a splendid day afield displayed by a snipe on grapevines on the right, and at the very center, a...

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Display Buffet features elaborate architectural detail on the cornerposts and central pilasters, with floral and foliate carvings on the door panels.  Carved corbels define the drawer tier, with bold molding and bun feet below.  A luxurious hand-beveled marble top completes the look! As of this writing a matching...

Petit 19th Century French Gothic Hall Bench features all the glorious attention to detail of the finest hall benches we've seen, but executed on a diminutive scale.  Sculpted from solid old-growth oak, its three panels on the seatback feature classic gothic arched structures with acanthus foliate embellishment, each framed by tiered spires.  Quatrefoils...

Antique French Mahogany Flip-Top Game Table was sculpted from exotic imported mahogany in the timeless Louis XV manner, with two tiers supported by four scrolled and carved legs.  The lower tier acts as a convenient shelf while providing structural support in a stylish way.  The top swivels open to reveal gamepiece storage above, and swivels a full 90...

19th Century Grand Country French Farm Table is a timeless example of rural artisans that used the most rudimentary of tools (by today's standards) to create excellent quality furnishings designed to last for several lifetimes.  This example is relatively uncommon, with cabriole legs unadorned with carved detailing, and an undulating apron all around.  A...

19th Century English Mahogany Expandable Drop Leaf Dining Table makes the perfect choice for the tailored interior, taking up a minimum of floor space when leaves are folded, but able to accommodate the whole family when the one removable leaf is in place, and the drop leaves are raised up!  You can configure such a design into several adaptations, from a...

19th Century French Renaissance Stripped Hunt Bookcase is a master work of the cabinetmaker's art!  Rendered entirely from old-growth white oak, it features a bold crown molding with acanthus trim and egg & dart motifs appears above the bonnet which is centered with an exquisite boar's head flanked by fully laden grapevines in glorious relief. ...

Antique Spelter Statue of Nesting Pheasants by Louis-Albert Carvin (1875-1951) is a spectacularly realistic protrayal of a hen and cock pheasant with their chicks foraging amongst a rocky outcropping.  The hen is purposely watching over the chicks while the cock keeps watch.  The work is enhanced by a two-toned bronze finish with the gold hue contrasting...

19th Century Country French Trunk from Brittany is an extraordinary example of the quaint yet masterful works that have been produced in that peninsula for centuries!  Inspired by the Renaissance, artisans embellished the entire facade, including the top and sides, with elaborate carved detail sculpted into the actual framework and panels of the piece. ...

19th Century French Louis Philippe Pine Buffet ~ Cabinet is an excellent example of the genre, with tailored lines speaking to an era of austerity that celebrates functionality and the sheer natural beauty of the wood while avoiding excessive decorative accents.  Full width drawer with brass pulls is a nice touch, with the subtle molded detail that...

19th Century French Louis Philippe Mahogany Buffet represents the epitome of the style, with a tailored, clean architecture that draws attention to the sheer natural beauty of the exotic imported flame mahogany that adorns the cabinet door panels.  The drawers feature recessed housings around the turned wood pulls, and the keyguards on the doors below...

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...

19th Century Rustic English End Table is a charming testament to the talents of rural artisans who handed down techniques from generation to generation.  Rendered from old-growth indigenous oak, one can see the square pegs inserted into the dowel holes.  Since lathes were not readily available in the countryside, pegs were hand-chiseled giving them a...

Rustic 18th Century Dutch Inlaid Buffet was hand-crafted by able artisans from old-growth indigenous white oak, then inlaid with ebonized walnut in the timeless Compass Rose symbol on each of the three cabinet doors.  Tailored architecture and rustic charm will endear it to most any decor.  The Compass Rose appeared in those days on maps prepared by...

19th Century Country French Stripped Oak Bonnetiere represents the epitome of rural craftsmanship, with extraordinary artistry represented in the exquisite sculptural adornment, all rendered from solid indigenous white oak.  An elaborate shell motif is centered on the crown, with a subtle fleur de lys embedded in the motif, flanked by sprays of flowers...

19th Century Country French Fruitwood Garde Manger ~ Cabinet from Brittany is a charming ode to the past!  Hand-crafted from seasoned old-growth fruitwood, it features an open window with spindle rails at the top.  Such design features were common during the period in the belief that fresh air circulation was a healthy thing.  Typical for Brittany, the...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Board by Jean Rogel is a splendid work combining the landscape genre with the architectural interest of beautiful homes on the outskirts of town, with just a hint of human interest with the townsfolk walking along the pathway.  Note how the artist has deftly divided the composition into the right and left sides via a stand...

Art Nouveau Spelter Statue of Ironworker continues the traditions established during the previous Belle Epoque period of celebrating the working man, albeit with what was considered then a "modern" flair.  The Art Nouveau period was a brief style trend that appeared roughly between 1890 and 1910, and although internationally practiced was undoubtedly a...

Art Nouveau Spelter Statue of Young Fisherman continues the traditions established during the previous Belle Epoque period of celebrating the simple, rural life, albeit with what was considered then a "modern" flair.  The Art Nouveau period was a brief style trend that appeared roughly between 1890 and 1910, and although internationally practiced was...

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Armchairs represents the epitome of the craftsmanship from the Belle Epoque period in France, when artisans from all over the world flocked to Paris and its environs to be involved with, apprentice, and become masters of their trade!  The refined elegance of the neoclassical style is expressed here with fine...

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Stripped Oak Commode is a splendid example of the revival of the classical design during the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe.  The artisans of France excelled in cabinetry and wood sculpting, as evidenced by the exquisite scrolled foliates and ribbon that appear across each of the capacious drawers, with a wheat...

19th Century Country French Secretary was designed with an unusually diminutive width making it the ideal choice for cozy rooms, niches or narrow spaces!  Hand-crafted from solid old-growth oak, it features a classic slant front design, with the drop front feature that not only opens to reveal a surprisingly spacious work surface, but also hidden cubby...

Pair Antique Italian Neoclassical Mahogany Marble Top Demilune Nightstands ~ Consoles will make a charming addition to your bedroom, hallway or entryway!  Crafted from fine imported mahogany and inlaid with brass wire, each was designed with a demilune profile to be mounted on the wall for an attractive, space-saving presence.  Each sports a single handy...

Antique French Louis XVI Marble Top Walnut Buffet is a stunning example of the Parisian furniture masters' work!  Experts around the world agree that furniture and decorative accessories from Paris have been considered of the highest quality and artistry for centuries.  In this example, the craftsmen utilized highly figured walnut veneering across the...

19th Century Country French Vaisselier ~ Buffet was fashioned in the Directoire style and features four shelf surfaces on the upper tier, and a generous buffet below divided into four compartments inside.  The tailored lines of the Directoire Period were an austere sequel to the more excessive Empire style, and reflected a restrained classicism that has...

18th Century Country French Ceruse Whitewashed Buffet from Namur boasts a restrained elegance that is a hallmark of the master artisans of the region.  Using indigenous old-growth oak, they produced brilliantly executed molded detail accented by carved corbels on the mitered corners with acanthus accents, enhanced by the brass drawer pulls, hinges and key...

18th Century Swedish Warmland Stockholm Bench ~ End Table ca. 1760's is a charming example of a bygone era, when clever rural craftsmen created dual purpose furnishings for modest homes with a bustling family, built to withstand the ravages of multiple generations of children and still stand strong!  This example doubles as a chair when needed, or an end...

Mid-Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Louis Garot features a splendid command of color, shadow and perspective!  In this composition Garot invites the view into the scene with a quiet little rock-lined brook, enveloped by the rust colors of the leaf-strewn forest and the luxurious greens of the canopy above, with the brook disappearing into the...

Antique Wrought Iron French Chaise makes the perfect choice for the foot of a queen or king size bed, or in front of a large window.  The elegant lines of the framework include a classic "H" stretcher below that connects the figured cast brass legs, and the iron of the stretchers is joined with cast brass connectors.  The seat framework scrolls up to a...

Antique Cast Bronze Jewelry Box features astounding detail across every facade!  The top is a flattened pyramid shape, with a romantic scene portrayed, surrounded by heraldic crests, foliates, satyrs and hippogryffs.  On each side appear medieval motifs and scenes, even including the back side.  The top lifts open to reveal padded velvet to cradle your...

Early 19th Century Country French Provincial Stripped Oak Commode represents the epitome of rural hand-crafted artisanry, rendered from well-seasoned old growth white oak to last for centuries!  Styled in the manner of Louis XV, it features reeded and fluted rounded cornerposts, with scrolled legs and apron for a nice contrast.  Cast brass pulls and...