19th Century French Embossed Brass Jardiniere is perfect for displaying fresh greenery, with most folks choosing to insert the entire clay pot which both dresses up the display as well as protects your surfaces!  Hand-crafted by talented metalsmiths, it features an embossed knight with shield and foliate flourishes on one side, and a cluster of fruit...

19th Century Chinese Blue & White Vase features a timeless scene in the round, all executed in luscious cobalt blue on a classic shape formed from pure white Kaolin clay.  Such examples were produced in China for the lucrative European and Middle Eastern market, and continue to be revered today around the world! Circa 1880s Measures 17.5H x 8.5 in diameter

Set of 6 Antique French Renaissance Barley Twist Dining Chairs are the perfect answer for providing a charming Old World look for your dining enjoyment!  Each features an amazingly crafted framework, which includes a backsplat carved with grape vines, a theme also used on the crown of the seatback, with a brace of clockwise & counter-clockwise barley...

Pair Art Nouveau Cast Iron Painted Jardinieres ~ Urns are ready to add timeless symmetry to your decorating!  Hand-cast in solid iron with an exquisite Art Nouveau form and embossed floral design on both sides, they work even in front of a mirror or a window!  A hole was thoughtfully drilled in the bottom to allow water to drain, and a silver paint finish...

19th Century French Regence Walnut End Table ~ Side Table is a perfect example of the style transition that occurred between the Louis XIV and the Louis XV styles.  Bold, naturalistic carved detail abounds on all four sides of the apron, including a pierce-carved centerpiece, with stylized shell and foliates comprising the theme, surrounded by cross...

Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style Side Chairs were hand-crafted by the master artisans of Liege, where fine quality furniture has been produced for centuries!  Using dense, old-growth oak, the craftsmen sculpted the seatback for ergonomic support with vertical slats which most agree are much more comfortable than horizontal slat designs.  The top is a...

Antique Italian Louis XVI Oval Giltwood Powder Room Mirror is the perfect size for a vanity dressing area, a powder bath, or any cozy niche!  Sculpted from wood then given a gold finish which has achieved a lovely patina over the decades, it features a bold, flowing ribbon tied in a bow mounted to the top and cascading down the sides of the oval frame,...

19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed is a superbly well-preserved example of French style and ingenuity from the Second Empire!  Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it features a symmetrical design, with mirror image side boards connected with a substantial front rail fitted with carved corbels on top, and finely molded into the...

Antique Gothic Revival Carved Hall Bench was rendered from solid oak, and features timeless hand-carved motifs for your visual pleasure.  Foliates cross the top underneath a subtle castellation, with three boldly carved linenfold panels comprising the back, accented with foliate cornerpieces below.  The seat is solid oak planks and lifts up to reveal a...

Antique Gilded Limoges Teapot by Giraud is a classic example of the extraordinary and luxurious porcelains created by the maker in the Limoges region of France where the traditions of the ceramic crafts go back to the late 1700s.  This example features a pleated surface like gathered fabric, with a lid fitted with a knob that depicts a rose bud.  The...

Antique French Louis XV Display Buffet with Travertine was designed in what we call a relaxed formal affair, with a step-back center section flanked by an open display niche topped with two drawers on each side, both slightly stepped forward to create visual intrigue from all angles.  The center cabinet features an arched framework around a raised panel...

19th Century Imari Hand-Painted Serving Bowl is a fine example of decorative porcelains from Kyushu in northwestern Japan.  Imari is a style of porcelain named after the Japanese port from which it was shipped to the West, beginning in the late 17th century.  This example shows artistic excellence by using different hues of the same basic colors of cobalt...

19th Century Chinese Jadestone Statue is a charming hand-carved artifact from talented artisans depicting a pair of urn forms surrounded by foliage with three birds.  Note the special attention to detail in the intaglio carving across the urns.  Carved from a single block of stone, it is a charming artifact that will add a quaint touch to your...

19th Century Imari Hand-Painted Serving Bowl is a fine example of decorative porcelains from Kyushu in northwestern Japan.  Imari is a style of porcelain named after the Japanese port from which it was shipped to the West, beginning in the late 17th century.  This example shows artistic excellence by using different hues of the same basic colors of cobalt...

Antique French Louis XVI Cast Brass Picture Frame will make a unique way to display your cherished photograph or miniature, all with stylistic flair, of course!  Frame is solid brass, with a solid brass stand that hinges in the back, so it could be hung on the wall but is more likely used on a desk, counter or display surface.Circa early 1900sMeasures...

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Buffet by De Coene is the essence of form following function, with a gracefully bowed front accessed with three cabinet doors, and a subtle backsplash across the back side to keep things on the generous surface.  Clean lines enhance the sheer natural beauty of the gorgeous mahogany, with the brass trim providing just the right...

19th Century Hand-Painted Ceramic Inkwell from Rouen is a charming artifact from a bygone era!  The region around Rouen has been known for centuries for its fine hand-painted porcelain-like ceramics, and this example is a highly unusual one.  Consisting of three parts, it has a large vessel that is elaborately painted in vivid colors typical of the region...

Mid-Century Dolphin Liqueur Decanter with Cobalt Blue Glass Tail Stoppers are a truly unusual find!  The two dolphins are joined together at the fins, with opposing fins used to stabilize the sculpture.  Formed with a special pressed glass technique, the dolphin form has been celebrated in France since the first millennium.  Two of your favorite cordials...

19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Walnut Display Buffet is a stunning testament to the extraordinary level of artistry and craftsmanship attained by the master cabinetmakers of France at the fin de siecle.  Utilizing beautifully figured indigenous walnut, the casework was made in the neoclassical design, with rectilinear form defined by two fluted...

19th Century French Louis XVI End Table was hand-crafted during the early years of the 1800s, and features solid old-growth oak construction to literally last for generations!  The top is contoured to accentuate the cornerposts, and hand-carved with egg & dart motif all around.  Underneath, the apron is in four sections, each carved in full relief...

19th Century French Limoges Hand-Painted Covered Serving Dish is a stunning example of the exquisite porcelains that were produced during the period by master ceramicists.  The bold Baroque form of the tureen is enhanced by the painted detailing, primarily in gold, but also featuring floral bouquets on all four faces of the lid.  The handle on top is...

Set of 6 Antique Queen Anne Chestnut Dining Chairs are ideal for adding understated elegance for either formal or more casual dining settings.  The ergonomically curved seatbacks with solid splats are sturdily made, and connect to a generously sized seat with upholstery that remains quite serviceable.  A framework surrounds the seat creating a simple...

19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Marble Top Console is an amazing rendition of the style that glorifies the beauty of nature, emphasizing shell floral and foliate forms to an amazing degree of artistry!  The bowfront framework connects to the pair of double-scrolled legs then to the serpentine curves of the side aprons, with all three aprons...

Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Painted Coffee Table is a great example of understated elegance!  The graceful contours of the style have been presented on all four sides with a richly contoured apron all around carved with exquisitely wrought foliate motifs in full relief, with the added three dimensional effect of bowed ends for incredible visual...

Antique Dutch Hand-Painted Blue & White Pitcher is a splendid example of rustic earthenware hand-painted in rich cobalt blue with ripe wheat, tailored bordering, and the words Vieux Temps, meaning Old Times.  Such pitchers could be used for any kind of drink, but most commonly for beers and ales, freshly drawn from the tap.Circa early 1900sMeasures...

19th Century Cast Bronze Decorative Masonry Plaque was designed to be inset with a masonry wall, surround or framework to add a timeless decorative touch.  Depicting a Greco-Romanesque urn bursting with flowers, it was cast from solid bronze, it is a great choice for a kitchen backsplash, a fireplace surround, a decorative accent anywhere indoors or any...

Vintage Model of Ancient Greek Galley in almost pure Silver with Case is an intriguing and artistic rendering of one of the earliest warships in history.  The galley was designed to be rowed by manpower, and the propulsion was augmented by sails when convenient.  This model exaggerates the mast, bowsprit and flag for artistic purposes, but the hull shows...

Antique Rustic Breadboard is a charming example of human ingenuity.  For centuries millennia has enjoyed partaking of bread, which required certain ingredients, procedures and techniques to produce in large quantities.  Wood fired ovens were the preferred baking device for centuries, replaced only recently by more modern ovens, then in the last few...

Antique English Blue & White Transferware Platter by S. Hancock & Sons is a rather unusual find by this particular maker that was established during the mid-19th century in Stoke on Trent, England.  The pattern was named Millais, and due to legal controversies over nomenclature they were obliged to call it "Semi-Porcelain" so as not to infringe...

Set of Six 19th Century French Charles X Walnut Dining Chairs represent yet another example of the incredible amount of style revivals that occurred during and after the reign of Napoleon III.  Hand-crafted from fine French walnut, each chair features a gracefully contoured seat back for surprising comfort, with upholstered seats that can easily be...

Antique English Blue & White Transferware Platter by S. Hancock & Sons is a rather unusual find by this particular maker that was established during the mid-19th century in Stoke on Trent, England.  The pattern was named Millais, and due to legal controversies over nomenclature they were obliged to call it "Semi-Porcelain" so as not to infringe...

Antique Gothic Display Plaque with Swords & Double-Headed Eagle is an ideal choice to accessorize the masculine decor!  The panel was rendered in solid oak, and features brass tacks around the otherwise unadorned frame encircling a linenfold panel upon which the primary artform has been mounted.  A circular plaque in red provides the background for a...

Antique Italian Walnut Marquetry Neoclassical Backsplash Panel is a splendid way to accentuate your counter, mantel or buffet surfaces!  Hand-crafted from fine Italian walnut, it features three lighter colored panels inlaid with satinwood bordering and framed by darker walnut, with an octagonal dark walnut center also outlined in satinwood then inlaid...

Antique Country French Decorative Trim Panel is a great piece for adding a special accent to a cased opening, over a doorway or window, or even to use as a valence!  Carved from a single plank of solid oak, it features a tailored design with graceful scrolled arches centered by a shell, floral and foliate motif in the Rococo manner to provide Old World...

Antique Country French Decorative Trim Panel is a great piece for adding a special accent to a cased opening, over a doorway or window, or even to use as a valence!  Carved from a single plank of solid oak, it features stylized shell and foliate motifs on an elegantly scrolled framework to provide Old World elegance.  Otherwise plain or common openings...