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...

Embossed Tin Baroque Garden Urn with Aged Finish was given a classic form with embellished rim and features intricate detailing to create a wonderful focal point in the garden, outdoor entertaining area or solarium.  Of course, this piece can be used inside as an eye-catching centerpiece or vase as well.  Crafted from tin and given an aged whitewashed...

Antique European Terra Cotta Olive Jar will make a great interior accent, or can be used anywhere in the outdoors especially in the garden!  Hand-thrown from local clays, it features a classic shape developed over the millennia to retain the most structural strength and last the longest.  This example checks both boxes, and provides a lovely visual...

Antique Boch Jardiniere is a splendid example of craftsmanship from the famous maker out of Belgium, with a classical shape inspired by ancient Greek archeological treasures and a colorful display of roses and greenery with fine bordering.  In fact, this piece is so beautifully made you don't even have to put fresh flowers or greenery in it ~ it's a...

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 French Rustic Wooden Sorting Trough is a charming example of rural craftsmen producing a very useful item for everyday farmhouse life.  Perfect for sorting, collecting small objects, or just decorative use, it was fashioned from solid planks of old-growth pine and has incredible patina and character to add a rustic charm to any setting. Circa...

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...

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood Salon Chair is an elegant example of fine French craftsmanship using exotic imported wood from the Americas.  Sometimes called Kingwood, rosewood is known for its natural beauty, color, hardness, and ability to last for eons.  This example combines elements of the Louis Philippe form with accents from the...

Pair Antique Painted Ceramic Tiles will make a great classical accent to your decor!  Cast in the form of classically posed cherubs with bounty-of-the-earth themes, each is a lustrous ivory coloration in relief against a cornflower blue background.  Use them as mobile decorative accents on stands as pictured, or install over a fireplace, stove, or...

Antique Country French Walnut Wall Cabinet is a wonderful choice to create a little storage, some surface and a convenient mirror.  Ideal in the bathroom, it features contoured and beveled top with matching molded base below, and in between a mirror framed by scrolled walnut, flanked by a pair of cabinets with sliding doors, each fitted with steel pulls. ...

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 Hand-Painted Vase from Bavaria is a wonderful example of the fine porcelains produced by the southern region of today's Germany.  The elaborately formed handles contrast with the tailored design of the remainder of the piece, which features figuring around the rim, with the handles, rim and bordering below in well-preserved gold.  The bordering...

TWO Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Interior Doors are a remarkable find, indeed!  Boasting original painted finish, the set was designed as two distinct pairs, with each pair having a distinct left & right door, and a total of four distinct relief works, one on each door!  Three tailored panels define the door architecture, with the relief...

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Petite Commode ~ Nightstand is the perfect size for a guest bedroom, or to use as nightstands in the master bedroom!  Crafted with high-quality materials and workmanship with an elegant Swedish sensibility, it features a subdued architecture with mitered corners and a step-front center section.  The top drawer of the two is...

19th Century Louis XVI Marble Top Walnut Display Buffet by Kint of Gand is a stunning piece that will immediately command admiration from all who enter the room in which it is displayed!  Hand-crafted by Edouard Kint, a fine furniture maker in the historic city of Ghent (called Gand in French), a city that originally started as a settlement at the...

Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Clock ~ or Cartel as they are known in Europe ~ is the perfect way to decorate the wall in timeless fashion for generations to come!  Hand-cast to perfection in the classical manner it is designed to appear as a medallion style clock suspended with fabric from a ring, adorned with banners and pendant plumes and framed...

Pair Antique Keramis Vases is a splendid example of craftsmanship from the famous maker out of Belgium, with a classical shape inspired by ancient Greek archeological treasures and a colorful display of roses and greenery with fine bordering.  In fact, this pair is so beautifully made you don't even have to put fresh flowers or greenery in it ~ it's a...

Antique French Renaissance Hand-Carved Wall Mirror is a great choice to add Old World ambiance to any room, and with its consistent framework can be mounted vertically or horizontally on the wall!  Hand-carved foliate motifs inspired by ancient Greek acanthus forms undulates across the entire framework, with a design that projects the mirror glass itself...

Pair Antique French Louis XV Wall Shelves are perfect for adding symmetry and display surfaces to any room, regardless of the availability of floor space!  Gracefully arched crown with bold molding is centered with a complex crest motif, with acanthus rosette on top over the flared scrolls which embrace the convex egg-shaped medallion carved with stylized...

Framed Bisque Plaque Depicting the Goddess Diana is an intriguing artwork wherein the subjects were sculpted in relief using bisque which is the basis for fine porcelain, then left unglazed and framed to make an intriguing wall decoration.  The classical scene has appeared in countless iterations for millennia, in this scene depicting Diana sharing food...

Antique Paper Cutter by Eastman Kodak is a charming reminder of a bygone era, when photography consisted of film, negatives and developing images in dark rooms.  After printing, the photos would be cut up on such a device, designed to line up the paper at precise right angles for clean, consistent cuts.  Sized smaller than most typical office paper...

Framed Triptych Oil Painting on Board is signed by the artist, and features three amazing landscapes creating a panorama of beauty!  Framed together as one, the scenes depict two small rivers snaking through lush, hilly terrain, and a third an overview of a misty green valley.  The artist has used bold brush strokes in the post-impressionist manner to...

Antique Rustic Wooden Stool was fashioned by hand using simple tools and time-honored techniques.  The hand-hewn look and weathered finish are ideal for the casual decor.  Constructed of solid planks of old-growth elm wood to survive the decades!Circa early 1900sMeasures 20H x 15.5W x 13.5D

Mid-Century Murano Glass Ruffled Top Vase is a wonderful example of the skill and artistry in decorative glass that has a hallmark of the community outside of Venice for centuries!  Flared and scalloped rim and circular base provide a great vessel for displaying fresh flowers, and the interesting patterns in the glass in cobalt blue and lavender colors...

PAIR Early 19th Century French Vieux Paris Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases feature a lovely Mediterranean seaside scene, painted all around so they work even in front of a mirror, by design of course!  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...

Antique Hand-Painted Charger from Rouen is a classic example of the exquisite works of art for which the region has been known for centuries!  Utilizing multiple colors symbolizing the natural beauty of the region from saffron to forest green to cobalt blue and more, it is adorned with birds, wildflowers and foliates commonly found throughout the...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by E. Halleux dated 1940 captures the timeless scene of a village's fishing fleet venturing out of the harbor in search of the day's catch.  Halleux has captured a particularly calm morning with barely enough wind to move the gaff-rigged sloops and cutters to the outer banks.  The wind-swept clouds above show a...

Mid-Century Oil Painting on Canvas by Michel Fouat is a splendid example of the artist's work, with a minimalist influence in the design countered by bold contrast using somewhat subdued earth tones to create an intriguing, fantastic landscape.  Note how Michel creates depth between the sky, the distant hills, the closer hills, the rolling plains and the...