19th Century French Renaissance Library Table in Stripped Oak is perfect as a center table creating a timeless Old World effect.  The rectangular top features a double-molded edge and mitered corners.  Under each corner appears a lion's head in full relief with brass ring, providing a framework for the luxuriously sculpted aprons on all four sides.  Under...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by G. Hodeige dated 1936 is an exquisitely well preserved impressionist work by a master of light and shadowplay rendered of a waterside cityscape that harks back to a bygone era.  The city in the background is inspired by Paris as seen along the Seine, where in the old city all of the buildings were kept to a maximum...

Antique Rustic Neogothic Desk ~ Writing Table is a sturdy, timeless design made for daily use and enjoyment.  Hand-crafted from solid planks of oak, it features a generous overhang and a single tier of three drawers, with carved detail on all four sides making it perfect for placement anywhere in the room, including the center.  Steel bale pulls on fleur...

Antique Rustic Sofa Table ~ Console is perfect for the casual decor!  Hand-crafted from solid planks of oak, it features a single plank for the top, supported by plank side panels on each side flared for additional stability, and connected with a shimmed trestle below for sturdiness.  Each is also set on a transverse foot for added structural purposes. ...

19th Century French Empire Style Walnut Armchair reflects the more restrained aspects that eventually became known as the Directoire style, yet was made during the Second Empire in accordance with Napoleon III's general revival of all French styles over the course of his reign and influence.  Hand-crafted from fine French walnut that is ever so scarce and...

Antique French Louis XV Step-Front Marble Top Serpentine Buffet is an exceedingly elegant expression of the style, with motifs carried over from the prior Louis XIV style expressed in more delicate realizations.  The subtle scroll of the serpentine sides meets at the rounded cornerpost, which is stepped back from the center section, defined by another...

18th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Painted End Table is a classic example of talented rural artisans emulating the styles of the court.  Louis XVI is known for reviving the classic architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, displayed here in the rectilinear style including projecting corners appearing over the subtly tapered and fluted legs.  The...

Mid-Century French Painted Wrought Iron and Glass Round Coffee Table is the perfect choice for protected outdoor entertaining or interior casual decors that need a little panache!  The thick glass top will provide carefree daily use, and features a beveled and bead blasted edge that eliminates sharp edges.  Stylish support is provided by an intricate...

Antique Country French Walnut Commode features the stylish flair of the Louis XV genre but in a more symmetrical, restrained expression.  The contoured facade creates a three panel effect, with stylized foliates and scrollwork intertwined across the face in bas relief.  Brass knobs at the center of each drawer add a nice style touch, and the four...

Pair 19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Armchairs ~ Fauteuils are a great choice for a comfortable seating group while providing subtle style and timeless design!  Hand-crafted from solid walnut, each features a medium-height arched seatback.  Generously sized armrests are gracefully scrolled, and supported by scrolled uprights, all of which are...

Mid-Century Modern Brass & Marble End Table with Magazine Rack will make a great companion for your favorite reading room.  Two angled fences accept magazines and newspapers below, with a solid marble surface above ideal for drinks, reading glasses and the like, and even a convenient arched handle in brass across its width making it a cinch to move...

Pair Antique French Louis XIV Giltwood Armchairs ~ Fauteuils will add timeless grace and elegance to your room worthy of the kings of France!  Each frame is meticulously sculpted with elegant scrolled form then lavished with shell, floral and foliate motifs from the seatback crown to the tips of the feet.  The apron even includes flower garlands suspended...

19th Century Rustic Country French Vitrine ~ Confiturier is a great choice for a small bookcase in a cozy office, a display for a treasured collection, or just an interesting piece that provides storage and a modicum of display for any casual decor!  Tailored molding appears on the top, with a gentle arch to the glazed upper door just underneath that...

Pair Antique Delft Hand-Painted Blue & White Vases are a splendid collectible that was created for the lucrative European market where the clay was treated with a tin solution before glazing resulting in a unique and highly desirable finish that lasts for centuries!  This pair features a charming transferware pattern that emphasizes the classic...

Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Omer Buyse dated 1981 presents an interesting palette with cool colors on an overcast day, depicting a quaint country church next to a creek.  An interesting aspect is the reinforced wall whose purpose remains lost to history.  Note the home in the distance just before the overcast sky envelopes the upper part of the...

Rustic Painted Neo-Gothic Buffet is a wonderful reproduction piece from Indonesia that possesses the qualities of many of our antiques with solid wood construction and classic, timeless style!  What appears to be five drawers is actually only three across the top, with three cabinets below featuring very subtle neo-gothic styling, enhanced by the slightly...

Swedish Style Painted Side Chair ~ Dining Chair is a modern adaptation of the Gustavian look that is all the rage these days!  Hand-crafted from solid Siberian Oak, then given a painted finish with just a touch of distressing, it features a triple split-splat back with subtle carved detail, and tapered legs with durable, neutral colored upholstery ~ a...

19th Century French Cast Iron Cafe Table ~ Sofa Table with Carrara Marble is a splendid example of the Belle Epoque, originally crafted as a table for a cafe or bakery that could be placed anywhere, even in front of the large glass display windows so customers could enjoy their treats while viewing the city sights.  The Carrara marble makes for a...

Antique Bronze Statue of Dog on Black Marble Base depicts man's best friend in a seated but alert pose, ready to accommodate his master's bidding.  An excellent paperweight, bookend, or decorative item, it has been rendered in lifelike detail in solid bronze, set on an oval platform with an oval black marble base which adds elegance and lowers the center...

19th Century French Louis XIV Chinoiserie Wrought Iron & Marble Console is a marvel of the furniture maker's art!  The bold scrollwork of the design immediately captivates one's attentions upon entering the room, then the subtle coloration of the brick red contrasting with the bronze accent tones become apparent.  The luxuriously veined marble top has...

Antique Country French Double-Faced Desk was crafted by master artisans creating a superlative choice for any office!  Finished on all four sides, it can be placed anywhere in the room, even the center.  The contoured and double beveled top provides just enough surface for a productive workspace, and is supported by a casework that is masterfully sculpted...

19th Century Rustic Renaissance Two-Tiered Cabinet is the perfect solution for more storage in style!  Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features a subtly recessed upper tier flanked by pendant finials, with cabinet doors that open to reveal perfect spaces for smaller items.  The upper tier rests on the lower cabinet, fitted with three nicely-sized drawers...

Vintage Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by E. Van Orden is a splendid Spring time pastoral whose subtle coloration and depiction of the most magical time of the year will bring a breath of fresh air to your decorating scheme!  Painted just when the flowers were in full bloom on the fruit trees in the composition, one also notices the abundant grasses in the...

18th Century Rustic Dutch Cupboard ~ Raised Cabinet was created by able rural artisans for a distinct purpose, and designed with a charming lack of fancy adornment making it ideal for today's casual decors.  Intended as a repository for pots, pans and other kitchen utensils, it was fitted with simple swivel latches and brass ring pulls as lockworks were...

Antique French Louis XIV Armchair ~ Fauteuil exudes a majestic presence making it perfect as a focal point in any seating area, or as a stand-alone work or reading station.  The frame was hand-crafted on a relatively large scale from solid sycamore, and features a generous, high seat back attached to two elegantly contoured armrests the are tipped with...

Antique French Palissy Majolica Serving Platter is an exquisite example of the genre, very well preserved and resplendent with jewel tones on a rich background creating a very decorative effect.  Resting upon various aquatic and water-loving plants, one can see crawfish, frogs, escargots and at the center, a serpent intertwined in a complex figure eight...

18th Century Country French Louis XVI Period End Table is a classic and timeless design not only because it represents the revival of ancient Greek and Roman architecture, but in this case the table is finished and carved on all four sides, making it ideal for a library or as a center table!  Fitted with a single drawer for convenience, it was designed...

Antique Renaissance Hall Bench is a wonderful example of the genre, produced on a relatively diminutive scale making it easy to accommodate niches or cozy spaces.  Hand-crafted from solid oak to last for generations, it features timeless carved detail that starts with the seatback crown depicting a crouching lion flanked by scrolled foliate designs.  The...

Antique Framed Coat of Arms Plaque is an interesting artifact that will make a splendid decorative touch to any masculine decor.  Such memorials were produced to honor the passing of a notable member of a guild or prominent member of a particular community.  This work indicates noble lineage, indicated by the crown, knight's helmet, and pair of emblematic...

Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Vitrine ~ Bookcase is a stunning find from the rarefied world of Gustavian-influenced Swedish cabinet works that glorified the revival of classic architecture as originally designed by the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations.  In this design, a trapezoidal casework accentuates one's ability to view the...

Pair Antique Needlepoint Works in Original Bakelite Frames are delightful works in needlepoint as well as petite point, creating wonderful detail using the coloration of the threads to create images.  In this case, two distinct floral bouquets of wildflowers together with roses are the subjects.  The natural earth tones coupled with the subtle, toned down...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas signed E.X. Chaouet is a captivating pastoral inspired by the rolling hills around the northern French plains.  Here we see depicted an early Fall period, with colors just starting to change.  From the artist's vantage point, once can see the last vista of the valley before the geography opens to a plain upon which a...

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Buffet will make a handsome addition to your collection, and a stylistic touch to your decor! Hand-crafted from indigenous old-growth pine that has hardwood properties, it features a neoclassical architecture with diamond forms molded into the drawers and cabinet doors.  The center narrow drawer was designed...

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a timeless example of the craftsmanship and artistry in cabinetmaking for which the Swedes are well known.  Their reputation also extends into shipbuilding, as an anecdote, illustrated by the historical display of the Vasa, although the naval architect would not be included in the...

Pair Antique Country French Louis XV Round Nightstands were crafted from oak to last for centuries!  The round tops make them exceptionally easy to place in the room, and being round and fully finished, they work in any room as well, making perfect accompaniments to any seating group.  Two doors are mirrored, with left side hinges on one and right side on...