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...

19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Rosewood Marble Top Semainier ~ Tall Chest is not a concept exclusive to French craftsmen, but arguably executed by the French better than all the rest!  Hand-crafted from exotic imported rosewood, this design was fitted with seven drawers to literally provide a drawer for every day of the week, hence the name...

19th Century American Salt Glaze Stoneware Pot will make an excellent addition to your rustic decor!  Use for permanent or fresh flowers and greenery, or perhaps a more artistic base for your creation.  Suitable for indoor or outdoor use.  Makes a great place to park wet umbrellas, too.  Salt-glaze or salt glaze pottery is usually stoneware, with a glaze...

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Bronze Andirons will make an exceptional finishing touch to your hearth!  Cast in solid bronze, each features a variety of classical motifs that remain truly timeless after three millennia.  Most prominent is the egg finials set upon a lotus blossom atop each corner.  The body of the andirons in between each...

19th Century Hand-Painted French Plate signed by Marie Branne is a remarkable work of the ceramicist's art!  Ever so slightly impressionistic in form, it features a scene played out thousand of times a day in meadows across the continent depicting a bird eyeing its next meal.  Thorns, thistles and wildflowers combine with the naturalistic greenery for a...

19th Century Italian Walnut Cornice ~ Canopy for Window or Bed is the ideal choice for adding a luxurious Old World accent to a room!  Place over the window as a valance, or above the bed as a canopy, or perhaps in a dormer to add visual intrigue.  Hand-carved from solid walnut, it features a boldly scrolled design accented with stylized shells and...

19th Century English Blue & White Transferware Pitcher ~ Clarendon pattern by S&P is a splendid example of one of hundreds of cottage industries that have come and gone on the English islands and continent of Europe over the past several centuries.  The very decorative pattern was applied with a pre-printed decal prior to glazing and final firing,...

19th Century Rustic European Wooden Bowl was hand-crafted by the village cooper who also made barrels for the community using the same techniques handed down from generation to generation.  Sturdy oak staves were steamed and fitted together then secured by hot iron wire that contracted when it cooled to tighten the joints.  Perfect as a saucer for a...

Pair 19th Century Etched Glass Lamp Globes were designed for oil lanterns which were the dominant source of interior lighting prior to the widespread use of electric lighting around the turn of the 20th century.  Amazingly well-preserved, each is artistically created with an urn form and a pointed-tipped pie-crust rim, then the glass was smoked to render...

19th Century French Beaux Artes Barbotine Jardiniere with Bronze Mounts is a celebration of nature and the arts in one exemplary work!  Amazingly lifelike flowers are arranged naturally around the body of the vase like a spray, each featuring bold, naturalistic full relief and hand-painted by true artists to appear as realistic as possible.  Set on a very...

Pair Antique Carved Oak Pediments were meticulously turned from solid blocks of old-growth seasoned oak, then artistically carved into urn shapes with acanthus leaf and egg motifs to create supports for shelves, incorporation into a wall design, or just to serve as art forms on display in your bookcase!Circa early 1900sEach measures 18.5H x 8 in diameter

Decorative Stained Glass Medallion is an ingenious preservation effort to reconstitute fragments of stained glass works that have succumbed to the ravages of time so that they can be enjoyed for many more decades to come.  Use to brighten up a window, hang on a wall or door, or even as a Christmas ornament!Original glass used dates to 18th century.A nice...

Decorative Stained Glass Medallion is an ingenious preservation effort to reconstitute fragments of stained glass works that have succumbed to the ravages of time so that they can be enjoyed for many more decades to come.  Use to brighten up a window, hang on a wall or door, or even as a Christmas ornament!Original glass used dates to 18th century.A nice...

Decorative Stained Glass Medallion is an ingenious idea by the artist who signed the work at the top, to reconstitute fragments of stained glass works that have succumbed to the ravages of time so that they can be enjoyed for many more decades to come.  Use to brighten up a window, hang on a wall or door, or even as a Christmas ornament!Original glass...