19th Century French Napoleon III Period Oval Painted Center Table is a wonderful way to welcome guests into your home, or to serve as an intimate dining table for any occasion!  Featuring an oval shape that presents no sharp corners into the room's traffic pattern, its top is in a natural finish, while a slightly distressed white painted finish covers the...

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Marble Top Buffet is a marvel of the cabinetmaker's art!  First, exotic imported mahogany was employed to create a rich, beautiful background using tailored architectural styling.  Then, intricate castings in solid bronze were applied with designs inspired by ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman art.  The bronze...

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Oval Marble Top End Table continues the centuries-old tradition of classical architecture that emerged in ancient Greece, and continued by the Romans and every European civilization since!  The oval shape is the most traffic-friendly design extant, and this example features an apron encircled with Greek coin carvings,...

19th Century Hand-Painted Lidded Urn from Rouen is typical of the colorful and artistic works from the storied region, capturing the vivid natural hues of the region onto timeless classical forms.  The faceted urn tapers to a narrower circular opening, upon which the dome-shaped lid rests.  The lid is also adorned with a charming foo dog motif with...

Pair 19th Century Hand-Painted Flower Vases from Rouen are typical of the colorful and artistic works from the storied region, capturing the vivid natural hues of the region onto timeless classical forms.  The faceted urns narrow to a waist above which appears a secondary urn form, also faceted and fluted.  Wildflowers, foliates and intriguing geometric...

Antique Hand-Painted Candy Serving Dish from Rouen is a vibrantly colored, fancifully styled dish that adds visual delight to any room, regardless of whether one is serving special after-dinner treats or just using it as a decorative accent!  The naturalistic scrollwork of the design features three compartments and an undulating rim complemented by the...

19th Century Country French Louis XIV Whitewashed Bookcase is the perfect choice for storage, display and adding a timeless panache to your decor!  Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features a boldly molded crown with stylized carvings of shell, floral and foliates across the bonnet, all overlooking the casework below.  Carved cornerposts match the bonnet,...

19th Century Renaissance Revival Bookcase is a magnificent ode to the era, with carved detailing that can only be described as sculpture from the arched crown to the baseboard below!  Rendered from old-growth oak to last for centuries, it features a multi-tiered crown lavished with intricate crests, foliates and a centered lion's head over a rosette, all...

Antique Country French Secretary is the perfect answer to an efficient floor plan or a cozy room!  Combining storage in the spacious pair of full-width drawers with a drop down desk surface with no less than six small drawers inside, it provides storage and workspace in one piece, all barely a foot and a half deep when closed!  Hand-crafted from solid...

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Hunt Buffet is an incredible example of the grandeur of the Renaissance Revival that captivated Europe during the last quarter of the 1800s.  Utilizing select old-growth oak, the craftsmen created an impressive design that provides visual impact, yet is relatively narrow!  An heraldic crest adorns the crown, flanked...

Antique Country French Louis XV Mirror was sculpted from old-growth oak, and features a splendid rendition of the Rococo flair yet on a more subdued, casual effect.  The triple arched crown is boldly molded in multiple tiers, and features a beautifully sculpted asymmetrical shell, floral and foliate crest at the center.  Rounded cornerposts feature carved...

Vintage Italian Sterling Silver Sailing Ship in Glass Dome on Quartz Base was hand-crafted by Gioelli NRC out of Florence, and exhibits a wonderfully whimsical degree of fine artistry rendered in solid silver for a truly special decorative accent.  The filigree work on the hull is quire remarkable, and the exaggerated masts and sails depicted in stout...

Antique Three-Piece Blue & White Garniture from Delfts is a charming set that includes a lidded urn and two matching vases, each adorned in luxurious cobalt blue with a distinctive transferware pattern that divides the display into four distinct panels, with effervescent floral and foliate displays the subject of the design completely encircling each...

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 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...

Pair Antique Delft Blue & White Lidded Urns are yet another example of the fine ceramics that hail from the Delfts region of Holland.  One of the brightest players in the field was Petrus Regout, who established a name for himself along a crowded field of talented producers during the 19th and early 20th centuries.  The transferware was applied to the...

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 Lidded Tureen 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...

19th Century Pewter Tankard by C. Dickman of Bruxelles is a beautiful example of the metalsmith's art, rendered in pewter which was by law at least 92% tin.  This maker used an embossed stamp of St. George slaying the dragon as an identifier, and proudly displayed the royal seal indicating his merchandise had been approved by the administration of King...

Pair Mid-Century Woven Brass Round Serving Coasters are perfect for serving, storing what-nots in the bathroom vanity, or serving as catchalls on the office desk!  Heavy extruded brass mimics the size and shape of traditional caning, but with the longevity of the highly prized allow of copper and zinc.  Excellent quality will ensure your enjoyment for...

19th Century Country French Armoire Du Marriage from Normandie was a traditional gift to a newly wed couple that dates back hundreds of years in France!  This one is a particularly wonderful example of skilled rural craftsmanship wed with select indigenous white oak to create a master work that was literally designed to last for centuries!  The bold crown...

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...

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 and a cross-hatched pattern to provide Old World elegance.  Otherwise plain or common openings between...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Board by P. C. Balthazar, dated 1931 capture the essence of coastal life as it has existed for centuries along the northern Atlantic.  This scene combines the rustic cottage nestled in luxurious trees and foliage right along the waterline, with a small fishing scow headed in for the day in the distance.  Balthazar has also...

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...

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Oval Marble Top Nightstands are the ideal choice for symmetry as bedside companions or for your favorite seating group!  Oval in shape and finished all around, they're perfect for placement anywhere in the room.  On top, luxurious neutral colored marble provides a carefree surface.  The marble is framed by fine molding, which...

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Console ~ Sideboard represents the epitome of fine furniture craftsmanship by the master artisans of Paris during the end of the epoch.  Exquisite hand-selected exotic imported mahogany was selected, then carved and crafted to perfection with classical design and adornment, including boldly scrolled legs...

Pair Antique Boch 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 Rustic Cutting Board is a charming example of human ingenuity.  When kitchens had only wooden surfaces, it was smart to use such a contrivance to protect the cabinetry.  Very portable, the board is also easier to clean and store to dry for its next use.  Crafted out of local woods, this example is of old-growth yellow pine, the hardest of the...

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...

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Walnut Buffet with Carrara Marble reflects a fascinating period in French history when all the styles were revived, including the timeless neoclassical style championed the previous century by Louis XVI and his queen, Marie Antoinette.  This example was designed taller and more shallow than normal, for an obviously...