Pair Large Decorative Painted Steel Jardinieres ~ Vine Stands will make a great addition to your protected outdoor entertaining area, a solarium, or anywhere a little color is needed.  Created to look like two spires, the top section is removable so that a small potted plant can be inserted inside, and the leaves and tendrils allowed to weave themselves...

19th Century French Second Empire Mahogany Round End Table is a superlative example of the revival of the Empire style that occurred during the reign of Napoleon's nephew, Napoleon III.  Utilizing exotic imported mahogany, the artisans created a tailored round top with unadorned apron designed to showcase the sheer natural beauty of the wood.  The support...

Vintage Framed Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas by L. Snijders dated 1964 is an admirable work that emphasizes three essential colors that happen to be dear to the hearts of all Americans, and Texas, too!  The Red, White & Blue wildflowers depicted in a rustic earthenware jug are set upon a variegated gray background with the jug itself depicted atop...

Rustic 19th Century Swedish Pine Console ~ Sofa Table was hand-crafted by rural artisans out of the local and plentiful pine that covers the foothills of most of the Scandinavian peninsula.  No-nonsense design was handed down from generation to generation, and includes reinforced legs for added stability, and full mortise & tenon joinery for...

18th Century Swedish Louis XVI Armchair is the perfect choice for the timeless classical decor, with tailored architecture and fine hand-crafted framework with just a touch of carved detailing.  Mohair seat adds to the allure. Circa 1790s Measures 33H x 22.5W x 19D; seat 17H Available for pickup in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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...

19th Century French Louis XIV Patinaed Bronze & Gilt Bronze Chandelier is a master work of the Belle Epoque Period!  Meticulously hand-cast in solid bronze with gilt bronze accents, it was designed for an opulent home before the days of widespread availability of electric lighting.  One can definitely see an Italianate influence in the expression of...

Pair 19th Century Framed Oval Stained Glass Windows will make the perfect finishing touch to your remodeling or building project!  Each oval window consists of amber and light eggplant colored diamond-shaped panes, or in Louisiana parlance, Purple and Gold!  Each window is surrounded by oval molding, then survives in its original rectangular frame which...

Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Wall Sconces are the perfect choice to provide timeless elegance to any room!  Carved from solid wood by master sculptors, each features the classic asymmetrical rococo style shell on top, each "facing" in opposite directions.  Below the top centerpiece appears an inverse Florentine style decoration flanked by acanthus...

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Buffet is a timeless example of an era in French history that recalled the tailored architectural lines of the ancient Greeks and Romans yet avoided excess ornamentation for a clean, uncluttered look that remains popular and versatile today!  Utilizing exotic imported mahogany, the artisans carefully...

Pair 18th century French neoclassical hand-carved and painted wall sconces ~ Corbels were sculpted from solid oak and feature a timeless classical scroll festooned with acanthus flourishes above and below, rendered in full and glorious relief! The wood was then given a distressed painted finish with antiqued wine colored surfaces to help set off your...

Mid-Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Marcel Dumont ~ dated 1943 is a poignant family portrait of a mother and three daughters in a reflective pose, showing the artist's flair for dramatic emotion.  Entitled "Maternite" on the back, it survives in its original frame, and was painted during the occupation of Liege in what is now Belgium, very near...

18th Century English Walnut Tilt-Top Table is a truly timeless design, made with an ingenious tilting top allowing it to be tucked against the wall when not in use, then deployed and placed anywhere in the room for entertaining or daily enjoyment.  Solid walnut plank top and turned pedestal combine with the solid, elegantly scrolled tripod leg design to...

19th Century Country French Fountain with Porcelain Reservoir & Basin is a charming ode to a bygone era!  Back before hot & cold running water, it was desirable for family members and farm hands to have a place to wash up before coming inside for meals or at the end of the day.  Fountains like this allowed the placement of water and a basin for...

19th Century Country French Stripped Hall Bench ~ Pew was designed to be attractive from all angles!  Hand-crafted from thick planks and beams of solid old-growth white oak, it features a higher and deeper seat than most making it capable of actually being comfortable!  The seat is firmly supported by a pair of brackets spaced across the width, and using...

Antique French Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Beveled Mirror is a splendid example of French craftsmanship imitating Oriental style!  The elegant, unusually shaped mirror frame was first covered in black enamel to create an ebonized effect, then meticulously hand-painted with Oriental scenes around the frame, all rendered in gold for contrast, with red tones...

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...

This PAIR of Antique French Louis XVI Oval Marquetry Nightstands ~ End Tables is truly a fantastic find!  Providing a larger surface than typical French nightstands yet with an oval form that presents absolutely no sharp corners anywhere, they are ideal for the bedside, flanking a sofa, next to your favorite chair, you name it!  Finished all around,...

Set of 4 Mid-Century Chinese Vases ~ Garniture will provide a variety of decorating possibilities!  Consisting of a pair of lidded urns mated with a pair of open vases, all designed and painted to match, they can be used together or as separate pairs.  Hand-painted in lively copper red, sky blue, goldenrod and emerald green, each features a graceful shape...

Antique Country French Painted Wrought Iron Chandelier is a magnificent example of elegant and skilled craftsmanship in the finest traditions!  The contoured oval frame serves as the basis for the design, with open scrollwork around the entire perimeter, and upon which are mounted the double arms each scrolled in a graceful serpentine form then fitted...

19th Century Swedish Whitewashed Bookcase features a stately, tailored architecture that makes it incredibly versatile in a wide variety of decor styles.  Hand-crafted from old-growth indigenous pine, it features four panes of glass on each door at the top, with a chamfered panel at the bottom of each door for more discreet storage.  Doors are hung with...

19th Century French Renaissance Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is a stunning testament to the artistic talents of French sculptors combined with master craftsman cabinetmaking skills.  Utilizing hand-select old-growth oak, a two-tiered design was created making it versatile for storing and displaying much more than books ~ your imagination is the only...

18th Century French Country Louis XIV Open Whitewashed Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is a stunning example of the rural artisans mastery of cabinetmaking!  Crafted from dense, old-growth oak using time-honored traditional methods like pegged mortise & tenon joinery, it was constructed to literally last for centuries.  The bold multi-tiered crown presides...

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Lidded Urns with Wood Bases are a delightful design, with classic form and exquisite jewel tones expressed with talented artistry to depict a variety of characters set in intriguing landscapes, seeming to appear to illustrate ancient myths and legends.  The domed caps can be removed so the urns function as handsome vases,...

Pair Antique Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Bud Vases are brilliantly painted to an amazingly realistic degree of artistry, depicting various species of garden plants and flowers.  Perfect for single stems or a small number of stems, they were designed to brighten up the room and provide visual enjoyment year round, even when flowers are not blooming. ...

19th Century Dry Bar ~ Counter is a superb example of rustic craftsmanship at its finest, and features three molded panels for visual interest.  Ideal in the game room or for entertaining. Circa 1870s Measures 39H x 65.5W x 23D

Rustic Antique Coffee Table is perfect for the casual decor, hand-made from solid planks and timbers to last for decades!Measures 12H x 30.5W x 19.5D

Pair Antique Japanese Bronze Vases clearly illustrate the mastery of the metalsmiths of Japan!  Cast and sculpted in bronze and given a rich oil-rubbed antique finish, each features a classic form with fluting on the main body.  Finely detailed ornamentations of tied roping combine with several intriguing designs of flowering plants and foliage are...

Rustic Antique Neoclassical Marble Top Nightstand ~ Pedestal is an intriguing piece, being just shy of three feet tall yet only sixteen inches square.  Featuring a drawer and a cabinet, it could easily serve in a cozy bedroom by the side of the bed, or more likely, anywhere in the home where a relatively tall surface is needed to display a lamp, sculpture...

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers exudes a stately elegance that is truly timeless!  Hand-crafted from dense, old-growth oak, it features a casework that is framed by full length scrolled cornerposts carved with acanthus plumes and bell flowers above and below, with flared feet tipped with escargots.  What appears to be...

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Buffet is a splendid example of the neoclassical revival of the late 1800s, all rendered from solid old-growth white oak to beautify your home for centuries!  Designed on an up-sized scale, it accommodates more storage capacity than normal two door buffets.  The mitered corners soften the impact on the traffic pattern...

Requiring the talents of four master artisans, 19th Century French Marquetry Marble Top Bombe Commodes such as this example needed a talented menuisier to create the complex naturalistic, curved form of the case, followed by the ebeniste who applied marquetry in a purely artistic form, next followed by the metalsmith who applied bronze mounts custom-made...

Mid-Century Chestnut Black Marble Top Coffee Table was fashioned from thick planks and timbers of old-growth, well-seasoned chestnut, providing a remarkably naturalistic and charming wood grain appearance on the legs, apron and framework around the slab of black marble.  Look closely and you can see the fossils of the sea creatures that comprise the...

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by A. Fivet Dated 1923 is a splendid pastoral work that provides a varied palette in a Post-Impressionistic manner for a work that can blend with a wide variety of color schemes in your home.  Although the human interest aspect appears center foreground, the shepherd's presence leads the viewer into the scene guiding...

Antique French Walnut Regence Style Dining Table is a classic example of fine craftsmanship utilizing exquisite indigenous woods for an opulent effect.  The subtle contours of the top's framework resemble the violin shape, with beveled edges all around, fitted with diamond parquet patterns on the surface.  Each of four aprons supporting the top have been...