Our first three containers for 2019 are filled with spectacular items from the European Continent perfect for any room, any style, any budget! Over 500 new items!
19th Century French Renaissance Leather Top Writing Table is perfect for adding an Old World touch to any room! Boldly carved edging around the tooled leather top is just the beginning, with fully carved apron wrapping around the entire perimeter making it a good choice for placement anywhere in the room. Gold foliates, rosettes and lions' heads are the...
Louis XVI Walnut Side Table ~ End Table is perfect for adding a classic surface for any room. Hand-crafted from solid walnut, it features a rounded end design with turned, tapered and fluted legs connected with a fluted apron, carved embellishments, and a double lyre stretcher below adorned with turned finials.Reproduction.Measures 29.5H x 38W x 24.5D
Antique French Empire Style Walnut Dining Table with Leaf will bring understated elegance to your dining experience! Hand-crafted from sumptuous walnut, it features six tapered legs with two of them centered & recessed underneath in order to support the large leaf with apron. Without the leaf, it's a round table that takes up very little floor space...
Pair of 18th century style garden statues of a shepherd and a shepherdess. The shepherd holds a shepherd's staff while his female counterpart holds a lamb. A classic theme amongst artists and sculptors of 19th and 20th century revival. This pair is good for exterior or interior use, and are made out of relatively lightweight fiberglass with a durable...
Not antique, but a well-painted copy of a famous work, this charming painting depicts two friends or sisters at the well, perhaps discussing the promise of new love. Remarkable detail abounds in their expressions and raiment. Measures 36 x 24; 46 x 34 overall"Reproduction"
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Trumeau ~ Mirror is a majestic reminder of the classical revival that swept Europe during the era. Stately neoclassical architecture abounds in the design, from the tailored crown molding to the pilasters on both sides embellished with musical instruments, florals, foliates and ribbon in full relief and enhanced with...
Grand 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Mirror is a masterpiece of the sculptor's art! The large scale of the mirror makes it ideal for tall ceilings or use as a floor mirror. The bottom, left and right frameworks are of a tailored design, with five tiers of molding detail including beading all around, classic evidence of the influence of the...
A wonderful example of a decorative element popular in France for over 400 years, this 19th Century French Neoclassical Painted Trumeau features an embossed design atop the mirror, with timeless architecture and embellishment that dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. Original painted finish has achieved a lovely patina over the past century and a...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Jean Matthieu Jamsin (1882-1965) is a classic example of the pastoral work wherein the artist has been captivated by a particularly beautiful woodland scene alongside a rock-strewn creek. The naturalistic forms that the trees depict act like markers along the creek, and the artist has chosen to concentrate on the...
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...
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Buffet features subtly curvaceous naturalistic lines accented with shell and foliate carvings, with an interesting design that includes two drawers above two cabinets flanking an open display section with a single shelf. The scrolled apron is carved with shell and foliates as well, supported by scrolled legs...
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 19th Century Bronze Candlestick Floor Lamps is a remarkable find! Heavy cast bronze comprises the entirety of the candlestick, featuring intricate turnings and a castellated bobeche at top, contrasting with the footed tripod base below. Such candlesticks were intended for rooms with a grand scale, so using them as a floor lamp in more typical home...
Pair Napoleon III Period Ebonized Mahogany Over Door Crowns are ideal for spicing up a cased opening or doorway that otherwise is a difficult area to decorate. Hand-crafted from fine walnut with hand-carved and ebonized trim with a classically arched design, it is rare to find an identical pair! Circa 1860 Each measures 16H x 40W x 3D Priced as Pair!
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...
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...
Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Chandelier is a spectacular design, inspired by ancient Greek and Roman architecture! The original canopy survives, cast to depict a laurel rosette, which leads the eye down to the top of the fixture which has been cast to depict a bow of ribbon. Cascading down from the bow are cast chain segments connected to each...
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...
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...
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...
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Counter ~ Wall Vitrines were designed to rest on a surface, or to be mounted on the wall, providing small display cases for your family heirlooms and keepsakes! Surrounded in fine French walnut, the frameworks feature classic molded detail with floral and foliate carvings on the upper corners. Cast brass key guards...
Pair Mid-19th Century French Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Framed Panels were painstakingly crafted by an obviously talented metal smith out of red-hot iron to create an artistic window accent that also happens to be exceedingly secure! Hand-forged during the Napoleon III Period which was the beginning of the heydays of the Belle Epoque, each panel is...
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Wrought Iron Balustrade ~ Window Guard is a stunning work of the metalsmith's art! Hand-crafted during the middle of the 19th century, it features a classical influence evidenced in the Greek coin motif on top and bottom, in between which appear two panels of exquisite scrollwork adorned with foliates. The rounded...
Antique Country French Wrought Iron & Crystal Chandelier combines the best of both design worlds! A casual elegance has been created from hand-forged wrought iron by an obviously capable metal smith, with a finely contoured framework forming the central body upon which eight scrolled arms are mounted, each adorned with acanthus plumes and fitted with...
Grand 19th Century Henri II Renaissance Revival Hall Tree was designed for an impressive country home to impress those who entered, as well as provide a convenient place for hats, coats, canes and umbrellas! The crown is adorned with two family crests sculpted from solid old-growth oak, representing the union of two prominent and powerful families. ...
Antique Dutch Cupboard ~ Vaisselier in Stripped Oak is a charming ode to traditional craftsmanship by Dutch masters that goes back many centuries! This example was rendered from solid white oak, and fitted with a solid, chamfered pine backing to create a piece that will become an instant family heirloom that your descendants will continue to enjoy for...
Antique Baroque Lamp Table is ideal for any cozy seating group, or to display objects next to a window or in a hall! Circa early to mid-1900s Measures 19H x 13.5 in diameter
19th Century Flemish Louis XIV Secretary ~ Bookcase with Embossed Brass combines the talents of a master furniture crafter with the artistry of a metal sculptor! Fashioned with a classical architecture that includes bold crown molding, turned columns that support the upper tier and serve as legs below, it commands a timeless presence. Across the crown...
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs is the perfect choice for comfortable seating in any room of the home or office. The frames features bold classical contours inspired by the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations that are adeptly carved in the manner of Louis XVI with motifs such as Greek coin and acanthus plumes with...
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs is the perfect choice for comfortable seating in any room of the home or office. The frames features bold classical contours inspired by the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations that are adeptly carved in the manner of Louis XVI with motifs such as Greek coin and acanthus plumes with...
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Mantel Mirror is perfect for adding timeless classicism to any decor! Great for high mantels with heavy crown molding just above, placement above cased openings, or other such niche applications, it has been hand-carved from solid French walnut with an elegant demilune form festooned with a shell motif with foliate sprays...
Pair Mid-Century Neoclassical Cut Crystal & Brass Table Lamps feature a design influenced by neoclassical architecture, yet rendered with a modern flair. The diamond patterns of the design provide an opulent look, with a round cylindrical shaft set upon a cubic base, separated by a brass ring. Brass base molding flares out for extra support and...
19th Century French Renaissance Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is an impressive example of the refined Renaissance style, sometimes referred to as Henri II, with architecture that vaults to over 9 feet tall yet with the rounded sides and shallow depth results in a minimal impact on your floor plan and traffic flow! Hand-crafted from select,...
PAIR Antique Solid Pewter Baroque Style Candlestick Floor Lamps will add symmetry, added light, and Old World styling to any room! Professionally electrified, each features a large candlesleeve with brass extension fitted with two sockets. Each socket has its own switch for even more control of the lighting provided. (Install LED lighting for best...
Pair Mid Century Brass & Crystal Neoclassical Girandoles ~ Sconces feature timeless styling, and intricate detail with solid brass quality enhanced by faceted crystals that play with the light and provide a source of warm ambiance. Designed to mount on a horizontal, not vertical surface. Newly electrified, included in the price! Circa mid-1900s Each...
Rustic 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.Circa early 1900sMeasures 19.5H x 16W x 17D
Antique Rustic Deer Antler Chandelier was cleverly hand-crafted from antlers found in the forest shed naturally from male deer after the rut each year. Nature cleverly allowed this group of animals to shed their antlers that are frequently damaged during mating season so new ones can grow out bigger and better the next year. Perfect for adding a...
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Wood Chandelier is a wonderful example of the style, featuring a boldly carved central shaft in an urn form with multiple tiered pendant below mounted to a large circular acanthus rosette. Just above the rosette is the main body of the central shaft, alternating between 8 pinwheel style rosettes and 8 scrolled arms which...
19th Century French Walnut Henri II Buffet is a refined expression of the Renaissance Revival and in this example combines neoclassical architecture inspired by the ancient Greeks and Romans with embellishments that recall the glory years of Da Vinci and other giants of the 15th and 16th centuries. A richly veined solid walnut plank top with double...
19th Century French Renaissance Marble Top Buffet will make a great presence in any room! The rounded side design is very traffic-friendly, so even though the maximum depth is almost 2 feet, it seems like a smaller piece. Topped with beveled marble that follows the case contours, it makes for carefree entertaining, display and even serving food and...
PAIR 19th Century French Mahogany Empire Armchairs with Needlepoint Tapestry was literally designed to last for centuries! Hand-crafted from highly revered exotic imported mahogany from the Americas, the frameworks were adorned with a modicum of carved detail yet still allow the sheer natural beauty of the sumptuous wood to show forth. The carvings on...
Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Gaston Wilkin is a splendid work of post-impressionistic technique, with multiple applicators being used to create texture in the oil painting, which depicts a quaint cottage nestled deep in a beautiful yet tranquil forest. Wilkin has used an interesting palette suggesting a Spring morning, and the work survives in its...
19th Century Swedish Giltwood Wall Clock ~ Cartel boasts a splendid classical design with a crown of roses, laurel swags, an enamel dial and a truly regal look!Circa 1890sMeasures 26H x 15W x 5D(NOTE: We sell clocks for their decorative appeal, not to keep time. We cannot guarantee clocks will work
Antique French Louis XVI Mantel Mirror is perfect for adding timeless classicism to any decor! Great for high mantels with heavy crown molding just above, placement above cased openings, or other such niche applications, it has been hand-carved from solid French walnut with an elegant demilune form festooned with a shell motif with foliate sprays at the...
Antique French Empire Mahogany Draw Leaf Dining Table with Bronze Mounts exudes elegance, and is extraordinarily versatile with two leaves that are always there when you need them, that draw out in an instant when more seating accommodation is required. Hand-crafted from fine imported mahogany, it features mitered corners so there are no sharp ends in...
Antique Renaissance Two-Tiered Buffet makes a great cabinet for the library, office, entertainment area, or any masculine decor! Hand-crafted to last for generations, it features an upper tier with cabinet and spacious lower buffet with two drawers and doors that open to a capacious interior. Carved embellishments include fully laden grapevines across...
Grand 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Hunt Bookcase is a remarkable work of art, one that captivates the visual senses from the top of the crown to the base! Signed by the sculptor Benjamin Deguil, An artistic genius, he created this piece for a particular client whose initials 'DC' are carved into the medallion held by two lifelike cherubs,...
19th Century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface represents the height of the revival of the style that occurred during the reign of Napoleon III who we can thank for reviving virtually all the French styles dating back to the mid 12th century in a glorious period of rebirth that showcased the extraordinary talents of French...
Antique Liegoise Writing Table with 2 Drawers is a splendid example of the time-honored traditions of quality craftsmanship for which the region is so well known for the past centuries! Able artisans utilized indigenous old-growth oak to produce the elegant contours of the beveled top surface, which presides over the apron below, which has been...
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Mantel Mirror is perfect for adding timeless classicism to any decor! Great for high mantels with heavy crown molding just above, placement above cased openings, or other such niche applications, it has been hand-crafted from solid French walnut with a graceful arched form supported by scrolled sides that culminate in a...
Cache Pot, Antique Italian Neoclassical Florentine, crafted by the master ceramicists of the fabled city of Florence, Italy. Revered by the art community long before Italy became a country, Florence has deep cultural roots and is home to countless masters, not the least of which was Leonardo DaVinci. This work recreates the classical motifs that date...
Pair Mid-Century Giltwood Candlesticks feature a timeless, classical design, with lotus volutes upraised to support the bobeche which is designed for 4" pillar candles. The shaft consists of multiple tiers of different motifs, ending with an urn-shaped rendition of the same lotus volutes immediately positioned above the tripod base, with graceful lines...
Antique French Louis XVI Mantel Mirror is perfect for adding timeless classicism to any decor! Great for high mantels with heavy crown molding just above, placement above cased openings, or other such niche applications, it has been hand-carved from solid French red oak with an elegant demilune form festooned with a floral spray with foliates at the...
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Mahogany Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is the perfect choice for adding timeless flair and style to any room! Crafted from exotic imported mahogany which is showcased in the intricately carved detail as well as the luxurious grain of the side panels, it was designed to last for generations. Topped with a...
Mid-Century French Wrought Iron 6-Piece Garden Salon Set is a charming way to furnish your outdoor space! The cafe table features exuberant scrolled legs supporting a top three feet in diameter and drilled at the center with an umbrella hole. The charming canape, or settee, seats two adults or three children, and two armchairs as well as two side chairs...
Antique Country French Wrought Iron Triple-Tier Plant Stand ~ Jardiniere is a splendid way to add a decorative accent to your outdoor entertaining area, garden, or even indoors! Skillfully wrought iron features abundant scrollwork in the sides of the baskets, as well as the tripod leg structure for incredible visual appeal, even when there are no plants...
19th Century French Bronze Statue of Maiden with Lyre depicts a beautiful woman in a classical pose, reflecting on the day's events, or life in general, with a faraway gaze in her eyes. Alongside is her lyre, ready when inspiration calls. Note the exquisite detail in her gown, and the flowers in her hair! Created in bronze with a polished finish for...
Antique Embossed Brass Jardiniere is from the master metalsmiths of India, who have been perfecting their craft for many centuries! Scenes depict bellicose events, with elaborate bordering above and below all embossed on a classic urn shape.Circa 1880sMeasures 8.5H x 12.5 in diameter
Antique Chinoiserie Armchair is a charming example of the Asian influence on European furnishings, with a tailored architecture, ebonized finish and hand-painted gold scenery on almost every facet. Rich damascene silk upholstery completes the look, and the seat is upholstered in such a manner that the cushion easily pops out so you can reupholster in...
Mid-Century Brass & Glass Oval Bar Cart creates a charming way to serve drinks, desserts or treats to your guests and family, and it's on rollers! You can prepare a visual feast on the three separate glass tiers, and wheel it into the room much to the delight of all your friends. Each oval glass tier features a brass rim around the edge to keep...
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Armoire is a true gem of the cabinetmaker's art! Only rarely do we come across pieces from the Louis XVI period around the time of our great nation's founding that are so exquisite and well-preserved. This example was crafted from the finest exotic imported mahogany available at the time, with a classic...
Antique French Louis XVI Marble Top Step-Front Buffet brings to life the classical style which has enamored those who appreciate fine design and furnishings for thousands of years! The architecture is stately, with a subtle stepped-out center door flanked by two side doors to create the main casework. The cabinet doors are framed by boldly carved spiral...
19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vase ~ Jardiniere with Bronze Mounts is an amazing work of art with scenes hand-painted around the entire circle of the base creating a slightly different presentation as one views the piece from all angles. Such vases were produced in Japan by talented artisans, then shipped to one of their primary markets in France for the...
Antique Delft Lidded Urn by Boch of Belgium is a splendid example of fine ceramic porcelains from the region that encompassed northern France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and Holland. The storied company was founded by Francois Boch in 1748 and evolved through many permutations over the decades, witnessing the revolution in Belgium, the rise and fall of...
Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray ~ Paperweight will add a touch of class to your desktop or any table! Hand-crafted from solid crystal quality glass by the masters of Murano, it features a ruby coloration in the bowl that adds even more luster to the look. Circa mid-1900sMeasures 2.5H x 3.5W x 3.5D