Antique French Renaissance Hand-Carved Wall Mirror is a great choice to add Old World ambiance to any room, and with its consistent framework can be mounted vertically or horizontally on the wall!  Hand-carved foliate motifs inspired by ancient Greek acanthus forms undulates across the entire framework, with a design that projects the mirror glass itself...

Pair Antique French Louis XV Wall Shelves are perfect for adding symmetry and display surfaces to any room, regardless of the availability of floor space!  Gracefully arched crown with bold molding is centered with a complex crest motif, with acanthus rosette on top over the flared scrolls which embrace the convex egg-shaped medallion carved with stylized...

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 crest motifs on the rounded cornerposts surrounded by floral and foliate...

PAIR Early 19th Century French Vieux Paris Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases feature a lovely Mediterranean seaside scene, painted all around so they work even in front of a mirror, by design of course!  Classical Greco-Roman architecture is enhanced by the gold trim hand-applied from the rim to the base.  Examples such as these are only getting more rare...

18th Century Country French Neoclassical Secretary is a splendid example of the genre, dating to the reign of Louis XVI himself!  The period saw the rebirth of classical architecture and ornamentation, exemplified in this design, with tailored architecture melded with rich, hand-carved ornamentation in bas relief across the entire facade.  Undoubtedly...

19th Century French Renaissance Chair with Grapevine Motif is ideal for the wine room, game room, or as occasional chair anywhere in the home!  The uprights below and above, along with the horizontal stretchers, have all been turned in the barley twist fashion.  The seat is caned for lightweight comfort, and surrounded by gadrooned edging.  Atop the...

Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Side Chair features the graceful lines that are exceptionally ergonomic, designed before the word "ergonomic" had even been coined!  High, S-curved seatback with vertical slats conform to one's back in comfort, without horizontal ridges at all in the design.  Generous seat flares out with a trapezoidal shape, again, for...

Antique Country French Walnut Nightstand ~ End Table was fashioned from solid sumptuous walnut, and features a classic provincial charm that cannot be denied!  A subtle scalloped edge surrounds the top and helps keep things anchored there.  The rounded corners feature a modicum of carved detail, and lead the eyes down to the four cabriole legs, the front...

19th Century Copper & Brass Teapot was hand-made to last for decade after decade, and built so it could be periodically refurbished and repaired, good for another decade or two each time!  The combination of brass lid knob and swiveling handle contrasts nicely with the copper body, which was hand-dovetailed and soldered for generations of usage!Circa...

19th Century Brass Tea Kettle is a charming reminder of a bygone era, when vessels such as this were hand-made by metal smiths trained in their skills by their forefathers.  Note the hand-soldered seams and hand-hammered rivets.  An intriguing onion dome shape has been hammered into the handle designed to isolate the user's hands from the hot vessel when...

18th Century Blue & White Delft Vase features beautiful hand-painted design with the splendor of the cobalt blue expertly preserved by the proprietary process developed by the master ceramicists of the Delft region in Holland.Circa 1780sMeasures 10.5H x 7W x 6D

19th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Armchair ~ Fauteuil with Needlepoint Tapestry is a remarkable example of expert craftsmanship melded with extraordinary artistry!  Utilizing selected fruitwood, the craftsmen sculpted naturalistic and sinuous curvatures into what we call today "French scrolls" for the armrests, armrest supports, apron and even the...

19th Century Framed Hand-Colored Lithograph is a beautifully rendered view of the Vatican in Rome as seen from the banks of the Tiber River.  Produced for the lucrative French market, during the period it remained fashionable for the affluent to spend time or vacation in the storied city, to where all roads lead!This example is a lithograph that has been...

19th Century French Louis XVI Pewter Jardiniere was designed as a centerpiece, either for the dining or center table, and allowed the owner to display fresh flowers and greenery without a care, thanks to the inset tin drip pan.  This design features a combination of Rococo and Neoclassical motifs for a transitional Louis XVI style that transcends the...