All six containers arriving at our Dallas Design District showroom for 2019 are filled with treasures from the Continent ~ over 1,000 new items from which to choose!
Dating to the early 1900s, this exceptional Liégeois Régence style clock buffet cabinet is crafted in solid oak and displays the exuberant carving for which the cabinetmakers of Liège were renowned. Its sweeping cornice rises toward a pierced shell and foliate crest, framing the original clock with its beautiful brass face and individual white enamel...
An authentic 18th century Spanish antique trestle table crafted from solid oak, combining the strength of traditional Spanish construction with an unusually elegant and sculptural profile. The thick plank top has acquired a rich, time softened patina, with the subtle irregularities and surface character that give early oak furniture its unmistakable...
“Adriatic Coastline” by Belgian artist Paule Bisman captures the romance of antique village houses gathered beneath a stone tower overlooking the sea. Warm ochre and ivory architecture complement the luminous blues of water and sky, while textured brushwork brings the rocky shoreline into focus. The curved quay leads the eye toward a sailboat and distant...
“Farm Country Scene” by Klein offers an intimate portrait of country life, finding its subject in the weathered buildings and everyday rhythms of a farm courtyard. The farmhouse at left leads the eye inward toward a tiled roof barn, while a canopy of trees shelters the yard. Chickens roaming the foreground lend life and scale to the scene, their small...
A peaceful view of a village along the Saulx River in the Meuse region of northeastern France is captured in this evocative oil on canvas by José Salvaggio. Rising above the tiled rooftops and mature trees, the village church creates a commanding focal point, while a sunlit field of golden grasses draws the eye into the landscape. Broad, expressive...
Pierre Colson captures the peaceful seclusion of the Belgian Ardennes in this signed oil on canvas. Morning light settles across the valley, illuminating the farmhouse and meadow with a soft glow while the surrounding ridges rise protectively around the landscape. The sweeping breadth of the land and the succession of distant hills create a beautiful...
Pierre Colson transforms a quiet woodland path into a study of light, shadow and atmosphere in this signed Belgian oil on canvas. A ray of sunshine filters through the trees and spreads a warm glow across the path, revealing the beauty of an otherwise private and secluded corner of the countryside. The alternating passages of sunlight and cool shadow...
This French Louis XVI style buffet embodies the symmetry, refinement, and accomplished cabinetmaking of the neoclassical tradition. Crafted in mahogany on a grand scale, the facade is composed of four drawers above four paneled doors, creating an architectural rhythm that lends the piece dignity and balance. Carefully selected flame mahogany gives the...
A rain washed afternoon brings poetic beauty to “Place de la Carrière, Nancy,” an evocative oil on canvas by José Salvaggio. Beneath a silvery sky, pedestrians carrying umbrellas cross the historic square as its stately architecture recedes toward the soaring spire of the Basilica of Saint Epvre. Reflections shimmer across the wet pavement, while loosely...
An elegant expression of Country French cabinetmaking, this antique solid oak commode draws its sculptural lines from the Louis XV tradition. The distinctive en arbalète façade gives the front a flowing double curvature, with a defined central projection carried through all three drawers. Above, the molded oak top follows the same contour, creating a...
An exceptional Louis XV period buffet from the Liège region of French speaking Belgium, richly carved in solid oak and retaining its original hardware. The flowing contours and finely worked ornament give this antique the elegance associated with French influenced furniture of the region, while the oak’s deep patina lends warmth and depth to every carved...
This 19th century French center table is a finely executed interpretation of the Régence style, distinguished by its sculptural carved base, serpentine contours and softly aged painted finish. The shaped top follows the movement of the apron below, where carved scrollwork and a central foliate cartouche introduce the fluid ornament associated with the...
Striking and exquisite, this rare pair of Ritzenhoff & Breker porcelain mantel urns celebrates the elegance and romance of neoclassical design. Their graceful campana forms are inspired by classical antiquity, with flared rims, sweeping upturned handles, rounded bodies, slender pedestal stems and square plinth bases. Hand-painted black vignettes...
This remarkable 19th century Dutch collector’s cabinet combines richly patinated wood with an extraordinary collection of original brass hardware. The beautifully aged surface has developed tremendous depth and character, while the pierced brass hinges, elaborate central lock plate, corner mounts, drawer fittings, and carrying handles on the sides give...
This remarkable pair of early 19th century French bronze doré statues depicts two musical cherubs modeled with lively expressions and animated movement. One cherub plays a horn, while his companion raises a baton above the sheet music resting across his lap. Their expressive faces, curling hair, draped garments and carefully sculpted hands demonstrate the...
This elegant French Louis XVI style center table features a beautifully balanced oval form with a painted finish that emphasizes its refined neoclassical design. The apron is particularly well executed, with a continuous pierced circular gallery framed by delicate molding and carved floral rosettes at the corners, while a carved central motif provides a...
A striking set of three hand-painted ceramic lidded vases by Boch Frères Keramis, combining distinctive European craftsmanship with an exuberant interpretation of Asian decorative arts. The set consists of a larger baluster-form covered vase accompanied by a pair of tall faceted covered vases, creating a beautifully composed trio with considerable...
French Régence style carved oak end table crowned with a finely figured Sainte Anne marble top. The shaped apron is richly carved with scrolling foliage and a central cartouche, complemented by shell motifs at the corners and elegant cabriole legs with additional foliate carving and scrolled feet.The gray and white veining of the Sainte Anne marble...
The elegance and romance of French antique seating have long been celebrated, and both are beautifully expressed in this Louis XV style walnut fauteuil. Its tall arched back, fluid open arms, serpentine apron and gracefully curved cabriole legs create the distinctive movement of Louis XV design.Fine floral and rocaille carving embellishes the arm...
A French Louis XV walnut footstool featuring the fluid, curving lines characteristic of the style. The shaped apron flows naturally into four elegant cabriole legs, while the walnut displays a warm antique patina.The generously upholstered seat is covered in beautifully worked floral needlepoint, with roses, blossoms and scrolling foliage in softly muted...
An exceptionally preserved pair of antique Belgian porcelain mantel urns by Pêtre à Baudour, distinguished by their neoclassical form and richly detailed sporting decoration. Each urn presents two different hand-painted hunt scenes framed within gilt rondels, including mounted hunters with their hounds, a gathering before the hunt and an elegant coaching...
A beautiful relic of traditional Italian country life, this hand-thrown terracotta jar was made for storing and dispensing olive oil. Its tall ovoid form is fitted with two slender loop handles and a small pouring spout near the base, while the upper portion retains a rich amber-brown glaze that continues irregularly over the naturally textured...
A beautiful example of early 19th century English cabinetmaking, this antique linen press combines refined simplicity, remarkable storage and the warmth that only an original finish can provide. The restrained paneled facade allows the richly figured walnut to take center stage, its flowing grain enlivened by a deep, naturally aged patina.The tall paneled...
Centuries of character meet the enduring craftsmanship of hand forged iron in this Country French style dining table. The thick top is fashioned from reclaimed antique oak, preserving the rich grain, irregular texture and deeply aged patina that only time can create.Its substantial iron base is beautifully shaped with broad arched legs, open curved...
A dramatic maritime oil painting by German-American artist Alfred Gabali (1886–1963), depicting the legendary five-masted sailing ship Preussen underway at sea. Gabali captures the extraordinary scale and elegance of the great vessel under full sail, its towering masts and billowing canvas silhouetted against a luminous, atmospheric sky. The darker...
A striking Dutch buffet crafted from thick, heavy quarter-sawn oak, combining the strength and permanence of traditional Gothic furniture with a cleaner 20th-century interpretation. The stripped finish beautifully reveals the pronounced grain of the oak, giving the substantial case a lighter, more contemporary presence while preserving its strong European...
19th Century French Renaissance Buffet is ideal for the Old World decor! Hand-crafted and carved from old-growth oak, it features a rugged, intricate design including carved edging all around the plank top and completely dominating the facade. A pair of drawers appear at the top, each framed by rectangular rosettes and carved with foliates and lions'...
Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Round Side Marble Top Buffet combines beauty and elegance with form and function, crafted from walnut, marble and solid brass! The design features a stepped front center section with two large cabinet doors, and rounded sides that make it traffic friendly for your room, yet open up to provide storage for smaller objects ~...
Grand Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Buffet a l'Etrusque will add classic elegance to any room on a large scale. Crafted from select imported mahogany, hand-crafted brass and luxurious Carrara marble, it stretches just over eight feet in width. Elongated, tapered and fluted legs reduce its visual mass for a more refined effect. The...
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Hunt Buffet represents a spectacular example of the glorious revival of the Renaissance that occurred during the middle of the century all across Europe, inspired by the monarchy of Napoleon III. This example is particularly stunning, celebrating the spoils of the hunt as well as the many blessings we are fortunate...
18th Century Country French Louis XIII Buffet in Stripped Oak captures the warmth, strength, and provincial charm of French craftsmanship at its finest. Hand-crafted from dense old-growth oak, the buffet was built in an era when furniture was meant to serve a household for generations. The stripped finish reveals the natural beauty of the wood, allowing...
18th Century Country French Whitewashed Buffet was designed to serve a typically large family, and provide adequate storage for all china, flatware and glassware while simultaneously presenting a visual style flair to the room. Constructed from indigenous old-growth oak, it has been professionally whitewashed by our expert in house staff, and has a soft...
Built during the 18th century, this handsome Dutch oak buffet embodies the honest craftsmanship and practical character that have made Dutch country furniture so enduring. Constructed entirely of solid oak, its long, shallow proportions were thoughtfully designed to provide generous storage while fitting comfortably into narrower interiors, a hallmark of...
19th Century French Faience 8 piece Hand-Painted Tea Service represents the remarkably unique and definitively French porcelains produced in the fabled region around Rouen! Hand-made, each piece is meticulously hand-painted with an intricate design inspired by nature across the entire facade. Designed as a set, the platter helps protect table tops in...
Captivating Antique Belgian Oil Painting on Canvas by Xavier Wurth (1869-1933) depicts the Ourthe River winding quietly through the wooded valleys of the Ardennes, a region that inspired some of the artist’s finest landscapes. Wurth creates a remarkable sense of depth, drawing the eye from the softly illuminated grasses and foliage of the foreground...
Created for a private French chapel in the late 17th to early 18th century, this rare set of four antique brass altar candlesticks is an exceptional survival of the Renaissance tradition in ecclesiastical decorative art. Each candlestick rests upon a boldly sculpted tripartite base terminating in traditional ball and claw feet, a motif long associated...
19th Century Rustic French Pine Orchard Step Ladder provides a fascinating glimpse into everyday rural life in France, where ladders of this type were indispensable for tending and harvesting the fruit trees of orchards and country estates. Hand crafted from pine, its tall, slender proportions combine a series of broad steps with substantial side rails...
French Louis XVI Stripped Marble Top Occasional Table presents an exceptionally graceful interpretation of the neoclassical style, combining delicate hand carved ornamentation with light, architectural proportions and a beautifully aged stripped finish. A circular rouge marble top provides a handsome counterpoint to the pale natural tones of the base, its...
Elegant proportions and refined neoclassical detailing distinguish this Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Bouillotte Table, a graceful interpretation of the distinctive table form that originated in France during the late 18th century and took its name from the fashionable card game bouillotte. Crafted from richly toned mahogany, the circular...
The warmth and dignity of the Georgian English country house are beautifully represented in this remarkable solid oak dresser. Created during the 18th century, when English cabinetmakers valued balanced proportions, honest materials and furniture made to endure, it possesses the quiet refinement that has made Georgian design timeless.The long, beautifully...
Elegant and beautifully restrained, this French antique guéridon captures the classical refinement of the Directoire tradition. The style emerged in France at the close of the 18th century, favoring clarity of line, symmetry, and a lighter interpretation of ancient Greek and Roman forms. Its influence endured into the following century and was especially...
A handsome set of eight late 19th century antique dining chairs crafted from solid oak in the enduring Chippendale style, comprising two armchairs and six side chairs. Their richly pierced splats display the fluid curves and decorative symmetry that made the designs of Thomas Chippendale so influential throughout Europe. More than a century after his...
English country furniture is admired for its honest craftsmanship, enduring usefulness, and the beauty it acquires through generations of daily life. Dating to the late 18th century, this stripped oak dresser embodies that tradition with an elegant Georgian simplicity touched by the emerging neoclassical spirit of the period.The pale stripped finish...
Richly carved walnut and beautifully balanced proportions distinguish this French Liégeois china buffet, designed to unite elegant display with generous storage. Its upper case rises beneath a sculptural arched cornice, creating an architectural silhouette closely associated with the accomplished cabinetmakers of Liège. Three glazed doors are ornamented...
Created in 19th century Spain as a country work table, this authentic antique has been thoughtfully adapted in height to serve as an exceptionally functional coffee table. Its broad plank top, simple linear form, two paneled drawers with iron ring pulls, and beautifully aged wood reflect the honest craftsmanship of Spanish rural furniture, made for...
Created during the late 18th century, when the ideals of classical antiquity were transforming the decorative arts of Sweden, this exceptional painted bench is a magnificent expression of the Gustavian period. Under the patronage of King Gustav III, Swedish craftsmen embraced the neoclassical movement flourishing across Europe, interpreting the grandeur...
A charming marriage of Dutch ceramic art and hand-forged ironwork, this 19th century wall-mounted coat rack features six hand-painted Delft tiles in the traditional blue and white palette. The figures portray scenes of Dutch daily life and appear to include a town crier beside a posted notice, a bird seller or falconer, a tradesman carrying a pail, a...
Elegance and classical simplicity are beautifully expressed in this French round end table, created during the Art Deco era as a refined interpretation of Empire design. The circular top displays richly figured birdseye maple wood with a warm, time-softened patina, echoed below by the tripartite platform stretcher. Three slender ebonized walnut columns...
Handsome and richly hand-carved, this 19th century French Renaissance Revival trunk bench is crafted from solid oak and finished with scrolling acanthus leaves, floral borders, heraldic motifs, and sculptural curved arms. Its form continues an important tradition in European furniture, as the wooden trunk was among the earliest household furnishings and...
Carved from a single block of solid Carrara marble, this exceptional 17th century French heraldic crest was discovered in a château in the Loire Valley.The deeply sculpted shield bears lion accented by a diagonal bend, with the lion crowned as an emblem of noble authority. In traditional heraldry, the lion represents courage, strength, valor, and...
Originally created for curing and storing olives, this 19th century Greek terracotta jar is a remarkable survivor of Mediterranean culinary life. Hand-thrown with an elongated ovoid form, rounded shoulders, and a rolled rim, the vessel retains the subtle horizontal markings of the potter’s hand. Its timeworn whitewashed surface reveals glimpses of warm...
Celebrating the romance of the French countryside, this exceptional antique trumeau mirror combines hand-carved oak, beautifully stripped to reveal its natural patina, with a hand-painted oil on canvas pastoral scene. A shepherd tending his flock follows a winding country path into the distant landscape, creating wonderful depth and perspective while...
A beautifully composed harbor scene by Belgian artist Achille Sengier (1886–1964), this original oil on canvas depicts sailboats gathered along a quiet quay, their slender masts rising against the softly rendered architecture of the waterfront. Figures along the water’s edge bring life and scale to the composition, while reflections of the boats,...
Rooted in the grandeur of the English Renaissance Revival and enriched with strong Jacobean influence, this late 19th century hall bench is a splendid example of the substantial oak furniture created for the entrance halls of English country houses and manor homes. Such benches were traditionally placed along paneled halls and reception spaces, offering...
A beautifully atmospheric late 19th century oil on canvas signed J.B. François, depicting a shepherd leading his flock through a quiet village landscape. The composition reflects the pastoral tradition of European landscape painting, with rural architecture, winding pathways and the rhythms of country life brought together in a scene of warmth and...
A beautifully preserved 19th century English antique dining table crafted from solid pine, with an exceptionally long plank top, handsome turned legs, and the pale, timeworn surface that makes stripped English country furniture so desirable. Its generous scale, honest construction, and naturally aged patina give the table a wonderful sense of history and...
Antique Belgian Oil on Canvas Painting “Cows Grazing” by Xavier Wurth (1869-1933) reveals the artist’s remarkable sensitivity to light, perspective, and the natural beauty of the Belgian countryside. A distinguished painter of the Liège School, Wurth trained at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Liège, exhibited at the Cercle Royal des Beaux Arts de Liège...
A romantic and beautifully preserved 19th century French antique giltwood mirror in the Louis XVI style, crowned by a remarkable sculptural composition of lovebirds surrounded by laurel foliage and classical emblems of love. The paired birds, depicted with wings dramatically outstretched, form an expressive crest above the restrained Neoclassical lines of...
Dating to the 18th century, this exceptional Dutch linen press is a wonderful celebration of Baroque cabinetmaking, where craftsmanship, proportion, carving, and movement come together in a piece of remarkable presence. Crafted from solid oak and now presented in a beautifully stripped finish, it reveals the strength of the timber, the hand of the...
A beautifully preserved late 19th century Gothic Revival church bench, crafted from solid oak and distinguished by its restrained ecclesiastical character and wonderfully simple proportions. The long plank seat, high horizontal back rail and shaped end supports reflect the practical craftsmanship traditionally associated with church furnishings, while the...
A beautifully preserved late 19th century Gothic Revival church bench, crafted from solid oak and distinguished by its restrained ecclesiastical character and wonderfully simple proportions. The long plank seat, high horizontal back rail and shaped end supports reflect the practical craftsmanship traditionally associated with church furnishings, while the...
A beautifully carved French antique mirror inspired by the rich decorative traditions of the Louis XIV Baroque period. The broad pierced wood frame is worked with scrolling acanthus leaves, foliate motifs, and interlacing forms that create a fluid sense of movement around the mirror.The hand-carved frame has wonderful depth, with the openwork allowing...
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 Arts & Crafts Wall Cabinet with Hand-Painted Tiles will make a charming addition to your decor, especially the powder room! The casework was fashioned from solid oak, and features a natural finish on the outside with a whitewashed interior visible through the glass on the single cabinet door. Of special note are the hand-painted tile inserts...
English pine furniture has long been one of the defining elements of the country house tradition, valued for its honest character, warm surface and remarkable ability to live comfortably alongside furnishings of many different periods. That same quality has made antique stripped pine extraordinarily desirable with designers today, particularly as the...
Created in the 19th century during the great European Renaissance Revival, this Dutch carved oak hall bench reflects a period when designers and craftsmen deliberately looked back to the architecture, furniture, heraldry, and decorative arts of the Renaissance for inspiration.The Renaissance itself represented one of the great flowering periods of...
Handsome and beautifully patinated, this early 18th century Country French bonnetière is a distinguished surviving example of provincial craftsmanship from the celebrated reign of Louis XIV. Known as the Sun King, Louis XIV ruled France from 1643 to 1715, presiding over one of the most influential periods in French history. His court at Versailles...
Dutch Still Life of Garden Roses in an Ironstone Tureen by L. Snijders, dated 1973, presents a lush floral arrangement inspired by the centuries old Dutch tradition of flower painting. Abundant roses in shades of crimson, rose pink, blush, cream and white are joined by smaller blossoms and deep green foliage, gathered informally within a simple white...
Richly sculptural and unmistakably French, this magnificent 19th century Renaissance Revival Hunt bookcase is a superb expression of the cabinetmaker’s art. Crafted from solid white oak and now stripped to reveal a beautifully softened natural patina, the bookcase has an extraordinary presence, with the pale, time-worn oak allowing the depth and precision...
Refined proportions, beautifully grained mahogany, and a luminous white Carrara marble top give this French commode the timeless presence associated with the Louis XVI tradition. The natural gray veining of the marble stands beautifully against the deep mahogany, while the original brass hardware and delicate brass feet complete the composition with...