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!
Early 19th Century Rustic Country French End Table represents a splendid example of Old World craftsmanship displaying techniques handed down from generation to generation to provide sturdy furnishings built for daily use. This example, rendered from seasoned old-growth oak, features solid planks for the top with a hand-beveled edge all around. The...
Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table is a classic piece with understated elegance that is perfect for completing a home office, serve as a vanity table, or even behind a sofa. Crafted from fine walnut, it features a rectangular beveled top made from solid planks joined together with pegged mortise & tenon technique, also used for the...
Antique French Neoclassical Henri II Oak Partner's Desk literally doubles your efficiency! Fitted with three drawers, vertical file storage and interior drawers on both sides, it's ready to do yeoman's service in style. The spacious top has a bold half-bullnose bevel all around, and is integral to the top unit which consists of the six aforementioned...
19th Century French Louis Philippe Silver Mirror is a staple of classic design, amazingly approaching its second century of existence soon! Such mirrors were considered a luxury for the affluent during this time period, and only appeared in the finer homes. This example displays the traditional tailored architecture with upper rounded shoulders and a...
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Commode in Stripped Oak recalls a time when closets were non-existent, and commodes and armoires were used for clothes storage. This impressive example features a tailored architecture that includes roundels in triplicate across each drawer facade, into which are placed bronze ring pulls with cast bronze guards or at...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble will make an elegant addition to any decor! Crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it features a tailored neoclassical architecture, with straight lines mixed with rounded corners protruding from the front, and of course four tapered and fluted round legs. What appears to be three small...
A rare find! Grand 18th Century Country French Louis XIV Armoire was created for a spacious manoir, and is the perfect choice for large scale rooms and/or those who need extra storage in spades! Hand-crafted from dense, old-growth oak to last for centuries, it features a classically inspired architecture including bold molding on the crown and base, with...
Grand Antique French Renaissance Walnut Bookcase will make a stunning statement in your favorite room! Hand-carved from fine walnut, it features a bold neoclassical architecture that has been lavished with full relief carved detail inspired by the Renaissance for the best of both worlds. The multi-tiered crown features dentil molding over a frieze that...
Antique Country French Louis XIV Oak Buffet is a combination of timeless styling and superb craftsmanship that you and your family will enjoy for generations! Hand-crafted from solid oak, its design includes two spacious drawers and a cavernous cabinet with shelf accessible by two doors. Carved detail includes shell, floral and foliate motifs with fine...
Pair Mid-Century Louis XVI Mahogany End Tables with Carrara Marble are perfect examples of classic style that's remained popular for thousands of years! Hand-crafted from fine mahogany, each is trimmed in brass from the gallery rail around the Carrara marble top to the trim molding outlining each of the three drawers, to the solid brass knobs ~ even the...
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Buffet ~ Credenza with Carrara Marble is a testament to the superlative craftsmanship in the provinces of France during the period who strove to follow the style leads dictated by the courts. In this case, a subtle Louis XV style has been created, with elegantly curvaceous cabinet door panels and molding detail, all...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble represents expert craftsmanship at its finest! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it features a tailored architecture with a subtle step-front center section and a facade with three full-width drawers. The neoclassical style it exudes has been popular for thousands of years, making...
Pair French Louis XVI Marble Top End Tables are perfect for accompanying any seating group, or as bedside companions. The tailored architecture of the design makes the look compatible with a wide variety of decors. Two drawers for each piece in the pair provide convenient storage in style, with the facades trimmed in brass and fitted with brass knobs. ...
19th Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas is a striking composition ~ capturing a windy day along the part of land just off the coast that is not directly adjacent to the sea yet still receives the characteristic weather. The dominant feature of the work are the trees in the left foreground, and it is immediately obvious they are subjected to strong...
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Commode was hand-crafted from select French walnut, and features timeless architecture inspired by the ancient Greek and Roman masters. The subtle bowed front to the casework is immediately obvious, but the hand-carved embellishment across the facade steals the show with the upper drawer featuring a fanciful French...
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Nightstand was hand-crafted from select French walnut, and features timeless architecture inspired by the ancient Greek and Roman masters. The subtle bowed front to the casework is immediately obvious, but the hand-carved embellishment across the facade steals the show ~ artistically depicting an urn, shell, floral...
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Bed accepts a full size mattress set with ease! Hand-crafted from select French walnut, it features timeless architecture inspired by the ancient Greek and Roman masters. The squared headboard is embellished with hand-carved bordering and fine molded detail, as are the bed rails, but the footboard steals the show. ...
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Triple Armoire was crafted from select French walnut and finely cast brass, the armoire boasts a full-length hand-beveled dressing mirror that also provides a lovely reflection of your room. The center door and side doors all open thanks to externally mounted brass barrel hinges to allow easy access to the shelves and...
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut 4-Piece Bedroom Set is available as a Set as of this writing, although all four pieces are sold separately, so set may not be fully available for long!Crafted from select French walnut and finely cast brass, the armoire boasts a full-length hand-beveled dressing mirror that also provides a lovely reflection of your...
19th Century French Chinoiserie Bronze Jardiniere ~ Planter was cast from solid bronze to last for a millennium! The intricate design extends around all four faces, including elephant motifs serving as leg supports on each corner flanking intricately styled aprons. The design on the top creates a fanciful finish, and two decorative handles round out the...
19th Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas signed Casteleyn is a remarkable example of the genre, popular throughout the centuries and most notably revived during the Napoleon III Period. Here the artist draws the viewer into the scene as if stepping across stones in the brook, while pausing to take in the serene view of the meanderings of the brook,...
18th Century Country French Painted End Table features tailored lines rendered from solid planks and posts of old-growth oak, with just a little carved detail in the tapered legs for visual interest. A single drawer provides convenient storage, accessed with a turned pull. The slightly distressed painted finish lends a light-colored softness to the...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Euphrasia Loutchinsky (1887-1974) is a particularly impressive work showcasing the artist's talents. She was born in St.Petersburg and graduated from the Smolny Institute. What we do know is she was incredibly gifted, indeed! This work fills the canvas with a vivid array of colorful blooms in a simple white...
Antique Grand Italian Renaissance Walnut Buffet will make an unforgettable statement in your family room or entertainment room! Crafted from select walnut in its entirety, its impressive carved and sculpted detail is too abundant to fully cover herein, but we will try! Fishscale bordering over dentil molding wraps around the edge of the serving surface...
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble will make a stunning addition to any room! Featuring tailored architecture inspired by the ancient Greeks and Romans, this model appears to have three small drawers at the top, when in fact, it has three full width drawers, complete with fancy cast brass embossed ring pulls with guards,...
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble will make a stunning addition to any room! Featuring tailored architecture inspired by the ancient Greeks and Romans, this model appears to have three small drawers at the top, when in fact, it has three full width drawers, complete with fancy cast brass embossed ring pulls with guards,...
Antique Rustic Spanish Desk ~ Console ~ Sofa Table is a versatile design, indeed! Crafted from solid planks of old-growth fruitwood, it features a generous overhang on the sides, yet enough casework for two very functional drawers, each accessed with iron pendant pulls. Support is provided by legs cut to resemble the ancient musical instrument known as...
Antique French Baroque Mazarin Bronze Chandelier represents the stately elegance that defines the Louis XIV style, and was meticulously cast in solid bronze then polished for a lustrous, golden effect. Several links of the original chain, plus the original canopy survive with the fixture, which consists of a mace-like central shaft adorned with embossed...
Mid-Century Chesterfield Sofa with Tufted Leather will create a classic club look for your room, and provide sumptuous comfort in the bargain! Thick, cushioned wraparound seat back with tufts combine with thick, comfortable cushions to help you relax in style. Accommodates up to three adults. The rich leather is upholstered all around making the set...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Secretary ~ Commode with Carrara Marble exudes an elegance that cannot be denied. Although it appears to be a wonderful example of the timeless French chest of drawers, or commode, it features a top drawer that opens to reveal a secretary desk, making it most useful and convenient especially for the bedroom or office. ...
19th Century Country French Louis XVI Painted Secretaire is a marvelous example of rural artisans in the provinces emulating the styles in current favor of the court. In the instance of King Louis XVI, the neoclassical style was revived in all its glory, recalling the masters of ancient Greek and Roman architecture and style. The slant front secretaire...
19th Century Liegeoise Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is a master work of the cabinetmaker's art, which is to be expected of the artisans of Liege during this period. Known across Europe and beyond as masters of industry, the region is noted for exceptional craftsmanship. Here we see select old-growth oak utilized to create the intricate yet...
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Giltwood Mirror represents the essence of the age, when tailored architecture melded with opulent yet restrained elegance to produce a style that has remained popular for nearly two centuries and counting! The entire framework consists of a triple-tiered molding detail that surrounds the final layer of beaded...
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs ~ Fauteuils represents the epitome of the neoclassic style! Lovingly hand-crafted from select, sumptuous French walnut, each features a tailored architecture enhanced by scrolled armrest supports, tapered legs, a bowed apron and lavish wood sculpture adornment. Most noticeable is the spray of laurel...
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs ~ Bergeres represents the epitome of the neoclassic style! Lovingly hand-crafted from select, sumptuous French walnut, each features a tailored architecture enhanced by scrolled armrest supports, tapered legs, a bowed apron and lavish wood sculpture adornment. Most noticeable is the spray of laurel...
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Canape ~ Sofa represents the epitome of the neoclassic style! Lovingly hand-crafted from select, sumptuous French walnut, it features a tailored architecture enhanced by scrolled armrest supports, tapered legs, a bowed apron and lavish wood sculpture adornment. Most noticeable is the spray of laurel with ribbon...
Pair Antique French Directoire Neoclassical End Tables with Carrara Marble are ideal companions for any setting. Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, each has been given a finish on all four sides making placement in the middle of the room an option. One immediately notices the luxurious Carrara marble top, surrounded by a pierced brass gallery...
Antique Framed Gouache Painting by A. Jeseanne depicts a wintry scene on the outskirts of a quaint rural village. The road leading into the settlement is just apparent by the ruts in the immediate foreground, with what looks like snow falling on the dwellings in the distance. Outlines of hedgerows indicate fallow fields waiting for the spring thaw. ...
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Onyx Top Commode represents a timeless expression of classical style that has remained popular for millennia! Topped with beveled onyx for carefree elegance and a visually appealing translucence, the case was crafted from exotic imported mahogany then enhanced with finely sculpted carved detail including floral and...
Antique French Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Bombe Commode showcases the French adaptation of what was then termed the Style Oriental in a brilliant effort to duplicate the majesty of the exotic Far East which was the rage. The hand-painted scenery on the black lacquer backdrop is a panoramic view of an opulent moonlit landscape, with continuations on each...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble combines the stately, tailored elegance with a luxurious visual appeal creating the ideal choice for the discriminating design. Crafted from fine imported mahogany, it features rectilinear panels outlined in brass trim defining the sides and the three full width drawers. The drawers are...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble combines the stately, tailored elegance with a luxurious visual appeal creating the ideal choice for the discriminating design. Crafted from fine imported mahogany, it features rectilinear panels outlined in brass trim defining the sides and the three full width drawers. The drawers are...
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Gueridon ~ Round End Table was crafted by master artisans during the Belle Epoque, and features jewelry-quality bronze castings as adornment around the entire perimeter. Lovingly crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it features a perfectly circular shape, which makes it ideal for any seating group in...
19th Century French Neoclassical Walnut Desk ~ Double Faced is a design that is perfect for placement anywhere in the room! Lavished on all four sides with French style Greek coin motif in bold relief, it features acanthus rosettes on each corner and turned wood drawer pulls on the outer drawers, with a keyhole access for the center drawer, all of which...
18th Century English Sideboard ~ Console ~ Sofa Table will make an excellent choice as a credenza as well! Hand-crafted from dense, old growth English oak to literally last for centuries, it was meticulously fashioned by talented artisans utilizing techniques handed down from generation to generation, including hand-planing and pegged mortise & tenon...
Antique French Neoclassical Oval End Table with Carrara Marble is a delightful design rendered to resemble a pair of lyres serving as side supports, with strings of brass! The oval shaped top lends itself to a wide variety of seating group configurations, even for placement in a corner. A sizeable drawer adds convenience, accessed with a brass ring...
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Trumeau Mirror is a celebration of the revival of the neoclassic style which dates back to ancient Greece and Rome. The rectilinear framework is enhanced by an arched panel above the French beveled mirror, which provides a lovely reflection and adds ambiance to any room. The arched panel is artfully sculpted with a...
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Marble Top Buffet represents a period in French history where a staid, tailored look was popular with the court, and remains so a century and a half later due to the style's ability to work with most any type of decor and look. This example, rendered from exotic imported mahogany, features mitered corners to soften...
Antique French Directoire Stripped Buffet with Carrara Marble Top is of superb scale and proportion, yet adds a lighter toned visual presence to the room, thanks to our proprietary stripped finish and the luxuriously veined Cararra marble on top! The marble is beveled and contoured to follow the step-front center section. Four drawers and four cabinet...
Antique French Directoire Mahogany Console with Carrara Marble Top expresses a tailored elegance that cannot be denied! Crafted from solid mahogany, it features a shallow design with concave sides making it a very traffic-friendly addition to any room. The luxurious Carrara marble surface is surrounded by a pierced brass gallery rail to keep things in...
Pair Antique Country French End Tables ~ Nightstands are finished on all four sides, making them perfect for placement anywhere in the room! Hand-crafted from solid oak, each features three drawers with brass knobs, and chamfered raised panels on the three remaining sides for a tailored visual appeal. Support is provided by four elegant cabriole legs...
Grand 18th Century Country French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Armoire was crafted from select old-growth oak to literally last for centuries! Measuring just an inch shy of 8 feet tall, the rectilinear architecture is enhanced by the arch of the pair of doors, their beautifully contoured molded panels, but most of all the multiple tiers of the crown molding...
Antique French Directoire Mahogany Console with Carrara Marble Top expresses a tailored elegance that cannot be denied! Crafted from solid mahogany, it features a shallow design with concave sides making it a very traffic-friendly addition to any room. The luxurious Carrara marble surface is surrounded by a pierced brass gallery rail to keep things in...
19th Century Country French Buffet in Stripped Oak is ideal for enhancing a casual decor. Featuring two spacious cabinets and no less than seven drawers, it can be used in any room for any purpose. Crafted from dense, old-growth oak, it features a solid plank top with tailored casework enhanced by carved detail across the facade and an undulating apron...
Grand Antique French Louis XIV Serpentine Commode in Stripped Oak features no less than eight drawers! Perfect for keeping everything organized and in its place, and doing it in style, this piece was fashioned from solid oak, and features a serpentine design allowing it to remain shallow against the wall for optimum traffic flow in the room. Each drawer...
19th Century Country French Buffet in Stripped Oak is ideal for enhancing a casual decor. Featuring two spacious cabinets and no less than seven drawers, it can be used in any room for any purpose. Crafted from dense, old-growth oak, it features a solid plank top with tailored casework enhanced by carved detail across the facade and an undulating apron...
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Table ~ Desk with Dolphins is an extraordinary example of the revival of the style that occurred during and just after the reign of Napoleon III. Sporting a double-molded rectangular top with the corners mitered, it presents no sharp corners into the room's space, making it ideal as a desk, a library table or as a...
Vintage Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by L. Gebhardt is a stunningly realistic portrayal of the classic "Two Maidens at the Well" re-imagined with simply dressed maidens accompanied by a young sibling, perhaps, who is fascinated by the water. The pensive mood of one of the maidens is complemented by the advisory stance of the other. One can only imagine...
19th Century French Walnut Hunt Buffet ~ Credenza will make an excellent centerpiece for a masculine decor! Hand-crafted and sculpted from fine French walnut, it features a boldly molded top with a top drawer tier defined by a prominent stylized egg motif that even carries around each side. Atop each corner post is a smiling lion's head, and bronze bale...
19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Bookcase blends Renaissance-inspired carved decorative motifs with architecture inspired by the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Fashioned from sumptuous French walnut, it features a rectilinear case highlighted by bold molding detail. The crown sports a raised shell and foliate embellishment flanked by a...
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergeres ~ Armchairs will wrap you in timeless style and luxurious comfort. Some say the design was created to minimize drafts in the days before climate control; others say it was created to protect delicate makeup on the faces of the ladies when seated next to the fireplace, either way it is a most comfortable way...
19th Century Country French Normandie Vitrine ~ Bonnetiere was crafted from solid fruitwood in the traditional techniques handed down for generations! The subtle arched crown was nicknamed le chapeau de gendarme after its resemblance to the hats of police officials of a bygone era. A basket of flowers stands proud at the peak of the crown, a classic...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble is a stunning testament to impeccable style! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it features three full width drawers embellished with brass trim molding, embossed brass ring pulls, cast brass key guards, and even rectangular rosettes for extra accent. Even the tapered legs sport...
19th Century French Renaissance Sculptural Leather Top Writing Table ~ Desk is a spectacular tribute to the wood sculptor's art! A brace of magnificently rendered cherubs appear on each side, flanked by finely carved columns which transition into the apron featuring three-dimensional foliate scrollworks that culminate in a crown over each cherub's...
Set of 10 Antique Liegoise Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs were hand-crafted by master artisans to reflect the Louis XIV style so popular amongst the storied craftsmen of the region over the centuries. Utilizing indigenous select oak, each chair was crafted to last for decade after decade, with ergonomically contoured seat backs with vertical splats...
Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Colin Graeme (1858-1910) dated 1902 is a stunning work, considered by art historians to be definitive of the genre. Although the focus is on the horse and dogs depicted in the composition, the artist's attention to the landscape and even a flock of birds creates a mesmerizing backdrop. The innocence of the animals is...
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Swiveling Desk Chair is more artistic sculpture than mere furniture! Hand-carved from solid walnut, it features a circular seat that swivels 360 degrees without raising or lowering. The seat is also carved with bas relief rosette and foliate bordering. The seatback and armrests, however, are immediately...
Grand French Louis XVI Mahogany Round-Sided Buffet with Carrara Marble is a magnificent example of the classical revival that occurred mid-20th century in France. Featuring no less than five drawers and five cabinet doors, it boasts broad radius curved sides to lessen the impact on the room's visual aesthetic as well as traffic flow. The right door...
Grand French Louis XVI Mahogany Round-Sided Buffet with Carrara Marble is a magnificent example of the classical revival that occurred mid-20th century in France. Featuring no less than five drawers and five cabinet doors, it boasts broad radius curved sides to lessen the impact on the room's visual aesthetic as well as traffic flow. The right door...
19th Century Country French Walnut Buffet a Glissant is a uniquely French design, with a recessed top cabinet whose side doors slide outwards for access, hence the name. The two center upper doors, each carved from a single piece of luxurious French walnut, are exquisitely arched and carved with Grecian vases with floral and foliate arrangements,...
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Marble Top End Table is a true testament to hand-crafted traditional furniture craft! Utilizing choice old-growth oak, the sculptors created a fully carved apron, including pierce-carved center sections depicting the royal torchere and carquois de fleche, symbolizing the everlasting power of the monarchy. Exquisite...
19th Century Madonna in Octagonal Frame features a silvered figure atop angels situated on a three-sided corbel, with a golden crown emanating from her head. Matching silvered octagonal frame holds the original domed glass which has preserved the figure and the velvet background for well over a century! Circa 1880s Measures 11.5H x 8W x 2D