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!
Antique Hand-Painted Candy Serving Dish from Rouen is a vibrantly colored, fancifully styled dish that adds visual delight to any room, regardless of whether one is serving special after-dinner treats or just using it as a decorative accent! The naturalistic scrollwork of the design features three compartments and an undulating rim complemented by the...
19th Century Cast Bronze Decorative Masonry Plaque was designed to be inset with a masonry wall, surround or framework to add a timeless decorative touch. Depicting a Greco-Romanesque urn bursting with flowers, it was cast from solid bronze, it is a great choice for a kitchen backsplash, a fireplace surround, a decorative accent anywhere indoors or any...
Vintage Italian Sterling Silver Sailing Ship in Glass Dome on Quartz Base was hand-crafted by Gioelli NRC out of Florence, and exhibits a wonderfully whimsical degree of fine artistry rendered in solid silver for a truly special decorative accent. The filigree work on the hull is quire remarkable, and the exaggerated masts and sails depicted in stout...
Vintage Model of Ancient Greek Galley in almost pure Silver with Case is an intriguing and artistic rendering of one of the earliest warships in history. The galley was designed to be rowed by manpower, and the propulsion was augmented by sails when convenient. This model exaggerates the mast, bowsprit and flag for artistic purposes, but the hull shows...
Antique Rustic Breadboard is a charming example of human ingenuity. For centuries millennia has enjoyed partaking of bread, which required certain ingredients, procedures and techniques to produce in large quantities. Wood fired ovens were the preferred baking device for centuries, replaced only recently by more modern ovens, then in the last few...
Antique Rustic Breadboard is a charming example of human ingenuity. For centuries millennia has enjoyed partaking of bread, which required certain ingredients, procedures and techniques to produce in large quantities. Wood fired ovens were the preferred baking device for centuries, replaced only recently by more modern ovens, then in the last few...
Antique Rustic Breadboard is a charming example of human ingenuity. For centuries millennia has enjoyed partaking of bread, which required certain ingredients, procedures and techniques to produce in large quantities. Wood fired ovens were the preferred baking device for centuries, replaced only recently by more modern ovens, then in the last few...
Antique English Blue & White Transferware Platter by S. Hancock & Sons is a rather unusual find by this particular maker that was established during the mid-19th century in Stoke on Trent, England. The pattern was named Millais, and due to legal controversies over nomenclature they were obliged to call it "Semi-Porcelain" so as not to infringe...
Antique English Blue & White Transferware Lidded Tureen by S. Hancock & Sons is a rather unusual find by this particular maker that was established during the mid-19th century in Stoke on Trent, England. The pattern was named Millais, and due to legal controversies over nomenclature they were obliged to call it "Semi-Porcelain" so as not to...
Antique English Blue & White Transferware Platter by S. Hancock & Sons is a rather unusual find by this particular maker that was established during the mid-19th century in Stoke on Trent, England. The pattern was named Millais, and due to legal controversies over nomenclature they were obliged to call it "Semi-Porcelain" so as not to infringe...
19th Century Pewter Tankard by C. Dickman of Bruxelles is a beautiful example of the metalsmith's art, rendered in pewter which was by law at least 92% tin. This maker used an embossed stamp of St. George slaying the dragon as an identifier, and proudly displayed the royal seal indicating his merchandise had been approved by the administration of King...
Antique Italian Walnut Marquetry Neoclassical Backsplash Panel is a splendid way to accentuate your counter, mantel or buffet surfaces! Hand-crafted from fine Italian walnut, it features three lighter colored panels inlaid with satinwood bordering and framed by darker walnut, with an octagonal dark walnut center also outlined in satinwood then inlaid...
Antique Italian Walnut Marquetry Neoclassical Backsplash Panel is a splendid way to accentuate your counter, mantel or buffet surfaces! Hand-crafted from fine Italian walnut, it features three lighter colored panels inlaid with satinwood bordering and framed by darker walnut, with an octagonal dark walnut center also outlined in satinwood then inlaid...
Antique Country French Decorative Trim Panel is a great piece for adding a special accent to a cased opening, over a doorway or window, or even to use as a valence! Carved from a single plank of solid oak, it features a tailored design with graceful scrolled arches centered by a floral and foliate motif in the Neoclassical manner to provide Old World...
Antique Country French Decorative Trim Panel is a great piece for adding a special accent to a cased opening, over a doorway or window, or even to use as a valence! Carved from a single plank of solid oak, it features a tailored design with graceful scrolled arches centered by a shell, floral and foliate motif in the Rococo manner to provide Old World...
Antique Country French Decorative Trim Panel is a great piece for adding a special accent to a cased opening, over a doorway or window, or even to use as a valence! Carved from a single plank of solid oak, it features a tailored design with graceful scrolled arches centered by a shell and foliate motif to provide Old World elegance. Otherwise plain or...
Antique Country French Decorative Trim Panel is a great piece for adding a special accent to a cased opening, over a doorway or window, or even to use as a valence! Carved from a single plank of solid oak, it features stylized shell and foliate motifs on an elegantly scrolled framework to provide Old World elegance. Otherwise plain or common openings...
Antique Country French Decorative Trim Panel is a great piece for adding a special accent to a cased opening, over a doorway or window, or even to use as a valence! Carved from a single plank of solid oak, it features stylized shell, floral and foliate motifs and a cross-hatched pattern to provide Old World elegance. Otherwise plain or common openings...
Embossed Tin Baroque Garden Urn with Aged Finish was given a classic form with embellished rim and features intricate detailing to create a wonderful focal point in the garden, outdoor entertaining area or solarium. Of course, this piece can be used inside as an eye-catching centerpiece or vase as well. Crafted from tin and given an aged whitewashed...
Pair Antique Boch Vases is a splendid example of craftsmanship from the famous maker out of Belgium, with a classical shape inspired by ancient Greek archeological treasures and a colorful display of roses and greenery with fine bordering. In fact, this pair is so beautifully made you don't even have to put fresh flowers or greenery in it ~ it's a...
Antique Boch Jardiniere is a splendid example of craftsmanship from the famous maker out of Belgium, with a classical shape inspired by ancient Greek archeological treasures and a colorful display of roses and greenery with fine bordering. In fact, this piece is so beautifully made you don't even have to put fresh flowers or greenery in it ~ it's a...
Antique Rustic Cutting Board is a charming example of human ingenuity. When kitchens had only wooden surfaces, it was smart to use such a contrivance to protect the cabinetry. Very portable, the board is also easier to clean and store to dry for its next use. Crafted out of local woods, this example is of old-growth yellow pine, the hardest of the...
Antique Rustic Breadboard is a charming example of human ingenuity. For centuries millennia has enjoyed partaking of bread, which required certain ingredients, procedures and techniques to produce in large quantities. Wood fired ovens were the preferred baking device for centuries, replaced only recently by more modern ovens, then in the last few...
Antique French Rustic Wooden Sorting Trough is a charming example of rural craftsmen producing a very useful item for everyday farmhouse life. Perfect for sorting, collecting small objects, or just decorative use, it was fashioned from solid planks of old-growth pine and has incredible patina and character to add a rustic charm to any setting.
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Antique Rustic Breadboard is a charming example of human ingenuity. For centuries millennia has enjoyed partaking of bread, which required certain ingredients, procedures and techniques to produce in large quantities. Wood fired ovens were the preferred baking device for centuries, replaced only recently by more modern ovens, then in the last few...
Antique Italian Neoclassical Hand-Carved Walnut Panel (Headboard) is the perfect size to mount on the wall and serve as a headboard for your Queen sized bedframe. Sculpted from solid walnut, it features bold molding across the crown with corbels and pilasters on each end framing the central carving, which is itself framed by additional molding detail. ...
Antique Country French Walnut Wall Cabinet is a wonderful choice to create a little storage, some surface and a convenient mirror. Ideal in the bathroom, it features contoured and beveled top with matching molded base below, and in between a mirror framed by scrolled walnut, flanked by a pair of cabinets with sliding doors, each fitted with steel pulls. ...
Antique Rustic Breadboard is a charming example of human ingenuity. For centuries millennia has enjoyed partaking of bread, which required certain ingredients, procedures and techniques to produce in large quantities. Wood fired ovens were the preferred baking device for centuries, replaced only recently by more modern ovens, then in the last few...
Antique Rustic Breadboard is a charming example of human ingenuity. For centuries millennia has enjoyed partaking of bread, which required certain ingredients, procedures and techniques to produce in large quantities. Wood fired ovens were the preferred baking device for centuries, replaced only recently by more modern ovens, then in the last few...
Antique Hand-Painted Vase from Bavaria is a wonderful example of the fine porcelains produced by the southern region of today's Germany. The elaborately formed handles contrast with the tailored design of the remainder of the piece, which features figuring around the rim, with the handles, rim and bordering below in well-preserved gold. The bordering...
Art Deco Period Painted Porcelain Jardiniere ~ Planter combines classic architecture combined with a modernistic approach to result in a unique look that inspired the style. More tailored and sleek than its predecessors during the Art Nouveau movement, such pieces eventually became to precursors to a modernist philosophy that guided and continues to...
Art Nouveau Silver-Overlaid Cobalt Blue Glass Centerpiece represents classic elegance in an extraordinary way! The rich deep blue coloration derived from cobalt permeates the glass allowing one to more fully appreciate the form derived from ancient Greek and Roman architecture. Around the base and around the top rim silver has been applied, but the most...
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Petite Commode ~ Nightstand is the perfect size for a guest bedroom, or to use as nightstands in the master bedroom! Crafted with high-quality materials and workmanship with an elegant Swedish sensibility, it features a subdued architecture with mitered corners and a step-front center section. The top drawer of the two is...
Pair Antique Nickel-Plated Spelter Cherub Statues on Marble Bases depict a young boy and girl celebrating the cherry harvest, rendered in classical form for a truly charming effect! The young lad is holding out a sprig of freshly picked cherries as a gift to his companion who appears to have a shy reaction. Each carries an elaborate receptacle strapped...
Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Clock ~ or Cartel as they are known in Europe ~ is the perfect way to decorate the wall in timeless fashion for generations to come! Hand-cast to perfection in the classical manner it is designed to appear as a medallion style clock suspended with fabric from a ring, adorned with banners and pendant plumes and framed...
Antique Wire Harvester's Basket was designed to collect fresh fruit and vegetables, and the produce could be washed in the basket before being transferred to other containers. Perfect for a rustic seasonal display, one can place permanent flowers and fruit inside, or insert a potted plant.Circa early 1900sMeasures 18H x 19 in diameter
Framed Bisque Plaque Depicting the Goddess Diana is an intriguing artwork wherein the subjects were sculpted in relief using bisque which is the basis for fine porcelain, then left unglazed and framed to make an intriguing wall decoration. The classical scene has appeared in countless iterations for millennia, in this scene depicting Diana sharing food...
19th Century Country French Louis XVI Secretary is a truly astonishing work of the cabinetmaker's art! Hand-crafted from solid old-growth indigenous oak, it features a slim profile that extends out from the wall only sixteen inches, yet with the slant-front desk opened onto the pull-out supports, provides ample surface for a writing desk or laptop...
Antique Rustic Wooden 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. Constructed of solid planks of old-growth elm wood to survive the decades!Circa early 1900sMeasures 20H x 15.5W x 13.5D
Mid-Century Murano Glass Ruffled Top Vase is a wonderful example of the skill and artistry in decorative glass that has a hallmark of the community outside of Venice for centuries! Flared and scalloped rim and circular base provide a great vessel for displaying fresh flowers, and the interesting patterns in the glass in cobalt blue and lavender colors...
Art Deco Period Cast Iron Flower Vase features a classical urn form melded with the style so definitively French that became all the rage in the 1920s. Faceted and fluted design is embellished with floral and foliate embossing on the facade, with a belled base for attractive balance and stability.Circa 1920sMeasures 7H x 3.5 in diameter
Antique Hand-Painted Charger from Rouen is a classic example of the exquisite works of art for which the region has been known for centuries! Utilizing multiple colors symbolizing the natural beauty of the region from saffron to forest green to cobalt blue and more, it is adorned with birds, wildflowers and foliates commonly found throughout the...
Antique Blue Willow Transferware Platter by S. Hancock & Sons is a splendid example of small, independent ceramic companies in England riding the wave of popularity of Oriental designs for the last couple of centuries. This example, beautifully preserved, was made in Stoke-on-Trent, and features the intricate bordering and fanciful garden scene with...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by E. Halleux dated 1940 captures the timeless scene of a village's fishing fleet venturing out of the harbor in search of the day's catch. Halleux has captured a particularly calm morning with barely enough wind to move the gaff-rigged sloops and cutters to the outer banks. The wind-swept clouds above show a...
Mid-Century Oil Painting on Canvas by Michel Fouat is a splendid example of the artist's work, with a minimalist influence in the design countered by bold contrast using somewhat subdued earth tones to create an intriguing, fantastic landscape. Note how Michel creates depth between the sky, the distant hills, the closer hills, the rolling plains and the...
Antique Brass Inkwell displays a classic shape, and is mounted on chamfered black glass for a tailored elegance. The glass reservoir insert kept the ink contained, and provided an easy-to-clean vessel. Perfect for the executive or budding journalist!Circa early 1900sMeasures 3H x 5W x 3.5D
Vintage Etched Glass Serving Dish features a lovely foliate spray with garlands on three segments of the serving dish, designed to offer guests three different appetizers or after dinner sweets. The handle at the center comes in handy, as well.Circa early to mid-1900sMeasures 5H x 8 in diameter
Antique Pressed Glass Crudite Server with Matching Platter can also be used to serve candy with curved dividers allowing you to put four different items on one plate. The matching serving platter has handles for ease in use.Circa early 1900sPlatter measures 12W x 10D; server is 9.5 in diameter
Antique Hand-Painted French Porcelain Flower Vase features vivid coloration to provide a visual accent to your room, even before you fill it with fresh flowers! Hand-painted in the round and finished with a gold rim, it is a lovely example of craftsmanship.Circa 1930sMeasures 9.5H x 3 in diameter
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Ludovic Janssen (1888-1954) is an unusual work being a landscape in a square format. Janssen has used the emerging spring growth of the forest canopy to create a focal interest in the composition, set upon a swamp's edge in the lowlands of the Campine region. He informally entitled the work Mars ~ French for...
Framed Oil Painting on Panel by Lucien Hock (1899-1972) is a splendid composition capturing the natural beauty of the "Fagne du Nesselon", a region that is today on the border between northern France and southeastern Belgium known for its varied terrain and breathtaking vistas. Here Hock invites the viewer into the scene with the use of a babbling brook...
Vintage Venetian Glass ~ Ruby Swan is an elegant expression of artwork from the master glass makers of Venice! The amazing application of colored glass into the sculpture remains a mystery to most, with the elegant and graceful lines of the swan appropriately expressed in the design. Perfect for jewelry or what-nots on your vanity or bedside, or just as...
Antique Hand-Painted Earthenware Jug was hand-thrown from local clays then given a glaze on top of which cobalt blue was deftly hand-painted to create a stylized naturalistic theme. Natural corks were used as stoppers, and such vessels were used to contain a wide variety of comestibles.Circa early 1900sMeasures 13H x 8 in diameter
Antique Hand-Painted Earthenware Jug was hand-thrown from local clays then given a glaze on top of which cobalt blue was deftly hand-painted to create a stylized naturalistic theme. Natural corks were used as stoppers, and such vessels were used to contain a wide variety of comestibles.Circa early 1900sMeasures 13H x 8 in diameter
Antique Hand-Painted Earthenware Jug was hand-thrown from local clays then given a glaze on top of which cobalt blue was deftly hand-painted to create a stylized naturalistic theme. Natural corks were used as stoppers, and such vessels were used to contain a wide variety of comestibles.Circa early 1900sMeasures 12.5H x 8 in diameter
Antique Hand-Painted Earthenware Jug was hand-thrown from local clays then given a glaze on top of which cobalt blue was deftly hand-painted to create a stylized naturalistic theme. Natural corks were used as stoppers, and such vessels were used to contain a wide variety of comestibles.Circa early 1900sMeasures 11.5H x 8.5 in diameter
Framed Pastel by Garstin Cox (1892-1933) is a charming vertical pastoral composition with an inviting path through an old-growth forest, with just the hint of cottages in the distance. The pastels used are a challenging medium, but when done well produce amazing effect. This work survives in its original frame and glass covering to protect the surface...
Antiqued Greek Terracotta Amphora with Wrought Iron Stand makes a great choice for the garden, back patio, solarium or any casual or rustic decor. The timeless shape evolved over eons to be compatible with Greek trading vessels, with generously sized handles for ease in loading and unloading. Given a finish to make it appear to be a thousand years old,...
19th Century French Faience Hand-Painted Petite Jardiniere from Rouen exhibits a wonderfully colorful and charming example of the exquisite porcelains coming from the region over the past several centuries! The shape is reminiscent of a shield motif, with the scrollworks enhanced by the painted adornment. Rich coloration typical of provincial French...
19th Century French Belle Epoque Statue by Victor Rousseau (1865-1954) displays the artist's talents in emulating the style that glorified rural life during the waning years of the 19th century. Cast in spelter and given a patinaed multi-hued bronze finish, it is set upon a turned wood base faux-painted to look like rouge marble. The sculpture depicts a...
19th Century French Belle Epoque Statue by Victor Rousseau (1865-1954) displays the artist's talents in emulating the style that glorified rural life during the waning years of the 19th century. Cast in spelter and given a patinaed multi-hued bronze finish, it is set upon a turned wood base faux-painted to look like rouge marble. The sculpture depicts a...
Pair 19th Century French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Vases ~ Jardinieres are perfect for outdoors or indoors as well! Classic design dates back to ancient Rome and Greece, with an inverted bell shape which transitions into a flared and squared base. Cast in solid iron to last for centuries!Circa 1870sEach measures 22H x 15 in diameter
Antique Wedgwood Blue & White Platter features a classic natural theme rendered in a rich cobalt blue to contrast beautifully with the white porcelain. The Wedgwood story began in 1759, when Josiah Wedgwood, aged just twenty-nine, started as an independent potter in Burslem, Staffordshire, England. He began to experiment avidly with clay, exploring...
Antique Bronze D'Ore Cherub Statue on Onyx Candlestick celebrates classic beauty! The representation of an innocent cherub clothed in vines and wearing a flower garland and carrying a pan flute shows the figure holding aloft a torchere which leads the eye up to the candle holder. The gold finish is original and is complemented by the double-tiered onyx...
Art Deco Period Cut Glass Gilded Crudite Serving Set recalls the glory years of the "Roaring Twenties", and features a sunburst pattern cut into the bottom of the center of the main platter which is seen when all pieces are fully assembled. There's five pie-shaped gold rimmed glass inserts for a variety of treats, and a central ramekin for dipping. The...
Antique French White Opaline 'Birdbox' Sugar Cellar by Portieux Vallerysthal is a lovely decorative accessory for your dining enjoyment, and depicts a nesting bird with finely detailed pattern on the entire exterior surface.Circa 1920sMeasures 5H x 4 in diameter
Antique French White Opaline Flower Vase features a beautiful embossed fluting pattern all around with intertwined Greek coin motif and flared rim.Circa early 1900sMeasures 12H x 6 in diameter
Antique French White Opaline Flower Vase features a beautiful embossed pattern all around with a pleasing bell shape and flared rim.Circa early 1900sMeasures 12H x 6.5 in diameter
Mid-Century Hand-Blown French Blue Opaline Glass Ewer is an elegant and charming accent piece that collectors adore, and such items are also popular for adding a splash of color to any table top.Circa mid-1900sMeasures 8.5H x 4W x 4.5D
Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Bud Vase continues the centuries-old traditions of fine glass blowing from the master artisans of Murano in the lagoons of Venice. Elegant shape and two-toned glass create visual interest even without a fresh flower in it!Circa mid-1900sMeasures 9.5H x 2.5 in diameter
Vintage French Blue Opaline Perfume Bottle is an elegant and charming accent piece that collectors adore, and such items are also popular for adding a splash of color to any table top.Circa mid-1900sMeasures 8.5H x 3 in diameter