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!
19th Century Imari Hand-Painted Serving Bowl is a fine example of decorative porcelains from Kyushu in northwestern Japan. Imari is a style of porcelain named after the Japanese port from which it was shipped to the West, beginning in the late 17th century. This example shows artistic excellence by using different hues of the same basic colors of cobalt...
19th Century Chinese Jadestone Statue is a charming hand-carved artifact from talented artisans depicting a pair of urn forms surrounded by foliage with flowers. Note the special attention to detail in the intaglio carving across the taller of the two urns. Carved from a single block of stone, it is a charming artifact that will add a quaint touch to...
19th Century Chinese Jadestone Statue is a charming hand-carved artifact from talented artisans depicting a pair of urn forms surrounded by foliage with three birds. Note the special attention to detail in the intaglio carving across the urns. Carved from a single block of stone, it is a charming artifact that will add a quaint touch to your...
19th Century Imari Hand-Painted Serving Bowl is a fine example of decorative porcelains from Kyushu in northwestern Japan. Imari is a style of porcelain named after the Japanese port from which it was shipped to the West, beginning in the late 17th century. This example shows artistic excellence by using different hues of the same basic colors of cobalt...
19th Century Imari Hand-Painted Serving Bowl is a fine example of decorative porcelains from Kyushu in northwestern Japan. Imari is a style of porcelain named after the Japanese port from which it was shipped to the West, beginning in the late 17th century. This example shows artistic excellence by using different hues of the same basic colors of cobalt...
Antique French Louis XVI Cast Brass Picture Frame will make a unique way to display your cherished photograph or miniature, all with stylistic flair, of course! Frame is solid brass, with a solid brass stand that hinges in the back, so it could be hung on the wall but is more likely used on a desk, counter or display surface.Circa early 1900sMeasures...
Mid-Century Mahogany Bookcase by De Coene of Courtrai is an exceptional choice to create a one-of-a-kind look for your office! Using sapele mahogany veneering as the primary source of visual appeal, the artisans of De Coene created a modernistic framework with strong use of angular design. With its multiple original shelves, the bookcase features three...
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Buffet by De Coene is the essence of form following function, with a gracefully bowed front accessed with three cabinet doors, and a subtle backsplash across the back side to keep things on the generous surface. Clean lines enhance the sheer natural beauty of the gorgeous mahogany, with the brass trim providing just the right...
19th Century Hand-Painted Ceramic Inkwell from Rouen is a charming artifact from a bygone era! The region around Rouen has been known for centuries for its fine hand-painted porcelain-like ceramics, and this example is a highly unusual one. Consisting of three parts, it has a large vessel that is elaborately painted in vivid colors typical of the region...
Pair Antique Japanese Bronze Vases on Wood Stands are ideal for adding beautiful symmetry with the magic of the Orient! Encircled with three-dimensional dragons on the upper portion, with full relief dragons encircling on the body below, each features classic form, and are inscribed with the maker and/or foundry on the bottom. The dragon motifs are set...
Mid-Century Dolphin Liqueur Decanter with Cobalt Blue Glass Tail Stoppers are a truly unusual find! The two dolphins are joined together at the fins, with opposing fins used to stabilize the sculpture. Formed with a special pressed glass technique, the dolphin form has been celebrated in France since the first millennium. Two of your favorite cordials...
19th Century Delft Hand-Painted Blue & White Lidded Urn is a fine example of the intricately adorned porcelains from the Delft region in Holland produced during the 1800s. The classic shape was adopted by the Dutch in the 17th century, and features a domed lid similar in shape to architectural features popular during the day. Topped with a monkey...
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Walnut Display Buffet is a stunning testament to the extraordinary level of artistry and craftsmanship attained by the master cabinetmakers of France at the fin de siecle. Utilizing beautifully figured indigenous walnut, the casework was made in the neoclassical design, with rectilinear form defined by two fluted...
Pair Antique Chinese Hand-Painted Vases are truly a product of exceptionally skilled artisans! Thrown on a larger scale, the graceful form of each porcelain urn is centuries if not thousands of years old. Starting on the inside of the rim at the top, the entire facade has been painted all around, depicting various courtyard scenes mixed with beautiful...
Pair 19th Century Delft Hand-Painted Blue & White Vases are a splendid collectible that was created for the lucrative European market during the latter 1800s, where the clay was treated with a tin solution before glazing resulting in a unique and highly desirable finish that lasts for centuries! Cobalt blue has been hand-painted on each vase in an...
19th Century French Limoges Hand-Painted Covered Serving Dish is a stunning example of the exquisite porcelains that were produced during the period by master ceramicists. The bold Baroque form of the tureen is enhanced by the painted detailing, primarily in gold, but also featuring floral bouquets on all four faces of the lid. The handle on top is...
Set of 6 Antique Queen Anne Chestnut Dining Chairs are ideal for adding understated elegance for either formal or more casual dining settings. The ergonomically curved seatbacks with solid splats are sturdily made, and connect to a generously sized seat with upholstery that remains quite serviceable. A framework surrounds the seat creating a simple...
19th Century French Directoire Style Armchair in Mahogany with Mohair is a classic example of timeless neoclassical design melded with fine materials and French artisanry! Tailored architecture includes a gently curved seatback and elegantly curved armrests combined with a fully upholstered seat covered in striped mohair alternating between a rich brick...
19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Marble Top Console is an amazing rendition of the style that glorifies the beauty of nature, emphasizing shell floral and foliate forms to an amazing degree of artistry! The bowfront framework connects to the pair of double-scrolled legs then to the serpentine curves of the side aprons, with all three aprons...
Mid-Century Neoclassical Wrought Iron, Brass & Marble Lamp Table is perfect for the more trendy decor, and features timeless neoclassical lines with a more modern interpretation. The pierced brass rail and edging on top sets off the subtly veined black marble surface, surely one of the most forgiving and elegant surfaces you can have on a table. ...
Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Painted Coffee Table is a great example of understated elegance! The graceful contours of the style have been presented on all four sides with a richly contoured apron all around carved with exquisitely wrought foliate motifs in full relief, with the added three dimensional effect of bowed ends for incredible visual...
19th Century Hand-Painted Lidded Urn from Rouen is typical of the colorful and artistic works from the storied region, capturing the vivid natural hues of the region onto timeless classical forms. The faceted urn tapers to a narrower circular opening, upon which the dome-shaped lid rests. The lid is also adorned with a charming foo dog motif with...
Antique Dutch Hand-Painted Blue & White Pitcher is a splendid example of rustic earthenware hand-painted in rich cobalt blue with ripe wheat, tailored bordering, and the words Vieux Temps, meaning Old Times. Such pitchers could be used for any kind of drink, but most commonly for beers and ales, freshly drawn from the tap.Circa early 1900sMeasures...
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 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...
Set of Six 19th Century French Charles X Walnut Dining Chairs represent yet another example of the incredible amount of style revivals that occurred during and after the reign of Napoleon III. Hand-crafted from fine French walnut, each chair features a gracefully contoured seat back for surprising comfort, with upholstered seats that can easily be...
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...
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 European Terra Cotta Olive Jar will make a great interior accent, or can be used anywhere in the outdoors especially in the garden! Hand-thrown from local clays, it features a classic shape developed over the millennia to retain the most structural strength and last the longest. This example checks both boxes, and provides a lovely visual...
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. Circa...
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. Circa...
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 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 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...
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 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...
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...
17th Century Delft Blue & White Charger is a timeless interpretation of the Japanese porcelains that were so popular in Europe, replicated by the master ceramicists in the Delft region of Holland, and most experts agree, equivalent in quality to the Oriental artworks. This particular example is identified as hailing from the workshop of Aelbrecht...
Pair Antique Keramis 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 Hand-Painted Opaline Footed Vase will make a delightful addition to your decor, with subtle gray tones in the background and warm browns and golds used to depict a ram and ewe in a naturalistic setting. The gold trim on the rim at top and below the blue base add nice color touches. Three cast bronze enameled leg structures provide interesting...
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...