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!
Pair Plaquards ~ Armoire or Cabinet Doors, 19th Century, are an excellent example of time-honored woodworking techniques handed down from generation to generation. The elegant but tailored French scrollwork of the frames houses the raised panels contoured to follow the graceful curves. The hand-forged steel keyguards add a nice touch. Ideal to use as...
18th Century Country French Buffet in Stripped Oak is a testament to the rural artisans who produced amazing works of cabinetry using what today would be considered primitive tools. Taking advantage of the abundant old-growth oak in the region, they used solid planks from top to bottom, even hand-hewn solid planks for the back panels! Tailored molding...
19th Century Rustic Table ~ Desk in Stripped Oak is a truly timeless design inspired by rural craftsmen who performed wonderful feats of furniture crafting using what are today considered primitive tools. Those craftsmen did have lots of beautiful seasoned old-growth oak with which to work, and used techniques handed down from generation to generation to...
18th Century French Louis XIV Cabinet ~ Armoire in Stripped Oak is a majestic testament to the incredible craftsmen of France, who combined architecture, style and timeless flair into one impressive piece. Utilizing indigenous old-growth white oak, a bold arched crown was fashioned, boldly molded in multiple tiers to accentuate the impact, and...
Pair 19th Century French Walnut Armchairs ~ Fauteuils with Mohair are a refined example of the neoclassic style revived many times over the past millennia culminating in their current evolved form. Crafted from fine French walnut, each features the arched seatback and generous seats for comfort, upholstered in plush mohair for longevity and visual...
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Trumeau Mirror will immediately become the focal point of any room! Crafted with a neoclassical architecture, it features a bold shell and foliate crown embellishment atop an intricately detailed crown molding, which overlooks a classic sepia toned painting of cherubs set in an oval frame. The painting appears over...
SOLD EACH!Tuscan Style Hand-Painted Wooden Chandeliers provides a light and airy look combined with incredible Italian flair, artistry, and craftsmanship! Crafted from pine, it features three carved corbels surrounding the central base from which are attached six scrolled steel arms that are tipped with turned finials upon which the chandelles are...
19th Century Country French Armoire Du Marriage from Normandie was a traditional gift to a newly wed couple that dates back hundreds of years in France! This one is a particularly wonderful example of skilled rural craftsmanship wed with select indigenous white oak to create a master work that was literally designed to last for centuries! The bold crown...
FINAL SALE! Pair Mid-Century Solid Wood Sculpted Armchairs were hand-crafted from planks of old-growth sycamore, and feature a wonderfully contoured and ergonomic design! The shield shaped seatback is perfectly contoured to provide flair and comfort simultaneously. The armrests are angled up to conform to the relaxed positioning of the design which...
FINAL SALE! Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs reflect a tailored, stately elegance yet retain a certain casual effect thanks to the design itself, and use of quarter-sawn oak for the frames. The rounded seat backs feature a stylized lyre motif on the splat, with beaded molding trim and a laurel garland as carved accents. Legs and apron...
19th Century Rustic Carpenter's Bench is a fascinating look into the history of furniture making. In days of yore, carpenters and cabinetmakers had to fashion most of their tools, and this example is a wonderfully preserved working model! Meticulously hand-crafted from solid planks and timbers of old-growth oak and sycamore, it features a generous work...
FINAL SALE! Pair Antique Swedish Painted Armchairs with subtle elegance and a soft palette perfect for today's more casual decors! The gracefully scrolled framework includes a double-arched seat back centered with a stylized shell carving, complementing the carving at the front of the apron just below the seat. The center splat is an urn form in the...
FINAL SALE! Antique Neogothic Cabinet was designed to provide a maximum of storage space in the most diminutive of niches! Barely two feet wide at the widest point of the top surface, it will nestle in very narrow spaces or be the perfect choice between windows, doorways, dormers, you name it! Hand-crafted from solid oak to last for generations, it...
Antique File Card Cabinet with Tambour Door recalls the days prior to computers, when index cards held a wealth of information, used in just about every office, library, school and institution. This clever cabinet was constructed entirely of oak, and conceals no less than 24 file drawers, each capable of holding hundreds of cards, all of which can be...
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Mahogany Commode will make an elegant addition to any room! Hand-crafted in the neoclassic style favored by King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, it features a subtly complex case contour that includes a bump out at the rear over the back legs, a rounded extension on each front corner over the rounded and...
FINAL SALE! ~Vintage French Provincial Painted Commode will make a charming addition to any room! The ivory/beige painted finish has achieved a lovely patina, and is highlighted with gold accents on the molded detail which frames the pair of drawers, the apron and around the top rim. Carved shell and floral motifs with subtle painted accents adorn the...
Pair 18th Century Wrought Iron Andirons were just as functional as they were decorative back in the days before central heating and electric lighting! Forged and hammered by the local blacksmith, they had little cages on top to set vessels of water or soups to keep them warm, with U-shaped hangers on the front side across which an iron rod would be...
FINAL SALE! Rustic Swedish Pine End Table features tailored lines and no-nonsense design utilizing techniques handed down from generation to generation! The three-plank top is affixed to an apron and leg structure reinforced with decorative corbels on every leg to apron joint, with the legs affixed to the apron with pegged mortise & tenon joints. A...
19th Century Swedish Demilune Console will make a perfect finishing touch to a casual decorating scheme! Crafted from solid planks and turnings of sycamore, the wood has achieved a lovely patina over the past century, making it even more alluring. Three legged design makes for a stable stance, so it does not have to be affixed to the wall like most one...
18th Century Dutch End Table ~ Center Table is a testament to the artisans of a bygone era! Utilizing indigenous old-growth oak, the craftsmen created this beauty from solid planks and posts of the dense, hard wood. The planks that form the top are joined together and reinforced with runners underneath, which are then affixed with dowels to the...
18th Century Dutch End Table was fashioned from solid planks of old-growth oak to literally last for centuries! The thick plank top features completely rounded ends so that no corners exist in the design. The top is affixed to two runners that are pegged to the framework below, which makes it easily removable for transport or relocation to another room...
18th Century Rustic Sofa Table ~ Console is the perfect choice to provide a surface behind the couch, to place in a hallway or entryway, or serve as a handy yet shallow surface in any room. Hand-crafted from weathered old-growth elm, it features full mortise & tenon joinery with slightly splayed legs reinforced by four stretchers for extra stability...
Vintage Swedish Painted Bombe Commode with Faux Marble Top is a wonderful example of meticulous craftsmanship combined with an artistic hand-painted finish! From the four talon and ball feet up along the boldly contoured casework to the faux marble hand-painted top, it exudes exquisite artisanal excellence. The apron that wraps around the base is...
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Argentier ~ Secretary ~ Confiturier is a truly interesting piece, combining elements not seen in pieces of this size and design, much to the delight of its future owner! It appears to be a formal confiturier at first glance, with a single drawer above a single door cabinet, but that's where the resemblance ends. ...
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...
Vintage Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by E. Van Orden is a splendid Spring time pastoral whose subtle coloration and depiction of the most magical time of the year will bring a breath of fresh air to your decorating scheme! Painted just when the flowers were in full bloom on the fruit trees in the composition, one also notices the abundant grasses in the...
18th Century French Renaissance Cabinet with Carrara Marble will make a great addition to any efficient floor plan! Crafted from solid old-growth chestnut, it features a neoclassical architecture enhanced with lavish hand-carved detail on all facades, including a plethora of motifs such as rosettes on the sides, shell bordering across the front and...
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Console with Carrara Marble is an amazing example of fine craftsmanship and timeless style, rendered by the master artisans of Milano! The top was quarried from the storied Carrara region where masons and sculptors have been sourcing its white with light gray veining for centuries. The apron surrounding the top...
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'...
19th Century French Louis XV Gilded Mirror recalls a period of grand style at the beginnings of the Belle Epoque. Meticulously hand-crafted, it features the naturalistic and asymmetrical style popularized by the Rococo movement which was embraced by the grandson of The Sun King, namely Louis XV. Note the forms of acanthus plumes, cresting and crashing...
Antique French Painted Wrought Iron Round Coffee Table with Black Marble was crafted by an obviously talented and inspired blacksmith, with four bold, elegant double scrolls created to form the legs, attached with a hoop above to support the top, and joined together below with more scrolled artistry to create a visual feast, while still remaining airy in...
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Mirror represents the essence of the neoclassical revival style. The design features a stately architecture enhanced by a boldly molded and arched crown upon which has been carved floral sprays with ribbon in fine relief, accented by rectangular rosettes with a step-front center section. The mirror below is flanked...
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Display Buffet was hand-crafted by master artisans from indigenous French walnut, luxuriously veined Sienna marble, hand-cast bronze and beveled glass to create a truly special one-of-a-kind look that serves multiple functions! Of course it creates a visual centerpiece for the room, but also provides substantial...
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut End Table ~ Library Table is an endearing design, providing maximum table surface with a minimal footprint on the floor, and gracefully rounded ends so no corners are presented into the traffic patterns of the room. Crafted from fine walnut, it features a beveled top above a tailored apron which is adorned with...
19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers represents the grandeur of the era, yet rendered in solid oak with brass only as an accent, making it much more compatible with today's more casual decors. The contoured, beveled top overlooks three enormous drawers, each with a facade that follows the contours set by the top, lavished with...
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Nightstand is a classic example of the genre, rendered in sumptuous French walnut and topped with beautifully veined marble for a timeless effect. The front facade has been beautifully carved directly into the cabinet door with a classic Rococo composition of asymmetrical shell, floral and foliates. A...
Antique Small Marble Neoclassical Pedestal is the ideal choice for displaying a small sculpture, vase, or objet d'art. It's also a good choice as a riser atop another surface like a mantel, buffet or counter. Crafted from solid marble, it will present a stable and sturdy base for your display, with the rich veining of the marble adding visual appeal yet...
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs is a superlative decorative accent that just happens to provide seating! Hand-carved from solid walnut, each features a distinctive neoclassical theme in its carved embellishment that is enhanced by the patina of the original painted finish. The contoured oval seatback is framed with spiral ribbon...
Antique French Renaissance Octagonal Carved End Table is an amazing example of the woodcarver's art! Eight equal sides are supported by four turned and carved legs, fitted with double urn motifs halfway from the top to the cross stretchers below, which themselves are finely turned and connected to plinth blocks with acanthus rosettes, all supported by...
Antique French Renaissance Octagonal Carved End Table is an amazing example of the woodcarver's art! Eight equal sides are supported by four turned and carved legs, fitted with double urn motifs halfway from the top to the cross stretchers below, which themselves are finely turned and connected to plinth blocks with acanthus rosettes, all supported by...
19th Century Dutch Gilded Mirror in the French Louis XVI Style was produced by G. Dorens & Co. in Amsterdam just before the turn of the century. The giltwood frame and detail are of the highest quality, rivaling their French competitors, but of course Mssr. Dorens had a French ancestry. Four distinct tiers of molding detail surround the framework on...
FINAL SALE! 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 foliate motifs at each end with a tailored, neoclassical span between, designed to provide Old World elegance. ...
19th Century Rustic Oak Cabinet ~ Chest of Drawers is a very versatile piece, suitable for any casual decor, and able to serve as a side table, a chest of drawers, a nightstand, linen press ~ the list is long! Hand-crafted from solid planks of old-growth oak, it was literally designed to last for centuries, and includes simple chamfered panels across the...
18th Century Directoire Period Country French Whitewashed Buffet is a splendid example of the tailored architecture made popular just before and after the turn of the 19th century. Hand-crafted from seasoned old-growth oak, it features a generous overhang on the surface, with vertical fluting on the corner posts and center stile framing the elegantly...
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...
FINAL SALE! Mid-Century Chinese Hand-Painted Black Lacquer Lamp Table features a classic urn form with five "petals" to the flower shaped top and five legs for support. Gracefully contoured facade is hand-painted from top to bottom with floral and foliate motifs is subtle earth tones for a pleasing effect against the backdrop of the black lacquer. ...
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Center Table with Carrara Marble was designed to make a powerful visual statement for the room! Useful in a variety of settings, including entryways for maximum effect, the design was covered in a single piece of luxurious Carrara marble for both aesthetics and performance, with the top being impervious to errant...
19th Century French Art Nouveau Period Bookcase shows an intriguing touch of flair that foretells the more enthusiastic stylings yet to come. The interesting roundel on each cabinet door is created with relief molding with a stylized foliate motif, and a bombe center to the work. What immediately catches the eye are the unusual hinges and lockworks in...
19th Century French Cast Iron Cafe Table ~ Sofa Table with Carrara Marble is a splendid example of the Belle Epoque, originally crafted as a table for a cafe or bakery that could be placed anywhere, even in front of the large glass display windows so customers could enjoy their treats while viewing the city sights. The Carrara marble makes for a...
FINAL SALE Antique Italian Walnut Corner Cabinet was painstakingly hand-crafted by the master artisans of the Piemonte region, where a unique style has developed over the centuries, combining a casual rural look with just the essence of the Baroque styling for a unique presence. The door to the cabinet was made during the late 1700s, and was repurposed...
FINAL SALE! Antique English Shop Sign was cut from solid pine planks then hand-forged wrought iron straps were affixed to the back side to strengthen the design. Painted on both sides to protect against the weather, the front proudly advertises the shop below the sign, which specializes in wallpaper hanging and decoration by the proprietor, W. Englich. ...
FINAL SALE! Rustic Swedish Pine End Table features tailored lines and no-nonsense design utilizing techniques handed down from generation to generation! The three-plank top is affixed to an apron and leg structure reinforced with decorative corbels on every leg to apron joint, with the legs affixed to the apron with pegged mortise & tenon joints. A...
FINAL SALE! 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Ceremonial Wine Goblets, Pitcher & Platter are a stunning collector's set, rendered in astonishing detail in a high-copper content brass that will add a particular significance to any celebration! Designed for toasting at weddings, anniversaries or important business deals, to name a few, such sets...
FINAL SALE! 18th Century Rustic French Neoclassical Bookcase was meticulously hand-crafted from select, old growth French white oak to literally last for centuries! The elegant arched crown extends almost the width of the casework, and is boldly molded to create a proper bonnet for the entire piece. The upper doors are glazed with eight panes of...
FINAL SALE! Set of 6 Antique Country French Upholstered Dining Chairs will make a comfortable addition to your dining pleasure! Hand-crafted from solid oak, each features pegged mortise & tenon joints to keep them sturdy for decades, especially when combined with the multiple stretchers below the seat framework which work together to resist time...
FINAL SALE! Antique French Louis XV Sofa Frame is styled in the graceful, naturalistic form of the genre, sculpted from dense, old-growth oak to create a lasting heirloom for your home. The frame as pictured will require upholstery, as the original upholstery is no longer serviceable. The bold triple arch of the seat back is crowned with a carved...
FINAL SALE! Rustic English Colonial Cabinet with Distressed Painted Finish is ideal for the casual look! Plank & beam facade with forged iron straps and bolts with ring pulls were salvaged from an early 19th century piece, then reborn into the cabinet which you now can own and admire. The distressed painted finish only adds to the allure. Spacious...
FINAL SALE! 19th Century English Earthenware Water Dispenser for Charcoal Filter is a marvelous example of the "there's nothing really new" axiom! Altendorf & Wright of Birmingham, England created this counter-top water filtration device long before Brita or Pur or any of those other household names... The attractive sandstone vessel was cast with...
19th Century English Sheraton Mahogany Secretary ~ Bookcase is a remarkable combination of style, function and craftsmanship! Created from exotic imported mahogany, it features a classical architecture that blends easily with a wide variety of decors. The upper tier is more shallow, and consists of generously glazed doors with polygonal frameworks for...
FINAL SALE! Pair Antique Spelter Statues "Tribute to Women in Industry", ecognizes their many contributions to society. In this example, one figurine represents manufacturing or metalworking, while the other agriculture. The spelter has been given a patinaed bronze finish, and the figurines are set upon lavishly adorned pediments for an opulent...
FINAL SALE! Pair Antique Carved Oak Pediments were meticulously turned from solid blocks of old-growth seasoned oak, then artistically carved into urn shapes with acanthus leaf and egg motifs to create supports for shelves, incorporation into a wall design, or just to serve as art forms on display in your bookcase!Circa early 1900sEach measures 18.5H x 8...
FINAL SALE! Antique English Walnut Chippendale Round Center Table combines tailored elegance with classic style, all rendered in sumptuous walnut for a richness in visual appeal. Egg & dart trim defines the top edge, leading the eye down to the apron rimmed with halfround molding. Support is provided by four scrolled legs carved with acanthus...
FINAL SALE! Pair Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Carved Architectural Decorations are a marvel of the sculptor's art! The intricate naturalistic form features bold scrollwork, grapevines, burgeoning flowers and glorious acanthus leaves in multiple forms. Mount them on the wall for an interesting visual effect, or use in the upper corners of a cased...
FINAL SALE! 19th Century Painted Porcelain Madonna in Original Hand-Crafted Oak Shrine is the perfect choice for your private devotional area. Designed to mount on the wall or to sit on a surface, the hand-sculpted shrine features multi-tiered molded detail with columns flanking the main arched opening. The beautiful detail of The Madonna in pure white...
FINAL SALE! 19th Century Swedish Painted Compartmentalized Box with Hasp is an interesting glimpse into the past! Hand-crafted from solid pine, then reinforced with steel brackets, it has been fitted with a hasp lock for a modicum of security. Such boxes could be used in a wide variety of ways. An artist could keep supplies in it, or a watch repairman...
Pair 19th Century Cloissone Vases is an extraordinary example of the breed, displaying its well-preserved, rich coloration and exhibiting a large format design theme celebrating the natural beauty of flowers. Decorated in the round, brass wire was carefully affixed to the brass vase, then the spaces created were filled with various colors of enamel, with...
19th Century French Louis XVI Rosewood Marble Top Nightstand were crafted from what is considered the king of woods, obtained in such abundance during the late 18th and entire 19th centuries by European furniture makers that the species is protected today. The rich natural coloration and ability to last for centuries without signs of aging were its...
Pair 19th Century Cloissone Vases is an extraordinary example of the breed, displaying its well-preserved, rich coloration and exhibiting a large format design theme celebrating the natural beauty of flowers. Decorated in the round, brass wire was carefully affixed to the brass vase, then the spaces created were filled with various colors of enamel, with...
Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze & Brass Urns represent the mastery of metal sculpture exhibited by the French during this wonderful era and are of a nice size and weight to add a great symmetrical accent to your decor. The brass bodies are exquisitely embossed with a stylized Renaissance-inspired motif that works well with the...
Antique French Majolica Asparagus Plate by Salins will make a splendid addition to your collection! Depicting green and lavender-colored tips of white asparagus on a foliate leaf with a berry, the hand-painted colorations add a special visual touch, enriched by the finishing glaze.The earthenware producer Salins was established in 1857 in...
Pair Antique Cloissone Vases is an extraordinary example of the breed, displaying its well-preserved, rich coloration and exhibiting a large format design theme celebrating the natural beauty of flowers. Decorated in the round, brass wire was carefully affixed to the brass vase, then the spaces created were filled with various colors of enamel, with the...
Set of Four 19th Century Black and White Transferware Plates are perfect for creating a little vignette in your decorating scheme. Made in Jemmapes (which is now in Belgium) by J. B. Cappellemans, affiliated with Willems Smith & Company, four scenes are depicted: The Governor of Bombay's residence, the Chateau of the Governor of Madras, The House of...