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!
Napoleon III Period French Louis XVI Mahogany & Bronze Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is a work of art executed by the master artisans of Paris during the reign of France's last monarch. The cabinetry is made from exotic imported mahogany from the Americas, prized even then for its beauty, strength and longevity. What the masters did then was perform...
PAIR of Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Bouillotte Tables represents an understated elegance that is perfect for the tailored yet refined decor. Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, each features a round apron interrupted by fluted plinth blocks that serve as mounts for the four tapered and fluted legs, all tipped with brass feet. A...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Rene Clarot (1882-1972) was painted in 1936 and puts the artist's talents on full display! Using an impressionistic method, Clarot deftly blended the blue-themed color palette transitioning from sky to clouds to water, with wonderful technique in the foreground depicting the shimmering action of the wavelets and...
Pair 18th Century Hand-Carved Polychromed Wood Angels are amazingly well preserved and perfect for any devotional display. Sculpted from solid blocks of walnut, each features amazing detail from the folds of their robes to the feathers of their wings. Both are depicted in the act of prayer, with distinctively different poses and very expressive faces. ...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Panel signed Lola di Vito is a beautiful celebration of yellows and golds, painted with determined impressionistic brush strokes that breathe life and movement into the otherwise typical still life. The profusion of wildflowers look almost windblown in the setting, with background colors carefully chosen to draw from the...
Set of 8 Antique French Louis XVI Painted Dining Chairs with Damascene Upholstery will add a certain sophisticated grace and elegance to your dining experience. Hand-crafted from select hardwoods, then carefully sculpted in the neoclassical style that so enamored King Louis XVI, each boasts contoured oval seat backs and ergonomically shaped seats...
Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Console with Carrara Marble is ideal for the efficient floorplan, or for adding a nice finishing touch to any room, including hallways, stairwell landings and entryways. Only 14 inches deep, its concave sides make it very traffic friendly, while the luxurious marble top makes an excellent surface for small...
19th Century French Louis XIV Chinoiserie Wrought Iron & Marble Console is a marvel of the furniture maker's art! The bold scrollwork of the design immediately captivates one's attentions upon entering the room, then the subtle coloration of the brick red contrasting with the bronze accent tones become apparent. The luxuriously veined marble top has...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Massimo Salvati depicts a quaint harbor of a seaside village in Italy, all from the fisherman's perspective with the village in the background across the water. Here Salvati has used a bright sunny day allowing the viewer to see distant mountains beyond the village. Several vessels also ply the waters in front of...
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Gilded Mirror will make a splendid addition to any room! The proportions are somewhat unusual, tall and narrow, making it ideal for special spaces and niches. The gently arched crown was a departure from the preceding Louis Philippe style, and during the reign of Napoleon III a profusion of timeless ornamentation...
Grand 19th Century French Second Empire Mahogany Bookcase will make an immediate impression on all who enter the room! Hand-crafted by expert artisans during the reign of Napoleon III, it was created from exotic imported mahogany and includes four solid turned mahogany columns across the front, and flame mahogany panels on the four doors. The bold crown...
Framed Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas by G. Davoise is an interesting interpretation of a staple of the art world. Vases full of fresh, colorful flowers have inspired artists both young and seasoned for centuries. Here we see Davoise using bold brush strokes and a muted jewel tone palette in a style influenced by impressionism. Even with subtle...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Dieudonne Jacobs (1887-1967) is a delightful work in pastel hues depicting a lovely springtime scene of a stone bridge over a babbling brook. Dieudonne Jacobs (1887-1967) was born in Liège and spent his life as an artist between the Belgian Ardennes and the French Riviera, especially between Spa and La Garde...
Antique Louis XVI Oval End Table ~ Lamp Table with Carrara Marble is the perfect accent table! No sharp corners anywhere, it features a luxurious Carrara marble top surrounded by brass trim and fence, overlooking the drawer tier which boasts a solid hand-dovetailed mahogany drawer front fitted with a brass knob. Four turned and fluted legs are joined...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Rene Clarot (1882-1972) is a charming retrospective view of a fisherman's dock in a quaint Belgian harbor town set in the late 19th century. Nets are seen drying on the dock, as the fishermen discuss the day's catch. Sails are slack, being allowed to fully dry before tomorrow's excursions. Note the boats are...
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Display Buffet is a remarkable example of the cabinetmaker's art! Hand-crafted from dense, old-growth oak and given a lovely walnut finish, it can serve as a display platform, a serving surface, a storage cabinet, and a display cabinet all in one! Luxuriously veined beveled marble on top follows the contours of...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble is an unusually elegant example of the genre! The luxuriously veined Carrara marble on top makes for the perfect display surface. Directly underneath, the top tier is extremely tailored which enhances the natural beauty of the exotic imported mahogany even more, and accented by Romanesque...
Mid-Century French Walnut Dining Table reflects the tailored architecture of the movement, with a straightforward approach to design that results in a simplistic beauty all its own! The rich grain and natural coloration of the wood shines forth in the finish, with a thick plank top reinforced by an apron that allows for more knee room than most older...
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Gilded Mirror represents the regal style that was born during the reign of France's last monarch, a period during which all the styles in French history were revived. This particular beauty features the overall frame shape of the preceding Louis Philippe period, but with extra ornamentation on the crown that is...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas signed A. Heins is a wonderful depiction of a charming cottage in the woods, rendered with a deft brush on a soft, earth toned palette. The colors used indicate it is a Spring morning, with shadows playing an intricate part of defining the scene. Heins has chosen to emphasize the structure as it sets in the heavily...
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Desk by Hirler of Alsace is a remarkable example of the revival of classic styles that has occurred dozens of times since the days of the ancient Greeks and Romans. This example was rendered by talented artisans employed by Hirler out of Mulhouse, a charming rural community in the Alsace region near the borders of Germany...
Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Round Side Marble Top Buffet combines beauty and elegance with form and function, crafted from walnut, marble and solid brass! The design features a stepped front center section with two large cabinet doors, and rounded sides that make it traffic friendly for your room, yet open up to provide storage for smaller objects ~...
Antique French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Buffet with Rounded Sides is the combination of style, elegance and efficiency, crafted by master artisans from sumptuous indigenous French walnut. The design features a subtle step front cabinet front and center, flanked by rounded sides which also open to reveal surprising storage while creating a...
18th Century Country French Buffet ~ Credenza will make a splendid addition to any room in the home or office! Hand-crafted from old-growth seasoned hardwoods, it features a lower than usual surface height, making it ideal for behind the desk. This holds true especially because the design includes three drawers and two spacious cabinets, along with the...
Pair Antique Chinese Hand-Painted Vases will make a colorful addition to your decor. Using several shades of green combined with blue and a brick red, a scene of entertaining at the court is depicted, with flowers, foliates and geometric designs with avian accents covering the entire exteriors. Perfect for displaying flowers or just as accents by...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Dieudonne Jacobs (1887-1967) is a great example of the artist's preference to capture scenes in early morning or late afternoon lighting. Jacobs has beautifully rendered the evening coloration in various shades of blue, gray and a subtle violet, with a splash of greenery in the immediate foreground. The bold...
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Console with Mirror is a magnificent collaboration between expert and talented artisans from three disciplines! First, the cabinetmaker created the table and mirror frame from sumptuous, hand-select French walnut. Second, the glazier hand-beveled the mirror to nestle into the frame behind the overlay carvings. ...
Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Console with Carrara Marble is ideal for the efficient floorplan, or for adding a nice finishing touch to any room, including hallways, stairwell landings and entryways. Only 14 inches deep, its concave sides make it very traffic friendly, while the luxurious marble top makes an excellent surface for small...
19th Century Grand Italian Hand-Carved Walnut Hall Tree is a glorious representation of the revival of the Renaissance style that occurred during the waning years of the 1800s. Crafted from richly hued Italian walnut, it features a rectilinear, almost classical architecture including bold molding details from crown to bun feet, but in between are works...
19th Century Grand Italian Hand-Carved Hall Bench is a glorious representation of the revival of the Renaissance style that occurred during the waning years of the 1800s. Crafted from richly hued Italian walnut, it features a rectilinear, almost classical architecture including bold molding details from crown to bun feet, but in between are works of the...
Antique French Louis XVI Gilded Trumeau Mirror is ideal for narrow wall spaces, entryways or halls. These are especially good choices for stairwell landings, as well. This example features classical style inspired by the ancient Greeks and Romans, with an oval painting at the top depicting the Goddess Diana attended by a cherub, surrounded in a lavish...
Antique Country French Painted Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features subtle styling and a beautiful patinaed painted finish that is perfect for today's casual decors. The top has been whitewashed and sealed for a contrasting effect, while the main body features a fully painted facade. Three spacious drawers provide ample storage, with each decorated with...
Pair Antique Italian Painted Petite Armchairs were crafted on a diminutive scale, making the pair perfect for cozy seating groups, the bedroom or as accent chairs. The undulating form of the framework completely wraps around the seatback design, connecting to the frame which is similarly contoured and accented with floral and foliate carvings. All four...
19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Mantel Mirror is a definitive example of the neoclassical style revived in the 18th century by King Louis XVI and his name has since been synonymous with the genre. Hand-crafted with great detail on all three sides, with a relatively plain base framing designed to go atop a buffet, mantel or fireplace, for examples,...
Pair Louis XVI Style Mahogany End Tables ~ Nightstands with Carrara Marble will make perfect symmetrical companions to any seating group or bedside. Designed for placement against a wall, or perhaps backed up to a sofa, each features tailored, neoclassical architecture with rectilinear lines, crafted from fine imported mahogany, with flame grain patterns...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Panel of Capri by Carlo Ciappa (1890 - 1970) is a beautiful depiction of the storied seaside village as it would have appeared in the 18th and 19th centuries, with both fishing boats and pleasure craft plying the panoramic waters of the northern Mediterranean Sea. The rock outcrop in the center of the background has been...
Set of Eight 18th Century Neoclassical Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs will make a timeless statement in any room! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, which was exceptionally difficult to obtain and expensive during the time, each boasts a tailored architecture inspired by ancient artisans, with multiple seat back splats and tapered legs...
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Salon Chairs with Embroidered Mohair are the perfect choice for any occasional use anywhere in the home. Hand-crafted from sumptuous French walnut, each features a lyre-shaped back framed with lush laurel spray and acanthus plume carved detail, with embroidered ribbon and foliate sewn into the plum colored...
Mid-Century Florentine Painted End Table ~ Nightstand is a timeless expression of flair by the master artisans of Tuscany! Light in weight, it was designed to be used anywhere in any room, and to be easily portable for wonderful versatility. The fully serpentine form features elegant curved lines for all aspects except the very surface itself and the...
Antique Delft Hand-Painted Blue & White Charger depicts the main cathedral in the storied city of Mechelen, now situated in the heart of Belgium. The scene isolates the building without the surrounding structures to call attention to its timeless architecture. The scene is surrounded by multiple concentric rings of foliate bordering. Such works...
Antique Delft Charger by Boch is a beautiful work in Blue & White, hand-painted by a talented artist to depict a charming coastal scene with depiction of a seashore with windmills and various boats, all surrounded by a foliate bordering. Such works were usually displayed like artwork, but occasionally pressed into service for serving special...
FINAL SALE!
Pair 19th Century Painted Interior Doors ~ Plaquards are the perfect choice for a built-in bedroom wardrobe or kitchen cabinet built into the wall! Old-World craftsmanship shows throughout, with pegged mortise & tenon joinery and two-toned distressed painted finish that has a lovely patina for splendid charm!Circa 1880sMeasures 63H x 24W...
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Giltwood Mantel Mirror is proof positive why this style has remained continuously popular for over 175 years! Tailored architecture and gently rounded upper shoulders create a stately, restrained elegance. Look closely and you'll see the gesso showing through the original gold leaf, with an embossed pattern...
Set of Nine 18th Century French Directoire Dining Chairs is a relatively rare find, especially with this level of quality and preservation! The diamond pattern mohair is of the best quality but showing its age, so probably best replaced in the near future. The frames are solid sycamore, and feature double-pegged mortise & tenon joinery with...
FINAL SALE!
Pair Antique Spelter Statues of Provincial Couple are the French equivalent of Grant Wood's American Gothic, with a handsome French country couple in modest garments depicted in their homestead environment. The male figure is holding what appears to be a lantern, while the female figure is holding a broad bladed shovel, indicating who in the...
FINAL SALE!
Pair Antique Spelter Statues "Tribute to Women in Industry", recognizes the industry's many contributions to society. In this example, an ironworker appears with sledge in hand next to his trusty anvil. The spelter has been given a patinaed bronze finish, and the statue are set upon a lavishly adorned pediment for an opulent effect, which...
Greek Neoclassical Painted Armbench ~ Large is a splendid re-imagining of the classical style as first pioneered by the ancient Greeks, then later the Romans, over two thousand years ago! The armrests are shaped like today's bolsters, framed by wooden uprights that are highlighted with a rosette and subtle gold trim. The same gold trim treatment...
Greek Neoclassical Painted Armbench ~ Small is a splendid re-imagining of the classical style as first pioneered by the ancient Greeks, then later the Romans, over two thousand years ago! The armrests are shaped like today's bolsters, framed by wooden uprights that are highlighted with a rosette and subtle gold trim. The same gold trim treatment...
Pair Antique Delft Hand-Painted Blue & White Vases are a splendid collectible that was created for the lucrative European market where the clay was treated with a tin solution before glazing resulting in a unique and highly desirable finish that lasts for centuries! This pair features a charming transferware pattern that emphasizes the classic...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Leon Meechelaere (1880-1964) is a splendid representation of the ancient city of Bruges, that at one time was the preeminent port for that part of Europe, eclipsed eventually by Antwerp and now Rotterdam. The wealth accumulated in the city brought forth a treasure trove of art and architecture, with the city's...
18th Century Country French Louis XIII Buffet in Stripped Oak is a masterpiece of craftsmanship where the artisans used centuries-old techniques and tools almost as old to create works of the cabinetmaker's art designed to last for generation after generation! Utilizing dense, old-growth indigenous oak, the craftsmen fashioned the top from solid planks...
19th Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by L. Delderenne (1864-1921) is a captivating view of the Alps that provided the artist with inspiration to immortalize the scene. The snowmelt from the peaks in the background creates the rocky creek that dominates the foreground, inviting the viewer into the scene to appreciate nature's glory. Note how the...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Omer Coppens (1864–1926) is a splendid study in realism by the artist, at once depicting a typical day in a rural life while simultaneously inviting the viewer into the scene as if to be welcomed home. Judicious use of earth tones and shadows indicates an early morning time frame. Note the intriguing composition...
18th Century Framed Oil Painting on Wood Panel of Wachau, Austria is a superlative hillside view of the fabled city as it would have appeared over a century ago. The artist has taken cues from master pastoral painters and added his unique perspective plus intriguing cloud formations to provide intriguing visual appeal. Coloration remains vibrant from...
19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Mantel Mirror is a testament to the master craftsmen of France, who have been leaders in the production of mirrors for centuries! This example features a stately neoclassical design all around, with a meticulously detailed framework leading the eye up to the subtly arched crown between notched corners. Centered on...
18th Century Rustic Dutch Buffet ~ Cabinet in Stripped Oak is a timeless example of functionality and utility, with a visual allure only enhanced by the time-honored craftsmanship and sheer natural beauty of the old-growth wood, revealed in all its splendor by our proprietary stripping process. Thick planks of oak make up the entire casework, from the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...