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!
FINAL SALE! Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Mantel Mirror with Marble & Bronze Mounts is the perfect choice for tall mantels, broad surfaces, over cased openings, and more. Hand-crafted from solid walnut, the frame exhibits architecture influenced by the ancient classical Greek & Roman designs, and features a French border of inlaid brass...
FINAL SALE! Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Mantel Mirror with Marble & Bronze Mounts is the perfect choice for tall mantels, broad surfaces, over cased openings, and more. Hand-crafted from solid oak, the frame exhibits architecture influenced by the ancient classical Greek & Roman designs, and features a French border of inlaid brass...
FINAL SALE ~ 19th Century Rustic Store Display Case with Distressed Painted Finish was custom designed for a store owner to display as well as keep additional stock of small items for sale. Three platforms for display include the lower and upper which open to provide access to the storage within, with the added feature of three glass panes both above and...
19th Century French Louis XIV Painted Mirror features a glorious display of sculpture on top with a lovely patinaed painted finish that creates a timeless look. Intriguing motifs have been pierce-carved across the crown, representing cartography, world exploration and the splendors of natural world. The framework carvings full surround the original...
Antique Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror is yet another example of the craftsmanship and artistry from the peninsula of Italy, renowned for millennia for such designs. The entire frame is carved from solid wood, then given a silvered gold finish which has achieved a lovely patina. Motifs include stylized heraldic crests on each corner,...
Antique Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror is a timeless example of the master craftsmanship and artistry from the peninsula of Italy, renowned for millennia for such artisanry. The entire frame is carved from solid wood, then given a gilded finish which has achieved a lovely patina over the decades. Motifs include stylized foliates and florals...
Here is a gorgeous 19th Century Country French Painted Louis XVI Style Trumeau Mirror boasting its original patina grey painted finish which has acquired a wonderful patina over the past century. The bold relief on the top panel has been hand-carved to depict floral, ribbon and bagpipe motifs with a lovely romantic form. The original mirror is softly...
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Display Buffet for those who wish to possess an exquisitely rendered, beautifully styled focal centerpiece to a room that performs multiple critical functions! Styled in the manner of the Sun King, its timeless lines were rendered in hand-select sumptuous French walnut, and carved to perfection with shell,...
Antique French Directoire Carrara Marble Top Coffee Table represents the essence of understated elegance! One immediately notices the luxurious Carrara marble on top, providing a luxurious yet carefree surface for your entertaining. The marble is surrounded by a pierced brass gallery rail creating a fence to help keep things on top where they belong. ...
18th Century Country French Vaisselier Buffet in Stripped Oak is the perfect choice for storing, displaying and serving, all in one! Hand-crafted from dense, old-growth indigenous oak, it features a bold crown molding atop an undulating upper apron that complements the apron just above the floor. Three surfaces on the upper tier allow one to leave the...
Antique Arts & Crafts Wall Cabinet is perfect for displaying small objets d'art, or perhaps to convert to a watch display, or even a key repository. Hand-crafted from solid hardwood, it features a simple decorative element on top, with a glazed door that opens to two shelves creating three surfaces. Fine molded detail surrounds the cabinet for a...
18th Century Rustic Spanish Walnut Library Table ~ Center Table was meticulously hand-crafted by talented artisans using tools that would seem primitive by today's standards, yet tools that required the skills and knowledge to produce splendid furnishings literally designed to last for centuries! Utilizing indigenous old-growth walnut, the craftsmen...
18th Century Country French Whitewashed Commode was considered an essential furnishing in the 1700s as closets were virtually non-existent. This example, rendered from solid oak with hand-carved and hand-crafted construction, was built to last for centuries. The chest features an elegant hand-sculpted detail across the facade in bas relief depicting...
19th Century Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is the ideal choice for style and storage! Timeless design includes tailored lines transitioning into an undulating apron bracketed by scrolled legs tipped with escargot feet. The top is contoured en arbalette, a shape resembling an archer's bow, as is the entire facade. Each of the three capacious...
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror will make a timeless style statement in any room! The generously sized frame is completely carved all around with acanthus foliate flourishes with corners styled after the classic fleur de lys. The frame consists of two tiers, with the inner layer cradling the mirror itself which provides a lovely...
Grand 17th Century Oudenaarde Tapestry is a work of art that only the masters of Flanders could produce. Works from the region were in demand the world over, including kings, dukes, earls and other nobles who wanted the best quality to adorn their chateaux and castles, while at the same time providing a softer texture and warmth to the otherwise cold...
18th Century Rustic Renaissance Two-Tiered Cabinet is the perfect solution for more storage in style! Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features a subtly recessed upper tier flanked by pendant finials, with cabinet doors that open to reveal perfect spaces for smaller items. The upper tier rests on the lower cabinet, fitted with three nicely-sized drawers...
Pair Antique Asian Architectural Artifacts on Iron Bases ~ Bookends will make excellent decorative accents, especially for the library! Old, weathered wood was hand-carved at least 200 years ago and just recently mounted to the footed iron plate bases to create the pair.Circa 1700sEach measures 13.5H x 8W x 6D
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Armchairs ~ Fauteuils are a rare find because of their size! Typical chairs from the era are smaller, so these were obviously custom ordered for what is now a more 21st Century physique. Intricately carved with Greek coin bordering around the oval, contoured seatback and the entire seat, they also feature...
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Sofa ~ Canape with cut silk velvet recalls the glory days of Napoleon and Josephine creating what many experts consider to be one of the most elegant and formal of all French designs! The neoclassical architecture of this exceptional example includes a subtly arched seat back crown, tapered,...
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Armchairs ~ Bergere with Fauteuil with cut silk velvet recalls the glory days of Napoleon and Josephine creating what many experts consider to be one of the most elegant and formal of all French designs! The neoclassical architecture of this exceptional pair includes a subtly arched seat...
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque will make a great addition to your decor, providing just enough style flair to impress, while performing yeoman's duties displaying and storing your books, family memorabilia or other collectibles. The stately neoclassic architecture includes a finely molded bonnet with subtle carved detail...
Antique Hand-Carved Italian Rococo Wall Mirror is a wonderful expression of the wood carver's art! Rendered from solid old-growth oak, it features a curvaceous frame and asymmetrical crown embellishment complemented by the symmetrical remainder of the undulating frame. Although the crown carving features a naturalistic foliate design, the base is a...
Antique Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Set with Stand will make the perfect companion to your fireplace hearth. Meticulously hand-crafted from red hot iron, it features a tapered ring handle with spiraled shaft including a cross hatched open structure at the center, leading down to four scrolled legs. The hangers support the four essential tools ~ shovel,...
Antique Wrought Iron Two-Tiered Pedestal will make an elegant platform for you to display statuary, vases, urns or objets d'art! Hand-crafted from solid iron, it features two circular platforms, each framed in stylized Greek wave embossed all around. The frame consists of elegantly scrolled iron lavished with bold acanthus plumes above and below, with...
18th Century Hand-Made Oak Stave Butter Churn was lovingly crafted by the town's barrel cooper in the same general manner which he produced barrels for food and wine storage. Oak staves were steamed and bowed, then held in place by hand-welded iron straps. The churn was created with a slotted paddle connected to a hand-crank, also fashioned from iron...
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Armchairs ~ Fauteuils will add timeless classical elegance to any setting! The design features an open, airy look thanks to suspended armrests and tapered & fluted legs. The rectilinear design of the seat and seat back afford lots of comfort for the luxurious fabric which remains quite serviceable. Carved...
19th Century Country French Buffet ~ Enfilade ~ Credenza is a perfect example of the versatility of antiques in the modern home! A great choice behind the desk, in the family room, or even as a bedroom piece suitable for a big flat panel TV on top! Hand-crafted from old-growth oak to last for centuries, it features a beveled surface with a little...
Antique Renaissance Marble Top End Table boasts a whimsical forest creature on both sides which are also lavished with bounty-of-the-earth abundance framed by lavish, undulating acanthus leaf scrollwork. Even the insides of the side supports have been accentuated, and are connected with a trestle adorned with a rosette at the center. The scrolls of the...
Antique Louis XIV Carved Wood Wall Mirror is a magnificent representation of the wood sculptor's art! A bold, intricate crest overlooks the oval framework, counterbalanced by a stylized inverted fleur de lys motif at the base. In between, lavish della robia carvings celebrating the bounty of the earth form the framework. Beaded molding then surrounds...
Mid-Century Louis XIV Brass & Onyx Pedestal ~ End Table will make the perfect platform for your special statue, vase or objet d'art. Crafted from solid cast brass in intricate detail after the manner of Louis XIV, it features an undulating pierced apron embellished with shell and foliate motifs, with three cabriole legs providing support, also...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas signed Rainbo depicts the interior of a cathedral, most likely the most prominent church in the city. The artist has used a superb sense of perspective to immerse the viewer into the scene. Note the intricacies of individual chairs as opposed to bench pews, the arched colonnades and massive column supports, and the...
Maison Jansen Style French Wrought Iron Chandelier brings the style to the fore with inspiration drawn from the Renaissance in France, with exuberant scrollwork, fleurs de lys, gold highlights and even faceted crystals. The bowl at the bottom is fitted with an open, scrolled finial with gold ball, leading the eye up to the main hoop upon which the double...
Pair Antique Country French Wrought Iron Chandeliers is a rare find indeed! Each has been completely forged by hand from red-hot iron over the blacksmith's anvil. First, the dual hoops were fashioned, then welded together with an intriguing intertwined vine pattern with three dimensional aspects creating unusual visual interest. Next, four bobeches...
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Washstand ~ Dresser is an ode to a bygone era, when dressing in the morning was a complete ritual. A full-sized five drawer commode serves as the basis for the design, but it is topped with two-tiered marble and a tri-panel mirror allowing one to store clothes, set up a pitcher and bowl, put on makeup, touch up the...
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Salon Chair is the perfect choice to provide a classical accent in an occasional chair that is sized to fit in the corner of the bedroom, or any room where an extra seat is needed from time to time. Simply but sturdily constructed using techniques proven over the centuries, it features turned legs and stretchers...
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Salon Chair is the perfect choice to provide a classical accent in an occasional chair that is sized to fit in the corner of the bedroom, or any room where an extra seat is needed from time to time. Simply but sturdily constructed using techniques proven over the centuries, it features turned legs and stretchers...
18th Century Country French Whitewashed Buffet ~ Cabinet was designed to serve a typically large family, and provide adequate storage for all china, flatware and glassware while simultaneously presenting a visual style flair to the room. Constructed from indigenous old-growth oak, it has been professionally whitewashed by our expert in house staff, and...
19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Rococo Style Mirror is a beautiful representation of the style, with a restrained interpretation that results in a dignified, timeless Italian look without being too ostentatious. Hand-carved giltwood surrounds the mirror accented with stylized foliate and shell accents on all sides, but the crown is particularly...
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Sconces are cast in solid bronze, and each has achieved the beginnings of a lovely patina. The detail is pervasive and extensive, with florals, foliates, grape clusters and shells. Each realistic candlesleeve cover appears over candelabra sized sockets, newly wired to US Standards, and set upon gracefully...
Grand 19th Century Rustic French Elm Farm Table is a lasting testament to the rural craftsman, who utilized indigenous materials to create sturdy furniture to last for generations. Mortise & tenon joinery are the rule here, with sycamore being used for the legs and apron and hard-wearing solid elm planks for the top. Such tables performed many...
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Oval Marble Top End Table continues the centuries-old tradition of classical architecture that emerged in ancient Greece, and continued by the Romans and every European civilization since! The oval shape is the most traffic-friendly design extant, and this example features an apron encircled with Greek coin carvings,...
Pair 18th Century French Doors, called Plaquards in France, are ideal for creating a wall accent or for using in your architectural plan to add interest that simply cannot be duplicated with today's materials and craftsmanship! Fine raised & recessed panel work is enhanced by hand-carved molding detail including timeless designs that would make Louis...
Tuscan Neoclassical Painted Chandelier was turned from solid wood then given an intriguing finish that accentuates the wood grain, repeated on the bases of the bobeches at the end of each boldly scrolled arm. The arms, canopy and pendant finial were given a complementary distressed white painted finish for a touch of contrast. Four arms take chandelier...
Reproduction 18th Century Italian Painted & Gilded Candlestick Table Lamp is an amazing copy of hand-carved, hand-painted candlesticks that were made in the 18th century in various cities in what is today's Italy. The classical architectural form is enhanced by the footed tripod base above which appears an urn form decorated with lotus blossom motif,...
Hexagonal Lantern Chandelier in Chrome Finish is a handsome fixture that will work indoors or out, and work with style! The hexagonal design creates visual appeal from all angles, and the fixture supports three medium base bulbs. We recommend 60 to 100 watt equivalent LEDs for maximum light output. What a fashionable way to illuminate a stairway, patio...
Grand 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Gilded Mirror is a magnificent example of the craftsmanship and artistry of one of the golden ages in French design! The neoclassical design influence of the ancient Greeks and Romans is clearly evident, design motifs that enamored King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette as well. This particular example is...
19th Century French Louis XIV Painted Trumeau features classically inspired architecture and elaborate bas relief and molded detail highlighted in gold to complement the warm beige patinaed painted finish of the woodwork. Unlike typical trumeaux with a painting or tapestry above the mirror, this work relies on the incredible artistry of the wood sculptor...
19th Century Bronze Mounted Satsuma Jardiniere is a splendidly preserved artifact from a wonderful period in French history! The porcelain bowls were meticulously hand-painted in what is today called Satsuma pattern, which was made in and around Kagoshima in Kyushu, Japan in the later part of the 19th century through to the early 1920s. Typical of...
Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Armchair ~ Fauteuil exudes a majestic presence making it perfect as a focal point in any seating area, or as a stand-alone work or reading station. The frame was hand-crafted on a relatively large scale from solid sycamore, and features a generous, high seat back attached to two elegantly contoured armrests the are tipped...
Pair Mid-Century Mahogany & Faux Leather Armchairs are just the ticket for creating a sleek, post-modern look to any room or office! The tailored lines of the framework were crafted from fine mahogany, and feature a subtly contoured and nicely padded seat coupled with a contoured padded seatback, both of which are upholstered in high quality faux...
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Sconces are an exquisite example of the metalsmith's art! Cast in solid bronze, each has achieved a lovely patina over the decades. The detail is astounding, with ribbons, foliates, tassels, and most prominent~ the Staff of Hermes, or as the Romans called him, Mercury. The cadeusus is the symbol of the fluted...
Pair Large Decorative Painted Steel Jardinieres ~ Vine Stands will make a great addition to your protected outdoor entertaining area, a solarium, or anywhere a little color is needed. Created to look like two spires, the top section is removable so that a small potted plant can be inserted inside, and the leaves and tendrils allowed to weave themselves...
19th Century Dutch Colonial Neoclassical Raised Buffet ~ Cabinet is an interesting variation on the buffet ~ server concept. The design puts the entire contents of the cabinet within easy arm's reach, plus provides a full width display shelf at the bottom for seasonal or other items. The shelf is flanked by clockwise and counter-clockwise barley twist...
19th Century French Second Empire Mahogany Round End Table is a superlative example of the revival of the Empire style that occurred during the reign of Napoleon's nephew, Napoleon III. Utilizing exotic imported mahogany, the artisans created a tailored round top with unadorned apron designed to showcase the sheer natural beauty of the wood. The support...
Vintage Framed Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas by L. Snijders dated 1964 is an admirable work that emphasizes three essential colors that happen to be dear to the hearts of all Americans, and Texas, too! The Red, White & Blue wildflowers depicted in a rustic earthenware jug are set upon a variegated gray background with the jug itself depicted atop...
Rustic Crest - Shaped Pendant Chandelier wash fashioned into a three-dimensional shape that is visually appealing from all angles. Welded from steel, the metal is zinc plated for an attractive silver-tone finish. Four chandelier-base sockets ensure plenty of light, especially if one chooses LED. Ideal for adding an Old World touch for a bargain...
Rustic 19th Century Swedish Pine Console ~ Sofa Table was hand-crafted by rural artisans out of the local and plentiful pine that covers the foothills of most of the Scandinavian peninsula. No-nonsense design was handed down from generation to generation, and includes reinforced legs for added stability, and full mortise & tenon joinery for...
19th Century Hand-Carved Round Stone Mortar ~ Jardiniere ~ Planter was carved from a solid piece of limestone in an octagonal shape, and obviously designed to last for centuries if not longer! A hollow was turned out creating a shape great for setting small potted plants and herbs. Perfect for use outside with full exposure to the weather, and...
18th Century Swedish Louis XVI Armchair is the perfect choice for the timeless classical decor, with tailored architecture and fine hand-crafted framework with just a touch of carved detailing. Mohair seat adds to the allure.
Circa 1790s
Measures 33H x 22.5W x 19D; seat 17H
Available for pickup in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Vintage Rustic Welsh Cupboard will make a great choice for an efficient floorplan! Measuring only 54 inches wide, it sports three spacious drawers and three capacious cabinets for lots of convenient storage, while still providing a serving & display surface in a credenza height, as well as three tiers of display shelves for decorative porcelains,...
Antique French Louis Philippe Period Silvered Mirror represents the epitome of tailored elegance that was achieved during the Restoration, a short-lived resurgence of the French monarchy that briefly returned to power between the French Revolution and the eventual establishment of the Republic. Louis Philippe, unknown to many, was the one primarily...
Set of 3 Vintage Florentine Nesting Tables are a fantastic choice for adding style, flair and convenience to your room. Crafted with curvaceous frames, each of the tables sports cabriole legs affixed to contoured aprons which then support the scalloped tops embellished with a fancy checkerboard pattern. The gold finish has achieved a lovely patina over...
Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Wall Sconces are the perfect choice to provide timeless elegance to any room! Carved from solid wood by master sculptors, each features the classic asymmetrical rococo style shell on top, each "facing" in opposite directions. Below the top centerpiece appears an inverse Florentine style decoration flanked by acanthus...
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Gilded Mirror is a superlative example of the style that captivated the royal court 175 years ago, and remained popular ever since! The clean, tailored lines combined with the subtle, understated elegance conspire to make this mirror appeal to all, and blend seamlessly with a wide variety of styles and decors. ...
Pair 18th century French neoclassical hand-carved and painted wall sconces ~ Corbels were sculpted from solid oak and feature a timeless classical scroll festooned with acanthus flourishes above and below, rendered in full and glorious relief! The wood was then given a distressed painted finish with antiqued wine colored surfaces to help set off your...
19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Open Bookcase is the perfect answer for the efficient floor plan! Sporting three adjustable shelves and a sturdy floor to make four surfaces, its total depth is just over a foot enabling it to hug the wall and allow unhindered traffic through the room. The tailored molding on the crown was influenced by the...
Mid-Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Marcel Dumont ~ dated 1943 is a poignant family portrait of a mother and three daughters in a reflective pose, showing the artist's flair for dramatic emotion. Entitled "Maternite" on the back, it survives in its original frame, and was painted during the occupation of Liege in what is now Belgium, very near...
18th Century English Walnut Tilt-Top Table is a truly timeless design, made with an ingenious tilting top allowing it to be tucked against the wall when not in use, then deployed and placed anywhere in the room for entertaining or daily enjoyment. Solid walnut plank top and turned pedestal combine with the solid, elegantly scrolled tripod leg design to...
Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa is a truly unusual find! Designed on a larger scale than is typical, it will make the perfect addition to any room, and is ready to customize to your particular tastes! Sculpted from solid old-growth oak which has been given a luxurious walnut stain, it features the sensuous, naturalistic lines that are the...
19th Century Country French Stripped Hall Bench ~ Pew was designed to be attractive from all angles! Hand-crafted from thick planks and beams of solid old-growth white oak, it features a higher and deeper seat than most making it capable of actually being comfortable! The seat is firmly supported by a pair of brackets spaced across the width, and using...