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 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'...
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 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...
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...
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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. ...
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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. ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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Pair 19th Century French Neoclassical Hand-Carved Walnut Pediments ~ Columns are ideal for decorative purposes, accents, bookcases, or to incorporate into your built-in cabinet designs. Hand-sculpted from solid walnut, each features a meticulously turned design inspired by ancient Greek and Roman architecture, with the main body carved in...
Pair Antique Cloissone Vases is a timeless example of the genre, displaying a well-preserved, rich coloration and exhibiting a floral design theme celebrating the beauty of nature. 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 result being fired one...
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...
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...
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 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...