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!
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Upholstered Dining Chairs were hand-crafted from fine walnut and recently upholstered making them ready to make your dining experience as comfortable as it is elegant! Subtly arched seat backs and lyre-shaped seat frame are carved with spiral ribbon motif all around, enhancing the beauty of the fabric. A pair of tapered...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Semainier Chest of 7 Drawers was a prized possession of the affluent back when first conceived, providing a different drawer for every day of the week! Today the design is prized for its capacity combined with an incredibly small footprint and therefore impact on the room and its traffic pattern. This example is less...
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs ~ Fauteuils represents the epitome of the neoclassic style! Lovingly hand-crafted from select, sumptuous French walnut, each features a tailored architecture enhanced by scrolled armrest supports, tapered legs, a bowed apron and lavish wood sculpture adornment. Most noticeable is the spray of laurel...
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs ~ Bergeres represents the epitome of the neoclassic style! Lovingly hand-crafted from select, sumptuous French walnut, each features a tailored architecture enhanced by scrolled armrest supports, tapered legs, a bowed apron and lavish wood sculpture adornment. Most noticeable is the spray of laurel...
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Canape ~ Sofa represents the epitome of the neoclassic style! Lovingly hand-crafted from select, sumptuous French walnut, it features a tailored architecture enhanced by scrolled armrest supports, tapered legs, a bowed apron and lavish wood sculpture adornment. Most noticeable is the spray of laurel with ribbon...
Pair Antique French Directoire Neoclassical End Tables with Carrara Marble are ideal companions for any setting. Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, each has been given a finish on all four sides making placement in the middle of the room an option. One immediately notices the luxurious Carrara marble top, surrounded by a pierced brass gallery...
Antique Framed Gouache Painting by A. Jeseanne depicts a wintry scene on the outskirts of a quaint rural village. The road leading into the settlement is just apparent by the ruts in the immediate foreground, with what looks like snow falling on the dwellings in the distance. Outlines of hedgerows indicate fallow fields waiting for the spring thaw. ...
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...
Antique French Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Bombe Commode showcases the French adaptation of what was then termed the Style Oriental in a brilliant effort to duplicate the majesty of the exotic Far East which was the rage. The hand-painted scenery on the black lacquer backdrop is a panoramic view of an opulent moonlit landscape, with continuations on each...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble combines the stately, tailored elegance with a luxurious visual appeal creating the ideal choice for the discriminating design. Crafted from fine imported mahogany, it features rectilinear panels outlined in brass trim defining the sides and the three full width drawers. The drawers are...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble combines the stately, tailored elegance with a luxurious visual appeal creating the ideal choice for the discriminating design. Crafted from fine imported mahogany, it features rectilinear panels outlined in brass trim defining the sides and the three full width drawers. The drawers are...
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Gueridon ~ Round End Table was crafted by master artisans during the Belle Epoque, and features jewelry-quality bronze castings as adornment around the entire perimeter. Lovingly crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it features a perfectly circular shape, which makes it ideal for any seating group in...
19th Century French Neoclassical Walnut Desk ~ Double Faced is a design that is perfect for placement anywhere in the room! Lavished on all four sides with French style Greek coin motif in bold relief, it features acanthus rosettes on each corner and turned wood drawer pulls on the outer drawers, with a keyhole access for the center drawer, all of which...
18th Century English Sideboard ~ Console ~ Sofa Table will make an excellent choice as a credenza as well! Hand-crafted from dense, old growth English oak to literally last for centuries, it was meticulously fashioned by talented artisans utilizing techniques handed down from generation to generation, including hand-planing and pegged mortise & tenon...
Antique French Neoclassical Oval End Table with Carrara Marble is a delightful design rendered to resemble a pair of lyres serving as side supports, with strings of brass! The oval shaped top lends itself to a wide variety of seating group configurations, even for placement in a corner. A sizeable drawer adds convenience, accessed with a brass ring...
Grand Italian Renaissance Walnut Console ~ Sideboard will make a stunning statement along any wall especially an entry! Hand-crafted and sculpted from sumptuous solid walnut, it features a shallow yet wide surface perfect for display or even as a platform for a large flat panel TV. Three drawers flanked by rosettes and separated by pyramidal plinths...
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Trumeau Mirror is a celebration of the revival of the neoclassic style which dates back to ancient Greece and Rome. The rectilinear framework is enhanced by an arched panel above the French beveled mirror, which provides a lovely reflection and adds ambiance to any room. The arched panel is artfully sculpted with a...
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Marble Top Buffet represents a period in French history where a staid, tailored look was popular with the court, and remains so a century and a half later due to the style's ability to work with most any type of decor and look. This example, rendered from exotic imported mahogany, features mitered corners to soften...
Antique French Louis XVI Oak Parquet Dining Table with Pop-Up Leaf is an ingenious design that will serve your family for many years to come. Crafted from solid oak with parquet on top, the top is made of two halves that slide open to reveal a concealed pop-up leaf that allows more guests or family members to be accommodated. Leaf folds back in so table...
Antique French Directoire Stripped Buffet with Carrara Marble Top is of superb scale and proportion, yet adds a lighter toned visual presence to the room, thanks to our proprietary stripped finish and the luxuriously veined Cararra marble on top! The marble is beveled and contoured to follow the step-front center section. Four drawers and four cabinet...
Antique French Directoire Mahogany Console with Carrara Marble Top expresses a tailored elegance that cannot be denied! Crafted from solid mahogany, it features a shallow design with concave sides making it a very traffic-friendly addition to any room. The luxurious Carrara marble surface is surrounded by a pierced brass gallery rail to keep things in...
Pair Antique Country French End Tables ~ Nightstands are finished on all four sides, making them perfect for placement anywhere in the room! Hand-crafted from solid oak, each features three drawers with brass knobs, and chamfered raised panels on the three remaining sides for a tailored visual appeal. Support is provided by four elegant cabriole legs...
Grand 18th Century Country French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Armoire was crafted from select old-growth oak to literally last for centuries! Measuring just an inch shy of 8 feet tall, the rectilinear architecture is enhanced by the arch of the pair of doors, their beautifully contoured molded panels, but most of all the multiple tiers of the crown molding...
Antique French Directoire Mahogany Console with Carrara Marble Top expresses a tailored elegance that cannot be denied! Crafted from solid mahogany, it features a shallow design with concave sides making it a very traffic-friendly addition to any room. The luxurious Carrara marble surface is surrounded by a pierced brass gallery rail to keep things in...
19th Century Country French Buffet in Stripped Oak is ideal for enhancing a casual decor. Featuring two spacious cabinets and no less than seven drawers, it can be used in any room for any purpose. Crafted from dense, old-growth oak, it features a solid plank top with tailored casework enhanced by carved detail across the facade and an undulating apron...
Grand Antique French Louis XIV Serpentine Commode in Stripped Oak features no less than eight drawers! Perfect for keeping everything organized and in its place, and doing it in style, this piece was fashioned from solid oak, and features a serpentine design allowing it to remain shallow against the wall for optimum traffic flow in the room. Each drawer...
19th Century Country French Buffet in Stripped Oak is ideal for enhancing a casual decor. Featuring two spacious cabinets and no less than seven drawers, it can be used in any room for any purpose. Crafted from dense, old-growth oak, it features a solid plank top with tailored casework enhanced by carved detail across the facade and an undulating apron...
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Table ~ Desk with Dolphins is an extraordinary example of the revival of the style that occurred during and just after the reign of Napoleon III. Sporting a double-molded rectangular top with the corners mitered, it presents no sharp corners into the room's space, making it ideal as a desk, a library table or as a...
Vintage Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by L. Gebhardt is a stunningly realistic portrayal of the classic "Two Maidens at the Well" re-imagined with simply dressed maidens accompanied by a young sibling, perhaps, who is fascinated by the water. The pensive mood of one of the maidens is complemented by the advisory stance of the other. One can only imagine...
19th Century French Walnut Hunt Buffet ~ Credenza will make an excellent centerpiece for a masculine decor! Hand-crafted and sculpted from fine French walnut, it features a boldly molded top with a top drawer tier defined by a prominent stylized egg motif that even carries around each side. Atop each corner post is a smiling lion's head, and bronze bale...
19th Century French Walnut Hunt Buffet ~ Cabinet will make an excellent centerpiece for a masculine decor! Hand-crafted and sculpted from fine French walnut, it features a boldly molded plank and panel top with a facade defined by four tapered, fluted and turned columns which provide a framework for the exquisite carvings on the cabinet doors. Above...
19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Bookcase blends Renaissance-inspired carved decorative motifs with architecture inspired by the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Fashioned from sumptuous French walnut, it features a rectilinear case highlighted by bold molding detail. The crown sports a raised shell and foliate embellishment flanked by a...
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergeres ~ Armchairs will wrap you in timeless style and luxurious comfort. Some say the design was created to minimize drafts in the days before climate control; others say it was created to protect delicate makeup on the faces of the ladies when seated next to the fireplace, either way it is a most comfortable way...
19th Century Country French Normandie Vitrine ~ Bonnetiere was crafted from solid fruitwood in the traditional techniques handed down for generations! The subtle arched crown was nicknamed le chapeau de gendarme after its resemblance to the hats of police officials of a bygone era. A basket of flowers stands proud at the peak of the crown, a classic...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble is a stunning testament to impeccable style! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it features three full width drawers embellished with brass trim molding, embossed brass ring pulls, cast brass key guards, and even rectangular rosettes for extra accent. Even the tapered legs sport...
19th Century French Renaissance Sculptural Leather Top Writing Table ~ Desk is a spectacular tribute to the wood sculptor's art! A brace of magnificently rendered cherubs appear on each side, flanked by finely carved columns which transition into the apron featuring three-dimensional foliate scrollworks that culminate in a crown over each cherub's...
Set of 10 Antique Liegoise Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs were hand-crafted by master artisans to reflect the Louis XIV style so popular amongst the storied craftsmen of the region over the centuries. Utilizing indigenous select oak, each chair was crafted to last for decade after decade, with ergonomically contoured seat backs with vertical splats...
Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Colin Graeme (1858-1910) dated 1902 is a stunning work, considered by art historians to be definitive of the genre. Although the focus is on the horse and dogs depicted in the composition, the artist's attention to the landscape and even a flock of birds creates a mesmerizing backdrop. The innocence of the animals is...
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Swiveling Desk Chair is more artistic sculpture than mere furniture! Hand-carved from solid walnut, it features a circular seat that swivels 360 degrees without raising or lowering. The seat is also carved with bas relief rosette and foliate bordering. The seatback and armrests, however, are immediately...
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Carrara Marble Top Demilune Console is a masterpiece in classical architecture and style! The generously rounded corners give it a demilune shape, but the squared off center keeps the depth down to under 16", perfect for high-traffic areas or cozy rooms. One immediately notices the luxuriously veined beveled...
19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Giltwood Mantel Mirror is an exquisite example of Belle Epoque grandeur! The intricate frame-in-frame design still provides a generous reflecting surface to reflect ambient light in the room. The interior frame is detailed with egg and beaded border design, the latter of which is repeated on the inside of the...
Grand French Louis XVI Mahogany Round-Sided Buffet with Carrara Marble is a magnificent example of the classical revival that occurred mid-20th century in France. Featuring no less than five drawers and five cabinet doors, it boasts broad radius curved sides to lessen the impact on the room's visual aesthetic as well as traffic flow. The right door...
Grand French Louis XVI Mahogany Round-Sided Buffet with Carrara Marble is a magnificent example of the classical revival that occurred mid-20th century in France. Featuring no less than five drawers and five cabinet doors, it boasts broad radius curved sides to lessen the impact on the room's visual aesthetic as well as traffic flow. The right door...
Framed Oil Painting on Canvas is a lovely impressionistic look at the settings around a roadside shrine, a common sight in the countrysides of Europe. The artist, who signed the work rather illegibly, has used bold, sweeping brush strokes and splendid choice of earth tones to create the impression. The road is depicted in a pre-industrialized state which...
19th Century Country French Walnut Buffet a Glissant is a uniquely French design, with a recessed top cabinet whose side doors slide outwards for access, hence the name. The two center upper doors, each carved from a single piece of luxurious French walnut, are exquisitely arched and carved with Grecian vases with floral and foliate arrangements,...
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Marble Top End Table is a true testament to hand-crafted traditional furniture craft! Utilizing choice old-growth oak, the sculptors created a fully carved apron, including pierce-carved center sections depicting the royal torchere and carquois de fleche, symbolizing the everlasting power of the monarchy. Exquisite...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Euphrasia Loutchinsky (1887-1974) is a particularly impressive work showcasing the artist's talents. She spent her life in what was came to be called the Soviet Union, so little can be found about her life there. What we do know is she was incredibly gifted, indeed! This work fills the canvas with a vivid array...
19th Century Madonna in Octagonal Frame features a silvered figure atop angels situated on a three-sided corbel, with a golden crown emanating from her head. Matching silvered octagonal frame holds the original domed glass which has preserved the figure and the velvet background for well over a century! Circa 1880s Measures 11.5H x 8W x 2D
Antique Apothecary Cabinet ~ Credenza in Distressed Painted Pine will make a splendid addition to your family room! Constructed out of solid yellow pine known for its durability, it features no less than 20 drawers, each with its own cast iron drawer pull and hand-painted enamel label, signifying in Latin what potion, medicine or compound is within. At...
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror will add a classic and timeless accent to any room! Vertically oriented, rectilinear architecture is enhanced by spiral ribbon and beaded trim, but most notably on the sculpture above and below. Below we see scrollwork with floral and foliates, while above is a grand laurel wreath atop a brace of laurel...
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Buffet ~ Enfilade ~ Credenza is an exceptional example of the genre. Maintaining a tailored architecture and excluding carved details or brass mounts, the look is compatible with a wide variety of interior decors which explains its continued popularity over the course of what is soon to be 200 years. This...
19th Century Grand French Gothic Open Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque will make an impressive statement in any room! Hand-crafted from solid oak to last for generations, it features an open upper tier atop a lower section that boasts three linenfold panels on the cabinet doors, as well as three pull-out surfaces for convenience. Shelves above are all adjustable...
19th Century Statue of Lovers in Spelter on Faux Marble depicts two young lovers in classical raiment enjoying their vitality and company. This idyllic notion rose to incredible popularity during the Belle Epoque, culminating in a variety of sculptors depicting such scenarios in bronze. Then copies would be made of the original bronzes which were cast...
Antique Italian Neoclassical Giltwood QUEEN Bed is a study in timeless style by one of the original sources for classic design! Utilizing broad radius curvatures on the headboard in a vertical orientation combined with broad radius curves on the footboard in a horizontal orientation, the frame creates a look that is both grand and restrained at the same...
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bergeres ~ Armchairs will add both comfort and elegance to any room! Hand-crafted by talented artisans, each features frameworks fully carved from the seat back crowns to the tips of the legs, on all four sides. The shape of the frameworks evokes ancient classical style that dates back to ancient Greece and...
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Giltwood Mirror represents the essence of the age, when tailored architecture melded with opulent yet restrained elegance to produce a style that has remained popular for nearly two centuries and counting! The entire framework consists of a triple-tiered molding detail that surrounds the final layer of beaded...
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Giltwood Mirror represents the essence of the age, when tailored architecture melded with opulent yet restrained elegance to produce a style that has remained popular for nearly two centuries and counting! The entire framework consists of a triple-tiered molding detail that surrounds the final layer of beaded...
Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Wood Mirror with Distressed Painted Finish will create a truly timeless ambiance in any room! Meticulously hand-carved with classical themes including a Grecian urn flanked by laurel sprays atop the crown, Egg & dart trim, Greek coin and various other foliate bordering, its carved molding actually overlays the...
Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by P. Colson celebrates a Ray of Sunshine in Autumn. Set in its original decorative gold frame, it appears the artist was traveling down a country path and was inspired by the fall scenery. The intriguing composition is made more compelling by the impressionistic style. The autumnal color palette is also of note, with a...
Pair French Louis XVI Painted Side Tables ~ Nightstands with Carrara Marble will create a light yet vibrant visual effect in any room! Painted in an antique white crackle finish, the finish has been over-painted with elegant floral sprays in the front and a floral bouquet on each side, along with attendant pastel bordering. Fluted corners are rounded in...
French Louis XVI Painted Commode with Carrara Marble will create a light yet vibrant visual effect in any room! Painted in an antique white crackle finish, the finish has been over-painted with elegant floral sprays in the front and urns bursting with a floral bouquet on each side, along with attendant pastel bordering. Fluted corners are rounded in...
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Panel by Joseph Couture (1890-1965) is a splendid still life by the accomplished artist, using shadow and muted earth tones to create an unforgettable image. He studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Liège, where he attended classes taught by Adrien de Witte, Auguste Donnay, Évariste Carpentier, and François...
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Grand Buffet was meticulously hand-crafted by skilled artisans who drew inspiration from the royal families of their eras. In this case, the piece was styled after the designs developed by Napoleon and Josephine, and rendered entirely from select, finely figured French walnut which today is prohibitively...
19th Century Grand French Neoclassical Bookcase in Whitewashed Pine is a magnificent reminder of the grandeur of the classical movement that has maintained its relevance and popularity for thousands of years! Measuring eight and a half feet tall by almost eight feet in width, it is comprised of two sections, the uppermost being open shelving for...
Pair Napoleon III Period Bronze Floral Candelabra are the perfect choice to provide a finishing touch on a mantel, buffet, window sill or any other surface! Designed to be less than 6" in depth, they'll fit even on shallow surfaces. Cast in solid bronze to last for centuries, each of the pair features an intricately detailed embossed foliate pedestal...
Pair Napoleon III Period Bronze Floral Candelabra are the perfect choice to provide a finishing touch on a mantel, buffet, window sill or any other surface! Designed to be less than 5" in depth, they'll fit even on shallow surfaces. Cast in solid bronze to last for centuries, each of the pair features an intricately tiered pedestal base embossed with...
Grand Oil Painting on Canvas by Jaap Schlee (1946-2014) ca. 1980 is a marvelous example of the artist's work, just prior to his embarking on an extensive pencil study of his favorite author, Paul Leautaud for which he is world-renowned. Painted on a grand scale almost exactly five feet square, this scene depicts a veranda in a sub-tropical climate with...
Antique Country French 2-Door Buffet features an unusual flair and rendition of the classic! Solid plank top, sides and facade promise enduring durability. The brace of drawers are fitted with steel ring pulls and feature carved-in molding with a foliate flourish. The arched cabinet door panels below also feature carved-in molding, floral and foliates...
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Oval End Tables with Marble are a superlative find! Crafted in the neoclassical style in an oval shape, with oval openings on front and back and caned sides, they are remarkably light in visual impact, yet each provides three marble surfaces for your utter enjoyment. The intricately embellished casework...
Antique Rustic Country French Triple Pedestal Trestle Dining Table represents the epitome of traditional craftsmanship! Utilizing techniques handed down from generation to generation, the artisans who created this table utilized their relatively primitive hand-tools to fashion a work of art that will endear itself to your family. Thick beams of...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Vitrine with Carrara Marble was meticulously created of the utmost quality in both materials and craftsmanship! Exotic imported mahogany was used for the casework, enhanced by bronze and brass with matching gold highlights in the flutes of the corner post columns. A Greek wave motif dominates the crown, cast in solid...