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19th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Marble Top...

19th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Marble Top Nightstand is a classic example of the genre, rendered in fruitwood and topped with beautifully veined marble for a timeless effect.  The front facade has been masterfully carved directly into the cabinet door with relief depictions of flowers, shells and foliage.  Complementary carving appears on the...

18th Century Italian Marquetry Raised Cabinet

18th Century Italian Marquetry Raised Cabinet is a remarkable example of Old World craftsmanship with surprisingly modernistic and abstract qualities!  Commissioned by a patron with the initials CST, it features geometric designs created by the positioning and orientation of different species of woods.  Called trompe l'oeuil by the French, or "fool the...

Pair Antique Framed Religious Paintings on Panel of...

Pair Antique Framed Religious Paintings on Panel of Saints Anna and Lodevicus are beautiful works in sepia tones with the subjects appearing as marble statues set in a moorish arched framework inside the framework of the overall painting.  Small villages and towns in Europe typically had their patron saints, some of which have become somewhat obscure over...

Antique French Henri II Neoclassical Open Bookcase

Antique French Henri II Neoclassical Open Bookcase represents a tailored expression of the neoclassical revival style that has persevered for century after century!  Crafted from solid oak, its most notable visual feature is the double arched crown on top, subtly carved with acanthus foliates and centered with a turned finial.  The tailored crown molding...

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Nightstand

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Nightstand is a classic example of the genre, rendered in sumptuous French walnut and topped with beautifully veined marble for a timeless effect.  The front facade has been masterfully carved directly into the cabinet door with relief depictions of flowers and scrolled foliage.  A rosebud appears on the...

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Nightstand

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Nightstand is a classic example of the genre, rendered in sumptuous French walnut and topped with beautifully veined marble for a timeless effect.  The front facade has been beautifully carved directly into the cabinet door with relief depictions of flowers surrounded by stylized shell creating a framework. ...

18th Century Country French Buffet with Mermaids

18th Century Country French Buffet with Mermaids is a very unusual example of hand-crafted excellence, rendered from old-growth indigenous oak to last for centuries!  Crafted on what was then considered a grand scale, such pieces were not only designed to beautify one's room but also provide essential storage for all the family's keepsake china, flatware...

18th Century Dutch Table

FINAL SALE!  18th Century Dutch Table was designed for daily use, and can literally serve in dozens of capacities in virtually any room of the home or office!  Hand-crafted from select old-growth oak, it features a solid plank top that is almost square, with splayed, turned legs joined below with stretchers in a design that has proven itself with...

18th Century Dutch Center Table ~ Library Table

18th Century Dutch Center Table ~ Library Table reflects generations of traditional woodcraft for which the Dutch have been famous for many centuries!  This example features a typical solid plank top dovetailed into rails below which are then pegged into the support framework.  This provides a very sturdy table, yet one that can be disassembled easily for...

19th Century French Empire Marble Top Commode

19th Century French Empire Marble Top Commode is a superlative example of fine craftsmanship during a most interesting period of French history under the influence of Napoleon III, the last monarch.  Featuring a tailored neoclassical architecture, it boasts corner posts with rectilinear plinth blocks at the base, and a scrolled corbel towards the top...

Set of 6 Rustic Antique Country French Dining Chairs...

Set of 6 Rustic Antique Country French Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs and was fashioned from old-growth oak to last for centuries!  Solid planks on the seat backs and seats combine with a sturdy framework with tailored lines for a casual effect, accentuated by our proprietary stripped finish that reveals the natural beauty of the wood yet leaves the...

19th Century French Louis XIV Painted Marble Top Console

19th Century French Louis XIV Painted Marble Top Console is an ideal choice for making a visual statement with subtle style and grace!  Hand-crafted from old-growth oak, it features a curvaceous frame inspired by the Baroque movement, with the apron pierce-carved through on all three sides leaving motifs of stylized foliates, shell and florals.  The apron...

Grand Mid-Century French Black Enamel Coffee Table...

Grand Mid-Century French Black Enamel Coffee Table with Glass Top is perfect for a large family room!  Square in shape, it features a 2400 square inch glass top surface for carefree entertaining and daily use.  The glass is held in place by a solid brass gallery rail all around the perimeter.  The brass is accompanied by brass decorative mounts on the...

Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Gilded Chairs

This Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Gilded Chairs is a classic example of the elegance of the Belle Epoch in Europe!  Beautifully hand-crafted in the neoclassic style, each has been hand-carved with egg & dart, lotus blossom and rosettes, with turned spindles on the seatback for lightweight strength and comfort.  The gilded finish creates...

Antique Mahogany Empire Style Display Easel

Antique Mahogany Empire Style Display Easel is ideal for open floor plans allowing one to display a piece of art anywhere in the room when wall space is at a premium!  Hand-crafted from imported mahogany, it features swans' heads as detailing, and the platform is adjustable to accommodate a range of painting sizes.As of this writing, a second matching...

19th Century French Renaissance Style Carved Wood Wall...

The splendor of the Renaissance has been captured in hand carved solid oak with this 19th Century Antique Wall Clock!  Artistically a celebration nature, it features carved oak leaves and acorns on both sides and an acanthus plume on the scrolled crown.  Acanthus sculpted detail covers the works, which are surrounded by inset hand-painted porcelain Roman...

Antique Country French Maple End Table ~ Library Table

FINAL SALE - Antique Country French Maple End Table ~ Library Table is finished on all four sides making it a great choice for the center of the room.  Sturdy double-pegged, mortise & tenon joinery ensures multiple generations of enjoyment. The single, centered drawer adds a nice convenience, accessed with a brass knob.  Rustic Antique Maple farm...

Antique Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza ~ Console

Final Sale! Antique Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza ~ Console was designed to grace any room in the home or office and features bold molding detail around the book matched walnut panels of the pediment supports which houses three drawers in total, all bearing homage to its intrinsic natural beauty!  This piece can serve in the dining room, game room, or...

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Marble Top...

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Marble Top Demilune Console will make a beautiful accent for an entryway, hall or staircase!  Resplendent with stunning architecture and embellishment that is the essence of the classical revival, it features bas relief of scrolled vines, florals and foliage across the crescent moon-shaped apron framed with beaded...

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench ~...

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench ~ Trundle Bed is an amazing approach to practicality with style!  The neoclassical influence in the design is readily apparent, with a rectilinear casework supported by six turned legs and turned spindles above the casework in a fence arrangement around three sides, producing an airy effect making it great...

18th Century French Louis XIII Confiturier ~ Cabinet...

18th Century French Louis XIII Confiturier ~ Cabinet in Stripped Fruitwood has been enjoyed by generations and has been repurposed more than once!  In its current form, it features a stripped finish thanks to our skilled in-house professionals which leaves the natural beauty and patina of the old growth fruitwood intact, making it a superb choice for any...

Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bed

Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bed is the very definition of elegance!  Classically styled in the revival of ancient Greek and Roman architecture so favored by King Louis XVI, it features a headboard crown with bold, rounded shoulders lavished with floral sprays, providing a framework for the floral sprays in fine relief just under the top molding. ...

19th Century French Louis XV Mahogany Marble Top...

19th Century French Louis XV Mahogany Marble Top Nightstand represents the restrained interpretation of the style, featuring acanthus fronds on the shoulders of the four cabriole legs, each with escargot feet, as the only carved detail in the design.  Elegantly contoured molding provides a highlight to the casework and apron.  A full width drawer and...

Vintage Directoire Mahogany Dry Bar ~ Cabinet

Vintage Directoire Mahogany Dry Bar ~ Cabinet is a classic design, ideal for efficient floor plans!  Crafted from fine mahogany, it features a nice top surface overlooking twin fluted front corners adorned with brass mounts.  Brass pulls also appear below on the drop front upper cabinet, drawer and lower two door "standard" cabinet.  Tapered legs tipped...

Vintage Directoire Mahogany Commode ~ End Table

Vintage Directoire Mahogany Commode ~ End Table is a classic design, ideal for efficient floor plans!  Crafted from fine mahogany, it features a nice top surface overlooking twin fluted front corners adorned with brass mounts.  Brass pulls also appear on each of four drawers below, finishing with tapered legs tipped with brass feet.  Ideal for cozy rooms,...

Vintage Directoire Mahogany Commode ~ End Table

Vintage Directoire Mahogany Commode ~ End Table is a classic design, ideal for efficient floor plans!  Crafted from fine mahogany, it features a nice top surface overlooking twin fluted front corners adorned with brass mounts.  Brass pulls also appear on each of three drawers below, finishing with tapered legs tipped with brass feet.  Ideal for cozy...

Vintage Directoire Mahogany Cabinet ~ Chiffoniere

Vintage Directoire Mahogany Cabinet ~ Chiffoniere is an amazing design, ideal for the most efficient of floor plans!  Crafted from fine mahogany, it features a top with a raised molding rim overlooking twin front corners adorned with brass mounts.  An open space is directly under the top, with a pull out surface underneath that, fitted with a brace of...

Vintage Welsh Cupboard ~ Sideboard

Vintage Welsh Cupboard ~ Sideboard is a clever design originating in what is now called the UK, providing means to store cups, saucers and linens, while displaying some of the family's more notable keepsakes on the open shelves.  The upper tier creates three distinct compartments for display, with boldly molded crown and contoured apron above, and fixed...

19th Century Imari Charger

19th Century Imari Charger features the vivid coloration and durable glazing techniques that were developed in Japan during the 18th and 19th centuries for export to Western Europe, where such collectibles were all the rage!  Perfect for adding a splash of color to your decorating scheme. Circa 1880s Measures 14.5 in diameter

19th Century French Renaissance Confiturier ~ Cabinet

19th Century French Renaissance Confiturier ~ Cabinet displays an abundance of artful splendor in a relatively diminutive package!  Rendered from old-growth indigenous oak, it features a gadrooned top that wraps around the facade just as the intricately carved, boldly fashioned base molding does.  In between appears a drawer and cabinet door, both...

Antique French Gothic Revival Dry Bar ~ Raised Cabinet...

Antique French Gothic Revival Dry Bar ~ Raised Cabinet in Stripped Oak combines extraordinarily sturdy architecture with geometrically-inspired carved detail inspired by the Gothic style with origins in the 12th century!  The design includes sturdy solid oak planks on top transitioning to the massive corner posts which flank the four recessed side panels...

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire was crafted by master artisans from solid, old-growth indigenous oak during the Napoleon III Period, when craftsmanship reached a plateau of quality recognized the world over!  The amazing heraldic crest atop the crown, which features its own version of a crest, are both nestled amongst artfully...

19th Century Country French Painted Confiturier ~ Cabinet

19th Century Country French Painted Confiturier ~ Cabinet is a charming ode to the rural life in France, but with typical French flair!  The beveled top is only 18 inches deep, making it very traffic friendly.  A full width drawer with just a modicum of bordering appears at the top, accessed with a steel bale pull.  Steel hinges mount the finely detailed...

18th Century Country French Writing Table ~ End Table

18th Century Country French Writing Table ~ End Table was beautifully hand-crafted from solid indigenous walnut, and features amazing style rendered by capable rural artisans with what was considered then to be innovative techniques.  The solid plank top and somewhat tailored aprons all around differ on the side with the drawer, where a relief carving...

Set of 6 French Empire Dining Chairs in Mahogany with...

Set of 6 French Empire Dining Chairs in Mahogany with Bronze Mounts are a stylish expression of the genre, with exotic imported mahogany employed to create tailored frameworks with the rich, deep oxblood red natural coloration of the wood contrasting with the burnished gold bronze mounts cast in timeless classical motifs influenced by ancient Egypt and...

Set of Six Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Dining Chairs

Set of Six Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Dining Chairs reflect an elegant sophistication that is truly timeless!  Gracefully contoured frames include a double arched seatback crown centered with a sculpted shell that is flanked by floral sprays.  The seatback connects to the seat frame with carved uprights, and the seat is contoured for maximum...

19th Century French Renaissance Library Table

19th Century French Renaissance Library Table was designed for a grand home or a spacious office, providing an ample surface serving a variety of potential purposes.  Usually placed towards the center of the room, the design is carved around all four sides, and each corner is boldly mitered making this table very traffic friendly even though it has a...

Mid-Century Rustic Open Bookshelf ~ Bookcase

Mid-Century Rustic Open Bookshelf ~ Bookcase was hand-crafted from thick beams and planks of solid oak to literally last for generations!  Four post uprights rest upon the transverse beams that serve as feet, connected at the top, and providing holes fore and aft designed for insertion of a hand-forged iron rod which serves as an over-engineered shelf...

Set of 19th Century French Wrought Iron Balustrades ~...

FINAL SALE!  Set of 19th Century French Wrought Iron Balustrades ~ Window Guards were designed to beautify the exterior as well as provide a safeguard railing to the low-hung windows in vogue at the time.  This pair were designed to be very complementary but not identical, probably appearing on different walls of the same home.  The classic French scrolls...

Pair 19th Century Italian Hand-Painted Blackamoors...

Pair 19th Century Italian Hand-Painted Blackamoors with Pedestals are an extraordinary example of master Italian artistry!  Hand-painted with a polychrome finish to a degree of excellence, they were hand-carved with exceptional detail depicting holding torcheres.  Set upon pedestals that were added at a later date, they're finished on all sides and...

19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Corner Cabinet

FINAL SALE!  19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Corner Cabinet features a wonderful distressed painted finish that reveals the natural color of the wood underneath an off white layer of paint which lies beneath the outermost layer of bluish-gray paint for a charming casual look!  Subtle molded detail appears at the crown, separating the top tier from the...

19th Century French Renaissance Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque

19th Century French Renaissance Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is a study in both classical architecture and artistic naturalistic embellishment, all rendered in dense, old-growth oak to last for generations.  The bold crown presides over a bonnet lavished with a crest, foliates and rectangular rosettes.  The display section is framed by subtle pilasters forming...

Set of Eight 18th Century Swedish Gustavian...

Set of Eight 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Dining Chairs were very recently reupholstered in a high quality fabric and will make a great choice for your dining and entertaining pleasure!  Each chair was styled in a classical revival design which includes a contoured, rounded seat back crown over a splat sculpted to depict a Greek urn...

Mid-Century Wrought Iron & Oak Plank Open Bookshelf

Mid-Century Wrought Iron & Oak Plank Open Bookshelf combines timeless flair with elegant scrollwork created from the deft hands of a talented metalsmith, with a shallow design ideal for cozy rooms, hallways, stairwell landings and the like.  Two sturdy oak planks in natural finish comprise the shelves.  As an added insurance measure, holes were...

19th Century French Neoclassical Open Bookcase

19th Century French Neoclassical Open Bookcase is a magnificent work of the cabinetmaker's art, separated into an upper and lower tier that together create both display and storage in style!  The crown features an intriguing design accented with pyramidal blocks, appearing over two corner pilasters carved with stylized quatrefoil overlay that embrace the...

19th Century French Louis Philippe Pine Secretary ~...

19th Century French Louis Philippe Pine Secretary ~ Bookcase is an unusual combination of tailored elegance melded with a casual impression providing both storage and a work surface, all in one!  Hand-crafted from solid pine, it features the trademark classically inspired architecture with a minimum of embellishment found in the molding detail, the...

19th Century Grand French Renaissance Bookcase ~...

19th Century French Renaissance Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is a masterpiece of the wood sculptor's art!  The timeless architecture features a triple glass door cabinet atop a lower tier that is basically a buffet, combining storage with display in a stunning fashion.  The tailored crown molding features subtle dentil over the bonnet which is divided into...

Oil Painting on Canvas by Xavier Wurth (1869-1933)

Oil Painting on Canvas by Xavier Wurth (1869-1933) is a splendid panoramic landscape by the artist who was beloved in his native region of Liege.  This particular composition shows distinctive layering of the sky over the misty mountains with the valley and river below, inviting the viewer into the scene.Wurth excelled in all areas: portraits, seascapes,...

Antique Wicker-Wrapped Bonbon Wine Bottle with Iron...

Antique Wicker-Wrapped Bonbon Wine Bottle with Iron Cage (2 available, sold EACH) makes a charming accent for your rustic or Country French decor.  Hand-blown wine bottles were excellent for transporting fluids of any kind back in the day, but their fragility posed problems along the route. The wrapping by hand around the bottle with natural wicker solved...

Antique Wicker-Wrapped Bonbon (3 available, sold EACH)

Wicker-Wrapped Bonbon is perfect for adding a wine country decorating touch to your decor!  Hand-blown glass bottles were wrapped in wicker to protect them during transport, and the convenient loops in the wicker make great handles.Sold EACH.Circa early 1900sA measures 15H x 11.5 in diameterB measures 16H x 11 in diameterC measures 15.5H x 12 in diameter

19th Century Milk Glass Oil Lantern

19th Century Neoclassical French Milk Glass Oil Lantern  Circa 1860s Measures 24H x 6 in diameter

Antique Carved Crown Decoration

Antique Carved Crown Decoration is perfect for adorning the otherwise empty space above cased openings, for use over the mantel or buffet, or anywhere a little flair is needed! Circa early 1900s As of this writing, an identical twin is available if you would like a pair ~ sold each! Measures 7.5H x 49.5W x 1D

18th Century Dutch Cabinet in Stripped Oak with...

FINAL SALE! ~ 18th Century Dutch Cabinet in Stripped Oak with Wrought Iron is a charming artifact from a bygone era, when items of particular value to the lord or lady of the home would be stored under lock and key in a special cabinet.  Items could be jewelry, tobacco, tea and the like.  They were secured via hand-forged iron strap hinges, a hand-built...

Rustic Trestle Dining Table in Solid Oak

Rustic Trestle Dining Table in Solid Oak is the perfect choice for a new family, being virtually indestructible while still affording more leg room than most tables since the one and a half inch thick top planks need no supporting apron.  The "X" shape of the legs is also a very strong design, enhanced even further by a trestle shimmed into place, with...

Set of 6 Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany Dining...

Set of 6 Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany Dining Chairs represent a tailored expression of the style, featuring gracefully curved legs designed for visual appeal as well as adding stability to the design.  Seat backs are straightforward but deceptively comfortable, with a rounded top cross piece, and a single horizontal splat pierce-carved to...

19th Century French Walnut Louis XIV Marble Top Console

19th Century French Walnut Louis XIV Marble Top Console is an exquisite example of the style named after the Sun King that combined Baroque ornamentation with classical architecture to create a truly timeless look!  Hand-carved from French walnut it features a boldly contoured apron carved with a shell and foliates at the center, flanked by carved plinths...

Antique French Regence Violin Vitrine

Antique French Regence Violin Vitrine was crafted from hand-select hardwoods with a casework that resembles the form of a bass violin.  The style is akin to a Louis XV style but with a heavier, more masculine effect.  The chapeau de gendarme crown at top overlooks the casework, and provides a frame for the boldly carved Rococo centerpiece in full relief,...

Antique French Louis XV Oak Partner's Desk

Antique French Louis XV Oak Partner's Desk is perfect for two working simultaneously, or for one with two businesses!  One side is four drawers, while the other is a drawer and two cabinets with shelves inside.  The solid oak construction ensures decades of enjoyment, and the design includes generously rounded corners on the fully beveled edge making it...

Antique English Walnut Chippendale End Table

Antique English Walnut Chippendale End Table will make a charming addition to any seating group!  One immediately notices the glass top underneath which is a caned webbing emanating out from a carved wood rosette at the center, providing intriguing visual appeal while simultaneously presenting a carefree surface.  The top edge is heavily gadrooned, with a...

18th Century Country French Buffet in Stripped Elmwood

18th Century Country French Buffet in Stripped Elmwood ~ also called a trois porte enfilade in its native country, makes for the ideal storage and serving piece for the casual decor!  Hand-crafted from solid old-growth sycamore, it features a tailored design with rectilinear casework, doors and drawer faces, accented by steel key guards and drawer pulls. ...

French Louis XIV Gilded Mirror

Vintage Louis XIV Gilded Mirror will make a great choice for most any decor!  With a width to height proportion of roughly two to one, it can either be mounted vertically or horizontally, depending on your needs.  The classic design of the foliate pattern equally applied on all four sides has been given a lovely aged gold finish.  The silvering is very...

Antique Rustic Wrought Iron and Butcher Block Bar Cart

Antique Rustic Wrought Iron and Butcher Block Bar Cart will make a charming addition to your entertainment room!  Fanciful wrought iron features a textured design, with a full depth turned handle supported by elegant scrolled mounts affixed to one end.  A twisted rod gallery rail encircles the perimeter of the top butcher block surface finished with...

Grand 18th Century French Oak Commode

Grand 18th Century French Oak Commode was considered an essential part of many rooms of a proper home during the 1700s, not just used for clothing, but for linens and other items for daily use.  This example, rendered from hand-selected old-growth oak, features no knots and tight grain, and pegged mortise & tenon joinery that will ensure its longevity...

Louis Philippe Period Cherrywood Bookcase ~ Display...

Louis Philippe Period Cherrywood Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet is a splendid design that combines a staid classical architecture with a shallow depth and the warmth of well-aged cherry wood to create a timeless look that works with a wide variety of decors.  The crown with serpentine form and platform base are a staple of the design, with tailored,...

Antique Country French Double-Faced Desk

Antique Country French Double-Faced Desk was crafted by master artisans creating a superlative choice for any office!  Finished on all four sides, it can be placed anywhere in the room, even the center.  The contoured and double beveled top provides just enough surface for a productive workspace, and is supported by a casework that is masterfully sculpted...

19th Century French Renaissance Dessert Buffet in...

19th Century French Renaissance Dessert Buffet in Stripped Oak will make a great addition to a cozy dining room, behind an executive desk, or anywhere a convenient and stylish cabinet with surfaces is needed.  Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features raised shelf above the cabinet surface, adorned with a gadrooned edge and fitted with a finely sculpted...

Antique Hand Painted French Oval Mirror

Antique Hand Painted French Oval Mirror with beveled glass is perfect for any room, powder room, or any niche that needs clean lines, creating a beautiful accent that magnifies the ambient light in the room!  Charming floral carving around the entire framework is highlighted by hand-painted accents, with faux burl panels between the carved sections for...

Pair Italian Hand-Carved Wood Louis XIV Gilded Sconces

Intricately hand carved and pierced these antique Italian Baroque Revival Louis XIV style scrolled giltwood wall light sconces are a wonderful example of Tuscan craftsmanship in the art of wood carving and gilding. Lovely original patina, warm gold color and great scale.Newly electrified with standard wiring, included in the price!Circa early 1900sEach...

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top End...

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top End Table ~ Center Table is a timeless reminder of what many consider a definitive French style.  Inspired by both the Baroque and Rococo movements, what we call today the Louis XV style presents graceful elegance with adornment inspired by nature.  Here we see a subtle violin shaped table top with a recessed...

Antique French Rustic Neoclassical Executive Desk ~...

Antique French Rustic Neoclassical Executive Desk ~ Conference Table was crafted on a truly grand scale from dense, old-growth oak which has been painstakingly stripped by our expert in-house staff to create a soft texture and appearance, while retaining the patina and natural beauty of the wood.  Set upon four sturdy turned column legs, it features a...

18th Century Country French Louis XIII Buffet in...

18th Century Country French Louis XIII Buffet in Stripped Oak provides the epitome of understated elegance while serving as a capacious storage piece for all your cherished family heirlooms!  Hand-crafted by master artisans using what are today considered primitive tools, the design called for a tall piece for a room with a grand scale, and incorporates...

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany...

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany Chairs reflects the stately classically-inspired architecture of the ancients, accentuated by bronze castings of rosettes and lions' paw feet which contrast beautifully with the rich sumptuousness of the exotic imported mahogany frames.  Upholstery is serviceable.If you act quickly, the original...