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A fine French antique desk-table-nightstand, in solid cherry, c. 1850. Slanted front opens to serve as a desk, one door with inside storage. Fine deep carvings on front door and sides, with excellent old patina all over.... more »
Small French country display cabinet, wildcherry and oak, with original flat glass door. Rusticity qualifies well this small display case which was probably made for a modest home in a provincial town. A textbook illustration of Provincial French ... more »
In solid beech wood, this small "Sellette" can stand on its own anywhere, simply to add contrast or to hold a sculpture or a bibelot. In case of heavy weight, I'd suggest making a glass top to protect the caning. The curves are soft - not overdone; so are ... more »
French country antique armchair, "Fauteuil Coin de Feu" in French - with rush seat (not original) Turn of the century, in wild cherry wood. This design, also called "Chaise Bonne Femme", was mostly used by ladies ("bonnes femmes", good ladies) to do ... more »
French antique corner cabinet with marble top. Marquetry decor in mahogany, rosewood and exotic woods forming delicate floral patterns. C 1900. A symphony of colors irradiates from the exotic woods and is used here to perfection, producing an exuberant ... more »
Louis XV Rocaille shell motif deeply carved on apron along the front, the side with carved lip, the strong scrolled legs with Pieds en Escargot, scrolled feet, and a stylized acanthus leave on their upper part. The Rocaille style developed at the end of ... more »
Tabletop in solid walnut, sides and legs in solid cherry. The most remarkable here is how plain straight lines are balanced by soft curves everywhere, giving a subdued feel and a great sobriety. One side opens in a deep compartment, the drawer beneath it ... more »
Rose wood, citrus and mahogany inlays of floral decor on an oak structure and feet in beech. Tabletop swivels and flips open for bridge. Backgammon is in the large side drawer. This is how I appreciate best the French formal: understated gilt mounts, ... more »
Fine Antique French "Lit Clos", oak miniature "closed" bed from Brittany, C. 1870. With its frontal bench/blanket chest, two sliding doors, and typical decor of turned spindles, this is a rare surviving example of a design completely disappeared. In the ... more »
In mahogany, with one dovetailed drawer. The lightness of the wood color shows off the fine wood grain. Regular overall patina, smooth edges, soft lines, fine proportions. ... more »
An Antique walnut cocktail table with a beautiful black marbletop in perfect condition. This solid walnut oval cocktail table offers a variety of classically inspired carvings. C scroll carved feet with acanthus leaves complement this elegant and well ... more »
A delicate antique Japanese cabinet with superb geometric inlays in exotic woods, mid 19 century. Rare examples like this one, with such an incredible variety of exotic woods inlays, are prized. It features cherry, kingwood, zebrano, ash, bird eye and ... more »
Antique Victorian dressing table in mahogany and birl of mahogany with boxwood banding along drawers and brass and ebonized pulls. View6 shows the unfinished back, whereas view7 shows the fine detailing on the central part of the bottom, beneath the last ... more »
Gueridons and French Furniture: an Antique Louis XV Style Gueridon Table with Caryatides and Cabriolet Legs. Louis XV style ebonize banded gueridon in burr of walnut and kingwood, late 19th century. With mounts decoration of gilt caryatides, its ... more »
Edwardian Kingwood marquetry lady desk, bonheur du jour c. 1905 Brazilian rosewood with marquetry inlays in boxwood. All bronzes and casters original. A magnificent piece, both for the radiance of the wood and the elegance of the proportions. Many ... more »
Work Tables and Antique French Furniture: French Antique Louis XV Style Lady's Work Table in Burl of Yew, Rosewood and Kingwood with inlaid brass foliage decor. The hinged lid encloses a sliding compartment, itself contained in a drawer. Underneath, there ... more »
Coat Hangers and French Antiques: French Art Deco Coat Hanger. This is a fine French Art Deco coat hanger in wrought iron, with oval mirror and incorporated lighting fixture. This is an early piece, combining bits of Art Nouveau in the floral flows or ... more »
Chairs and Antique Furniture: Antique Slipper Chair. Fine mahogany Victorian antique seat retaining its original casters on front fluted legs. Open view4 to enjoy the palmette carved decor raising above the seat towards the back, and view5 to admire the ... more »
Shelf and Antiques: Antique Bamboo Shelf, with four shelves in pine, wear consistent with period. Finials are in turned solid wood - possibly mahogany. A fine quality of bamboo faux finish, radiating with a warm luminosity. Good proportions added to fine ... more »
Benches and French Furniture: an Antique Bench in Beech Wood. A fine French antique bentwood bench with graceful mahogany stretchers. It is comfortable enough to be used in a living room. Whether French antiques or American antiques, reasonably priced ... more »
Tables and Antique Furniture: Antique Side Table with Floral Marquetry. Antique mahogany side table with boxwood and mother of pearl inlays. The centered floral decor is organized along a square, with a soft line bordering the turned exterior outline, ... more »
Fine antique bamboo mirror frame with new mirror. This example is more elaborate than our other piece - same stock number - at $65. See the details work on the corners. Apart from that these two pieces are very compatible and could be used as a pair. To ... more »
Fine antique bamboo style mirror frame with new mirror. This example is less elaborately detailed than our other piece - same stock number - at $85. Nevertheless these two pieces are very compatible and could be used as a pair. To view the other bamboo ... more »
Small Art Deco mahogany vanity shelve with mirror and space to hold perfume bottles or flower vases on each side. The geometric open work frames perfectly the mirror and gives it substance without overpowering it, there is open storage space at the bottom ... more »
Antique bamboo stool with raffia top. Lovely finish - a good antique furniture with warm patina. Here, the quality of design appears in the scale of top compared to the legs. When you click on view1 you realize the intricacy of the composition of the ... more »
Continental Antique Mahogany Corner Cabinet, dating back to the Victorian era. From England or France, it has a dark burgundy velvet lining and a finely ornate bronze gallery (original guilding). A nice feeling of age and patina is consistent throughout ... more »
American Karpen Cocktail Table from Chicago NY, Michigan in solid walnut, with dark grey marble top. Finely hand carved details (see view4) decorate this handsome example, the marble top color setting off the deep tones of the walnut patina.... more »
Antique mahogany oval mirror with sculpted frame from Chicago. With delicate C scrolls and vegetal decor, the carvings softly underline the curves of the oval without taking away from its well balanced shape. Mirror is original.... more »
Antique Charles X style bedside table. In solid walnut, this "Chevet" table is practical, with its three shelves, a comfortable drawer and storage space on the top. Deep shine from the old patina brings back the warmth of the history this example tells, ... more »
Antique pair of rosewood and maple brackets, Biedermeier style, c. 1910. The geometrical design combines with the alternance of dark and light woods to radiate light. A fine composition with a bold decorative effect. ... more »
A fine antique "Chaise Paillee", an antique French country chair with rush seat. This simple design captivated Van Gogh, and you will find similar examples in many of his impressionist paintings. I must agree that the fluidity of the profile of the back ... more »
Please refer to this table as #10218b - Old bamboo side table, late 19th - early 20th c. Two clove-shaped shelves, dressed with weaved straw. Sturdy binding of the straw on the shelves is in good condition. Please click each view-link to get a large ... more »
Late 19th - early 20th c. small bamboo side table. The top and bottom shelves are in maple. They retain their original woodchurning floral decor, with heart shaped design. Feet ending in woodball binded by metal ring. The table is sturdy. Please refer to ... more »
Small square stool with floral decor in burned wood, late 19th - early 20th c. Sturdy shelves in pine and bamboo legs. Please refer to this stool as ref. #10218c - ... more »
Pair of George III mahogany shelves, c. 1930. Lovely decorative details and small bottom drawers add to the charm of these shelves. Can be sold separately for $785.00 each. Please click on each View-link to get a large photo. ... more »
A fine Victorian wicker photograph chair in excellent condition, with green varnish touches. Body seems to be in Maple. I've sat on the chair, and contrarily to the appearances it's comfortable - and fun!... more »
Fine French bistro table with cast iron feet and Carrara marble top, c. 1900. In excellent condition, the marble top has been secured with three steel rods inserted and glued with Araldite glue for strength. ... more »
With ornate cast iron feet signed "Pierre Ouvrier" and original marble top, this piece is typically found in Parisian bistros and in private homes. In the old days, four would sit around for a drink, l'aperitif. Today we use it to serve from - as an ... more »
Antique French country kneeler, Prie-Dieu chair with rush seat and upholstered lower part. An interesting mechanism allowing the rush seat to stay up while one kneels on the lower upholstered part provides this chair with double usage. ... more »
Antique French country kneeler, Prie-Dieu chair with rush seats. An interesting mechanism allowing the rush seat to stay up while one kneels on the lower upholstered part provides this chair with double usage. ... more »
In solid walnut with veneer of burl of walnut. Adjustable tilting of the mirror onto a support shaped as a lyre. This piece is lovely because the wood shines, it has a special quality, the fine wood grain contrasts with the burl drawer. Soft, delicate ... more »
Antique French bentwood wash stand signed by Jacob, Joseph & Cohn, Wien. It is of the same period than the Thonet bentwood furniture, described as Item #22 in their catalog. This piece was sold in France with a set of custom-made faience basin and cruet. ... more »
French antique vanity in elm wood and pine, with two drawers and a bottom shelve, C. 1920. I find this design both useful and interesting, the bamboo designed front legs add a touch of wit and intrigue to this otherwise classic table. Nice old patina and ... more »
Fine antique French occasional table in the style of Majorelle, with typical Art Nouveau decor of floral motives with inlays of rose wood, yew, beech and walnut. Ashwood structure. The honey color of the main wood contrasts with the inlays and ... more »
This fine antique French mirror in solid cherry is mounted on turned posts and rotates on wood dovels capped with wood knobs. It is set on an oval base standing on three small round feet. The oval of the mirror harmoniously balances the soft curve of the ... more »
A french country small cabinet in wild cherry and oak, with rich patina from layers of polishing with natural wax. We call the curved top shape En Chapeau, after the shape of the gendarme's rounded hats. Inside lined with damask satin. I'm fascinated with ... more »
French country antique sculpted box in solid chestnut. This storage box for laces was made for an upscale retail shop. Now it would happily store photos, socks, soaps and toiletry items, and sit pretty anywhere. Please open view2 to enjoy the beauty of ... more »
French country antique mantel piece, 19th century. In beautiful light oak wood, with luminous patina, and finely carved details. Here, the simplicity is beautifully enhanced by the fine hand carved beaded decor that adorn the top, and the ... more »
Lovely antique rocking craddle in solid cherry, turn of the century. A steal at this price! I'm using it to display a collection of miniature faience and porcelain antique shoes and boots (placed over a folded Provencal placemat).... more »
Pedestal table with ivory inlays, C. 1880. From England, a fine example of intricate inlay patterns with arabesques and foliage. The decor is inspired by the Mauresque intricate geometry patterns in fashion at the turn of the past century. Bamboo style ... more »
French antique "Bureau d'enfant", folding child's desk with folding chair and boulier, c. 1900. This example of a French country vernacular school desk dates almost back to the beginning of the popularity of the French public school system, at the time of ... more »
Pair of 19th. century Bergeres in beech wood. With floral carved back and some carvings on the arm rests, these French armchairs have delicately curved front legs. They are comfortable and inviting. ... more »
Fine small French antique farm table with straight tapered legs typical of French old "Tables de Ferme" -farm tables, its top made of two boards, with one generously sized front drawer. The table has one extension leave of 11 1/2" (view3) that slides into ... more »
A fine antique French chest, with an oak wood structure, all drawers dovetailed, and its original marble top with roman ogee on the borders. A good example of the quality of craftsmanship that still existed in France one hundred years ago. Beautiful ... more »
French country antique doll's armoire in wild cherry and poplar, decor with vines, curved cornice. Hinges and keyholes original to the piece. Carvings decorate the entire piece, including the sides - please click on views 8 and 9. View 3 shows how ... more »
A round marbletop table in boxwood veneer, with legs ending in brass caps. The soft curves of the legs echo the scalloped skirt, while the marble color subtly complements the hues of the wood veneer of the border. It is specially priced for the Internet ... more »
Antique French lady's desk - bureau de dame - In solid walnut, with top (recent)covered of imitation leather with fine gold leaf border. Sculpted torch above X shaped stretcher and deep carvings on skirt with swags decor. Elegantly designed table, has ... more »
French antique chest in the Louis XV Rocaille style, in marquetry of mahogany with oak and pine as secondary woods, with original white marble with green grain and original bronze. I'm happy to see the bronze mounts kept to their small proportions, almost ... more »
This "Casserolier" - French country shelve is made to hang kitchen pots and small utensils used for food preparation. It is made out of Meleze wood - an evergreen of the Alps - and is from the Savoie region. Period c. 1880. In good condition, its patina ... more »
Louis Philippe style shelve, Mahogany, C. 1920’s. Finely turned mounts with three shelves, in varnish finish. I don't have a detailed photo of this but clicking on "view1" shows off the mounts' fine turnings and the warm old patina. This shelve is ... more »