What began as a couples’ antique hunting adventure across the Guatemalan countryside has since become Los Angeles–based studio Dos Gallos — a treasure trove of 18th- and 19th-century furniture, accessories and ceramics steeped in Spanish, Latin American, European and Japanese history.
The story of Dos Gallos (the name is a nod to Guatemala’s most popular beer, Gallo) began in 1993 when founders Gail and Charles Boswell took a stroll past a Santa Monica antique store on one of their first dates. Altman fell in love with a Guatemalan wood table and couldn’t stop thinking about it. A few weeks later, the pair left for Guatemala, scouring the country’s rural villages for antiques and collectibles.
After amassing a considerable haul, Altman and Boswell secured a container and shipped their finds back to their L.A. home. They held a backyard sale for friends and acquaintances, and within a week, they sold everything.
Shortly after that, Altman and Boswell opened the Dos Gallos Studio, situated in a 1920s former makeup factory near Hollywood, where it still operates today. Although the shop is filled with antique furniture and other curiosities sourced from Central America, Asia and Europe, Dos Gallos also specializes in creating bench-made, hand-finished wood cabinets, buffets, credenzas, dining room tables, center tables and other pieces in modern and rustic styles.
Interior designers, architects and collectors highly seek Dos Gallos’ furniture. Their pieces have also featured in major publications throughout Europe and the United States, including Elle Décor, LUXE, InStyle, Traditional Home and the Los Angeles Times Magazine.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of Dos Gallos case pieces, storage cabinets and tables.
Dos Gallos Custom Carved Console / Media / Vanity Cabinet
By Dos Gallos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom carved cabinet shown here in walnut #3 with light distress. Can be made in any size and finish, in walnut. Carvings on three sides. Handmade in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studi...
Walnut
$18,965 / item
DOS GALLOS CUSTOM Walnut Media Console
By Dos Gallos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese style media console with slatted panels, interior shelf and custom-made hand-forged iron hardware and base. Can be made in any size or finish. A...
Iron
French Carved Oak Cabinet, France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A quiet yet resolute expression of mid-century French craftsmanship, this carved oak cabinet from the 1940s is imbued with a sense of order, geometry, and gravitas. Its sculpted door...
Oak
$8,700
H 32 in W 106.5 in D 18 in
Custom Harvey Probber Rosewood / Lacquer and Steel Bi-Fold Door Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning cabinet custom made for M&T Corporate office's,,,downtown Buffalo NY,, Wonderful book-matched rosewood,,left and right b-fold doors /shelves.. center door /four drawers.. Bl...
Steel
Modern 51" LP Storage Media Console Entertainment Cabinet
By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
The Aero 51" LP media console provides a place for your turntable, audio components, and up to 120 of your favorite albums. Our Aero cabinets feature ...
Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Walnut
$6,790 / item
H 34.5 in W 51 in D 20 in
Modern 51" LP Storage Media Console Entertainment Cabinet with Drawer
By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
The AERO 51" provides a place for your turntable, audio components, 130 CDs or 72 DVDs, and up to 120 of your favourite albums. Our AERO cabinets feature an exclusive LP swivel bin t...
Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Walnut
$5,880
H 35 in W 52 in D 19 in
Antique French Neoclassical-Style Carved-Wood Buffet Console, in Blue Color
Located in East Point, GA
A French neoclassical style carved and painted wood buffet cabinet from the early 20th century. This antique cabinet from France features a rectangular-shaped top top, with pronounced rounded corners, which rests atop a neoclassical style case which houses three drawers set horizontally above a pair of doors, flanked within rounded and fluted side posts (whose carving is repeated down the rear side posts). This server is nicely raised upon rounded and flute-carved legs, which taper gently and terminate into petite metal feet. The doors open to reveal an interior shelf and plentiful storage space within. This piece has a custom blue palette (including shades of turquoise, teal, and aqua) with a slate blue top. This early 20th century French buffet server...
Wood
Mid-Century Tommi Parzinger Sideboard Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern buffet. Ribbon grain mahogany with wonderful color, featuring 5 drawers centering two doors. Sculptural wood handles.
Mahogany
Regence Style Walnut Side Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Regence style walnut side cabinet, this small versatile cabinet works well in almost any style of decor. With a wonderful warm walnut finish...
Wood
$5,600
H 42.25 in W 52.25 in D 21 in
Italian Early 19th C. Walnut Cabinet with Carved Column & Pilaster Accents
Located in East Point, GA
An Italian beautifully-carved walnut cabinet from the early 19th century, possibly older. This antique walnut buffet from Italy features a recta...
Walnut
White Oak Media Unit with Oak Trim "Temple Media Unit"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
This media unit/credenza is made of solid oak using traditional woodworking joinery. The added trim on the Temple Media Unit enhances the texture and dimens...
Oak
Modern Aero Walnut LP Storage Cabinet
By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
The Aero 76.5" LP storage cabinet holds up to 360 of your favorite records. Our Aero cabinets feature an exclusive LP swivel bin that uses our proprietary Dual pivot hinge to protect records when closed and display them when open. Each piece is handcrafted out of domestically-sourced hardwoods in the tradition of fine-furniture. Whether you are an audio...
Walnut
Ma+39 Cabinet Console Table, Custom Item, Italy Current Production
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ma+39 cabinet console table. Custom item: Materials and colors Italy current production.
Brass, Iron
Walnut Credenza with Sliding Shoji Doors
By Brian Holcombe
Located in Princeton, NJ
Walnut credenza made by hand and featuring sliding shoji doors and a shelf. This cabinet is constructed utilizing time honored joinery techniques featured i...
Walnut
Modern LP Media Console Entertainment Cabinet with Drawers
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
The AERO 76.5" media console with drawers provides a place for your turntable, a/v components, 260 CDs or 144 DVDs, and up to 120 of your favorite records. Our AERO cabinets feature ...
Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Walnut
Large Carved Wood Cabinet "Hunter" Unique Piece
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Unique piece, amazing cabinet made by a passionate cabinet maker. Really nice carved wood work. Old documentation about it on request.
Wood
Modern LP Media Console Entertainment Cabinet
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
The AERO 76.5" media console provides a place for your turntable, a/v components, and up to 240 of your favorite records. Our AERO cabinets feature an exclusive LP Swivel Bin that uses our proprietary dual pivot hinge to protect records when closed and display them when open. Each piece is handcrafted out of domestically-sourced hardwoods in the tradition of fine-furniture. Whether you are an audiophile who wants integrated album storage in an audio rack or just need a beautiful entertainment cabinet...
Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Walnut