About Antiques And Modern Design
Joseph Collins brings over four decades of experience in antiques and design, with roots in Palm Beach and Miami and a current base in Round Top, Texas. His approach is defined by a nuanced understanding of form, material, and scale, developed through years of sourcing across Europe and the United States. Working across a wide spectrum—from 18th century Italian and French furnishings to American folk art and distinctive modern pieces—Collins curates with an emphasis on contrast and cohesion. The result is a collection that feels both timeless and unexpected, tailored to...Read More

Established in 1985
Featured Pieces
Italian Specimen Marble / Pietra Dura Occasional Table, 20th Century
Located in Round Top, TX
Italian Specimen Marble / Pietra Dura Occasional Table, 20th Century
A striking Italian specimen marble or pietra dura occasional table featuring an intricately inlaid circular top c...
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Folk Art Chest Of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A striking and deeply character-rich American folk art chest of drawers, executed in the spirit of late 19th century Tramp Art and retaining an extraordinary amount of original surfa...
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Untitled Expressionist Portrait, Miami School, 1990s
Located in Round Top, TX
Untitled Expressionist Portrait, Miami School, 1990s
A large-scale mixed-media portrait distinguished by its visceral energy and emotionally charged abstraction. Executed in a highly...
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20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Other
18th-Century French Provincial Buffet Deux-Corps
Located in Round Top, TX
An exceptional 18th-century French provincial buffet deux-corps, masterfully crafted from solid oak and retaining a beautifully aged, rich patina developed over centuries of use. Thi...
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Trumeau Mirror
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Trumeau Mirror with Lyre and Giltwood Decoration
A refined late 19th century French trumeau mirror executed in the neoclassical Louis XVI taste....
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Wood
19th Century Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Round Top, TX
19th Century Drop-Leaf Dining Table, English Provincial, Circa 1820–1860
A beautifully proportioned 19th-century drop-leaf dining table of exceptional versatility and scale, crafted circa 1820–1860. Designed with a generous fixed center and two hinged leaves, the table expands to an impressive seven feet in length, while maintaining a notably substantial and functional footprint even in its closed position — a feature highly prized among collectors and designers alike.
This form descends from earlier English drop-leaf and gateleg traditions, which evolved from the 18th century into more refined and practical interpretations during the 19th century. By this period, such tables were central to domestic life, valued for their ability to transform effortlessly from a compact console into a full dining surface.
The present example reflects this evolution, combining elegant restraint with robust construction. Its scale suggests use as a primary dining or work table rather than a mere occasional piece, embodying the balance of utility and craftsmanship characteristic of both American and English provincial furniture...
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Antique 19th Century English Country Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Wood
6 French Dining Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
A striking set of six vintage wrought steel dining armchairs in the neoclassical taste, evocative of the refined French garden and salon designs often associated with Maison Jansen. ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
56” Round Organic High Table With European Influence
Located in Round Top, TX
A substantial round pedestal table of classic European inspiration, likely late 19th to early 20th century, crafted in solid wood with a richly worn, time-softened patina. The genero...
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20th Century Rustic Center Tables
Materials
Wood
“Rococo / Régence period” Secretary Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
A commanding mid-18th century Continental Rococo secretary bookcase of exceptional scale, sculptural power, and rarity—an authoritative statement of craftsmanship from the Rococo / R...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Shelving System
Located in Round Top, TX
A striking example of 1970s studio craftsmanship, this sculptural open shelving unit embodies the era’s reverence for material honesty and architectural form. Executed entirely in ra...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Eight Bench Made Dining Chairs Federal/Hepplewhite Revival Style
Located in Round Top, TX
A refined set of eight bench-made dining chairs, executed in a classic early 20th century interpretation of the Federal / Hepplewhite taste, distinguished by their elegant shield-for...
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Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1970s Lounge Chairs by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most, Italy
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of 1970s Lounge Chairs by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most, Italy
A striking pair of sculptural lounge chairs designed in the 1970s by Italian designer Marzio Cecchi for Studio Mos...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather



