About Skelton Culver Stefflen
Skelton-Culver-Stefflen is a direct importer of fine antiques, lighting and accessories, focusing generally on Continental Europe but reflecting a broad world view with decorative arts spanning many cultures and genres. Among our collection are original and folk art, statuary, architectural elements and garden pieces, as well as custom furniture and upholstered and slip-covered seating. Our Houston showroom features clean-line furnishings that create strong foundations across a variety of interior styles punctuated with whimsical and embellished pieces.
Established in 19871stDibs seller since 2013
Featured Pieces
Large Sculpture of Beetle in Flight
Located in Houston, TX
Large sculpture of beetle in flight, this is a large cut-away model (on the original base) of a beetle used for anatomical instruction in a Prague, (circa 1950-1959). Model is hand-crafted from papier-mâché and carved wood. Completely hand-painted and features articulated arms, removable painted cloth...
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Rubber, Paper
Primitive Swedish Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive Swedish chair circa 1830-1859. Hand-carved ash wood and pine.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Primitive Chairs
Materials
Ash, Pine
18th Century French Walnut Commode
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French walnut commode with serpentine block-front. Hand-carved in walnut and constructed with mortise and tenon joinery. Three drawers with early dovetailed interiors (s...
Category
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Pair of Massive Hand-Carved Giltwood Italian Twelve Arm Chandeliers
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of massive hand-carved and gilded Italian twelve arm chandeliers newly wired. Giltwood garland hand-carved around their gray-green painted and gilded fluted bodies. Restored wit...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Pair of Custom Lumbar Cushions from Vintage African Kuba Cloth
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of custom lumbar cushions from vintage African Kuba cloth. Hand-dyed raphia palm handwoven in a checkered pattern. Backed by brown velvet. Cushions nclude zip fasteners and feat...
Category
2010s American Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metal
Primitive Swedish Pine Log Chair or Kubbestol
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive Swedish pine log chair, or kubbestol, from Dalarna circa 1770-1789. Flip-seat for storage inside chair. Steamed bentwood banding. Fine, dry pale patina. The flip-seat has b...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Empire Crystal and Gilt Tole Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Empire crystal and gilt tole chandelier circa 1850-1879. Neoclassical style chandelier decorated in gilded pierced repousse tole bands. Strung with clear crystal prisms and p...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Tin, Gold Leaf
Large Chinese Elm Stand
Located in Houston, TX
Large Chinese elm stand dating to the 19th century. Perfect for a large sculpture or planter. Or could be cut down a few inches and serve as a side table. Fitted with two frieze draw...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Grand-Scale Green Painted Gustavian Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Grand-scale green painted cabinet. Two-piece Swedish cabinet in early layers of ochre, blue and green paint. Three lower shelves (14 inches deep) and five upper shelves (11.38 inches...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Minimal Black-and-white Abstract Ink-on-paper by Philip Renteria '1980'
By Philip Renteria
Located in Houston, TX
Minimal black-and-white abstract figural ink-on-paper by Philip Renteria (1947-1998), 1980. Untitled brush and ink on paper, hand-signed and dated by artist. Newly-framed, float-moun...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Paintings
Materials
Metal
Antique Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Antique hexagonal glass paneled domed copper lantern. Unwired. Beautiful natural patina. Late 19th century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Iron
Green Glazed Terracotta Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Green glazed terracotta bowl circa 1840, France.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Serving Bowls
Materials
Terracotta
