French Vintage Painted Leather and Metal Industrial Containers

Ancient Tibetan Temple Windows each of their own unique design coming from the same dissassembled Temple in Tibet.

Pair of ancient exotic wood and hand-forged iron temple doors, purchased from the government of Tibet.

19th Century Hand Painted Canvas Four Panel Folding Screen with charming French Provincial scenes on front and stylized stenciled flowers on back, named inscription on side

This whimsical musical table lamp features delicately painted friezes of musical instruments, the French horn and the Violin on the base of the lamp, with lyrically strewn garlands a...

Diamond point spun straw gathered and tucked at centre. Framed oak with wavy graduated ladderbacks, sloped arms, well turned spindle sections and pointed tips. Wooden spike at centre...

This lovely Second Empire trumeau mirror in carved French walnut with shaped, bevelled mirror and beautiful painted panel in sepia tones depicting classical putti in the style of Lou...

Decorative vintage French restaurant advertising signage in painted metal on both sides. "Au Vieux Moulin" translated to "The Old Mill" Untouched original with good patina. Fran...

Antique American Industrial Modern Vintage Factory Hand Truck with Oak Wood and Iron Metal Frame. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Upright: 51" H x 22" W x 27" D Flat: 15" H x ...

Each wood and metal bobbin has unique color markings as well a patina that tells of its history of long use.  

Vintage industrial black iron two-wheeled cart or hand truck, circa 1900. Top front bar unhooks at left side and swivels.

A tall pair of French painted plaster columns from the mid-20th century. These vintage Doric style columns from France feature rounded, straight, smooth shafts, and raised upon squar...

The reign of Napoleon III, often referred to as “The Second Empire”, featured an amalgamation of styles from previous regimes, ranging from the light and airy Rococo of Louis XV to the more stoic Neoclassical trophies of Louis XVI. Our painted giltwood overdoor from circa 1850 is in the vein of a Regence or Louis XV adaptation of the Napoleon III period. The piece is adorned with flowing motifs inspired by nature, such as the curled leaves, scalloped shell, and deep carvings seen on the overdoor. A main principle of Napoleon III furnishings was to utilize every inch available, as noted by the gadrooned leaf and rinceaux that emanate from behind the center medallion, forming a sprawling border. The medallion features an amazing high relief carving of a floral bouquet surrounded by curled leaves with scrolled tendrils and raised, asymmetrical panels. At the top is a scalloped shell, which is mimicked by a pair of parted leaves set at an angle in each of the upper corners. All of the carvings are presented in giltwood, which pairs nicely with the cream colored background that is enveloped in a quarter round molding (also gilded). The entire grouping is presented as a raised carving, with a thin board behind it that has tas de sable (sandpit) pilasters topped with block finials flanking the overdoor. Unique to most other antique overdoors...