New Arrivals

Boxes like these were constructed with metal straps to make them strong for carrying heavy items or important documents when traveling by coach in the 18th century. This chest still retains its original strap made of a braided organic material. ref. 7-8227 $1,500 16” deep 23” wide 10.5” high

This miniature model of a full size armoire is from Sweden circa the 19th century. This could have been a sample used by a furniture maker, today it makes a one of a kind display case. The old paint is nicely patinized. ref. 7-8187 $2,200 6.25” deep 13.5” wide 21.5” high

This very special console table circa 1760 in original paint has beautifully detailed floral paintings on three sides and a secret drawer in the back. The beautiful paintings continue down the curved legs with details echoed on the feet. The faux marble top is a recent restoration, but the paint on the legs and aprons

This cabinet has a shape typical to pieces from the rural Jämtland region of Sweden which is midcountry and bordering Norway. This piece, however, is no simple country cabinet. Blue pigment was the most expensive of all colors, and this piece boasts its original paint with minor touch ups. Small extravagant details like the complexity

China dishes by the Minton Company in Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa 1879-1881. The plates have a great feel with glaze that is wonderfully smooth and glossy. Consisting of 14 dinner plates, 12 soup plates, 13 salad/fruit plates, 1 oval serving platter, 1 serving compote, and 1 soup bowl tureen w/lid. The platter has an old repair.

This charming Mora clock is made exceptional by small touches of details such as the emblematic carving of a dragonfly on the belly, flowing hips, and the carved dots that circle the door of the bonnet, the crest, and the glass eye for the pendulum. The paint is original, showing its age nicely with a

This Gustavian Period commode with 3 drawers is from Medevi Brunn, Sweden’s oldest health spa and is stamped “Medevi Brunn” on the wonderfully hand-planed backboard. It used to furnish the spa’s hotel and house-villas. The piece features exceptional original metal hardware and escutcheons and has been dry scraped to its original paint on the top

This elegant Swedish Gustavian console table with floral motifs is characterized by the fine detailing of its carved relief surfaces. The slender legs taper from cylindrical rondelles down to oval feet. The four legs are also accented with finely carved rosettes on their corners. Remnants of old green paint were found, and newer paint has

This Slagbord table circa 1800 has a wonderful patina on its original light blue-grey paint. Two pairs of graceful legs fold out to support the top when extented. Slagbord tables were loved for their utility and adaptability; a table could be folded down and with relative ease moved aside when extra space was needed. The

This garden set in especially fine condition from late 19th century France consists of a table and four matching chairs. The chairs have generous seats, especially the two armchairs, and the backs are also quite comfortable. The elaborate base of the table has a circular ring in the center to accommodate a potted plant. This

A fine gustavian period secretary from northern Sweden. All the paint is original, with the exterior being dry scraped down to its original off-white paint. The interior features stepped drawers, arched nooks, and a reeded door all in the original deep bottle green paint with red accents and initials of the owner (KPD) and date