Sunday, August 30, 2009

A Delicious French / Swedish Furniture Line - Part 1

These fabulously charming antique reproduction pieces favor the Louis XV and XVI styles. Each piece is skillfully hand carved in Beachwood and constructed by traditional Mortis & Tenon joinery. They are constructed without bolts or mechanical processes.

The Paint finishes are applied by hand and then artistically rubbed back to resemble a smooth natural wear & tear finish. An oil based stain is used to seal and age the water-based paint finish. All of these steps ensure that the pieces are all individual, and will age to be the antiques of tomorrow in as much as they are truly unique today.

All items can be ordered. See the bottom of the post for details.

JCEDCRC02C – A beautiful reproduction Louis XVI Cane Carver arm chair. Hand carved and finished and upholstered in a oatmeal natural linen blend. 40H x 24W x 24D. $745







JCEDCRC01C – A beautiful reproduction Louis XVI Cane side dining chair. Oval caned backrest. Beautifully hand carved & hand finished in Swedish Grey. Upholstered in an oatmeal linen blend. 40H x 21W x 22D. $645









JCEDCRC01 – A reproduction Louis XVI Oval backed upholstered dining chair. Beautifully hand carved & hand finished in a Natural finish and upholstered in a natural linen blend. 40H x 21W x 22D. Discontinued








JCEDCRC02 - A beautiful reproduction Louis XVI Carver upholstered Arm chair. Beautifully hand carved and finished in a Natural finish and upholstered in a natural linen blend. 40H x 24W x 24D. Discontinued







JCETDRC01 – A classic Louis XVI reproduction Dining Table with a lovely classic oval top. Beautifully hand finished in Natural. Also available in Swedish Grey. 30H x 72W x 46D. Temporarily Discontinued.









JCENRC02 – A Napolean Nightstand in pleasing, classic proportions. Beautifully hand finished in our Swedish Grey and inset with a white marble top. Also available in Old Cream finish. 36H x 21W x 16D. Sold in Pairs only. $1675







JCEORC01 - Bonaparte Ottoman, a lovely central piece for a living room. Beautifully hand finished in a Natural finish and upholstered in an oatmeal linen blend. 17H x 36W x 36D. $1250






JCETCRC01 - Le Courte Coffee Table, Beautifully hand finished in our Swedish Grey. This piece is currently only coming with a clear bevelled glass top. Also available in Natural. 21H x 42W x 30D. $1150








JCESR02B - Louis XVI Style Reproduction Square Settee, hand carved in beech wood with an Ice White hand rubbed finish over pale blue base coat. 35H x 55W x 28D. $1875








JCESRC01- An antique reproduction Swedish Settee in classic proportions. Beautifully hand finished in and upholstered in an oatmeal linen blend. Cushion is a feather down wrap. Available in Swedish Grey Old Cream. Seen in Grey. 35H x 70W x 32D. $3350







These are 2 of the finishes. Swedish grey on the Left and Natural on the right.


Need one, want one? Call me.

Estimated Ship Date: 1-2 weeks. If an item is out of stock, estimated to ship in 8-12 weeks. Once shipped, you’ll have it in 2-3 weeks. It’s placed where you want it in your home and all the trash is taken away. All pieces are blanket wrapped delivered. Depending on the piece and where you live, shipping ranges from $75 - $650 per piece. Bulk pieces get a better deal.

Saturday, August 29, 2009

28 Gorgeous Antique Textile Pillows

The incredible precision, workmanship and utmost care that goes into the sewing of these antique embroidery pillows is amazing. The antique embroideries and tapestries and other interesting textiles are hunted across Europe and are then carefully paired with metallic “galloon” trims…. “galloons” were most often utilized in the making of European ecclesiastical garments. Then they are sewn onto a piece of luxurious velvet and hand trimmed with a French metallic cording from the early 1900's. They are one-of-a-kind works of art. Enchanting and gorgeous... and are made right here in the USA, by a fine young lady who I enjoy working with.

June Laval states, “In the history of textiles, embroidery was a very prestigious art. In the Middle Ages, real gold and silver thread [began to be] embroidered onto altar hangings…and other religious articles. The wealthy nobles and bourgeoisie also decorated their homes with lavish embroidered textiles.”

HALF have SOLD since this post went up (12 days ago) ... so, if you love one - call me.
**Also, if one sold and you want it call me, sometimes there are similar embroideries that have yet to be made into pillows and you can have first dibs!!


1)Beatriz - 16 x 16 - Antique Argentinean hand-beaded metallic gold embroidery on original majestic purple silk velvet. Corded and backed with pewter silk. Overstuffed and all down filled. (2 available) SOLD





2) Ernesto - 9 x 19 - Antique handmade silver metallic pompons from Spanish bullfighter’s “suit of lights.” Bordered with antique silver metallic galloon on antique French black silk velvet. Hand trimmed with vintage silver metallic cording from France. Overstuffed and all down filled. SOLD



3) Gabrielle - 18 x 18 - Vintage (1920’s) French handmade silver metallic half moons in the shape of a flower with antique cream silk trim on chocolate velvet. Hand trimmed with vintage silver metallic cording from France. Overstuffed and all down filled. $399 SOLD



4) Henriette - 17 x 17 - Antique French hand-embroidered gold metallic appliqués (c.1880) with antique gold metallic galloon on ice blue-green velvet. Hand trimmed with vintage gold metallic cording from France. Overstuffed and all down filled. $525 SOLD



5) Karen - 10 x 38 - Antique purple silk velvet vestment panel with gold metallic embroidered pattern of fleur de lys and flowers with couching, accented with silk threads on warm nutmeg velvet. Bordered with antique metallic gold galloon and hand trimmed with vintage gold metallic cording from France. Overstuffed and all down filled. $875 SOLD




6) Marielle - 17 x 17 - Antique French gold metallic and red silk cross bordered with antique French gold galloon on warm champagne velvet. Hand trimmed with vintage metallic cording from France. Overstuffed and all down filled. $399 SOLD




7) Nadine - 8 1/2 x 18 - Antique French hand-embroidered gold metallic appliqué of a flower bordered with antique French gold serpentine galloon on fawn velvet. Hand trimmed with vintage French gold cording. Overstuffed and all down filled. (2/2 available). $325 each SOLD




8) Salvine - 9 x 19 - Antique French handmade gold metallic bullion “x” appliqués garnished with gold spangles. Bordered with unusual antique French gold metallic cross-patterned galloon on olive velvet. Hand trimmed with vintage gold metallic flat piping. Overstuffed and all down filled. $295 SOLD




9) Uriel - 8.5 x 18 - Antique French hand-embroidered gold metallic appliqué of a flower bordered with antique French gold serpentine galloon on celadon velvet. Hand trimmed with vintage French gold cording. Overstuffed and all down filled. (2/2 available) $325 each SOLD




10) Fae - 10 x 20 - Antique cut and voided salmon silk velvet border trimming from France on warm champagne velvet. Hand trimmed with vintage gold metallic cording from France. Overstuffed and all down filled. $365 SOLD




11) Jean - 16 x 18 - Antique 19th century Aubusson verdure tapestry bordered with antique “old gold” French metallic galloon on fawn velvet. Self corded. $575 SOLD




12) Karine - 16 x 18 - Antique 19th century Aubusson verdure tapestry bordered with antique “old gold” French metallic galloon on fawn velvet. Self corded. $575 SOLD




13) Papillons - 10 x 20 - Vintage silver metallic hand embroidered butterfly appliqués arranged in rows. Bordered with silver metallic brocade galloon made by nuns at a church in the Pyrenees of Southern France. Silvery white velvet hand trimmed with silver metallic soutache. Overstuffed and all down filled. $399 SOLD




14) Quay - 18 x 18 - Antique French hand embroidered silver metallic cross appliqué bordered with rare French metallic galloon on silver velvet. Hand trimmed with vintage silver metallic soutache from France. (2/2 available) $445 each SOLD




15) Soleil - 18 x 18 - Vintage French gold and silver metallic hand-embroidered Ecclesiastical appliqué of a pelican feeding her young in starburst. Celadon velvet hand trimmed with vintage gold metallic cording from France. Overstuffed and all down filled. $655 SOLD




16) Titine - 9 x 18 - Antique French hand-embroidered gold metallic appliqué of a flower bordered with vintage French gold metallic galloon on blue topaz velvet. Hand trimmed with vintage French gold cording. Overstuffed and all down filled. $399 SOLD




17) Ursula - 10 x 20 - French handmade bronzed-silver metallic appliqués with dark red outer thread and apple green thread in the middle. Taken from worn antique ecclesiastical vestment. Bordered with antique French bronzed metallic filigree wire trim on celadon green velvet. Hand trimmed with tiny flat dark gold metallic braid from France. Overstuffed and all down filled. $299 SOLD




18) Welline - 18 x 18 - Antique silver and gold metallic appliqué of a purple flower bordered with “old gold” French metallic serpentine galloon on silvery-white velvet. Hand trimmed with vintage gold metallic cording from France. Overstuffed and all down filled. (2/2 available) $499 each SOLD




19) Yvette - 10 x 20 - Antique French gold metallic embroidered grape clusters bordered with antique French metallic galloon on silvery white velvet. Hand trimmed with vintage gold metallic cording from France. Overstuffed and all down filled. (2/2 available). $399 each SOLD




20) Adele - 16 x 16 - Antique French printed tapestry bordered with antique French metallic old gold galloon on creamy velvet and self-corded. $465 SOLD




21) Claudine - 12 x 18 - Vintage French pink silk velvet trimming with silver embroidery on oyster velvet. Hand trimmed with vintage silver metallic cording from France. (2/2 available) $325 each SOLD




22) Delphine - 14 x 16 - Antique French gold metallic pelican feeding her young in starburst on fawn velvet. Hand trimmed with vintage metallic gold soutache from France. $399 SOLD




23) Frederique - 9 x 18 - Antique rare gold metallic chalice in starburst appliqué bordered with antique gold metallic French galloon on burnt sienna velvet. Hand trimmed with tiny dark gold vintage metallic cording from France. $385 SOLD




24) Josephine - 18 x 18 - Vintage gold metallic ecclesiastical appliqué of the Agnus Dei lamb with banner in starburst on champagne velvet. Hand trimmed with vintage gold metallic cording from France. $545 SOLD




25) Olivie - 12 X 15 - Antique French gold mettalic appliques bordered with antique French gold metallic galloon on olive brown velvet. Hand trimmed with vintage gold metallic soutache from France. $335 SOLD




26) Remy - 18 x 18 - Antique gold and silver hand embroidered metallic ecclesiastical appliqué of a pelican feeding her young. Champagne velvet hand trimmed with vintage gold metallic soutache from France. $550 SOLD




27) Yvonne - 14 x 16 - Antique French gold metallic appliqué bordered with antique gold metallic French galloon on fawn velvet. Hand trimmed with vintage metallic gold soutache from France. $375 SOLD




28) Xavier - 15 x 17 - Antique French hand embroidered gold metallic and red silk appliqué bordered with antique French gold metallic galloon. Matte blue topaz velvet hand trimmed with vintage gold metallic cording from France. $385 SOLD


Need one, want on - for yourself, a Christmas gift, or the ultimate wedding present? Call me.