{"title":"Furniture","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"french-table-with-marble-top","title":"Antique French Louis XVI-Style Guéridon Table with Marble Top and Brass Gallery","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePrice does not include shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe guéridon is one of the most quietly elegant inventions of French furniture design — a small, purposeful table made for the things you actually reach for. This late 19th-century example works in the Louis XVI revival manner: four tapered legs with subtle fluting, brass sabots, a pierced brass gallery at the rim, and a circular marble top with the kind of grey veining that only comes with age. At 20 inches tall and 18 inches across, it is genuinely useful — the right scale for a lamp, a book, a glass of something — and it disappears gracefully into almost any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003ccode\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Style | Louis XVI revival\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Origin | France\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Date | Late 19th century, ca. 1890–1910\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Construction | Ebonized or darkened mahogany frame; four tapered fluted legs; brass sabots; decorative brass mounts at leg tops; pierced brass gallery at rim; inset circular marble top\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Materials | Ebonized mahogany, brass, marble\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Dimensions | 20\" H × 18\" diameter\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Top | Circular marble with natural grey veining and patina\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Gallery | Original pierced brass, nicely aged\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Legs | Four tapered, lightly fluted, with brass detail at capital and foot\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Finish | Dark, ebonized or heavily darkened mahogany frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003ccode\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[condition]The marble top has a repaired crack — the break has been glued and is structurally stable, with a flush surface fit to the wood base. The crack is visible on close inspection and should be considered when photographing or placing the piece. The brass gallery and frame show age-appropriate oxidation and minor wear consistent with a working antique. The legs are sturdy; reinforcing the joinery at container arrival is recommended for long-term stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003ccode\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe marble top sits off-center within the brass gallery ring — the overhang is visibly uneven, with one side extending significantly further than the other. This suggests the stone has shifted from its seat, or that the marble is a later replacement that does not fit the original mount precisely. No veneer loss, no missing brass components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49703537541398,"sku":"AMD-0494","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/5DC45F83-FAA0-4D00-9D5E-917034AAB2E2_1_105_c.jpg?v=1759771767"},{"product_id":"antique-middle-eastern-brass-vessel-with-engraved-script-ca-1900","title":"Antique Brass Brazier with Engraved Calligraphy, Ca. 1900","description":"\u003cdiv data-index=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"Message 7 of 14\" aria-posinset=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"14\" role=\"article\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-[var(--msg-gap,1.5rem)] group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gap-2 mx-0.5 mb-3 flex flex-wrap justify-end\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-last-message=\"true\" data-index=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"Currently streaming message\" aria-posinset=\"14\" aria-setsize=\"14\" role=\"article\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group relative relative pb-[var(--msg-assistant-pb,0.75rem)]\" data-is-streaming=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid-rows-[auto_auto] min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-start-2 col-start-1 relative grid grid-rows-[auto_auto] isolate min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-start-1 col-start-1 relative z-[2] min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 progressive-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"0\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eA large\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"8\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003erectangular footed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"27\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ebrass vessel, Middle\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"48\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eEastern or North African in origin,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"84\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003edating to the late 19th or early 20th\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"122\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ecentury. The body is formed from a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"157\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ecopper base plate within a brass\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"190\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003esurround, riveted throughout, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"224\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eraised on four separately cast bracket\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"263\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003elegs. Each exterior face carries a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"298\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003edense band of hand-engraved cursive\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"334\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003escript, framed above and below by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"368\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ebeaded rules and foliate borders — the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"407\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003esame calligraphic treatment continues\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"445\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eonto the leg faces. A pair of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"475\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003escrollwork brass handles pivot from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"515\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eshort ends. The interior retains its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"552\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eoriginal sliding brass divider rails.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"590\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eThe composite construction and quality\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"629\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eof engraving are consistent with Syrian\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"669\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eor Egyptian workshop production of this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"709\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eperiod.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"0\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e[d]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"3\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eType | Footed rectangular brass vessel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"42\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e[d]Material | Brass over copper; cast\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"80\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ebrass legs and handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"80\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e[d]Decoration |\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"119\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eHand-engraved cursive script,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"149\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003econtinuous frieze; foliate and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"180\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003egeometric borders; calligraphic panels\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"219\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eon legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"219\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e[d]Interior | Sliding brass\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"255\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003edivider rails, original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"255\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e[d]Handles |\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"292\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ePaired scrollwork brass, pivot-mounted,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"332\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eoriginal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"332\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e[d]Construction | Riveted\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"367\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ebrass-over-copper body; separately cast\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"407\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eand attached legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"407\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e[d]Origin | Middle\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"444\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eEast or North Africa, probably Syria or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"484\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eEgypt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"484\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e[d]Period | Late 19th to early\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"521\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e20th century, ca. 1880–1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"521\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e[d]Dimension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"561\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003es | 9.25\" H × 26\" W × 16\" D\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"589\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e[confirm on arrival]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"589\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e[d]Condition | See\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"629\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003econdition note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"2\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"0\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eHo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"2\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003enest antique condition throughout, not\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"41\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003epolished or restored. The brass\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"73\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eexterior has developed an uneven\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"106\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eamber-to-brown patina with verdigris\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"143\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eaccumulation in the engraved channels,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"182\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003econsistent with age. The copper\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"214\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eunderside shows oxidized swirl markings\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"254\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eand surface scratching. One leg corner\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"293\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eshows white chalky material at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"328\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ejoint — inspect on arrival to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"358\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003edetermine whether this is mineral\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"392\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003edeposit or a historic repair, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"426\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003edisclose accordingly. One leg mounting\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"465\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ebolt appears absent from its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"494\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003esocket on the underside — confirm\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"528\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003estructural stability before shipping.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"566\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eInterior divider rails present and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"601\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003efunctional. No cracks, splits, or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-newtext-seq=\"635\" class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eactive corrosion observed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49988244078870,"sku":"AMD-00259","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/B06CB0D7-5C8E-4A4F-AE1D-C1A3FDC0E254_1_201_a.jpg?v=1783367173"},{"product_id":"brass-brazier-copy","title":"Vintage Camel Saddle Stool *AS-IS*","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAS-IS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eVintage camel saddle stool, circa 1950s, with a wooden frame secured by brass studs and legs set with repoussé brass medallions. The hand-tooled leather seat is embossed with symbolic scenes and has aged into a warm reddish-brown, straw-filled and firmer than its size suggests. Pieces like this were carried home from Oman, Egypt, and across the region by mid-century travelers, and they work as well for extra seating as they do as a low occasional table or a sculptural accent in a corner. The brass has taken on a soft oxidized glow that only comes with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Type | Camel saddle stool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Material | Hardwood frame, brass studs and medallions, hand-tooled leather, straw fill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Origin | Middle East\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Size | 22.75 in L x 16.5 in H x 15.5 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Style | Middle Eastern, repoussé brass, tooled leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis piece shows heavy, honest wear consistent with its age and original use. The most important thing to know is that the seat cushion is failing along its seams: the leather has split and opened around much of the piped edge, and the natural straw and fiber stuffing is actively falling out. This is not a minor edge split. The fill is exposed and loose along both lobes of the seat and around the sides, and material will continue to shed with handling. Anyone buying this should expect to have the cushion restuffed and restitched, or to accept it as is with the filler coming loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe hand tooled leather seat has darkened to a deep reddish brown with age. The top surface carries scattered abrasion, scuffing, and a few dark ink or stain marks, most visibly a curved dark mark near one lobe. The embossed decorative scenes remain legible across the top but are softened and rubbed from handling. The leather is dry overall, with craquelure and light cracking across the raised areas and some stiffness to the hide. The red leather welt trim shows wear and darkening throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe wooden frame is solid and stable, with warm color and the expected knocks and surface marks. The brass leg medallions and foot caps have oxidized to a dull, mottled patina with green verdigris in the recesses, and the decorative brass studs are intact around the legs. The two turned brass finials at the top of the frame remain in place. The leather lacing and cord ties securing the seat to the frame are worn, with some fraying and later replacement cord visible at the joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49988244111638,"sku":"AMD-00258","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceContainerInventory-9919.jpg?v=1786410560"},{"product_id":"antique-french-louis-xvi-style-parquetry-semainier","title":"Antique French Louis XVI Style Parquetry Semainier","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003eMade in France \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003earound 1880, this semainier follows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003ethe old lingerie chest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003etradition of one slim drawer for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003eeach day of the week. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003edrawer fronts are laid in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003ebook-matched parquetry with fine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003ecrossbanded borders, and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003epolychrome marble top in honey, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003erose, and charcoal finishes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003ethe piece with a softly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003ebeveled edge. Tall and narrow, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003eit settles easily into a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003edressing room, a hallway, or a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003equiet corner of a bedroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 52 in H \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003ex 23.5 in W x 15 in D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e[d]Fini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003esh | French polished, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003elater surface, with old wax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e[d]P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003erimary Wood | Kingwood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003eor tulipwood parquetry with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003eboxwood stringing, over an oak \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003ecarcass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e[d]Da\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003ete | Circa 1880\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e[d]Origin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e| France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e[d]Style \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e| Louis XVI Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e[d]Also Known As \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e| semainier, lingerie chest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e[d]Make\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003er or Attribution | Unmarked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e[d]Co\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003enstruction | Hand-cut dovetailed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003edrawers on original wooden \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003erunners, paneled case, aged pine and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003eoak back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Oak \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003edrawer linings, pine back panels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e[d]Hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003eware | Turned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003ebrass ring pulls and rosette knobs, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003esome original and some \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003eperiod-appropriate replacements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e[d]Top \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e| Polychrome marble, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003ebeveled edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e[d]Drawers | Seven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[condition]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAll seven drawers operate smoothly on their original wooden runners and remain ready for daily use. The drawers are hand-cut dovetailed, with an old assembly number penciled inside and a brass repair plate bridging a stable split in one drawer bottom, consistent with genuine 19th-century construction and honest working repair. The oak linings carry a warm, dry patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe parquetry veneer is largely stable but not flawless. There is veneer lifting and minor loss along the top front edge, small chips and losses to the crossbanded borders between several drawers, and an older veneer repair on the lower right drawer front that blends into the surrounding pattern. These are visible in the photos. The surface has been French polished at some point and carries later wax over that; it is not the original finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe marble top shows light surface scratches and two small chips along the rear bevel, visible in the photos. The hardware is mixed: most drawers keep turned brass ring pulls and rosette knobs, while a few carry period-appropriate replacements with slight variation in design and finish. Locks are present on the drawers; not all have been tested and no key is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWood species on the drawer fronts is assessed as a rosewood-family veneer, most likely kingwood or tulipwood, based on grain and color; it is not walnut. The carcass and linings are oak. Dating is a construction-based estimate from the hand-cut joinery and secondary woods, with no maker's mark present. Sold as-is; the photos govern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAustyn Marie Design - Furniture Delivery \u0026amp; White-Glove Service\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate Shipping Invoice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo keep pricing for each piece perfectly transparent, delivery is billed independently. After checkout we immediately request a bespoke shipping quote from our trusted carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuote Timeline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e▪ \u003cstrong\u003eWithin 24 hours of purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e you’ll receive an email confirming we’ve submitted the request and outlining next steps.\u003cbr\u003e▪ Once the carrier returns the figure, we forward the full quote for your approval and payment before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrefer the numbers first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like an estimate in hand \u003cem\u003ebefore\u003c\/em\u003e purchasing, simply drop us a note at \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"cursor-pointer\"\u003eaustynmariedesign@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or message us through the website chat. We’ll obtain the quote, keep you in the loop, and you may proceed once the cost feels comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePieces remain available to fellow collectors while quotes are in progress and are not placed on reserve.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Timing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelivery windows average \u003cstrong\u003e4–8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e, coordinated with the carrier’s national route and your location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Austyn Marie Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery journey includes full insurance and \u003cem\u003ewhite-glove\u003c\/em\u003e service so your new heirloom arrives ready to weave its story into your space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50216463761686,"sku":"AMD-0014","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/C4501E6C-BDD4-4260-B720-F7AB1B467FA3_1_102_a.jpg?v=1759771742"},{"product_id":"tall-vintage-faux-burlwood-pedestal-postmodern-display-plinth-in-the-style-of-milo-baughman-1980s","title":"Tall Vintage Faux Burlwood Pedestal – Postmodern Display Plinth in the Style of Milo Baughman (1980s)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePrice does not include shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eVintage faux burlwood pedestal from the 1980s, wrapped in a richly figured laminate that captures the depth and movement of natural burl. The tall monolithic form has real presence, and the warm organic finish gives it the look of high-end Postmodern design without the price that usually comes with it. It calls to mind the work of Milo Baughman and Karl Springer, and it does its best work holding a sculpture, a floral arrangement, or a single statement object. Clean lines, quiet confidence, and enough height to anchor a corner or a gallery wall setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Type | Pedestal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Material | Faux burlwood laminate over MDF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Origin | American\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1980s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Style | Postmodern, Hollywood Regency, Memphis revival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Size | 48 in H x 12 in W x 12 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eVery good vintage condition. Minor surface wear throughout and a small chip to one back corner, not visible from the front, consistent with age and material. The laminate is clean and vibrant with no lifting or major scratches. The underside is unfinished and not intended to be seen in use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50304068616470,"sku":"AMD-0012","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/3E191456-89EF-4BFF-B4A3-BD54DD7F0398_1_105_c.jpg?v=1759774043"},{"product_id":"english-bird-s-eye-maple-dressing-table-mirror-circa-1830-to-1850","title":"Vintage Birch Vanity Mirror with Drawer, Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePrice does not include shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA vanity mirror in warm golden birch, with a shaped and pierced crest, scrolled bracket supports, and brass thumbscrews that let the glass tilt to the angle you want. It sits on a shallow plinth base fitted with a single drawer, the kind of small dressing piece meant to live on a chest or dressing table and used for daily grooming. The figured birch has a soft honey glow that catches morning light, and the whole thing carries the restrained, architectural lines of the Biedermeier tradition it borrows from. A functional, quietly handsome piece for a vanity, dresser top, or dressing room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Type | Dressing table mirror (toilet mirror) with drawer\u003cbr\u003e[d]Material | Figured birch, brass hardware, mirror plate\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Biedermeier revival\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | Continental Europe\u003cbr\u003e[d]Drawer | Single, machine-cut dovetails\u003cbr\u003e[d]Mirror | Tilts on brass thumbscrews\u003cbr\u003e[d]Feet | Turned bun feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[conditon]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eGood vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. The mirror plate shows light surface haze and scattered spotting. There is expected wear and some water staining to the plinth top and sides, visible mostly from above. The plywood back board shows marks, a few scratches, and light staining. Small nylon glide pads have been added under the bun feet at some point and are not original. Brass hardware has a mellowed tone and the thumbscrews function. The drawer runs smoothly. The piece is stable and displays well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50735219409174,"sku":"AMD-0645","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/JuneEnland2026-6877.jpg?v=1783804439"},{"product_id":"pre-claim-reserve-louis-xv-style-sandblasted-oak-commode","title":"2nd Half of Pre-Claim Reserve — Louis XV Style Sandblasted Oak Commode","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Claim Reserve — 50% Non-Refundable Deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis listing reserves a Belgian Louis XV style commode currently in transit from Europe. Full preclaim price is $3,500. \u003cstrong\u003eThis checkout secures the piece with a 50% non-refundable deposit of $1,750. The remaining balance of $1,750 is due within seven days of the piece passing inspection on arrival in Utah.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA Belgian Louis XV style three-drawer commode in sandblasted solid oak. Double-arbalète (crossbow) shaped front with scalloped apron and bun feet. Original gilt brass rococo-style hardware throughout, including foliate cartouche escutcheons and scrolled drawer pulls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDating: late 19th to early 20th century, approximately 1880 to 1930.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eApproximate dimensions: 34\"H x 52\"W x 26\"D. Exact measurements will be confirmed upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandblasted and bleached oak. This is a modern decorative treatment applied before acquisition, consistent with the current Belgian designer aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Locks are present throughout but no keys came with the piece. Drawers function normally but do not lock. Additional condition details will be documented on arrival inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotography disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The photos shown are the only photos available at this time. Additional photos from the dealer were expected but not received before the piece was wrapped and delivered to the shipper. Full arrival photography will be provided once the piece lands in Utah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerms of the Pre-Claim Reserve Agreement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBy completing this checkout and paying the 50% deposit, you agree to the following terms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Non-refundable deposit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The $1,750 deposit is non-refundable except in the specific circumstances outlined in sections 4 and 5 below. Cancellation by the buyer for any reason other than arrival damage or inspection failure forfeits the deposit in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. The piece is removed from inventory.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the deposit is paid, the piece is taken off the market and held exclusively for you. It is not shown, offered, or sold to any other party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Transit timeline.\u003c\/strong\u003e The piece ships from Europe in AMD's consolidated container. Transit typically runs eight to fourteen weeks from the time of purchase abroad. Timing varies with crossings, weather, and customs. You will be updated at each milestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Arrival inspection.\u003c\/strong\u003e Austyn personally inspects every piece on arrival against its condition at purchase. If the piece arrives with damage that was not present at purchase, you may choose from three options: a full refund of your deposit, an adjusted price reflecting the damage with your approval to proceed, or a twelve-month store credit for the full deposit amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Inspection failure.\u003c\/strong\u003e If the piece does not meet AMD's standards on arrival, the reservation is cancelled and the deposit is refunded in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Balance due.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the piece passes inspection, you will receive an invoice for the remaining $1,750 balance, due within seven days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Shipping to you.\u003c\/strong\u003e After the balance is paid, AMD will prepare a shipping quote based on actual dimensions and weight, with optional insurance as a separate line item. Insurance is strongly recommended as these pieces are one-of-a-kind. Nothing ships until you review and approve the shipping cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. Sold as-is.\u003c\/strong\u003e The piece is sold in its current condition. No restoration or refinishing is performed before shipment. Restoration can be discussed as a separate project if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9. Local pickup.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you are local to Utah or traveling through, you are welcome to inspect the piece at the warehouse before it ships to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment confirms agreement.\u003c\/strong\u003e By paying the deposit, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to all terms above. A copy of this agreement and the Pre-Claim Reserve FAQ will be sent to your email after checkout for your records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eQuestions? Email \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:hello@austynmariedesign.com\"\u003ehello@austynmariedesign.com\u003c\/a\u003e or DM @austynmariedesign on Instagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eItem #27\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51232698859798,"sku":"AMD-02896","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/CFCEC512-686D-4B90-9B4C-7C43D7A4A1DB_1_105_c.jpg?v=1776718932"},{"product_id":"vintage-louis-xvi-fruitwood-jardiniere-stand-onyx-brass","title":"Vintage Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Jardinière Stand with Onyx Top","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA tall French tripod sellette in the Louis XVI taste, made to lift something beautiful to eye level. Three turned, fluted fruitwood legs rise from outswept saber feet to a circular apron mounted continuously in cast brass — acanthus scrollwork across the full circumference, broken at each leg joint by a square plaquette bearing a lion mask in relief. A pierced brass gallery frames the white marble top. At the base, a shaped triangular platform joins the three legs, edged in a brass swag-and-tassel mount and centered with a turned wooden finial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe sellette was made for exactly this — a bust, a jardinière, a single object worth looking at properly. This 20th-century example carries the form faithfully, and the quality of the casting is better than most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d] Dimensions | 40 in. H x 12 in. diameter (top)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Form | Tripod sellette, Louis XVI style\u003cbr\u003e[d]Material | Fruitwood with cast and pierced brass mounts\u003cbr\u003e[d]Top | Circular white marble with amber veining, pierced brass gallery\u003cbr\u003e[d]Apron | Cast brass acanthus scroll frieze with lion mask plaquettes\u003cbr\u003e[d]Legs | Three turned and fluted fruitwood legs with brass collar capitals\u003cbr\u003e[d]Base | Triangular platform stretcher with brass swag-and-tassel mount, turned wooden finial\u003cbr\u003e[d]Feet | Outswept saber feet\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Ca. 1920–1940\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group relative relative pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eGood condition consistent with age and use. Fruitwood finish even with no losses. Brass mounts retain good detail with expected patina throughout; gallery intact. Marble top shows natural amber veining with no chips or cracks visible. The center finial shows a slightly different finish tone from the surrounding piece and may be a later replacement — structurally sound and reads well in place. Stand only; the brass planter shown in some photographs does not convey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51324673458454,"sku":"AMD-03066","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/DSA04045_d7aa18b7-1fcc-4b2c-b063-0905f994be81.jpg?v=1785443431"},{"product_id":"fruitwood-vitrine-writing-desk-1900","title":"Antique French Fruitwood Vitrine Writing Desk, Ca. 1900","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"[content-visibility:auto] [contain-intrinsic-size:auto_400px] pb-8 -mb-8 print:[content-visibility:visible]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-6 group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col items-end gap-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"Message actions\" role=\"group\" class=\"flex justify-start opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 group-focus-within:opacity-100 transition\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group relative relative pb-3\" data-is-streaming=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA small French writing desk from the turn of the last century, made in the Louis XVI revival style that was fashionable in France between roughly 1890 and 1910. The form is unusual. A kneehole writing desk built into the base of a full lift-top bijouterie vitrine, finished in warm fruitwood with cast brass mounts running as a frieze around the gallery and lower apron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe vitrine top is a proper hinged display cabinet with beveled glass on the top and the front face, and a working brass clasp and key. The interior is lined in amber velvet, the color chosen to flatter whatever is displayed inside. Below, a central frieze drawer with a figural brass mount flanked by two pedestals of two drawers each, all lined in emerald green felt. The French convention for writing surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe form is called a bonheur du jour, which translates loosely as \"happiness of the day,\" the small joy of writing letters in the morning. Most bonheur du jour desks of this period have a small bookcase or shelf above the writing surface. The full lockable vitrine in place of that upper compartment is rarer, and useful for a modern owner who would rather display than store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAt just over 37 inches wide it is functional enough for a laptop and a notepad, generous enough to work as an entry console or a vanity, and small enough to fit almost anywhere. The amber velvet interior catches the light through the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d] Type: Vitrine-top writing desk (Bonheur du Jour) [d] Material: Fruitwood with cast brass mounts and gilt brass frieze gallery [d] Top: Hinged beveled glass display top with working brass clasp and key [d] Origin: France [d] Age: Circa 1890 to 1910 [d] Style: Louis XVI Revival, Belle Époque period [d] Size: 30 in H x 37.25 in W x 21 in D [d] Configuration: Five drawers, one central frieze drawer with figural brass mount, four pedestal drawers \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d] Interior Dimensions: Vitrine compartment 5 in H x 34 in W x 16 in D, side drawers 4 in H x 7 in W x 16 in D each [d] Interior: Amber velvet lining to the vitrine, emerald green felt linings to the writing drawers [d] Feet: Tapered square legs, sabre at the rear [d] Hardware: Cast brass mounts, gilt brass frieze gallery, figural brass tassel pull [condition] This piece is 115 to 135 years old and shows it. The fruitwood surface has scuffs and rubs consistent with long use, and there is a stable crack on the writing surface near the front-right corner. The back panel is rough pine in the way French case furniture of this period almost always is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA section of the brass frieze gallery is missing along the interior of the vitrine compartment in one corner. The remaining brass is intact and well-attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe rear-left leg joint shows historic structural repair from old worm damage. Old reinforcement and fills, stable, and holding for many decades. The piece is sound and functional, but the repair is visible if you look at the back. I would rather you see it now than be surprised by it later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe vitrine glass is intact. The clasp and key work. The brass mounts are all original where present, and the gilding is largely intact. All drawers run well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51324675916054,"sku":"AMD-03067","price":2565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/CDC5D55F-4B66-4BA8-9A6A-EF9F85192B02.jpg?v=1781216661"},{"product_id":"lane-national-geographic-french-provincial-console","title":"Vintage Lane National Geographic French Provincial Console, Ca. 2005","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA vintage Lane National Geographic Home Collection console table in the French Provincial taste, with a serpentine front, parquetry top, and tapered square legs ending in stepped capitals and small block feet. The parquetry top features a central bookmatched veneer panel framed by crossbanding and inlaid corner medallions in a scrolling motif. The shaped apron steps forward in a block at each leg and carries a single long drawer fitted with two rococo brass bail pulls. The Lane National Geographic Home Collection was a licensed collaboration between Lane Furniture of Tupelo, Mississippi and National Geographic, produced circa 2000 to 2010, making traditional case goods in European and global decorative styles. The drawer interior retains its original Lane National Geographic Home Collection label, intact and fully legible, identifying both the manufacturer and the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Type | Console Table [d]Material | Hardwood frame with veneered parquetry top, engineered panel back and underside [d]Origin | United States (Tupelo, Mississippi) [d]Age | Circa 2005 [d]Style | French Provincial (reproduction) [d]Size | 30.5 in H x 53 in W x 20 in D [d]Hardware | Original brass rococo bail pulls, two on single drawer [d]Drawers | One long dovetailed drawer across the front [d]Maker's Label | Original Lane National Geographic Home Collection label intact on drawer interior, fully legible [d]Top | Parquetry veneer with central bookmatched panel, crossbanded border, and inlaid corner medallions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The console is in very good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with twenty years of careful use. The parquetry top retains its rich color and figure throughout, with the central bookmatched veneer and inlaid corner medallions reading cleanly. The serpentine front and shaped apron are intact and undamaged. The single long drawer slides and functions, with original dovetailed construction and a clean hardwood-lined interior. The two original brass rococo bail pulls are present and operate properly. The four tapered legs are sound and undamaged, with the stepped capitals and block feet intact at each corner. The original Lane National Geographic Home Collection label is present on the drawer interior, intact and fully legible. The engineered panel back and underside are sound and show no separation or damage. Light surface wear throughout consistent with two decades of use as an entry or hallway piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51324686467350,"sku":"AMD-03072","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/2026_Furniture_-9240.jpg?v=1783447699"},{"product_id":"antique-french-louis-xv-rosewood-parquetry-jardiniere-planter-table-ca-1890","title":"Antique French Louis XV Rosewood Parquetry Jardinière Planter Table","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA late 19th-century French planter table in the Louis XV taste, with a serpentine bombé apron decorated in rosewood, tulipwood, and boxwood cube parquetry, raised on cabriole rosewood legs ending in brass sabots, and fitted with a mahogany-lined well and a zinc liner. Pieces like this were made for the specific 19th-century habit of bringing the garden indoors, holding a fern, an orchid, or a seasonal arrangement without risking the veneer beneath. The apron carries the piece visually, with its cube parquetry pattern, known to French cabinetmakers as point de Hongrie and to the English as tumbling blocks, creating an optical illusion that shifts the cubes forward and back as you look. Today the form is as useful as it ever was. The well and liner hold a season's arrangement or a small orchid, the top surface takes a drinks tray with room to spare, and the scale works quietly as a bedside piece in a room that wants something more considered than a nightstand. Small enough to slip beside a sofa or under a window, distinctive enough to earn the spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 30 in H x 26 in W x 16 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Liner Interior | 4.5 in H x 21 in W x 10.5 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Type | Planter Table \/ Jardinière\u003cbr\u003e[d]Material | Rosewood with tulipwood and boxwood parquetry; kingwood top frame with boxwood stringing; mahogany-lined well; brass mounts\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1890\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Louis XV Revival\u003cbr\u003e[d]Apron | Serpentine bombé form with shaped scalloped frieze, decorated with rosewood, tulipwood, and boxwood cube parquetry\u003cbr\u003e[d]Top | Kingwood with boxwood stringing and a brass ribbon molding framing the well\u003cbr\u003e[d]Well | Mahogany-lined, finished with a thin brass ribbon molding around the rim\u003cbr\u003e[d]Liner | Zinc liner in the period style, later replacement likely 20th century, painted black exterior with green interior, fitted with carrying handles on the short ends\u003cbr\u003e[d]Legs | Cabriole rosewood, in straight-grain veneer\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Brass sabots intact at all four feet, stamped brass ribbon molding around the well rim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eThe table is in good antique condition with honest wear consistent with age and use. The rosewood, tulipwood, and boxwood cube parquetry apron is clean and crisp on every face, with no lifting or loss to the veneers. The serpentine apron and scalloped frieze are intact throughout. All four cabriole legs are straight and stable, with original brass sabots present and secure. Some old veneer stress and hairline splits are visible at the joins where the apron meets the legs, stable and consistent with more than a century of seasonal wood movement. The mahogany-lined well retains its stamped brass ribbon molding around the rim, with a small chip to the wood where the molding meets one corner. Faint water staining is present inside the well from its years of use as a planter, consistent with the piece's working life. A few stable hairline checks are visible to the underside near the apron-to-leg joins, none affecting structural integrity. The zinc liner appears to be a later replacement, likely 20th century, made in the period style to serve as the working liner for the well. It functions as intended, with heavy paint loss to the black exterior consistent with decades of use, which sits hidden inside the well and does not show in display. The green painted interior and side carrying handles are intact and stable. The piece has been polished at some point in its life, likely mid-20th century, giving it a slightly warmer surface than untouched original finish. Light surface wear throughout consistent with over a century of handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51324694790422,"sku":"AMD-03073","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/DSA04717.jpg?v=1779990243"},{"product_id":"furniture-june-england-trip-inventory-template-copy-4","title":"Antique Walnut Cane Seat Side Chair, Edwardian, Ca. 1910","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA late Victorian side chair with the quiet charm typical of everyday parlor and bedroom seating from the turn of the last century. The curved three-slat back and shaped stiles sweep down toward a round caned seat, set above turned baluster legs and slender turned stretchers. A small incised leaf motif runs across the front apron. The walnut has settled into a warm, well-handled patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Type | Side chair\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Victorian\u003cbr\u003e[d]Material | Walnut, hand-caned seat\u003cbr\u003e[d]Back | Three curved slats, shaped stiles\u003cbr\u003e[d]Legs | Turned baluster front, splayed rear\u003cbr\u003e[d]Approx. date | Circa 1910\u003cbr\u003e[d]Dimensions | 32.5 in H x 17.5 in W x 16 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[condition]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eGood, honest antique condition. The caned seat is a recent replacement and is not original to the chair. There is an old repair and split at one seat-rail junction, and an open, cracked joint at one lower stretcher; the chair should be checked for stability before regular use. General finish wear, minor losses, and surface rubbing consistent with age. A small metal glide has been added to one foot. Please review all photos, as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51449955090710,"sku":"AMD-03215","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/2026_Furniture_-9073.jpg?v=1783370257"},{"product_id":"edwardian-mahogany-tambour-bedside-cabinet-ca-1907","title":"Antique Edwardian Mahogany Tray-Top Tambour Bedside Cabinet","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePrice does NOT include shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 29.25\" H × 20\" W × 13\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Form | Tray-top tambour bedside cabinet (pot cupboard)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Edwardian, circa 1905–1910\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary wood | Mahogany, solid\u003cbr\u003e[d]Tambour | Vertical reeded mahogany slats, sliding horizontally, fully intact\u003cbr\u003e[d]Storage | Tambour compartment above open shelf above single lockable drawer\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Hobbs Hart \u0026amp; Co. London patent lever lock, 1907; small brass knob pulls (later replacements)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Legs | Cabriole with pad feet (front); square tapered (rear) — Georgian Revival eclecticism\u003cbr\u003e[d]Carrying handles | Oval cutouts to both side panels, original\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Later refinish over original surface; even patina throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[condition]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis piece is in good condition for its age with several honest disclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe most significant structural issue is a glue joint failure at the front right corner of the case, where the side panel has separated from the front stile along its full vertical length. The crack is stable — old glue and debris have accumulated, indicating this has been open for some time without the case racking or destabilizing. A furniture conservator can close and re-glue this without visible trace. It is repair-worthy and not a structural emergency, but it should be addressed before the piece ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe drawer pulls are small brass roundel knobs that appear to be later replacements rather than original Edwardian hardware, which would typically have been more substantial bail or loop pulls. The Hobbs Hart escutcheon and lock mechanism are original and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBoth side panels show surface scratches and light wear consistent with a century of use and movement. These are honest age marks and part of the piece's history, not detractions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe finish has been refreshed at some point — the surface reads as a later application over the original. The overall color and patina are warm and appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51451535819030,"sku":"AMD-03274","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/May_2026-7519_64856897-a0be-44fc-9dc3-0ad70c45dc69.jpg?v=1783455466"},{"product_id":"louis-xv-style-bombe-marble-top-cabinet-vintage","title":"Vintage Louis XV Style Bombé Marble Top Hutch","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eCube parquetry like this rewards a slow look. The tumbling-block pattern is a trompe-l'œil veneer worked from three diamond-cut pieces in light, medium, and dark tone, so the eye reads stacked cubes climbing the front and sides. It wraps a bombé carcass, that swollen, blown-out silhouette that has signaled French Rococo since the days of Louis XV, with a single drawer over a curved cupboard door and gilt bronze mounts at the corners and apron. The serpentine green marble top lifts off, as these tops were always meant to, set loose into a recessed frame so the piece could travel. A 20th-century revival of an 18th-century idea, made for people who wanted the shape of the period without the price of one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 47.5 in H x 36 in W x 19.5 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Style | Louis XV Style (Rococo Revival)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Vintage, mid 20th century\u003cbr\u003e[d]Form | Bombé side cabinet, single drawer over cupboard door\u003cbr\u003e[d]Veneer | Cube parquetry, tumbling-block pattern\u003cbr\u003e[d]Mounts | Cast gilt bronze, corners and apron\u003cbr\u003e[d]Top | Serpentine green marble, removable\u003cbr\u003e[d]Interior | Single fixed shelf\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[condition] Honest vintage condition. There is veneer lifting and a small chip at one front top corner, and a split along one top edge, both shown in the photos. The drawer and cabinet interiors show light staining and shelf wear consistent with use. The marble top reads crack-free in hand. The gilt mounts are all present and intact. Nothing structural, the piece stands and functions as it should.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51477224849686,"sku":"AMD-03393","price":985.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/DSA07265_a841994e-8ff3-488e-bafa-e76c6ca59214.jpg?v=1783457809"},{"product_id":"vintage-belgian-oak-marble-top-chest","title":"Vintage Sandblasted Oak Commode with White Marble Top","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe oak on this one has been sandblasted back to bare, pale wood, so the grain reads soft and matte against the white marble top. Two short drawers sit over three long ones, each with cast brass rococo pulls and a working lock. It works as easily in an entry or bedroom as it does as a bar or vanity base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 34 in H x 43 in W x 22 in D (approx; marble overhangs the case)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Sandblasted to bare wood (marble cleaned, not blasted)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Oak (assessed)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Vintage\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Early to mid 20th century\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | Belgium\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Louis XVI \/ Louis Philippe manner\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | commode, marble top chest of drawers\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Solid oak case, frame and panel back, through dovetailed drawers, solid drawer bottoms\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Pale hardwood (drawer linings)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Cast brass drawer pulls and escutcheons\u003cbr\u003e[d]Marble | White marble top with grey veining\u003cbr\u003e[d]Drawers | Five (two short over three long)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Keys | One key present, lock functional\u003cbr\u003e[d]Feet | Turned bun feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eSold as-is; photos govern. The oak has been sandblasted, which removes the original surface entirely and is irreversible. Blasting opens the grain, can leave a slightly raised or textured surface where softer growth wore away faster, and softens crisp detail on moldings and edges. It also removes the surface oxidation, tool marks, and pore cues that would otherwise confirm species and date, so the oak is stated as an assessment and the date as a construction based estimate rather than a confirmed year. There is no maker's mark, stamp, or label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe white marble top is cleaned, not blasted, and shows scattered surface scratches, light staining, and natural veining throughout consistent with age and use (see photos). The top retains a shallow channel running parallel to the rear edge where a splashback once seated; that gallery is no longer present. One lock is functional and a single key is present; the key operates but is not represented as original to the piece. There is minor chipping and small losses to the base molding and one lower corner (see photos). Drawers run and the hardware is intact. Dimensions are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#1\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482654638358,"sku":"AMD-03439","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceInventoryContinued-9771.jpg?v=1785385756"},{"product_id":"antique-french-parquetry-commode-marble-top-1880","title":"Antique French Louis XVI Parquetry Commode with Marble Top","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a French Louis XVI transitional commode, its case worked entirely in geometric parquetry with a shaped white marble top. The lower drawers carry a cube-and-lozenge trellis, the frieze a run of broken-baton banding, all framed in contrasting stringing and dressed with cast gilt-brass mounts, ring pulls, and figural corner chutes. It stands on tapered, fluted legs capped in brass. A refined, formal piece that reads beautifully against both dark and pale walls, and works as a bedroom chest, an entry statement, or a living-room storage piece under art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 34 in H x 40.5 in W x 20 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | French polished veneer, cleaned and waxed\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Kingwood and tulipwood veneers with boxwood and ebonized stringing (assessed; see condition)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1860 to 1900\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Louis XVI Transitional\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | commode\u003cbr\u003e[d]Maker\/Attribution | Unmarked; no maker's stamp present\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Hand-cut dovetailed drawers, solid pine drawer bottoms, framed plank back, veneered over a pine carcass\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Pine\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Cast gilt-brass ring pulls, escutcheons, figural corner mounts, apron mount, and toupie sabots\u003cbr\u003e[d]Marble | Original shaped white veined marble with canted front corners\u003cbr\u003e[d]Keys | One working key with tassel present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSold as-is, with photos governing. This is an antique and shows honest age throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe surface is a French-polished veneer that has been cleaned and waxed; it is not the original untouched finish, and there is light wear, minor lifting, and small losses to the veneer and stringing consistent with age, most visible at drawer edges and corners. Examine the detail photos closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe marble top is original to the case, its shape conforming to the base. It has a chip and associated loss at one front corner, shown in the photos, along with light surface staining and natural veining that should not be mistaken for cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe gilt-brass mounts are intact with expected wear and darkening to the gilding. The drawers are hand-dovetailed with solid pine bottoms and retain heavy interior oxidation, dust, old workshop pencil and compass marks, and minor shrinkage typical of the period. The framed plank back is oxidized with old nail holes, shrinkage gaps, and a shrinkage split, all structural and stable. Legs and brass sabots are sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLocks are present; one working key with a tassel is included. Not all locks have been tested. Species is assessed from the veneer as kingwood and tulipwood but cannot be confirmed without sampling, so it is offered as an assessment rather than a certainty. Dimensions are approximate. No active woodworm was observed, but the piece has not been formally treated or tested for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#18\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482655326486,"sku":"AMD-03456","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/DB22D918-F7A9-4881-86DA-FEF18B2FBAB4_1_102_a.jpg?v=1784914868"},{"product_id":"antique-english-mahogany-barley-twist-games-table-1860","title":"Antique English Mahogany Barley Twist Games Table","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a fold-over games table in well-figured mahogany, the kind of piece that sits against a wall as a console and opens out when you want a surface for cards. The top swivels and unfolds to a playing round, hinged at the back rail. The legs are the character here: deep open-spiral barley twist down all four, ending in little turned feet, which gives a fairly serious piece a bit of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe flame figure across the top and frieze is the other thing worth standing in front of. It catches the light and shifts as you move around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 29 in H x 35 in W x 34 in D (open)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Surface | Later finish, French polished, method not established\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1860\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Victorian\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | fold-over card table, games table\u003cbr\u003e[d]Maker\/Attribution | none; no maker's mark present\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Solid carcass with mahogany veneer, pegged mortise and tenon rails, swivel-and-fold hinged top\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Oak and pine\u003cbr\u003e[d]Playing Surface | Painted and ebonized round, hinged at rear rail\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Brass top hinges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eStructurally sound and standing square. The mahogany top and frieze retain good flame figure with a French-polished surface showing scattered scratches, small losses, and old wear throughout, consistent with age and use. There is veneer lifting and chipping along the front top edge (see photos). The interior playing surface is a painted and ebonized round, not baize or leather; it is worn and scuffed with a visible split running across it and paint losses along the hinge line. The swivel-and-fold mechanism operates. The secondary wood of the carcass and rails shows genuine oxidation, shrinkage gaps, and old surface grazing; no evidence of active infestation. Brass top hinges present and functional. Later finish, method not established. Dimensions approximate. Sold as-is; photos govern condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#38\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482656833814,"sku":"AMD-03476","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/23656941-C339-46EB-A7FD-713ABA467DDC_1_201_a.jpg?v=1785258864"},{"product_id":"antique-regency-mahogany-chest-of-drawers","title":"Antique Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAntique English mahogany chest of drawers, two short drawers over two long, with satinwood crossbanding, boxwood stringing, and fan-inlaid spandrels. A Regency piece from around 1810 to 1820, the kind of well-proportioned chest that works as a bedroom chest, an entry piece, or under a window with a lamp and a stack of books. The figured mahogany drawer fronts and the pale satinwood banding give it more dress than a plain country chest without tipping into formality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 33.5 in H x 37.5 in W x 21.25 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | French polished, resurfaced over time\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Mahogany, solid and veneered\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1810 to 1820, Regency\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Regency\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | two over two chest, commode (US)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Hand-cut dovetails, pine drawer linings, pine backboards, cockbeaded drawer edges\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Pine\u003cbr\u003e[d]Decoration | Satinwood crossbanding, boxwood stringing, fan-inlaid spandrels\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Oval stamped brass plate handles with rosette centers, brass escutcheons\u003cbr\u003e[d]Feet | Splayed bracket feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eThis chest has been refinished and carries a French polished surface that has been refreshed over its life; it is not the untouched original shellac. The color and figure of the mahogany are rich and even. The top shows several small dark filled or burn-type marks and a few shallow divots in the mahogany, most visible in raking light, along with light surface scratching consistent with age and use. There are losses to the satinwood crossbanding at two of the top corners where the banding has chipped away. The drawers run on pine linings and retain their hand-cut dovetails; the pine backboards are intact. At the back of the case there is a later structural repair: modern hex nuts and a bolt through a backboard, together with a later brass repair plate, not visible from the front but disclosed here. The oval stamped brass handles appear to be a matched set consistent with the period but are not confirmed original to the piece. Locks are present at the drawers; not tested. No keys present. Sold as-is with photographs governing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#39\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482656866582,"sku":"AMD-03477","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceInventoryContinued-10244.jpg?v=1785451164"},{"product_id":"vintage-french-sandblasted-oak-commode","title":"Vintage French Sandblasted Oak Commode","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003eA French Louis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003ePhilippe chest of drawers in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003esandblasted oak, with four \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003egraduated drawers, rounded quarter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003ecolumns framing the case, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003eand turned bun feet. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003esandblasting has stripped it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003eback to pale, open-grain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003ebare wood, giving a soft \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003eblond tone that suits a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003elighter, more contemporary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003eroom. The rounded front \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003ecorners and the low molded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003eplinth are hallmarks of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003ethe Louis Philippe form, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003ewhich favored clean lines and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003efigure over carving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 41.5 in H x 54 in W x 22.25 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Sandblasted to bare wood\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Oak\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Vintage\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Early 20th century, circa 1900 to 1930\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Louis Philippe\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | commode\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Machine-cut dovetailed drawers, pine secondary wood, locks with one working key\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Pine\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Iron locks, brass escutcheons, one key present\u003cbr\u003e[d]Weight | Moderate, carrier or white-glove depending on route\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\"\u003e[condition] \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSandblasted to bare wood on all exterior surfaces, which has removed the original stained and sealed finish entirely. This is irreversible and has opened the grain; the surface reads pale and blond rather than its original medium brown. Interior and secondary surfaces were not blasted and retain their original planed pine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe piece was treated for woodworm prior to sandblasting. Small old flight holes remain visible on the top surface; there is no evidence of active infestation, but the piece is sold as treated rather than guaranteed inert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSplitting is present in several places: a long split down the top surface, and splits to the top drawer, the second drawer, the third drawer, and two spots in the bottom drawer. There is some loss and roughness to the lower plinth molding and the front feet area, consistent with age and floor contact. One drawer key is present; locks are not all tested. Sold as-is with photos governing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecies is assessed as oak with high confidence from the ray fleck and ring-porous grain, confirmed by the pre-sandblasting photographs. Date is a construction-based estimate; no maker's mark is present. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#54\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482657390870,"sku":"AMD-03493","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceInventoryContinued-10364.jpg?v=1785346354"},{"product_id":"antique-french-mahogany-commode-1800","title":"Antique French Mahogany Marble Top Commode","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAntique French marble-top commode, circa 1800, in figured mahogany with fine geometric parquetry banding and oval reserves in the Neoclassical taste. Three drawers behind a grey-and-white veined marble top, with quarter-column corners on block feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA statement piece with real age to it, the sort of commode that anchors an entry or sits under a mirror in a bedroom. The parquetry stringing that frames each drawer and the oval-banded lower reserve are the character here, set against the plume figure of the mahogany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 34 in H x 54 in W x 24.5 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Later finish, method not established; cleaned and waxed\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Mahogany veneer\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1800\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Louis XVI \/ Directoire, Neoclassical\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | commode à marbre\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Oak drawer sides, pine backboards\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Hand-cut dovetail joinery, cut nails, riven backboards, solid mahogany-veneered oak carcass\u003cbr\u003e[d]Marble | Grey and white veined, original to the form\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Brass keyholes; locks non-functional, no key, escutcheon covers absent\u003cbr\u003e[d]Drawers | Three\u003cbr\u003e[d]Weight | Heavy; white-glove delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[Key] | One key\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eSold as-is with the photos governing condition. This is a genuinely early piece and it shows its age honestly. Every drawer front has splitting in the veneer and solid, and both side panels have splitting as well, most visible as a vertical run down the proper-left side. The top drawer has had earlier repair work, including a patched veneer corner visible in the detail photos. The mahogany surface has been worked at some point and carries a later finish; the method could not be determined, so it is described that way rather than called original. None of the drawer locks function, there is no working key to my knowledge, and the keyhole escutcheon covers are missing. The marble top has yellow staining toward the back edge and the usual edge wear, and there is splitting in the wood lip that surrounds the marble. Dimensions are approximate. Species is assessed as mahogany veneer from the figure and color, with oak and pine secondary. Date is a construction-based estimate; there is no maker's mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#56\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482657456406,"sku":"AMD-03495","price":2650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceInventoryContinued-10156.jpg?v=1785383343"},{"product_id":"antique-belgian-cherry-marble-top-commode-1900","title":"Antique Louis XVI Style Cherry Commode with Marble Top","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a small-scale three-drawer commode, circa 1900, in the neoclassical Louis XVI manner. The fruitwood front is worked with fine dark line inlay drawn into long lozenge reserves, and each side panel carries a large inlaid diamond. Above it all sits a black fossil-limestone top, the natural shell flecks scattered across the surface when the light catches it. Restrained rather than ornate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe three graduated drawers are built the old way, in solid quarter-sawn oak with hand-cut dovetails. Brass swing-bail handles, diamond escutcheons, and tapered legs ending in brass sabots finish it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 34 in H x 40 in W x 21.5 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Surface | Fossil limestone top (petit granit); wood with older cleaned and waxed finish, method not fully established\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Material | Fruitwood, consistent with cherry (cherry family; unconfirmed)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1900\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Louis XVI\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | Belgium (attributed; sourced in Belgium, petit-granit top)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | commode, chest of drawers\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Hand-cut dovetailed drawers in solid quarter-sawn oak; veneered case; planked back\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Oak drawer linings; softwood\/oak carcass\u003cbr\u003e[d]Inlay | Dark line stringing in lozenge reserves; diamond reserve to each side panel\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Brass swing-bail pulls, diamond escutcheons, brass sabots\u003cbr\u003e[d]Top | Black fossil limestone, removable\u003cbr\u003e[d]Keys | One key present; locks the top two drawers. Bottom drawer lock non-functional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eSold as-is; photos govern. This is a genuine antique carrying honest damage and old repairs, disclosed here in full. The two side panels each show splitting and cracking through the center of the veneered diamond reserve, prominent on these show surfaces, along with areas of veneer loss to the sides. The back left leg is damaged and carries an old repair; it is stable. The bottom drawer has a large crack that has been repaired. The case corners and top edges show veneer chips, lifting, and small losses. The planked back shows staining and later metal mending plates. Throughout, the fruitwood veneer and dark line inlay show minor lifting and small losses at edges consistent with age. The fossil-limestone top has surface scratching, light edge chips, and natural fossil inclusions inherent to the stone rather than damage. The three drawers are solid quarter-sawn oak with hand-cut dovetails and open and function. One key is provided; it locks and unlocks the top two drawers. The bottom drawer lock does not function. Wood species is stated as an assessment, cherry\/fruitwood, from grain and color; the face is veneered and has been cleaned, so the pore cues that would separate cherry from pear are not readable, and pear is a genuine alternative. This piece stands and functions but should be understood as a decorative antique with visible flaws, not a restored example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#62\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482657685782,"sku":"AMD-03501","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_France_Inventory_Continued-7592.jpg?v=1785172952"},{"product_id":"antique-french-marquetry-commode-1870","title":"Antique French Neoclassical Louis XVI Marquetry Commode","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA French marquetry commode from around 1870, its three graduated drawers laid with richly figured flame veneers and framed by stepped geometric inlay in contrasting woods. Cast cameo mounts, each a pair of classical profile portraits under a ribbon crest, give the front its character. The grey veined marble top and slender tapering legs on brass sabots keep the whole piece light despite its scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 38 in H x 49 in W x 24 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Original polished surface, cleaned and waxed\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Figured mahogany and walnut veneers with contrasting inlay\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1870\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Neoclassical, Louis XVI transitional\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | commode\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Oak-lined drawers with hand-cut dovetails, planked oak back\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Oak\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Cast cameo drawer mounts and escutcheons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Top | Pale blue-grey veined marble, molded edge\u003cbr\u003e[d]Marble | Pale blue-grey, approximately full case width, molded edge, seated on case\u003cbr\u003e[d]Locks and Keys | Working lock with original key present\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eThis commode is in good antique condition, structurally sound and standing squarely. The construction is honest to its period: oak-lined drawers with hand-cut dovetails, a planked oak back, and oxidation consistent with age throughout the interior and underside. The flame-figured veneers are largely intact with strong color and figure. There is a small area of veneer loss and a short check to the inlay at one lower drawer corner, disclosed and shown in the photos. Expected minor lifting and old shrinkage may be present at veneer edges. The cast cameo mounts and escutcheons are complete across all three drawers. The lock is present and has been tested; it works with the original key, which is included. The grey veined marble top is intact with surface scratches and a few small stains visible in raking light, and light edge wear consistent with age; buyer should confirm they are satisfied with the marble on inspection. Surface has been cleaned and waxed, not stripped or refinished to bare wood. Species is assessed from figure and secondary wood, not laboratory-confirmed. Date is a construction-based estimate; there is no maker's mark. Dimensions are approximate. This is a large marble-top case piece requiring white-glove freight. Sold as-is with photos forming part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#63\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482657751318,"sku":"AMD-03502","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceInventoryContinued-10141_8450fe5e-ccb3-4eab-8323-dd0a0add2b5b.jpg?v=1785381569"},{"product_id":"antique-french-folk-art-milking-stool","title":"Antique French Folk Art Milking Stool","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 23.25 in H x 12.5 in W x 11 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Seat Height | 12.5 in\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Cleaned and waxed\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Solid fruitwood or beech (assessed; see condition)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Late 19th or early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Primitive \/ Folk Art\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | tabouret de traite, berger stool\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Solid slab seat, three splayed round legs with wedged through-tenons, single tenoned front stave; underside battens, one a later replacement\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Not applicable, solid throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eSold as-is; photos govern. This is a hand-made vernacular piece and carries the marks of real age and use. The seat has an open shrinkage split running in from the front edge, stable, along with a bright chip and edge losses at the front rim where the surface has worn or knocked away. The seat top shows the wedged round leg tenons and the stave mortise, all sound. The surface has been cleaned and waxed to an even sheen; this is not an untouched original patina. On the underside there are two support battens, one original and oxidized and one a later replacement in fresh wood secured with wire nails. Legs and stave are firm and the stool stands solid. Wood species is assessed from surface appearance and grain and is not confirmed. Date is a construction-based estimate; there is no maker's mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#67\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482657882390,"sku":"AMD-03506","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_France_Inventory_Continued-10068.jpg?v=1785508895"},{"product_id":"antique-oak-book-stand-tabletop-reading-slope-1900","title":"Antique Oak Book Stand, Tabletop Reading Slope, Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA tabletop book slope in quartersawn oak, built to hold a large open book at a comfortable reading angle. The wide ray flecking across the top is the thing to notice, the silvery figure that only shows when oak is cut through the quarter, and it runs the full width of the board. A raised lip along the lower edge keeps a heavy book from sliding, and the whole thing sits on four turned legs joined by a turned stretcher near the floor. It was made in the 17th-century taste that furniture makers returned to around the turn of the last century, and it works as a stand for a Bible, dictionary, or atlas, or simply as a way to keep a favorite book open and on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 14 in H x 16 in W x 10.75 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Original finish, cleaned and waxed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Quartersawn oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1900 to 1920\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | Continental Europe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style | Jacobean revival, 17th century taste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | book slope, reading slope, missal stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Maker | No maker's mark present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction | Joined and pegged, turned legs and stretcher\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe stand is in good antique condition with honest wear consistent with age and use. There is a split in the oak running with the grain where the sloped top meets the frame at the lower edge, visible in the detail photographs. It follows the natural grain of the board and is stable, but it is an open crack and should be noted; it can be glued and clamped if you prefer to close it, though many buyers will accept it as honest age. The sloped top also shows light surface scratching, scattered small dents, and a few darker spots across the board, none of it structural. The raised book lip along the lower edge is intact. The oak carries a warm cleaned-and-waxed surface. The turned legs and the turned stretcher are all present and the joinery is pegged; check the stretcher joints on arrival, as pieces of this age can loosen slightly in transit and may benefit from a simple reglue if any play develops. The underside shows a few small round holes consistent with old, inactive flight holes, with no fresh frass or signs of active infestation observed. No maker's mark, label, or stamp is present. Overall a sound, usable piece that displays well, with the grain split disclosed above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e#70\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482658963734,"sku":"AMD-03508","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_France_Inventory_Continued-10097.jpg?v=1785441541"},{"product_id":"vintage-cowhide-camel-saddle-stool-1960s","title":"Vintage Cowhide Camel Saddle Stool, Circa 1960s","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a camel saddle stool, the folding X-frame footstool modeled on a traditional dromedary saddle and made for Western interiors in the mid-twentieth century. The seat is a haired cowhide cushion in warm russet and white over a curved wood cradle, and the splayed legs carry stamped-brass acanthus mounts and rows of domed studs. It folds flat at the pivots, and it works as a footstool, an accent seat, or a low occasional piece in a boho, lodge, or global-styled room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 15 in H x 22 in W x 12 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Natural sealed wood, cushion in haired cowhide\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Material | Beech frame, cowhide and leather cushion\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Vintage\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1960s\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | Egypt or North Africa\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Camel saddle stool\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | tabouret chameau, camel stool\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Folding knock-down X-frame, ball-and-dowel pivots, numbered assembly rails\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Stamped-brass acanthus appliqués, domed upholstery studs, floral rosette leg caps\u003cbr\u003e[d]Seat Height | Approximately 15 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage decorative condition, sold as-is with photos governing. The beech frame is solid and the folding pivots are intact and functional; the rails are stamp-numbered for assembly, consistent with its knock-down production. The seat cushion is a haired cowhide over a tan leather underside and is very likely a later recovering rather than original to the frame, closing with a modern nylon coil zipper. There is an open tear in the hide at one rounded front corner, in the white section beside the rosette-capped leg, where the hide has split and gapped to expose the backing beneath (see photos). The hide also shows general surface wear, light soiling, and a few rubbed areas. The brass appliqués and stud rows are secure with light tarnish and minor loss of gilding in spots. This is a decorative and light-use piece, not a heavily built seat; date is a construction-based estimate, there is no maker's mark, and dimensions are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#71\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482658996502,"sku":"AMD-03509","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceInventoryContinued-9881.jpg?v=1785388146"},{"product_id":"antique-mahogany-side-table-lift-top","title":"Antique Mahogany Side Table or Sewing Table","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSmall tables like this one were built for needlework, back when a woman's sewing lived in a piece of furniture instead of a basket in a closet. The top lifts on its hinges to a set of divided bays, and the long narrow one still carries its fittings: a row of small notches cut into the top edges of the walls, and the pins that held her reels of thread. You wound the silk out through the notches, and the lid came down over the whole thing. The drawer underneath took the larger pieces of work, and the low shelf between the legs was a footrest, because this kind of sewing was done sitting upright with the work held high and there was nowhere else for your feet to go under a table this narrow. Nobody uses one for its intended purpose now. What I like about them is the size. Twenty inches across and twelve and a half deep is exactly right beside a bed or a reading chair, and you still get a lidded compartment and a drawer out of something that takes up almost no floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 28.75 in high, 20 in wide, 12.5 in deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Type | Sewing table or side table\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Late 19th century, Circa 170-1890\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Louis Philippe\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary wood | Mahogany, flame and crotch figured\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Solid and veneered mahogany over a lighter secondary wood\u003cbr\u003e[d]Top | Shaped serpentine edge, hinged, opening to the fitted well\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Interior | Fitted compartmented well with notched thread seats and reel pins\u003cbr\u003e[d]Drawer | One, below the well\u003cbr\u003e[d]Legs | Four ring turned and tapered, joined by a lower shelf\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Brass escutcheons, brass drawer knob, iron butt hinges\u003cbr\u003e[d]Locks | Two lock plates present, no key\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eThe lid does not work as it should and I want that first. The stay fitting that held it open is gone, leaving a small empty rectangular mortise in the lid edge, and what is holding it now is a strip of paper tape that has torn through. The lid will not stay open on its own and should be supported by hand until a proper stay is fitted back into that mortise. The hinges themselves are corroded on the surface, their screws are not matched to each other, and one hinge area shows a lost hardware seat. Any buyer should plan on a restorer sorting the lid before using the compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere is a chip through the shaped edge at the front right corner of the top, roughly three quarters of an inch, with an open check continuing along the corner. The top surface has a fine check running about two inches in from the left rear, a small dark void or old fill toward the back right, and general fine scratching throughout. The top is not fully tight to the case at the front right, and a small steel plate has been screwed across that joint at some point to hold it. The rear corner post has a chunk of wood missing below the top, roughly an inch and a half, exposing coarse pale wood beneath the finish. The lid has a chip at its upper corner with raw wood showing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRunning down the centre of the lid interior there is a line of small holes. I have not been able to determine whether these are old tack holes from a lining that was removed or old worm exit holes. I see no frass and no sign of anything active, but I would rather tell you what I do not know than guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInside the well, one divider has a small gap where it meets the case side and the divider tops sit slightly uneven. Of the thread pins, several are bent and several have snapped off short. The floor of the well has a pale greyish patch across the centre and left with a soft edge, which reads as an old moisture stain rather than anything structural. The bays are bare figured wood and were never lined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBoth lock plates are present but there is no key. The drawer knob is undersized against the lock below it, so one of the two has been changed. The lower shelf has a visible seam between its boards with a slight step at the joint. The legs and turned feet carry scuffs and small nicks throughout, with no losses to the turnings. The case sides show light surface scratching. The case is structurally sound and sits level on all four feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#80\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482659324182,"sku":"AMD-03519","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_France_Inventory_Continued-7164.jpg?v=1784913445"},{"product_id":"antique-french-marble-bistro-table-2","title":"Antique French Marble Top Cast Iron Bistro Table","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA round French café table of the kind that once filled Parisian sidewalks and brasseries, with a pale veined marble top set on a fluted cast iron pedestal that splays into three scrolled feet. The compact size makes it a natural two-seater for a breakfast corner or an entry, or a generous side table beside a chair. The top has cleaned up to a soft bright white with grey veining running through the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 23.5 in diameter, 29 in high\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Cast iron base with worn original black paint; marble cleaned, unpolished\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Material | Marble top, cast iron base\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1890 to 1910\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | French café \/ bistro\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | guéridon de bistrot\u003cbr\u003e[d]Maker | Unmarked; raised casting detail present on the base\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Round marble top on a three-footed cast iron pedestal, fluted column, scrolled foliate feet, threaded plate union\u003cbr\u003e[d]Availability | One of two individually listed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eStructurally sound and standing solidly on its cast iron tripod base. The marble top rests on the base in its original manner and is stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe marble top has a crack that runs through the stone to the edge; this is disclosed plainly as a structural condition of the top. It is common in antique café marbles of this age and does not affect the table's stability in normal use, but it is a permanent flaw and the top should be handled and moved with care. The top has been cleaned and presents as a bright, soft white with natural grey veining and only faint remaining surface marks; light iron-oxide spotting is present in places. The underside is hand-finished and rough, with oxidation and old bedding residue at the mounting plate that match the age of the base, indicating the top and base have been together for a very long time. The marble surface is unpolished, in its cleaned but unrestored state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe cast iron base retains worn original black paint with surface oxidation and rust bloom in the recesses of the casting. The column joins the feet at a threaded cast plate with long-oxidized hardware. There is raised cast detail on the base but no legible foundry name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe date is given as a construction-and-wear-based estimate from the hand-finished marble underside, the aged threaded union, and the character of the casting; there is no maker's mark or dated stamp. All dimensions are as measured. Sold as-is; photographs are part of the description and govern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e#86 - 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482659520790,"sku":"AMD-03528","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/867AF0B4-E55F-41D6-BDEB-35C1CD313712_1_201_a.heic?v=1785726016"},{"product_id":"antique-french-sandblasted-oak-empire-buffet","title":"Antique French Sandblasted Oak Empire Buffet","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING\u003c\/em\u003e - please email austynmariedesign@gmail.com for a shipping quote\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is an Empire buffet from the first half of the 19th century, built as a single deep cabinet behind a pair of paneled doors with a long drawer across the frieze above. Detached columns at the front corners, ringed top and bottom in brass, give it the architectural front the Empire period is known for. I had the piece sandblasted after acquiring it, which took the oak down to a pale, raw, matte surface very different from the warm waxed oak these usually wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 39.75 in H x 54.5 in W x 24.5 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Empire, first half 19th century\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1840, construction-based estimate\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Empire\u003cbr\u003e[d]Country of Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Oak (assessed; see condition note)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Sandblasted to raw, pale, matte surface\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Oak and softwood interior and back\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Solid plank construction; riven and hand-sawn backboards; detached front columns; paneled doors\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Pierced brass door escutcheons; brass shield escutcheon to drawer; brass column collars; later zinc-plated door strike plates\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | buffet à hauteur d'appui, Empire commode\u003cbr\u003e[d]Drawer | Single frieze drawer\u003cbr\u003e[d]Interior | Single shelf (later, cut-down replacement)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Keys | None present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eThis buffet has been sandblasted, which I did after acquiring it. Blasting removes the original surface, oxidation, and tool marks, so the exterior reads as a pale raw oak rather than an aged waxed finish. It also removes the surface cues that would normally confirm wood species from the outside; I have assessed the piece as oak based on the grain, the ring-porous figure on the door panels, and the unblasted oxidized wood visible inside the case, but I am stating that as an assessment rather than a certainty. The interior and backboards retain their old dark oxidized surface and were not blasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe doors do not stay shut. The original locking mechanism is not functional for keeping them closed, and later zinc-plated strike plates have been added, which is what you see on the door edges; they do not hold reliably. No keys are present for the drawer or the doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe right front leg is missing a section, with old splitting and loss at the lower portion (see photos). There are small worm flight holes visible in the leg and along a column base, with oxidation in the checks consistent with old, likely inactive activity; the piece has not been formally tested or treated for active infestation, so I am disclosing it as-is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe interior shelf is a later replacement that has been cut down, a make-shift job rather than an original fitted shelf. The backboards show an old patched repair let into the planks. There is shrinkage, checking, and splitting throughout consistent with age, including at the top edge and corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#102\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482660503830,"sku":"AMD-03541","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceInventoryContinued-8492.jpg?v=1785188092"},{"product_id":"antique-french-louis-xvi-marquetry-commode","title":"Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePrice does not include shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAntique French Louis XVI marquetry commode, made in France in the late eighteenth century. The case is a low chest of three long drawers with a slightly projecting top, geometric parquetry across the front and sides, and the tapered square legs of the neoclassical period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat sets it apart is the veneer work. Each drawer front carries a banded rectangular panel of quarter-figured wood framed by contrasting stringing, and the pattern carries onto the canted front angles and the panelled ends. The original oval beaded pulls and beaded escutcheons are still in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt is a genuine period piece, not a later revival, which the hand-cut dovetails, draw-bored peg joints, and riven backboards confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 31.25 in H x 46.5 in W x 21.5 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Cleaned and waxed, later surface, method not established\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Assessed as figured oak and fruitwood veneers with walnut and boxwood banding; see condition note\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1780 to 1800\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Louis XVI\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | commode\u003cbr\u003e[d]Maker or Attribution | Unstamped, no maker's mark located\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Veneered softwood and fruitwood carcass, hand-cut through dovetailed drawers, draw-bored pegged mortise and tenon case joints, riven backboards\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Softwood, with pine drawer linings\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Oval beaded stamped-brass pulls and beaded escutcheons\u003cbr\u003e[d]Drawers | Three long drawers\u003cbr\u003e[d]Keys | None present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eThis is a genuine late eighteenth-century commode and it shows the wear of its age honestly. Please read this section with the photos, which govern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe top had an open, full-length shrinkage split with cupping and lifting to the boards along it. We have glued and stabilized the top; the boards now sit substantially back in plane and the split is closed and repaired along its length, with a fine residual line and slight variation still visible at the edge on close inspection. The top is solid and stable. This is a disclosed structural repair to the most visible surface of the piece and is shown in the photographs. There is veneer loss and lifting at the top right drawer corner, a smaller loss along the top front edge, and a loss to one inlaid corner spandrel. Scattered small veneer chips, lifting, and old filled areas appear across the front and top consistent with age. The parquetry is otherwise sound and well figured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAll three drawer bottoms have significant shrinkage splits running the length of the riven pine boards, wide and open in places, consistent with age and seasonal movement. The drawers remain functional but the splits are substantial and are shown in the photographs. Old worm flight is present across the drawer sides, bottoms, and backboards; I have not had the piece tested for active infestation and am noting the flight as historic in appearance only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe surface has been cleaned and waxed at some point; this is a later surface and I cannot establish the original finish or the method used, so I am not calling it original. The primary show wood is veneer over a softwood and fruitwood carcass. Because it is veneered and figured I am giving the species as an assessment rather than a proven fact: it reads as figured oak and fruitwood with walnut and boxwood banding, but I have not confirmed species and the banding could include other fruitwoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe backboards are riven and hand-worked with genuine old worm flight and oxidation, secured with cut nails. The drawers are hand-dovetailed and run, with wear to the runners and drawer edges as expected. The original oval pulls and beaded escutcheons are present and appear original to the piece; the locks are present but I have not tested them and no keys are present. The legs are sound. Dimensions are as measured. Sold as-is, with the photographs governing the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#103\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482660569366,"sku":"AMD-03542","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceInventoryContinued-10205.jpg?v=1785452571"},{"product_id":"antique-dutch-mahogany-jardiniere-stand-c1800","title":"Antique Dutch Mahogany Plant Stand with Brass Liner","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a small Dutch neoclassical stand, built around a deep, removable brass liner and raised on slender fluted legs. It began life as a tea stove: the brass well held a covered pot kept warm over smoldering peat through a long Dutch afternoon, with the little apron drawer below for the strainer, spoons, and caddy key. The watertight liner is why it reads so naturally as a planter now, a second life for a piece made for the ritual of keeping tea hot at your elbow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 20 in H x 11.5 in W x 11.5 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1800\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Louis XVI \/ Dutch Neoclassical\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | jardinière on stand, theestoof, bottle stand, cellarette\u003cbr\u003e[d]Country of Origin | Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Mahogany, flame figured\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Original surface, cleaned and waxed\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Oak (drawer)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Hand-cut dovetail drawer, hand-pegged joinery, solid and veneered mahogany over oak\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Cast brass rosette ring pulls, brass toupie feet, removable brass liner\u003cbr\u003e[d]Drawer | Single working drawer in apron\u003cbr\u003e[d]Liner | Removable brass liner, original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition] Sold as-is, in good honest antique condition for its age, with the photos governing. The flame mahogany retains a warm original surface that has been cleaned and waxed rather than stripped or refinished. There is an old vertical shrinkage split to one case side, stable and consistent with age, visible in the photos. Expect minor veneer losses and lifting at the top rim and around the drawer surround, and light chipping to veneer edges at the canted corners. The drawer runs on its original hand-cut dovetailed joints and opens and closes freely. The removable brass liner shows genuine age: oxidation, spotting, verdigris to the interior base, and a soft overall patina, with old soldered seams intact and two small ring lifts present. The brass rosette pulls and brass feet are consistent with the piece; I have not disturbed them to confirm they are first to it, so I am describing them as period-appropriate rather than documented original. One rear leg-to-case joint shows an old repair or reinforcement, visible in the joinery closeup. Overall a structurally sound, usable piece that shows its age in the ways a 220-year-old object should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#105\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482660634902,"sku":"AMD-03544","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceInventoryContinued-7575.jpg?v=1786998074"},{"product_id":"item-106-chiffoniere-petite-chest-of-drawers-will-chip-and-use-marble-top-with-it","title":"Antique French Directoire Cherry Chiffonnière, Petite Chest of Drawers","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a petite French chiffonnière from the Directoire period, made in solid cherry with five graduated drawers and a grey fossil-marble top. The tall, narrow footprint was built to hold linens or small personal things in a bedroom or dressing room, and it still does that job beautifully beside a bed or in a corner that needs storage without bulk. The paneled sides and hand-cut joinery are the tell of a piece made by hand around two hundred years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 32 in H x 17.25 in W x 13 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Later finish, method not established; old surface with honest crazing\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Solid cherry (merisier)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1830\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Directoire\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | chiffonnière\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Solid throughout; pegged mortise-and-tenon frame-and-panel case; hand-cut dovetailed drawers\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Oak drawer linings\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Brass escutcheons; iron locks\u003cbr\u003e[d]Top | Grey and white fossil marble\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eSolid cherry throughout, with a warm honest surface. The finish is a later one; the method is not established, and there is fine crazing across the top rail and case sides consistent with an older refinish. This is not the original surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe piece has old wood-worm flight holes to the back frame, top rail, case sides, and legs. It has been treated and there is no active infestation. The holes and some of the surface crazing have been filled; the filler is a pale color and has not been tinted to match the cherry, so it is visible across the case sides, rail, and legs on close inspection and in raking light. I would rather you see it in the photos than be surprised by it in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe chest stands level and square. A long shrinkage split runs down one side panel, with additional shrinkage checking at the top rail, both consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe marble top is a grey and white fossil marble with characterful veining. It is chipped along the edges and the back, with a loss to one corner. The marble sits loose on the case, as these tops typically do, and I would treat it as delicate in handling and transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe brass escutcheons do not all match their cutouts. The lower drawer escutcheon is broken and the lock cutout beneath it is torn and enlarged; the brass is loose there. Locks are present on the other drawers; I have not tested them and no keys are included. The legs are scuffed and abraded at the feet from use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDating is a construction-based estimate; there is no maker's mark. Sold as-is, with photos governing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e#106\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482660667670,"sku":"AMD-03545","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_France_Inventory_Continued-9944.jpg?v=1785441024"},{"product_id":"item-108-burl-wood-commode-with-black-marble-top","title":"Antique Louis Philippe Walnut Commode with Marble Top","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a French Louis Philippe commode in figured walnut, the kind of quiet, well-made chest that anchored a 19th-century bedroom without ever showing off. Four graduated drawers, a shaped top drawer riding proud over three below, and a black fossil-limestone top whose pale veining is made of actual shell traces. The flame-figured veneer is book-matched across the front so the grain flows drawer to drawer in a single unbroken sweep, which is the whole point of the style: no carving, no gilt, just the wood doing the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 38.5 in H x 46.5 in W x 20.75 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Later finish, method not established\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Walnut, figured and book-matched veneer (assessed)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1890\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Louis Philippe\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | commode\u003cbr\u003e[d]Maker or Attribution | none; no maker's mark present\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Hand-cut dovetailed drawers, pine secondary wood, framed plank back, plinth base on bracket feet\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Pine\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Iron locks with steel escutcheons; three working keys present\u003cbr\u003e[d]Top | Black fossil-limestone, profiled ogee edge, included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eSold as-is; the photos govern. The commode presents very well from the front, with strong figured-walnut veneer and warm color throughout. The surface has been refinished at some point in its life. It is not the original patina, and the method could not be determined from the piece; it reads as a later worked finish rather than an untouched surface. There is a split with some wood loss and old repair at one rear case corner, which faces the wall in use and is not visible from the front. The drawer interiors and bottoms are pine with honest age, oxidation, and wear; one drawer side shows a fresh pale scuff at the top edge. The three lower drawers have working iron locks with keys present; lock function is untested. The black fossil-limestone top is included and shows overall surface scratching and dulling across the face and light edge wear, consistent with age and use; it is not cracked. Minor knocks, small veneer chips, and edge wear are present at the plinth. Species is assessed as walnut from figure, color, and the base rate for the form; the refinished surface limits confirmation from the face. Date is a construction-based estimate; there is no maker's mark or dated stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e#108\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482660733206,"sku":"AMD-03547","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceInventoryContinued-10324.jpg?v=1786306703"},{"product_id":"antique-french-sandblasted-walnut-commode-circa-1800","title":"Antique French Louis XVI Sandblasted Walnut Commode, Circa 1800","description":"\u003cblockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.1)] pl-4 text-text-300\"\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSandblasted French walnut chest of drawers, circa 1800, in the Louis XVI taste. The walnut has been blasted back to bare wood, leaving a pale honey surface with open grain and visible texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThree full-width drawers with molded frames, fluted canted corners, square tapered feet, shaped apron. Solid plank top secured with wooden pegs. Frame-and-panel sides and back. Hand-cut dovetails reinforced with iron nails. Cast brass hardware with neoclassical escutcheons, each with an eagle above a laurel wreath and ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 38\" H x 36\" W x 22\" D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Louis XVI\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1800\u003cbr\u003e[d]Country of Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Walnut\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Sandblasted to bare wood\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Pine\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Hand-cut dovetails, pegged plank top, hand-driven iron nails\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Cast brass, neoclassical eagle and laurel escutcheons\u003cbr\u003e[d]Drawers | Three, full width\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Locks | Two iron mortise locks, top and middle drawers, both working\u003cbr\u003e[d]Keys | Original key present, operates both locks\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eStructurally sound and in good working order for its age. This piece has been sandblasted back to bare wood, which removed the earlier surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThere is extensive old woodworm damage throughout. The three drawer fronts are heavily affected on both their outer and inner faces, with fields of small round exit holes together with open meandering channels on the exterior, the galleries opened up by the blasting. The three back boards are equally affected, with dense fine pinholing across their full surface, and the top back rail shows channeling with visible loss of material. The lower rail and feet are also affected. The drawer sides and bottoms are comparatively lightly affected. One drawer back has a small loss at its upper edge. The damage appears historic. I have not had the piece treated, and I have not tested it for active infestation. Please study the detail photographs closely before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe top is built from several boards. There are open shrinkage gaps along the seams and a split at one corner, consistent with age and seasonal movement. It is secured with wooden pegs that stand slightly proud of the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe applied moldings framing the drawer fronts have small chips and losses at the corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe drawers are joined with hand-cut dovetails reinforced with iron nails. Drawer bottoms are softwood boards, hand-nailed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe back boards retain their darker oxidized tone and vary in width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe primary wood is walnut in my assessment, based on its weight, its color, the grain, and the construction. It has not been formally identified by laboratory analysis, and the sandblasting has removed much of the surface detail that would normally confirm species. I am telling you what I believe it to be rather than what has been certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe brass hardware is period. The bail handles sit on hand-threaded posts secured with square nuts, seated in hand-cut recesses on the inner faces of the drawer fronts, and the handle positions are original to the piece. Two iron mortise locks are present on the top and middle drawers, fixed with slotted screws. Both are in working order and are operated by the original key, which is included. The bottom drawer carries a matching escutcheon and keyhole but has no lock mechanism and does not lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe date given is my estimate based on construction. There is no maker's mark or stamp. Sold as is, with all condition captured in the photographs. Expected marks, scuffs, and small losses throughout consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#115\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482660962582,"sku":"AMD-03554","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_France_Inventory_Continued-7189.jpg?v=1784913656"},{"product_id":"antique-french-mahogany-marble-top-commode-c1890","title":"Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Commode","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 34.5 in H x 32 in W x 19 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Surface | Cleaned and waxed; warm original-type mahogany finish\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Material | Mahogany, flame and curl figured drawer fronts\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1890\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Louis XVI\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | commode, marble top chest of drawers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Maker or Attribution | Unmarked on the case; a small metal plate is present at the back interior of the top drawer, not confirmed legible\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Veneered case over pine\/oak carcass; hand-worked drawer linings in a pale secondary wood with oxidation and tool chatter on running surfaces; framed drawer fronts\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Material | Pale hardwood drawer linings, candidates oak or fruitwood; not confirmed to species\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Cast brass drawer pulls of angular Greek-key profile with faceted bosses; brass keyhole escutcheons; brass-inset fluted quarter-columns and bronze framing lines; ebonized turned toupie feet with brass sabots\u003cbr\u003e[d]Top | Shaped gray and white veined marble with molded edge, present with the piece; originality not established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Drawers | Four graduated long drawers; top drawer fitted with a divided, lined interior compartment; lower drawers oak-lined\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Keys | Present; working keys operate the drawer locks\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eSold as-is, with photos governing. This is an antique in honest used condition, cleaned and waxed, with a warm mahogany surface that has not been stripped, bleached, or sandblasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrass trim: the vertical brass line trim on the bottom-right leg\/stile is loose. One drawer handle is missing its base\/backplate piece where it seats to the front. The remaining brass pulls, escutcheons, and the fluted column inlay are present, with light tarnish and minor lifting typical of age; inspect all images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWood and veneer: expected shrinkage and minor veneer movement at drawer edges and banding; small checks and surface scratches consistent with age and use, including light marks to one case side (see images). Drawer linings show genuine oxidation and hand-tool marks. Interior of the top drawer retains fabric liners, in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMarble: shaped gray\/white veined top with molded edge, present with the piece. Marble on commodes of this type is frequently replaced over their life; I cannot confirm this top is original to the case. Normal edge wear and natural veining\/fissures inherent to the stone; check images for chips at the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSecondary wood species is assessed, not proven; the linings read as a pale hardwood (oak or fruitwood). Date is a construction-based estimate; no maker's mark was located. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#116\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482660995350,"sku":"AMD-03555","price":2650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_France_Inventory_Continued-7427.jpg?v=1784915874"},{"product_id":"antique-french-walnut-commode-marble-top-1830","title":"Antique French Empire Walnut Commode with Marble Top","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 38.5 h x 34 w x 20 d in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAntique French walnut commode from the Empire into Restauration period, circa 1830, with its original fossil-limestone top. The columnar case is flanked by flat half-column pilasters and stands on square block feet, a restrained architectural form built for a bedroom or entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSolid walnut throughout the show surfaces, with a concealed frieze drawer above three long graduated drawers. Turned brass knobs and shield-form escutcheons. The gray-black stone top is a fossiliferous limestone shot through with visible shell and crinoid inclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe piece carries the honest wear of two centuries of use, detailed in full below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 38.5 H x 34 W x 20 D in\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Later finish, cleaned and polished\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Walnut\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1830, construction-based estimate, no maker's mark\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Empire \/ Restauration\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | commode\u003cbr\u003e[d]Country of Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Top | Fossiliferous limestone, gray-black\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Hand-cut dovetails, solid oak drawer linings, hand-worked pegged oak backboards, cut-nail evidence\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Oak\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Turned brass knobs with rope-twist rosettes, shield-form brass escutcheons\u003cbr\u003e[d]Drawers | Concealed frieze drawer over three graduated long drawers\u003cbr\u003e[d]Keys | One iron key present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eSold as-is, with photos governing. This is an antique in honest, used condition, and everything visible is disclosed here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFinish: the surface has been worked at some point and is not original. It reads as a later shellac or waxed finish, cleaned and waxed, method not established. It is warm and even, not stripped, scraped, or blasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWood-boring insect: old flight holes are present on the lower rails, one drawer edge, and scattered on a drawer front. The infestation is inactive; the piece has been checked and is not actively infested. The holes are historic and stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDrawer front: one long drawer shows a horizontal split with old filler, plus fine surface crazing across the front. Stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStone top: genuine wear consistent with age, including surface staining, ring marks, an edge chip, and natural fossil veining and inclusions. The top corresponds to the base; final overhang and bedding fit to be confirmed on inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHardware: turned brass knobs and shield escutcheons, consistent across the case and appropriate to the period. Originality not verified; check for filled holes behind the drawer fronts on inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecies: assessed as walnut on color and grain; confirm at an unfinished point on final inspection. Secondary wood is oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#120\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482661126422,"sku":"AMD-03559","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceInventoryContinued-9838.jpg?v=1785385848"},{"product_id":"antique-french-oak-jardiniere-stand-1900","title":"Antique French Oak Jardiniere on Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA French oak jardinière raised on a fluted-leg stand, made around the turn of the last century in the Henri II taste. The rectangular trough holds its original zinc liner, and the case is dressed with molded panels and carved shell-and-foliate sprays across the front. It reads beautifully as an entry or window piece, planted or left as sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 31.5 in H x 43.5 in W x 16 in D \u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | French polished \/ later shellac surface, method not fully established; warm reddish-brown\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Oak (assessed; ring-porous grain consistent with oak)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1900\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Henri II \/ Renaissance Revival\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | jardinière\u003cbr\u003e[d]Maker or Attribution | None; no marks or labels present\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Molded and paneled case, fluted turned-and-blocked legs joined by a box stretcher, bun feet; carved shell and scrolled-foliate appliqués to the frieze\u003cbr\u003e[d]Liner | Original zinc trough liner, removable\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Pine back and underside (assessed)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Weight | Heavy; two-person lift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eSold as-is, with photos governing. This is an antique piece and shows honest age throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWood: The case, legs, and stretcher are structurally sound and stand solidly. The finish is a later shellac-type surface rather than an original patina; it is warm and even with scattered scratches, nicks, and handling marks consistent with age, most visible along the top edge and back. The single-board back shows shrinkage and old surface wear. Small losses and roughness are visible at the molded top edge and corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOld insect flight holes are present along the top back rail and around the liner rim. These are historic and inactive, with no fresh frass and no signs of ongoing activity. As with any antique, the piece has not been chemically treated; the holes are disclosed specifically because they are numerous along the rear rail and visible on close inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLiner: The original zinc liner is intact and removable but heavily oxidized, with verdigris, mineral crusting, old solder seams, and small perforations. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is not watertight. Use a separate waterproof insert or cachepots for live plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDimensions are approximate. No maker's mark, stamp, or label is present; the date is a construction-based estimate. Species stated as an assessment from grain structure, not a proven identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#124\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482661355798,"sku":"AMD-03563","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceInventoryContinued-9687.jpg?v=1785270506"},{"product_id":"antique-mahogany-sofa-table-drop-leaves-circa-1820","title":"Antique English Mahogany Table with Drop Leaves, Circa 1820","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a Regency sofa table, made to sit behind a sofa or float in a room and pull double duty as a writing and tea table. Both leaves drop to narrow the footprint, then lift on their brackets when you need the full length. The end-standard base rides on splayed sabre legs with cast brass lion-paw caps and rollers, so it moves easily across a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 27.75 in H x 62 in W x 27 in D open; 41 in W leaves down\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1820\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Regency\u003cbr\u003e[d]Country of Origin | United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Mahogany (assessment, see condition)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | French polished, refreshed\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Hand-cut dovetailed drawers, solid chamfered drawer bottoms, twin drop-leaf top on brackets, end-standard trestle base, splayed sabre legs\u003cbr\u003e[d]Inlay | Crossbanded top with boxwood and ebony checkered stringing; matching inlaid panels to the trestle feet\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Cast brass lion-paw caps with boxed brass rollers\u003cbr\u003e[d]Drawers | Two frieze drawers, one lockable\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | Regency drop-leaf sofa table\u003cbr\u003e[d]Keys | None present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eSold as-is with photos governing. French-polished surface, refreshed at some point in its life, not original. The top shows expected age: scattered fine scratches, some ring and handling marks, and old shrinkage lines running the length of the top and across the leaf joints (visible in the raking light). Crossbanding and checkered stringing are intact around the top and on the foot panels, with minor lifting and small losses possible at the edges on close inspection. Both frieze drawers are hand-cut dovetailed with solid chamfered bottoms; one drawer retains its brass lock, no keys present, lock not tested. Brass lion-paw caps and rollers are present on all feet and appear period-appropriate; originality to the piece is not verified. Some old surface wear and darkening to the turned uprights and stretcher. Primary wood assessed as mahogany from color and figure; no end-grain or unfinished secondary surface was examined to confirm species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#125\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482661421334,"sku":"AMD-03564","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_France_Inventory_Continued-7319.jpg?v=1784914470"},{"product_id":"antique-breton-oak-etagere-ship-wheel-1890","title":"Antique Breton Oak Etagere with Carved Ship Wheel, Circa 1890","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING\u003c\/em\u003e - please email austynmariedesign@gmail.com for a shipping quote\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFour tiers of turned baluster galleries rise from a base carved on all four sides with the Breton ship's wheel. Brittany sits on the Atlantic, and for centuries its economy ran on fishing and the sea, so its cabinetmakers carved that life into their furniture until the wheel became the region's signature. Here it appears four times, each pierced clean through the oak with turned spokes radiating from a central rosette, framed by carved acanthus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt was made as a tea or serving stand, wheeled between sideboard and table with the galleries holding everything in place, though it takes just as easily to books, plants, or a lamp now. The uprights are worked with continuous gouge carving and splay outward as they descend, giving it a tapered, architectural stance. Each tier carries its own gallery of hand-turned spindles, and carved scroll toes end in period brass-cup casters with iron wheels. It stands low, at seated-table height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 32.5 in H x 21 in W x 25 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Original surface, cleaned and waxed\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Oak\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique, circa 1890\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1890\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Breton\u003cbr\u003e[d]Country of Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Hand-fitted joinery, pierced carved roundels, turned spindle galleries\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Brass-cup casters with iron wheels\u003cbr\u003e[d]Tiers | Four\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | tea stand, étagère bretonne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eStructurally sound and stable on all four legs. Solid oak throughout, confirmed by the pronounced medullary ray fleck across the shelf surfaces, with an even warm original surface, cleaned and waxed, and age-appropriate grime settled into the carved recesses. Scattered surface scratching across the shelf tops, heaviest on the upper tier, consistent with a century of use. The solid oak shelf panels show slight separation at the glue seams from seasonal movement, normal in period solid-wood construction and not affecting stability. Minor edge nicks at the shelf corners and along the moulded rails. One or two gallery spindles show slight play in their sockets. The brass casters are period and functional, dull and oxidized, with flat wear on the wheel running edges. Carving is intact throughout with no losses to the pierced roundels or the acanthus. A faint inked or branded mark is present on the lower tier; it has not been legibly identified. No other maker's label or stamp was found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#126\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482661519638,"sku":"AMD-03565","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_France_Inventory_Continued-7080.jpg?v=1784911762"},{"product_id":"antique-william-iv-rosewood-side-table-circa-1835","title":"Antique William IV Rosewood Side Table","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSmall English pedestal side table from the William IV period, circa 1835, with a single frieze drawer and turned wood knobs. The oblong top is veneered in figured rosewood with a crossbanded border, raised on an octagonal tapered column over a concave-sided platform base and turned bun feet. A genuinely useful small footprint that works as a lamp table, bedside, or occasional table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 28 in H x 21.75 in W x 16 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1835\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | William IV\u003cbr\u003e[d]Country of Origin | United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Rosewood veneer, crossbanded border\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Later finish, method not established\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Softwood and mahogany carcass\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Veneered top over solid carcass, hand-cut column-to-platform joinery, single frieze drawer\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Turned wood knobs, brass escutcheon\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | occasional table, lamp table\u003cbr\u003e[d]Keys | None present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eSold as-is; photos govern. This piece shows honest age and use with several condition issues, all cosmetic to the top. The rosewood-veneered top has multiple splits and cracks running across it, visible in raking light, along with heavy surface scratching. There are lighter-toned veneer patches and replacements to the top and crossbanded border, which do not match the surrounding figure. The surface has been cleaned or refinished at some point; original finish is not claimed. The column, platform base, and bun feet are structurally sound. Both turned wood knobs are present. A brass escutcheon is fitted to the drawer front; the lock is untested and no key is present. The single drawer runs. Dimensions are approximate. Species is assessed as rosewood veneer from figure and color; the refinished surface limits confirmation. Date is a construction-based estimate from form and joinery, with no maker's mark found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e#128\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482661585174,"sku":"AMD-03567","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_France_Inventory_Continued-7250.jpg?v=1784913853"},{"product_id":"antique-belgian-louis-xiii-oak-side-table","title":"Antique Belgian Louis XIII Oak Side Table","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 64\"L x 27\"D x 27\"H; extends an additional 25.5\" in length\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Cleaned and waxed; original surface retained\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Solid oak\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | 18th or early 19th century (construction-based estimate)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | Belgium\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Louis XIII\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | table d'appoint\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Hand-cut dovetailed drawer, draw-bored and pegged base joinery, hand-planed drawer bottom\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Oak drawer components\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | No drawer pull present\u003cbr\u003e[d]Extension | Single pull-out draw-leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSold as-is, in good honest antique condition, with wear fully consistent with age and long use. The piece is structurally sound, sits square, and shows no repairs or replaced elements found on inspection — the drawer, leaf, base, and top all appear original to the piece.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe oak carries a genuine aged surface throughout, cleaned and waxed rather than stripped or refinished. The top shows scattered dark stains, old marks, ring wear, and a lifetime of small nicks and scratches. There is a shrinkage gap across the top boards where the wood has moved over time, and the pull-out leaf shows a corresponding seam where it meets the fixed top; both are normal for a hand-built oak table of this age and are stated here as observed conditions, not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe construction is hand joinery: the drawer is assembled with coarse, irregular hand-cut dovetails with deep oxidation into the cuts, and the drawer bottom is hand-planed with an age split running its length. The base is draw-bored and pegged, the pegs standing slightly proud with genuine wear into the turned recesses. The feet show abrasion and minor loss at the toes from use. The drawer runs but shows runner wear and moves with the looseness expected of a period drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo drawer pull is present. No maker's mark, stamp, or inscription was found, so the date is offered as a construction-based estimate rather than a documented one; the hand-cut dovetails, draw-bored joinery, and depth of oxidation support an 18th or early 19th century date. Species is assessed as oak from the grain and ray fleck. Dimensions are as measured. The piece is sold as shown, with photographs governing condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e#135\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482661880086,"sku":"AMD-03574","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_France_Inventory_Continued-10317.jpg?v=1785441892"},{"product_id":"antique-french-oak-draw-leaf-dining-table","title":"Antique French Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere is a particular kind of table that solves a problem most dining rooms have. Closed, this one is a generous but manageable seventy-seven inches, the size you live with on a Tuesday. Pull the leaves and it opens to nearly twelve feet, seating twelve or more without a single loose leaf to haul up from the basement. The draw leaf mechanism is the oldest extending system in European furniture, in use since the sixteenth century: two leaves stacked beneath the main top on tapered runners, and when you draw them out, the top itself drops into the gap and lands flush. It gets tighter under weight, not looser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe oak is quarter sawn, cut that way for stability, and the figure that came with it runs in silver flecks across the apron and legs. The apron is shaped in a long serpentine scallop along both sides, cut by hand, following the curve of the cabriole legs beneath it. It is a restrained version of the Louis XV country vocabulary, no carved shells at the knee, no scrolled feet, just the shape itself doing the work. The legs join the frame with pegged mortise and tenon, and the pegs still stand slightly proud where the oak has shrunk around them over the last century and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe two leaves are lighter in color than the main top. This is how draw leaf tables have always aged, and in the nineteenth century it was intentional, since tables were used under cloth and the hidden leaves were never meant to match. When you extend it, you see the difference. I have come to think of it as the table showing you its own history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProvincial workshops built tables like this for houses where the dining table was also the work surface, and where it needed to grow twice a year for the people who came home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Circa 1880\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Louis XV, French Provincial\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Solid quarter sawn oak\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Pegged mortise and tenon, framed plank top, hand-cut apron\u003cbr\u003e[d]Mechanism | Draw leaf, two leaves, à l'italienne\u003cbr\u003e[d]Dimensions Closed | 31\" H x 77\" W x 32.5\" D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Dimensions Extended | 31\" H x 142\" W x 32.5\" D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Seating | Ten closed, fourteen extended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eThe table is structurally sound and the draw leaf mechanism operates. The main top carries scattered surface scratches and light denting from use, most visible in raking light. There are two small dark knots in the top planks and one small filled void. The plank seams have opened slightly with normal oak shrinkage, which is expected in a table of this age and construction. The two draw leaves are noticeably lighter in color than the main top and there is visible wear and light abrasion along the pull edges of both leaves. One leg block carries a slotted screw alongside the wood pegs, a later reinforcement. The date given is a construction-based estimate rather than a maker's mark or dated stamp, drawn from the pegged and draw-bored joinery, the hand-planed secondary surfaces, and the hand-cut apron, none of which show machine working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#142\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482662273302,"sku":"AMD-03581","price":3450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_France_Inventory_Continued-7104.jpg?v=1784912556"},{"product_id":"vintage-english-oak-sideboard-bobbin-legs-1920s","title":"Antique English Oak Sideboard with Bobbin Legs","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a compact English oak sideboard from the 1910s, built low and raised on turned bobbin legs joined by an H stretcher. Two central drawers sit between a pair of cupboards, all fronted with the bold geometric applied moldings of the Jacobean revival taste. At just over four feet wide it works as easily as a hall server or console as it does in a dining room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe case is solid oak with paneled sides and a molded top edge. Drawer and door fronts carry raised, canted rectangular panels, and the original brass drop handles and lozenge escutcheons complete the period look. The cupboards open to single fixed shelves; the drawers run on traditional wooden runners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 36.5 in H x 50.5 in W x 19.5 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Vintage\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1910-1920\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Jacobean Revival\u003cbr\u003e[d]Country of Origin | United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Oak\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Later dark stained and sealed surface\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Stained pine and oak-faced panel to back and interior\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Solid oak case, machine-cut dovetailed drawers, paneled plywood and board back\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Brass drop handles and lozenge escutcheons\u003cbr\u003e[d]Drawers | Two, on wooden runners\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | buffet, server, dresser base, credenza\u003cbr\u003e[d]Keys | None present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eSold in good, structurally sound vintage condition, solid and steady on its legs with all four bobbin-turned supports and the H stretcher intact. The finish is a later dark stain and seal, not an original surface, with overall wear consistent with age and use. The top shows scattered scratches, ring marks, and a worn, slightly chipped front edge with loss to the finish at the corners (visible in photos). The oak top surface has light surface scuffing throughout. Drawer fronts and door panels show minor knocks and edge wear; one drawer interior shows old marks and light staining. The brass drop handles and escutcheons are present throughout; escutcheons are decorative over the keyholes and no keys are present, so the locks have not been tested. The back is made up of stained boards and a panel that show handling marks, scuffs, and paint flecks, as expected for a utility surface. Wood species assessed as oak from the visible ring-porous grain on the top and sides; the darkened back panels are a secondary wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#143\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482662306070,"sku":"AMD-03582","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_France_Inventory_Continued-7511.jpg?v=1785170691"},{"product_id":"antique-louis-philippe-style-tapestry-armchair","title":"Antique Louis Philippe Style Tapestry Armchair","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTapestry was the prestige covering for French seating for centuries, and by the time this chair was covered a jacquard loom could give you the look of a woven château hanging for a fraction of hand-woven cost. So the pattern is a medieval hunting party, riders and hounds moving through dense forest, on a chair built low and sprung for actual sitting. Someone also paid to cover the outside of the back in the same cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 44.25 in H | 25 in W | 23 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Later finish, method not established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Upholstery | Woven jacquard, medieval hunting scene\u003cbr\u003e[d]Pattern | Tapisserie médiévale, after late medieval Franco-Flemish hunt tapestry\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Material | Stained hardwood, species not established\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1900\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | Continental Europe\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Louis Philippe manner\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | fauteuil Voltaire\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Sprung seat, tacked cambric dust cover, segmented crest rail, show fabric applied under nailhead\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Dome nailhead trim, two finishes present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSold as found, with wear a buyer should plan around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBoth arm pads are worn through to the backing and wadding, with frayed edges lifting from the nailhead line and a section pulled free of the tacking on the left arm. Both need recovering. The seat is heavily soiled and darkened, with the pattern flattened and abraded across the center, though the weave is intact with no holes or splits. The seat springs have lost tension and press visibly against the cambric cover underneath without coming through it, so the seat has softened and would benefit from a re-tie alongside the arms. The outside back is the best surface on the chair, fully legible and undamaged, with light grime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe frame finish is rubbed through to bare wood along the top of both arm supports, heavily on the left. There is scuffing along the right side of the seat rail, chips and losses along its lower edge exposing raw wood, a bare patch on the front right rail near the leg, and abrasion at the tips of both front feet. The nailhead trim appears in two finishes, brighter around the back panel and darker around the seat and arms, with a few nails sitting proud near the arm terminals. The chair has been re-nailed at least in part, and the present covering is not the first to the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe frame is a stained hardwood. The species cannot be confirmed, since the finish covers every readable surface and the underside is closed with a dust cover. The date is a construction-based estimate. There is no maker's mark, label, or stamp on any accessible surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003ccode\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#146\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482662666518,"sku":"AMD-03584","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceInventoryContinued-7126.jpg?v=1784913316"},{"product_id":"item-148-burlwood-french-secretary-w-gray-black-marble-top","title":"Antique French Mahogany Secretaire Desk, Circa 1820","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePrice does not include shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a French secrétaire à abattant from the early 19th century, the fall-front writing cabinet that furnished a study or salon during the Empire period. The front drops to a leather-lined writing surface backed by a bank of small fitted drawers and an open shelf, with a cupboard below and a single drawer above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt is built in richly figured flame mahogany with ebonized carved paw feet at the front and a fossil-marble top. The fall encloses a tooled green leather surface stamped with a gilt Empire motif, and the interior keeps its arrangement of small drawers and pigeonhole shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 55.5 in H x 38.25 in W x 16 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Old surface, cleaned and waxed\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Flame mahogany\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1820\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Empire\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | secrétaire à abattant\u003cbr\u003e[d]Maker\/Attribution | Unmarked\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Solid and veneered mahogany over oak secondary wood; hand-cut dovetailed drawers\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Oak drawer linings; darkened panel back\u003cbr\u003e[d]Top | Grey-black fossil marble\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Turned brass knobs and pierced brass keyhole escutcheons\u003cbr\u003e[d]Interior | Fitted writing theatre with small drawers, shelf, and tooled leather writing surface\u003cbr\u003e[d]Feet | Carved ebonized paw feet at front\u003cbr\u003e[d]Keys | One key present; all locks tested and functioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eHonest antique condition with wear consistent with roughly two hundred years of use. The mahogany retains an old surface that has been cleaned and waxed; expect scattered scratches, minor veneer nicks, and shrinkage typical of the age. The case sides show scattered scratches and one small filled repair. The fossil-marble top shows natural veining and surface wear and reads as original to the piece. The tooled leather writing surface is worn with loss to the gilding and darkening overall, retaining its Empire stamped motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInterior small drawers and the pigeonhole shelf are present and functional. One key is present and all locks have been tested and are in working order. One drawer shows a full-length shrinkage split to the solid oak bottom board, consistent with age, along with old water staining and oxidation to the un-refinished interior surfaces. A later metal reinforcement bracket has been fitted to the interior of one drawer front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt some point later, small circular metal feet were added at the rear of the base to level the piece; these are later additions, not original. The front carved paw feet are original and show expected wear to the ebonized surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe backboards retain a period French railway consignment label from the Paris-Orléans line, shipped as petite vitesse (goods freight) from the station of Meung-sur-Loire to Vendôme. The label documents rail transport within France at some point in the piece's history and reflects shipment, not date of manufacture.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecies assessed as mahogany from figure and construction; secondary wood is oak. Date is a construction-based estimate; there is no maker's mark. Dimensions approximate. Sold as-is; photos are part of the description and govern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#148\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482662764822,"sku":"AMD-03587","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceInventoryContinued-10395.jpg?v=1785350816"},{"product_id":"vintage-spanish-tripod-chair-cowhide","title":"Vintage Spanish Tripod Chair with Cowhide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA carved tripod chair in the rustic Spanish tradition, sometimes called a birthing chair, with a teardrop back and a round seat set on three tapered, gouge-carved legs. The whole frame is worked with the scooped chip-carving and studded edges that define the form, and both the back panel and seat are covered in spotted cowhide with a soft brown and cream pattern. It reads as sculpture as much as seating, and works as an accent chair, an entry piece, or a plant and object stand in a corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 35.5 in H x 14 in W x 16 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Seat Height | approx. 17 in\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Dark stained, later applied\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Material | Solid softwood, assessed as pine\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Vintage\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Mid-20th century\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | Spain\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Rustic, Brutalist\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | Spanish birthing chair, silla de partera\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Solid carved frame, three tapered legs, gouge-carved surface, chip-carved edges\u003cbr\u003e[d]Upholstery | Spotted cowhide back and seat, brass upholstery studs\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Brass butt hinge joining back to seat\u003cbr\u003e[d]Weight | Light, carrier shippable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eSold as-is, with photos governing. This is a decorative rustic chair with honest age and wear throughout, and several issues to note specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe hinged back does not stay secured to the seat base on its own. A brass butt hinge holds it in place and the back can be positioned upright, but the join is not sturdy and the chair is not reliable for actual sitting. This appears to be a later repair or alteration rather than the original method of attachment. Treat the piece as decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe cowhide is dry and shows its age. The seat hide is significantly worn, with surface cracking, crazing, hair loss, and staining across the oval. The back panel hide is in better shape but also shows some staining and thinning of the hair. Several of the brass upholstery studs around both panels are missing or loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe wood frame is structurally sound and the three legs are stable. The surface carries a heavy dark stain, with rubbing and lighter high points on the legs and edges from handling and age, and minor chips to some of the carved edge detail. The finish is a later applied stain, not an original surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWood species is assessed as pine based on the visible flat cathedral grain and knots. The dark stain obscures the pore structure, so species is given as an assessment rather than confirmed. Date is a construction-based estimate. There is no maker's mark, stamp, or label. Dimensions are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#164\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482663289110,"sku":"AMD-03601","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceInventoryContinued-9724.jpg?v=1785274298"},{"product_id":"vintage-italian-brass-chiavari-chair-1970s","title":"Mid-Century Italian Brass Chiavari Chair","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Chiavari chair, named for the Ligurian town where it was first made, is one of Italy's most enduring seating forms. These are executed in solid brass, with the slender turned spindles and the notched crest rail that give the design its light, formal profile. Sold individually, offered here in two seat colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Dark blue: 36.25 in H x 16.5 in W x 16 in D. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLight blue: 35 in H x 16 in W x 15 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Seat Height | Approx. 18 in\u003cbr\u003e[d]Surface | Polished solid brass, later polish\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Material | Solid brass\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Vintage\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | 1950s\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | Italy\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Chiavari, Neoclassical\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | Chiavarina, brass ballroom chair\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Turned and cast solid brass, spindle back, stretcher-joined legs\u003cbr\u003e[d]Upholstery | Velvet, over-upholstered drop-in seat, not established as original\u003cbr\u003e[d]Weight | Moderate, carrier-shippable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eBoth chairs are structurally sound and stand firmly on stretcher-joined legs. Both have been recovered in velvet; the underside shows a later synthetic dust cover secured with staples, so the upholstery is not original and the seats are disclosed as reupholstered. Light blue chair: brass is bright with good polish, light surface handling marks only. Dark blue chair: brass shows more age, with darkening, spotting, and minor pitting across the frame, most visible on the legs and stretchers. A stamped mark is present on the reverse of the crest rail; it is not legible enough in current images to attribute a maker. Sold as-is; photos govern condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#165\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Light blue- 35\" H x 16\" W x 15\" D","offer_id":51616821739798,"sku":"AMD-03604","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark blue - 36.25\" H x 16.5\" W x 16\" D","offer_id":51616821772566,"sku":"AMD-03605","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_France_Inventory_Continued-8268.jpg?v=1785257995"},{"product_id":"antique-walnut-umbrella-stand-circa-1900","title":"Antique Walnut Umbrella Stand","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn umbrella and cane stand stamped on the underside by a Berlin firm, built with swelling curved sides and cast gilt brass mounts at the feet. That is more decoration than a piece meant to hold wet umbrellas by the door usually got. The metal liner lifts straight out, and it still holds water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 25 in H x 14 in W x 7.5 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Liner | Removable metal liner, 19.5 in H x 12 in W x 6 in D, holds water\u003cbr\u003e[d]Capacity | Approximately six to ten umbrellas or canes\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1900\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Louis XV Revival\u003cbr\u003e[d]Maker | Stamped FLATOW \u0026amp; PRIEMER BERLIN to the underside\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | Schirmständer, porte-parapluies, stick stand, cane stand, hall stand\u003cbr\u003e[d]Country of Origin | Germany\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Figured walnut veneer, assessed rather than proven\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Polished surface, later or refreshed\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Diffuse-porous hardwood, not identified, mahogany the most likely candidate\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Veneered bombé case over solid timber. Solid shaped back panel in two sections let into rabbeted sides. Solid shaped bottom board and feet cut from solid stock. No plywood, staples, or composite materials\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Four cast gilt brass sabot mounts. Inset brass band to the moulded top rim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLater or refreshed polish, not the original finish. Loss to the moulded top rim at the front left corner, with abrasion along the rim edge. A fine vertical split runs down from the top of the upper back panel. Small pale specks of paint or plaster spatter across the front and side panels and heavily on the liner; may reduce with cleaning, untreated as shown. Back and underside are unveneered and carry grey and white scuffing. Wear to the bottoms of all four feet, heaviest at the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAll four cast gilt brass sabots present, gilding rubbed on the raised areas, fixings concealed so originality is unconfirmed. A small filled hole sits beside one mount. Brass rim band tarnished with slight lifting at one corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe removable liner is fitted to this case but very likely a later replacement. Its green interior paint is extensively flaked to bare metal and the rim is lightly dented. It seats fully and holds water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo flight holes visible on the unveneered back or bottom board, not treated and not tested. Primary wood assessed as walnut, not proven, no end grain exposed. Date is a construction-based estimate with no dated mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e#168\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482663518486,"sku":"AMD-03606","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_France_Inventory_Continued-7538.jpg?v=1785173316"},{"product_id":"antique-biedermeier-walnut-parquetry-commode-side-cabinets-c1850","title":"Antique Walnut Parquetry Commode with Side Cabinets","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA South German or Austrian walnut chest of drawers from the mid-19th century, built during the late Biedermeier period and covered in some of the most ambitious parquetry work you will find on a piece this size. The top frieze drawer and upper case are worked in three-tone tumbling-block cube parquetry, each cube finished with a fine incised cross, framed by checkerboard and chevron banding that wraps every corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBehind the columnar stiles on each side, a door opens to reveal fitted pigeonhole compartments, and a pull-out slide sits below the top drawer. Four graduated drawers in richly bookmatched figured walnut fill the serpentine front, each with its original pierced brass escutcheon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis was a skilled workshop piece, made to be admired from every angle, with full parquetry carried across the sides as well as the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 52 in W x 26 in D x 37 in H (132 x 66 x 94 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Original shellac\/French-polished surface, cleaned and waxed\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Material | Walnut and burl walnut veneer with fruitwood parquetry\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique, late Biedermeier\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1840 to 1860\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | South Germany or Austria\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Biedermeier, Louis Philippe transitional\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | Würfelmarketerie commode, cube parquetry chest of drawers\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Softwood (pine) carcass, hand-planed, cut-nailed wide-plank back, bookmatched veneers\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Pine\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Original pierced brass rococo-style escutcheons; period brass mortise locks\u003cbr\u003e[d]Drawers | Four graduated drawers plus pull-out slide; fleur-de-lis printed paper linings\u003cbr\u003e[d]Cabinets | Side doors opening to fitted pigeonhole compartments; no lock, no key required\u003cbr\u003e[d]Feet | Turned walnut bun feet at front, shaped bracket feet at rear\u003cbr\u003e[d]Keys | One working key operates the drawer locks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSold as-is, in very good antique condition for its age, with honest wear consistent with roughly 170 years of use. Please review all photos, which govern the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe original French-polished surface has been cleaned and waxed and retains rich color and figure. There is old, long-inactive insect (worm) damage to one front bun foot, with visible exit holes; the foot is structurally stable. Localized old inactive worm is also present in the softwood back panel. There is a shrinkage crack in the walnut veneer at the upper right corner of the case, and minor veneer lifting and small losses along the columnar stile edges and top-edge banding, all consistent with age and seasonal movement. Small veneer chips are present in the parquetry banding at the sharpest point of the serpentine front. The piece has not been tested or treated for active infestation beyond visual inspection; the worm damage observed appears historic and inactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAll four drawers and the pull-out slide operate, and both side cabinet doors open and close freely. The drawers lock, and the piece retains one original working key that operates the drawer locks; not every drawer lock has its own separate key. The side cabinets do not lock and require no key. Brass escutcheons are original with appropriate aged patina. Species is assessed as walnut with fruitwood parquetry from surface examination; the softwood carcass is consistent with pine. Date is a construction-based estimate; there is no maker's mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING \u0026amp; DELIVERY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhite glove delivery is available nationwide to the lower 48 states, quoted by region. Find your state below for the delivery cost on this piece. Alaska and Hawaii are not included in these rates; contact us for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDelivery is white glove, meaning the piece is transported, brought into your home, and placed in your room of choice. Delivery typically takes four to eight weeks. Questions or a custom quote, message us anytime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUtah, northern Nevada, northern California — $270\u003cbr\u003eWashington, Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Nebraska, Kansas, southern Nevada, southern California — $535\u003cbr\u003eMontana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky — $800\u003cbr\u003ePennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia — $1,070\u003cbr\u003eFlorida, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Washington DC — $1,335\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#204\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482664829206,"sku":"AMD-03643","price":9800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/1108BF30-2AD1-4668-BE65-FBCD82BF8D7D_1_201_a.jpg?v=1786302749"},{"product_id":"antique-aesthetic-movement-ebonized-wall-shelf","title":"Antique Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Wall Shelf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn ebonized hanging wall shelf in the English Aesthetic Movement taste, made to hang and display small treasures against its own mirrored and velvet-lined back. Two bowed tiers are wrapped in pierced brass galleries, carried on ring-turned split-baluster supports with incised fan-carved brackets. The lower tier is set with a bevelled mirror, the upper with a deep red velvet panel, so whatever you place on it is framed and doubled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 26.75 in H x 23.25 in W x 6.75 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Ebonized\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Material | Wood, ebonized\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1880\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Aesthetic Movement\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | hanging étagère, wall whatnot\u003cbr\u003e[d]Mounts | Pierced brass galleries\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Split-baluster turned supports, fan-incised brackets, mirrored lower niche, velvet-lined upper niche\u003cbr\u003e[d]Glass | Bevelled mirror plate\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hanging | Wired to hang; two brass hangers to reverse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEbonized surface throughout, with wear consistent with age and use. The ebonizing shows scuffing and minor loss at the finials, edges, and high points, with reddish substrate visible where the surface has worn — most noticeably on the turned finials and shelf edges. The bevelled mirror on the lower tier is original to the piece in appearance and shows scattered silvering loss and light foxing at the edges. The red velvet panel in the upper niche is faded and crushed from light and age, with tonal variation across the surface. The pierced brass galleries are intact around both tiers; check the curved returns at the shelf ends, where fretwork of this kind commonly lifts slightly at the tips. Small nail and tack holes are present around the gallery mounts. The back is finished plain with an aged wire hanger and two brass hangers. Dating is a construction-based estimate on the Aesthetic Movement styling and joinery; no maker's mark, stamp, or label is present. Sold as-is; photographs form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#207\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482664927510,"sku":"AMD-03646","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceInventoryContinued-10974.jpg?v=1785455347"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/collections\/DB22D918-F7A9-4881-86DA-FEF18B2FBAB4_1_105_c.jpg?v=1787010097","url":"https:\/\/austyn-marie.myshopify.com\/collections\/furniture-1.oembed?page=2","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}