French Antiques
What We Know About French Antique Furniture
No matter what kind of French Furniture you look at, it is characterized by ornate wood carvings, a variety of woods, gilt bronze, ivory, mother of pearl inlays and a practical, yet luxurious feel. Whether you are looking at ornately designed headboards and furniture for your bedroom, or functional pieces like a sideboard, grandfather clock or Prie Dieu seating, there is something uniquely characteristic about this furniture.
You can find a variety of periods, including 17th and 18th centuries through the early 20th century in a variety of styles. The periods include French Country Furniture, 19th century Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Art Modern styles and some of the more common styles of French Furniture including the late 18th and early 19th century styles of French Provincial, Bordeaux and Lorraine. The periods varied from light to dark woods, frequently included marble tops, gilt bronze, mother of pearl and ivory inlays and varied from straight, rounded or very ornate lines.
The French Empire period from the 1804 to 1815 period was dominated by Greco-Roman style and was typically made of mahogany, while the French Restoration period of 1815 to 1830 featured simple lines and light woods like ash and elm. French antique furniture made during the 1830-1848 French Louis-Philippe period had simple rounded lines with very little ornamentation and was made of darker woods again.
The Napoleon III period during 1848-1870 brought more eclectic styles of French Furniture that borrowed some of the best materials from the past, along with wood carvings that imitated bamboo, inlays of ivory and mother of pearl and other inventive characteristics. The French Art Nouveau period lasted from 1890 to 1920, which brought this type of furniture that included natural subjects like flowers and plants and featured curved lines and more exquisite creativity that resembled art.
More recent French antique furniture includes the French Art Deco period, which expressed more originality with straight lines, exotic finishes and unusual veneers, inlays and more artistic expression. The period lasted from 1920 to 1925, but it still has many of the characteristics that earlier periods of this type of furniture displayed.
The one thing to consider about the French Furniture For Sale in the United States today is that many antique furniture dealers still scour the countryside of France and find many new pieces to transport back here. French antique furniture was built very sturdy, from high quality materials and many of the antique furniture from Europe isn’t as popular as French antique furniture styles, which still are very popular, no matter what period it’s from.
For those that are looking for furniture with character, there is nothing as interesting as some of the French antique furniture you can still find for sale today. Many pieces of furniture are still original construction and finishes, and you can find French antique furniture to furnish your bedroom like royalty, or a dining room that reminds you of the French countryside that is less flamboyant. For those that are looking for antique furniture with sturdy and interesting construction, woods finishes and inlays, nothing beats French Furniture.
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Learn more about French Antique Furniture and French Antique Hardware from Brian Garvin & Jeff West.
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Vintage “ANTIQUE FRENCH DOLL” Paper Dolls #5312 by Peggy Jo Rosamond Dated 1975 $10.00 |
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c1870 Antique Doll Caps Bonnets French Hat Patterns $27.00 |
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Antique Picture Doll – French Provencial – Brides of the World $4.00 |
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Antique French Jumeau / Bebe or Bru Artist Repro Doll Head on Pedestal/ 10″ $29.95 |
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Antique French or German Pull Toy Doll $29.95 |
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Antique Marie Antoinette Nude French Half Doll Bisque Risque Bare Breast $53.25 |
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ANTIQUE PORCELAIN DOLL MOLDED HAIR GERMAN / FRENCH DRESSED LETTER “H” EXCL ! NR $57.09 |
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Bru Book Vintage Antique Bisque French Bebe Jne Doll $75.00 |
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Dollhouse Mini Gothic Antique French Penny soft silver gilt metal chair 1:12 1/4 $54.00 |
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26″ANTIQUE 1870′S FRENCH FASHION WAX EMPRESS EUGENIE PORTRAIT MANNIKIN BY BRU? $4,758.00 |
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VERY RARE LITTLE ANTIQUE FRENCH SCHMITT SHOES AND SOCKS $190.00 |
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ANTIQUE & ORIGINAL FRENCH BORZOI FOR FASHION PARIAN DOLL BRU JUMEAU VICTORIAN $200.00 |
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Antique Victorian Doll Costumes 1820-1910 German French $49.00 |
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Lovely Antique French Mignonette / All-Bisque, Original Wig, 3 Days Only $195.00 |
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Vintage/Antique doll clothes/shoes/socks German??? French??? $59.98 |
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Lot of two Synthetic Doll Wigs for Antique Bisque German French or Modern Dolls $6.49 |
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Antique Vintage Fashion Doll Skirt forTall China/Bisque German French Doll NR $9.99 |
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French Type All Bisque Jointed, Glass Eyes Antique Miniature Doll, Exceptional $165.00 |
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Fuchsia French Fashion or Bebe antique doll dress! Silk $495.00 |
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Antique German Gottschalk white pink silk Dresden French miniature furniture $875.00 |
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Victorian French Antique Style Silk Dress French German Bisque Porcelain Doll $25.99 |
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French Metal Table and Side Chair Antique – Early Examples Vintage 1900 France $65.00 |
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Antique White Dress w/Tucks & Ruffles 4 German/French Doll 19 Inches Long $29.95 |
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Antique Miniature Doll House French dining room set $695.00 |
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ANTIQUE 1900 FRENCH WHITE ORGANDY DOLL DRESS $120.00 |
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Antique doll French pink with gilt trim miniature hat stand HTF size $95.00 |
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French Antique Style Silk 5 pc IvoryPink Dress Set Reproduction 11inch Milette $119.00 |
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13 ½” Antique FRENCH Squeeze-Mechanical MUSIC PROFESSOR All-Original & Works $11.00 |
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ANTIQUE FRENCH BED DOLL $24.99 |
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18″ Steiner w Taufling-Type Body, Antique French Doll, Exquisite!!! $5,500.00 |
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21/22″ FRENCH STYLE PURE SILK OUTFIT FOR YOUR ANTIQUE OR REPRODUCTION DOLL $31.60 |
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Antique Silk Coat for German/French Bisque Head/Compo Body Doll $5.00 |
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Antique French doll vignette doll house amber crystal beaded chandelier candles $750.00 |
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ANTIQUE DEP GERMAN/FRENCH MARKET 17″ NUN DOLL ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! $99.99 |
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Antique French crystal large Miniature chandelier candles rare $1,500.00 |
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Antique Silk Bonnet for Bisque Head/Compo Body German/French Doll $5.00 |
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Gold Leaf Antique French Style Chair Miniature Artist Museum Quality VTG 1990s $165.00 |
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17″ Antique FRENCH PapierMâché CLOWN Factory-set Eyes/Vintage Costume/MohairWig $1,402.50 |
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ANTIQUE GERMAN OR FRENCH BISQUE DOLL HEAD $18.50 |
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Tiny Antique French Jullien Doll with Wig; TLC Body; 3 Days Only $76.00 |
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Antique FRENCH S R Doll House Miniature Metal Dollhouse Toy TABLE $49.99 |
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Antique FRENCH S R Doll House Miniature HORSE CART WAGON Metal Dollhouse Toy $24.99 |
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8″ old antique all bisque German Simon & Halbig child doll w French Look $227.50 |
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Victorian Antique Style Satin Dress & Hat French German Bisque Porcelain Doll $19.99 |
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Antique Kid Leather Shoes for German/French Bisque Head Doll $10.00 |
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Victorian Antique Style Velvet Dress French German Bisque Porcelain Doll $19.99 |
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Beautiful Antique German Gebruder Kuhnlenz Bisque Doll French Looking 21 NR! $184.50 |
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Antique Reproduction Louis Nichole French Heirloom Porcelain Bru Doll $49.00 |
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VERY RARE ANTIQUE FRENCH BISQUE DOLL – S.F.B.J. $1,850.00 |
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ANTIQUE VINTAGE UNIQUE FRENCH ? TEDDY BEAR OLD WOOD INSERTS IN FEET RARE EYES $325.00 |
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ANTIQUE INTERNATIONAL DOLL “NORMANDY” 10 INCH FRENCH DOLL $19.99 |
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Antique Vintage 2 Piece Suit Unfinished for French Fashion $29.99 |
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Elegant 3 Piece Antique French Fashion Suit $179.99 |
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Antique Vintage Walking Suit 2 skirts Ensemble French Fashion plus Hat $99.00 |
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Antique Walking Suit Dress for French Fashion Bru Jumeau $129.99 |
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Antique Vintage Style Silk Hat for French German Bisque $15.99 |
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Tocque Antique Vintage Style Hat for French Fashion Jumeau Bru $19.99 |
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Antique Vintage Jacket Skirt Suit for Young Lady French Fashion China $29.99 |
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Precious Antique Dress Gown for French Fashion Jumeau Bru Gaultier $45.00 |
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ANTIQUE ~ FASHION DRESS FOR 17-19″ BISQUE OR CHINA HEAD DOLL ~ FRENCH ~ GERMAN $195.00 |
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c1800s French German Antique Doll Clothes Costume Guide $49.00 |
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ANTIQUE FRENCH VEIL FLORAL DECOR FOR DRESS DOLLS $19.90 |
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5.25″ Antique French Mignonette All-Bisque ~ All Original ~ No Damage $495.00 |
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Antique Bisque French doll $142.50 |
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Antique French Doll Umbrella Parasol Sunshade Embroidery Faux Ivory 1910 $60.00 |
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Stunning 25″ Simon Halbig 1079 DEP 11 French Trade Antique Bisque Head Doll $499.00 |
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ANTIQUE BLONDE MOHAIR WIG FOR 27″ GERMAN FRENCH DOLL PARTS REPAIR $6.50 |
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PRETTY ANTIQUE LILAC COLOUR CORSET FOR YOUR FRENCH BEBE c1900 $8.20 |
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GOOD ANTIQUE CREAM COLOUR CORSET FOR YOUR FRENCH BEBE c1900 $5.09 |
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Antique netting and laces doll bonnet for French Bebes or German dolls! #11 $95.00 |
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Antique & vintage laces doll bonnet for French Bebes or German dolls! #12 $95.00 |
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BREATHTAKING FRENCH THUILLIER ANTIQUE REP DOLL 25″ $201.50 |
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RARE MULATTO FRENCH FASHION SHOULDER PLATE 6″ ANTIQUE REPRO DOLL $49.99 |
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French & German Antique Dolls & Costumes Jumeau Bisque $75.00 |
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Venice Lace Victorian Rennasance Antique Doll Bridal Sewing French Home Deco $15.00 |
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BEAUTIFUL FRENCH JUMEAU ANTIQUE REP DOLL 14″ $149.99 |
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Antique French Bisque Mechanical Waltzing Doll in box $3,000.00 |
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ANTIQUE FRENCH DEP 30 INCH DOLL NUMBER 14 RARE BIG CHUBBY COMPOSITION BODY 1830s $172.50 |
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10Yd Embroidered Net Lace Trim French Old Antique Doll Flapper Sewing Blk/Gold $18.00 |
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15.5″ MYSTERY GERMAN ‘FRENCH TYPE’ FASHION DOLL BISQUE HEAD ANTIQUE $345.98 |
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ANTIQUE FRENCH DOLL MIGNONETTE ALL BISQUE 14 CM $300.00 |
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Antique French Doll Pearl Old Goldtone Filigree 3/4″ long Drop Earrings Jumeau $15.75 |
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Bleuette Garden Party French Ticking Dress & Antique Repro 1916 Visiting Hat $19.99 |
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Antique doll paper litho French candy container child $50.00 |
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15″ANTIQUE FRENCH FASHION LADY CHINA HEAD/PARIAN CLOTH DOLL BODY w/FEET PATTERN $9.99 |
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16″ANTIQUE to MODERN GERMAN/FRENCH JUMEAU/BRU DOLL HI-WAIST DRESS&UNDIES PATTERN $9.99 |
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ANTIQUE FRENCH FASHION DOLL BOOTS #5 3″ X 1″ 1800s $225.00 |
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Purple Skies book Antique Dolls Bisque French German ++ $59.00 |
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Dollmaster March 2009 Antique German French Doll Guide $49.00 |
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Dollmaster April 2009 Antique German French Doll Guide $49.00 |
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Antique Doll Collection Sale Results French German $59.00 |
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Dollmaster Sep 2004 Antique German & French Doll Prices $29.00 |
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Dollmaster Jul 2006 Antique German & French Doll Prices $49.00 |
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Antique Baby Christening Bonnet – French lace for antique dolls $15.00 |
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Antique Baby Christening Bonnet – French cotton crochet for antique dolls $15.00 |
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Antique one piece Slip Petticoat Bloomers French German Bisque Porcelain Doll $19.99 |
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French Fashion Doll, 12″Huret Antique Reproduction on Gildebrief Body by Madelyn $425.00 |
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LOT OF 3 ANTIQUE VINTAGE FRENCH PARIS & GERMAN DOLLS $1,899.99 |
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Antique German Character Doll & French Bebe Ref Catalog $59.00 |
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~ Fantastic ! Antique Fashionable Outfit for German/French Fashion Doll 1850`s ~ $79.00 |
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Victorinox 47547 10-1/4-Inch Wavy Bread Knife, Black Fibrox Handle $23.50 Nothing is worse than going to cut with your bread, and having the handle slip around in your hand. To combat this potential for injury, Victorinox has created this Fibrox bread knife. The Fibrox® handle is textured and provides a firm grip, even when wet, and does not slip or slide around. It is comfortable and fits naturally to the shape of your hand, and provides an attractive and modern styli… |
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Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned Rectangular Cast-Iron Grill Press $14.97 Seasoned and ready to use rectangular grill press is designed to improve your stovetop and outdoor grill favorites. Great for eliminating curl from bacon or ham and improve the presentation of many other foods. The grill press effectively holds heat in grilled sandwiches and “presses” out unwanted fats in burgers and other meats. The heavy-duty cast iron base has a unique hammered finish and feat… |
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Oxo Stainless Steel Strainer, Double Rod 6 strainer is 14 in overall length, with a2-1/2 deep bowl. 8 strainer is 16 in overall length, with a 3-1/2 deep bowl. 6 and 8 indicate diameters including the outer rim of the bowl.Available in 6 and 8 sizes, the Oxo Good Grips strainers feature fine mesh for straining vegetables, berries, pasta and more.Stainless steel double rod construction makes these strainers extra sturdy, anda small loop l… |
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Michael Jackson: This Is It $1.50 Michael Jackson’s This Is It is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created, and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts at London’s O2 arena. Chronicling the months from April through June 2009, this film was produced with the full support of Michael Jackson’s estate. The movie draws from more than 100 hours of behind-the-scenes footage, and features Jackson rehearsing a … |
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Eragon (Widescreen Edition) $3.39 While it owes much of its appeal and appearance to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Eragon can stand on its own as an enjoyable fantasy for younger viewers. Faithfully adapted from the bestselling novel by teenage author Christopher Paolini, this boy-and-his-dragon tale offers clean, fast-paced family entertainment without compromising the darker qualities of Paolini’s novel (the first in what is k… |
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Bad Boys II (Two-Disc Special Edition) $2.90 Hang on for maximum mayhem full-on fun and the wildest chase scenes ever put on film! The action and comedy never stop when superstars Martin Lawrence and Will Smith reunite as out-of-control trash-talking buddy cops. Bullets fly cars crash and laughs explode as they pursue a whacked-out drug lord from the streets of Miami to the barrios of Cuba. But the real fireworks result when Lawrence discove… |
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Etched Glass Window Film 36-by-72-Inch $26.47 This Light Effects Etched Glass Frosted Decorative window film provides the look of stained glass. Provides privacy yet allow natural light to enter the room. This window film refracts light giving the film a three dimensional quality.-Self-adhering (static) – no adhesives and easy to install and remove-Stained glass window design looks like textured glass-36 inches x 72 inches sheets fit together… |
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Krylon K09033000 Looking Glass Mirror-Like Aerosol Spray Paint, 6-Ounce $9.59 Transform clear glass into a mirror with this easy-to-use spray paint. Just spray it on the reverse side of the glass for a sleek mirror effect. Can be used on just about any clear glass object including vases, tabletops, jars, planters, and picture frames. This package contains (1) 6 ounce aerosol can of spray paint. DANGER! Extremely Flammable. Vapors may cause flash fires. Contents under pressu… |
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Briwax Central Br-1-db Paste Wax 1lb – Dark Brown $11.78 Briwax is a solvent based blend of beeswax and carnauba wax. Briwax has long been recognized by furniture restoration professionals as a premiere, multi-purpose furniture wax. It produces a lustrous patina, not a glossy surface shine. It is suitable for use as a finish on new wood or stripped furniture, a reconditioner for old or damaged finishes, a furniture wax for fine furniture and antiques or… |
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The Incredibles (Two-Disc Collector’s Edition) $11.39 Disney Presents a Pixar Film, THE INCREDIBLES. From the Academy Award(R) winning creators of FINDING NEMO (2003 Best Animated Feature Film) comes the action-packed animated adventure about the mundane and incredible lives of a house full of superheroes. Bob Parr and his wife Helen used to be among the world’s greatest crime fighters, saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. Fifteen years l… |
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Chicology French Antique Gold Double Rail Sliding Panel $109.99 Chicology panel track offers functionality without losing style and appeal. With custom quality fabrics to choose from, this new age solution to vertical blinds not only treats your windows, but you can also use them as closet doors or a room divider. |
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JAR Designs ‘Alphonse Tufted’ Sofa $1979.99 Materials: Alderwood, fabric, french antique studs Finish: Ash Upholstery materials: Linen fabric |
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Son of Serge Bastarde (Paperback) $10.57 The roguish Serge Bastarde teaches John the tricks of the French antique trade?a must for FrancophilesWe sat and stared balefully at the walnut buffet. A rich customer had complained it was “making strange noises in the night.” It w… |
