Just in time for the container party I found this French commode in a St. Louis apartment.   The construction of this chest is remarkable, the case has pegged joints, dovetailed drawers, a fully paneled back, and bronze hardware.  The piece dates to the early 19th century.   This commode will fit right in with the other European treasures soon to arrive at the shop.  Click on images to enlarge.

The carved swag detail on the drawer fronts is very fine.  I also love the warm patina of the wood.

The bronze hardware has been well cast and is original to the commode.  Click on images to enlarge.

On a very different note I also just acquired this black on black pottery lamp from the 1970s.     It has the look of  San Ildefonso American Indian pottery.  The lamp retains its original corded shade and black iron stand.   I think this lamp could go southwest or very modern depending on the room.  Click on images to enlarge.

This is a wonderful piece of what I call “river root” found along Missouri’s rivers.   This one is full of rocks and twisted burl.   I think the burl shows off well in the French marble planter.

These marble trivets are not new to the shop however,  I was taking photos of shop displays and noticed that the items I put on these trivets always seem to look great.   So I thought I would include this trivet with the wire and glass vine.  The photo above is of a 1920s silver wire vine with blown glass  bud vases and leaves.

The marble trivets make great cheese trays, plant stands, hostess gifts, and they also make the perfect trivet for grandmother’s fresh from the oven “surprise” casserole!  Don’t forget about the Winter Container Party, February 24th, from 11 to 7.    Click on images to enlarge.