(A) Most likely this (and pardon my Californiaspeak) AWESOME rosewood (!!!) cabinet AND bar hails from La Belle France, but perhaps Belgium (de Coene)? Who else could have/would have had the excellence of craftsmanship and design to pull it off so brilliantly, and yet with such understated subtlety? It's eight feet four inches wide (!) and five feet five inches high, and it projects about 15 inches from the wall. Two huge, 1/4" thick glass doors slide along their tracks to allow you entry to the adjustable shelves which will hold your most treasured collection. By the way, I'm sure you realize that it's just the parallax problem with the camera that makes this piece look like it's sloping down to the right! Stupid camera, duh! If you want to see how exquisite this would look refinished, scroll down to item (G) on this page. Same wood -- rosewood; it would be SPECTACULAR!

There's that signature Great-Piece-of-Art-Deco curve on the right side.

And behind the top door, a bar storage and work station, highlighted by a creamy (and probably opalescent) glass insert, with another glass liner on the bottom of the interior, the walls mirror-lined. Tres chic!

Storage behind the bottom door... for bottles and various bar supplies, or... stereo components? Note the sumptuous color of the rosewood on the back of the door and on all sides of the interior.

More ample storage space in the two remaining areas below the display area. (e-mail Jack for a price)

(B) And... while we're in the realm of large and formidable, here's a contemporary couch-cum-endtables arrangement, by the notable firm of Hugues Chevalier (a Parisian firm, 'natch). It's designed in the manner of the famous period designer Dominique, who worked in France in the 20's and 30's (it's called the "Dominique"). The textured leather's color I would term "rosy tan," less white than in these photos (see the web link below for a closer color photo). The quality of the finish on the wood is, in the standard French fashion, "as good as it gets." Each side table (they're attached) has an adjustable shelf and, as pictured, a whatnot tray that slides out the front. The interior of the end tables measures 26 1/2 x 17 x 9. The couch (including the end tables) measures 88 inches long, 39 deep and 29 high, the seating width 68 inches. Very minor mileage on this couch/tables combination; a couple of extremely small scratches on the leather. You can see the exact couch online at this address:

http://www.hugueschevalier.com/home.php?pg=prod&pgp=2&prod=3&id_prod=9.

(e-mail Jack for a price)

(C) This marble-topped wrought iron table, with its "artist's palette" shape, has been all mine for decades, ensconced in my living room. Now it's your chance to live with it! Better hurry, I think it's going to be one of those "quick sellers." It stands 21 inches tall and the top -- that marvelous marble -- measures 34 by 25 1/2, not counting the protruding legs -- those marvelous protruding legs! (e-mail Jack for a price)

And, if you're wondering what the tabletop looks like under that sheet of glass:

(D) Nothing less than "high style" French Art Deco, this rosewood table will add a healthy touch of panache to your dinners, and dinner parties! It comfortably seats six, as the tabletop is nearly 63 inches long, 39 across. As you can see, it's in Paris showroom condition. The top has been protected by glass and is immaculate as well. As is typical with this type of table, each end pulls out (about 15" on each side) to provide support for extensions. Those leaves have disappeared but new ones can be made, at which point you'll have a table that's about 93 inches long!

Two of the six chairs available are shown below -- chairs chosen for their comfort, sturdiness and style. The seats are leather.

(e-mail Jack for a price for the table, the chairs, or both)

(E) I have a set of four matching French "bridge chairs" and they are soooo comfortable -- not to mention sturdy (being of a solid hardwood, possibly beech or cherry)! Reupholstered in a supple Napa leather; the arms and legs have been refinished as well. They're quite special! (e-mail Jack for a price)

(F) Look what kitty's found! This pesky critter, which belongs to the hotel (or vice-versa) where I sometimes stay near Lyon, has to check out absolutely everything I photograph. I guess she's an Art Deco buff! Well, I purchased four of these "high style" side chairs, and now they're in San Francisco waiting for renovation and your dining room! (e-mail Jack for a price)

Slender, ribbed legs: my favorite (on furniture!)

They're every bit as comfortable as they look... great seating for those four-hour, raucous gourmet dinners for which you're so famous! The cushion is 16 3/8 wide at the front and 14 1/2 deep; the chair is 19 wide overall at the front and about 20 deep. The chair is 32 3/4" high and the cushion is 16" off the ground.

(G) An elegantly configured French Art Deco rosewood dining table, in pristine, refinished condition. The top measures 36 wide by 63 long, and each end pulls out to support a foot-long leaf (which can be made if you want them). This table would make such a magnificent executive desk or small conference table. (e-mail Jack for a price)

(H) Here's one of a matching pair of solid walnut French armchairs just rebuilt from the ground up, and recovered in a plush and cozy chenille, tres subtile... Note the handsome stepped leg in the front! They're 27 inches wide, 31 deep, and 32 high at the back. (e-mail Jack for a price)

(J) Let's blast off this section with a pair of barrel-shaped wrap-around French armchairs in the "high style" fashion, fresh from the private collection of Yours Truly. Woo-woo, sit in the very chairs occupied by His Nibs, Master Art Deco Fancier, Jacques!!! About five years ago I recovered them in this antiqued velvet; it still has some life in it, but you'll probably want to reupholster them in your own fabric to bring them in line with your vision and decor. The wood (which, hard to see in these photos, is carved along the edges) has been refinished and is in fine condition. Yes, we have no cats. (e-mail Jack for a price)

(K) Another rosewood table, this one a bolder, more "masculine" design as compared to the one above (don't you just love it when they start talking about how an object evokes gender?). The top measures about 39 wide by 63 long, with a nice deep apron of about 5 inches. Super for the dining room or for use as a smallish conference table (for meetings of the elite). The grain on the top is every bit as vibrant as the grain on the columns. All that visual stimulation, I'm told, helps with digestion. (e-mail Jack for a price)

(L) This massive wrought iron flower-pot holder stands about 4 feet tall and is a testimony to the skill of the ferronier. It's hand-hammered throughout. You can use the dangling chain to hang another pot. I've taken it off for the moment, prefering the cleaner lines. (e-mail Jack for a price)

(M) This sleek Art Deco verging on Modernist armoire is in impeccible condition, and has nickled bronze hardware adorning its exotic hardwood surface. Its maker is purportedly Bellon, a famous Lyonnaise designer of the finest Art Deco furniture. Measurements: about 67 wide, 19 deep, and 74 high. (e-mail Jack for a price)

(N) A handsome and beautifully-crafted wrought iron occasional table, probably quite suitable as a coffee table. The clear glass top (not shown) has a distinctive scalloped edge. Approximate measurements: 38x17 by 21 high. (e-mail Jack for a price)

(O) A mirrored top and shelf give this probably 40's wrought iron table a very modern look. The top is about 20 inches across. (e-mail Jack for a price)