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Jan Showers & Associates’ Antique European Treasures

The renowned designer shares one-of-a-kind finds from her latest travels

By Galerie editors
Fall 2020
Elegant living room with wooden sideboard, blue glass lamps, champagne, and striped armchair under ornate wall art.
Photo: Courtesy of Jan Showers & Associates

Jan Showers is an esteemed interior designer with a range of product lines and furniture collections. Showers has been buying antiques and vintage pieces for her Dallas Design Direction showroom for the past 25 years. Every spring, Showers takes a month-long trip to Europe to bring back her favorite finds. She was in Europe in early March of this year and has just received her latest shipment, highlights of which are featured here.

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Antique Furnishings & Accessories from Jan Showers & Associates

This circa 1950 hand painted gold leaf on red ceramic lamp measures 33 1/2u201dh overall; shade is 19u201d diameter X 10 1/2u201dh.n 

Photograph by Courtesy of Jan Showers & Associates

This circa 1950 pair of green and amber Murano glass vases measure 9 1/2″ diameter X 11″h.

Photograph by Courtesy of Jan Showers & Associates

This circa 1960 French brass bar cart with opaline glass measures 24 1/2″w X 17″d X 31″h.

Photograph by Courtesy of Jan Showers & Associates

This circa 1960 green Marbro Murano glass lamp by Seguso measures 20u201d shade diameter X 33u201d h.

Photograph by Courtesy of Jan Showers & Associates

This circa 1950 French split-bamboo credenza measures 67 1/2″w x 18 1/2″d x 33 1/4″h.nRetail Price: $6,500

Photograph by Courtesy of Jan Showers & Associates

This circa 1950 Italian mahogany table features a black opaline top and brass custom sabots. It measures approximately 61 1/4″w x 32 1/2″d x 30 1/2″h.nRetail Price: $12,900n 

Photograph by Courtesy of Jan Showers & Associates

This three-piece brass and glass Maison Bagues coffee table dates to circa 1950. It measures 44″w x 20″d x 17″h.nRetail Price: $7,500

Photograph by Courtesy of Jan Showers & Associates

This circa 1950 brass and lucite, rope-motif table measures 28″ square x 15 1/2″h.nRetail Price: $3,500

Photograph by Courtesy of Jan Showers & Associates

This circa 1950 Maison Jansen bronze and opaline glass coffee table measures 47 1/4″w x 27 5/8″d x 14 1/4″h.nRetail Price: $6,500

Photograph by Courtesy of Jan Showers & Associates

This circa 1940 Maison Bagues three-tier cigarette table features a palm motif. It measures 15″w x 11″d x 23″h.nRetail Price: $2,500

Photograph by Courtesy of Jan Showers & Associates

This pair of circa 1960 beechwood arm chairs with leather measures approximately 24 1/2″w x 22″d x 34″h; Seat height: 19 1/2″; Arm height: 29 1/2.”nRetail Price: $5,900

Photograph by Courtesy of Jan Showers & Associates

This circa 1950 Seguso green and amber lamp measures 19 1/4u201dd x 34 3/4u201dh.nRetail Price: $3,500

Photograph by Courtesy of Jan Showers & Associates

This set of three Murano Italian pitchers dates to circa 1950. The blue measures 6″ diameter x 17″h; Green: 6 1/2″ diameter x 14 1/2″h; and Purple: 6 3/4″ diameter x 17 1/2″h.nRetail Price: $1,700/set

Photograph by Courtesy of Jan Showers & Associates

This circa 1950 Belgian ceramic coffee and tea set has the following dimensions: Kettle: 10 1/2″w x 9″w x 6″h; Plate: 6 1/4″ d; Cup: 4″d x 2 1/2″h.nRetail Price: $1,500/set

Photograph by Courtesy of Jan Showers & Associates

This circa 1950 Val St. Lambert purple glass vase measuresu00a03″d x 12 1/8″h.nRetail Price: $950

Photograph by Courtesy of Jan Showers & Associates

This circa 1950 Accolay ceramic turquoise vase measures approximately 6″d x 12 1/2″h.nRetail Price: $1,200

Photograph by Courtesy of Jan Showers & Associates

This circa 1950 French Sevnes coupe measures 8″w x 4 1/4″d x 9 3/4″h.nRetail Price: $1,200

Photograph by Courtesy of Jan Showers & Associates

This circa 1940 French brass and glass magazine rack measures 19u201dw x 9 1/2u201dd x 23u201dh.nRetail Price: $1,800

Photograph by Courtesy of Jan Showers & Associates

This circa 1940 Maison Jansen glass and brass floor lamp measures 22″d shade x 70″h.nRetail Price: $4,500

Photograph by Courtesy of Jan Showers & Associates
Red decorative table lamp with white shade and gold floral design on a sturdy base.
Two green glass vases with swirling patterns and scalloped edges placed side by side against a white background.
Vintage brass bar cart with three-tier mirrored shelves and caster wheels.
Green glass table lamp with a white lampshade on a white background
Wooden sideboard with vertical slats and three cabinet doors, sitting on a raised base with angled legs, vintage style.
Mid-century modern wooden table with angled legs and brass-capped feet.
Oval glass top table with brass frame featuring decorative accents, suitable for living room or office décor.
Glass top coffee table with gold and silver metal frame, featuring intricate design details on the legs.
Rectangular coffee table with gold and black base and a glossy white top.
Brass and glass three-tier side table with bamboo-style frame.
Two mid-century modern wooden chairs with beige upholstered seats and backs against a plain background.
Elegant green glass table lamp with white drum shade and modern acrylic base.
Three colorful vintage vases with long necks and handles, featuring blue, green, and purple hues on a white background.
Blue and gold vintage tea set with teapot, cups, and saucers displayed on a white background.
Tall pink glass vase with geometric cut patterns on a white background.
Blue and black striped ceramic vase with unique texture and bulbous accents on a white background
Vintage amber glass goblet with wide bowl and narrow base on white background.
Gold magazine rack with glass panels and ornate design.
Vintage floor lamp with ornate metal base and a white drum shade.
Red decorative table lamp with white shade and gold floral design on a sturdy base.
Two green glass vases with swirling patterns and scalloped edges placed side by side against a white background.
Vintage brass bar cart with three-tier mirrored shelves and caster wheels.
Green glass table lamp with a white lampshade on a white background
Wooden sideboard with vertical slats and three cabinet doors, sitting on a raised base with angled legs, vintage style.
Mid-century modern wooden table with angled legs and brass-capped feet.
Oval glass top table with brass frame featuring decorative accents, suitable for living room or office décor.
Glass top coffee table with gold and silver metal frame, featuring intricate design details on the legs.
Rectangular coffee table with gold and black base and a glossy white top.
Brass and glass three-tier side table with bamboo-style frame.
Two mid-century modern wooden chairs with beige upholstered seats and backs against a plain background.
Elegant green glass table lamp with white drum shade and modern acrylic base.
Three colorful vintage vases with long necks and handles, featuring blue, green, and purple hues on a white background.
Blue and gold vintage tea set with teapot, cups, and saucers displayed on a white background.
Tall pink glass vase with geometric cut patterns on a white background.
Blue and black striped ceramic vase with unique texture and bulbous accents on a white background
Vintage amber glass goblet with wide bowl and narrow base on white background.
Gold magazine rack with glass panels and ornate design.
Vintage floor lamp with ornate metal base and a white drum shade.