Gothic and Renaissance Antique Furniture from France

Meril and Michael Markley, Owners of M. Markley Antiques

ALL GOTHIC ITEMS ON ONE PAGE

ALL RENAISSANCE ITEMS ON ONE PAGE

CABINETS AND ARMOIRES

CHAIRS, BENCHES, THRONES, BEDS

TABLES AND DESKS

CHESTS AND COFFERS

MIRRORS

FIREPLACES, CLOCKS, OTHER DECOR ITEMS

CERAMICS (BLOIS AND GIEN)

To learn more about French Gothic and Renaissance styles, go to our Stylistic Origins page.

For terms and conditions covering the sale of items on this website, see our Terms page.

To explore delivery options, including a quote for transportation charges, see our Delivery page.

We rely on Woodwork by George

Join us for the Art of Business luncheon series at the crossroads of culture and commerce in Houston.

Although most furniture is sold to individuals, our pieces have had starring roles in the following:

Reign, the TV Series about Mary, Queen of Scots

Red Riding Hood, the Film Starring Amanda Seyfried

Boston Ballet's Production of Swan Lake

Chicago Lyric Opera's Production of Rusalka

Finally heading back to Europe? For some interesting spots to visit, check out our travel articles written for the Newsletter of the Wine Society of Texas.

Click to visit the European Travel Page

As our business grows and prospers, we recall some of the people and places who have inspired us, including some who are no longer with us...

Notre Dame de Paris and Andrew Tallon

Eugene A. Carroll, Professor Emeritus of Art History at Vassar College

Margaret Benjamin, Meril Markley's Mother

Hilde Rössel-Majdan, A Voice for the Ages

Vassar College, Meril Markley's Alma Mater

Hilda Ysusi, Award-Winning Chef and Owner at Broken Barrel Restaurant

Julie Wende, the Artist in her Studio

80 Medieval French Investors Created the First Modern Corporation

Mischa and Margaux after a Busy Day at M. Markley Antiques

We have long been the premier source in the U.S. for French antique furniture in Gothic and Renaissance styles owing to our expertise, scholarship, and dedication to client service.