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.
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Although most furniture is sold to individuals, our pieces have had starring roles in the following:
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.
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...
A word from Meril Markley about Dave Strauch and this website...
I hope that you are enjoying this website, which has flourished for over two decades thanks to the dedication of Dave Strauch at DirectoryOne in Houston. Tragically, Dave passed away suddenly in February of 2026. However, he continues to inspire me as I recall his calm demeanor and refreshing sense of humor. No matter how silly my question or how quirky my request, he never made me feel anything but valued. His wisdom and his eloquent explanations of technical matters gave me the confidence to become “web mistress” and, with seemingly mystical powers, to wade into a host of challenges in redesigning this site. Dave’s insistence that mmarkley.com remain “content rich,” while trends moved away from narrative toward an overabundance of images, has stood the test of time. I will always be grateful. My condolences go to Philip O’Hara and the team at DirectoryOne as they grapple with replacing someone of Dave’s talent and devotion.