19th Century French Belle Epoque Bronze Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: April 19, 2018

Item Number: 1291

This French Belle Epoque chandelier is cast in beautiful bronze and features unusual bronze bobeches and candle cups with beading in the center. The piece dates back to the 19th century and offers great details; a crown embellished with acanthus leaves sits at top, a reeded bronze center moves downward towards the six scroll arms adorned with acanthus leaves, acorns and oak leaves. Lastly, the chandelier is finished with a bronze acorn finial.

Price: $3,500 view item

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18th Century Louis XVI Twin Bed with Beautiful Hand Painted Details

By French Antiques | Published: December 15, 2017

Item Number: 2211

This 18th century French Louis XVI painted and gilded bed features elaborate, beautiful paintings. The piece offers plentiful details in great condition especially for their origins in the 1700s. The exterior of the foot board is embellished with three groupings; in center a pair of doves sit on a mandolin, which rests on open sheet music. This piece is flanked by the left and right; on the left by a pair of hearts are seen on a shield, with a torch and quiver over a bed of roses. On the right a sheave of wheat rests over sickles, a spade, and a rake, over a wagon on a bed of roses. Floral elements and framing are spread throughout the piece, all of which rests on a golden background. Headboard: 48" tall x 50 1/2" wide; Footboard: 40" tall x 50" wide

Price: $9,000 view item

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French Early 20th Century Bronze Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: April 19, 2018

Item Number: 369x

This French early 20th century bronze chandelier features bronze bobeches with beaded edges, a reeded bronze center and scroll arms with foliate decoration. The crown features detailed oak leaves, and the reeded center features curled acanthus leaves. The chandelier is finished with bronze acorn finial, producing a classic, balanced bronze fixture

Price: $3,500 view item

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19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Architect’s Table

By French Antiques | Published: December 28, 2016

Item Number: 3428

This fantastic French Napoleon III architect’s table is designed in the Louis XVI manner and dates back to the 19th century. The table is made of mahogany and features a locking cantilever top which angles towards either side. The top is patterned, and surrounded by finely chased bronze, also found throughout the entirety of the piece. Note the detailed bronze at the top and bottom of the legs as well as the spiral work surrounding the cantilever top. Lastly, an elaborate Louis XVI stretcher sits at bottom, connecting the four legs.

Price: $22,500 view item

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Italian Carved Wood, Painted Iron Chandelier with Flat Arms

By French Antiques | Published: February 3, 2017

Item Number: 6411

This painted Italian chandelier features iron arms, tole and wooden bobeches, and a wooden finial at top and bottom. The piece dates back to the mid 20th century, features simple ‘flat body’ arms, with two tiers of lighting.

Price: $7,500 view item

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French 19th Century Louis XV Bronze Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: September 14, 2018

Item Number: 382x

This beautiful French Louis XV chandelier is made of bronze and features elaborate leaf castings. The piece dates back to the 19th century. Note the precision in the casting; the intricate bronze crown, the detailed open stem moving downwards to the arms surrounded by grape vines. Finally, the piece is finished at bottom with a bottom finial of grapes. The open center combines with the 24 outreaching arms to give a wonderful sense of movement in this stately chandelier.

Price: $25,000 view item

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19th Century Bronze Louis XIV Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: September 12, 2018

Item Number: 2675

This heavy 19th Century Louis XIV chandelier features two tiers of bronze. Sleek bronze candle cups, bobeches, and acanthus wrapped arms envelop a center embellished with further acanthus leaves, light fluting, and pattern work. At top rests a crown with floriate decoration, and a simple leafed finial bookends the chandelier at bottom. 18 Lights

Price: $40,000 view item

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French 19th Century Single Bronze Sconce

By French Antiques | Published: October 20, 2017

Item Number: 311x

This French single light bronze sconce dates back to the late 19th century and features a multitude of details. The ornately cast arm ends in a cut glass globe, with the bulb as the staymen of the flower. The positioning of the downward facing bulb (impossible in candle burning fixtures) reflects the novelty of the electric light, invented shortly before this piece was created. The casting features whimsical details; note the face on the back plate, the face on the arm looking downward with the light, and the additional face on the arm near the backplate. The crescent shaped arm offers great movement and balance, combining with the floral bulb light to produce a beautiful French fixture.

Price: $2,750 view item

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Pair of Italian Mid 20th Century Capo di Monte Sconces

By French Antiques | Published: January 4, 2017

Item Number: 166x

This pair of Italian mid 20th century Capo di Monte porcelain sconces are simply beautiful. The pair is topped with putti, one draped in blue, the other draped in pink, hung with bunches of flowers, and adorned with floriate decorations on the front of each. The color palette is light and balanced, highlighted by hand painted gold elements to frame the detailed Italian fixtures.

Price: $1,800 pair, discounted from $2,500. view item

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Pair of Detailed Louis XVI Bronze Sconces

By French Antiques | Published: February 8, 2017

Item Number: 233x

This pair of Louis XVI two light bronze sconces date back to the early 20th century and feature beautiful details. Note the round urn at top, draped with garlands. The fluted center is draped with garlands as well and features beautiful movement in the patterned, contoured body. The two sleek, outreaching arms are patterned, reaching out to detailed bronze candle cups and bobeches.

Price: $5,500 pair view item

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