Fantastic French 19th Century Louis XV Writing Table Attributed to “Durand” Circa 1860

Item Number: 6037

This absolutely gorgeous Louis XV three drawer parquetry writing table features finely chiseled bronze d'ore mounts on cabriole legs. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century, and is adorned with acanthus leaves and a detailed allegorical face at the top of each leg, which land on lions’ paw feet.  The desk is inlaid with a gold-tooled leather writing surface framed in bronze d’ore, with a fantastic d’ore face at either end. The wood and parquetry work is delightful, both framing and highlighting each of bronze details. the The piece is Attributed to "Durand" Circa 1860

Price: $40,000 view item

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19th Century Empire Mahogany Table with Grey Marble Top and Bronze Mounts

Item Number: 1834

This classic Empire round mahogany table features a beautiful grey marble top and detailed bronze mounts throughout. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century. At top, the apron features a pattern of paired griffins interspersed with garland wreaths. Bronze heads rest at the top of each squared leg, which extend downward meeting a pair of bronze feet resting on the bottom shelf. The piece sits balanced on four mahogany spheres, culminating the details on this classic Egyptian influenced table.

Price: $12,000 view item

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French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Carved Gold Leaf Mirror

Item Number: 6880

This Louis XVI period mirror features beautifully carved gold leaf and is topped by musical instruments. The French antique piece dates back to the 18th century and sports a heavily carved top, sides, and bottom. The piece is gracefully adorned with urns on the top over either side, with marguerites below and outreaching acanthus leaves at top and bottom.

Price: $20,000 discounted from $25,000 view item

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Small French 19th Century Louis XVI Desk

Item Number: 1642

This small Louis XVI desk features beautiful inlaid banding on the fronts of all five drawers as well as detailed bronze escutcheons. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and sports the original tooled leather top, accompanied by two tierettes on either side with the same tooled leather top. The piece rests on squared bronze feet at bottom.

Price: $9,500 view item

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French 19th Century Transition (Louis XV – Louis XVI) Marble Mantel

Item Number: 193x

This beautiful Transition style mantel of salmon marble dates back to the 19th century. The piece combines Louis XV and Louis XVI elements to feature a beautifully contoured shelf on a classic Louis XV apron. The front and sides are gracefully carved, producing a well balanced piece which highlights the naturally beautiful striations in the marble.  44 1/2" wide x 14" deep x 40 1/2" tall Inside: 30" wide x 33 1/2" tall

Price: $15,000 view item

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French Mid 20th Century Bronze Two Tier Chandelier, Louis XVI Style

Item Number: 240x

This balanced and glowing mid 20th century chandelier is cast in bronze and features details in plenty. The French fixture sports fluted bronze bobeches on each of the arms, which are separated into two tiers. The arms themselves feature scrolling elements with fruit and floriate details. Finally, stepping back and taking a look at the piece as a whole, we see the acanthus leaf crown working as the feathers of an arrow, with the detailed finial at bottom reflecting a pointed tip.

Price: $5,000 view item

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French 19th Century Gothic Revival, Iron & Tole Chandelier

Item Number: 1164

This classic Gothic revival chandelier features hand-chased iron and a beautifully pierced center ring. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century, and is suspended from a leafy crown by three twisted rods. The twisted, outreaching arms are adorned with acanthus leaves, ending in iron candle cups and bobeches. 

Price: $5,000 view item

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French 19th Century Black Lacquer and Gilded Chinoiserie Desk

Item Number: 2189

This French, 19th century Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilded kneehole desk features an impressive 9 drawer fronts decorated with flora, fauna, pagodas, and classic Japanese scene. The French antique piece sports the originl brass drawer pulls, and a top decorated with raised Japanese characters, a house in the distance, pagoda, and bridge. The piece is beautifully adorned throughout with flora and fauna. The word chinoiserie Originated in France in the 18th century, meaning “in the Chinese manner”, when anything Chinese or Japanese export was a display of wealth. This is when French furniture was lacquered and decorated with Chinese scenes in figures.

Price: $12,000 view item

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Pair of 19th Century Transition Carrara Marble Mantels

Item Number: 184x

This pair of French, 19th century Louis XV – XVI Transition white marble mantels feature contour shelves on classic Louis XV apron with carved front and sides. The subtle blue-grey striations of the marble are interspersed with deep blue markings to offer a lovely sense of depth in the French antique pair.  48" wide x 13 1/2" deep x 40 1/2" tall Inside: 35" wide x 34" tall

Price: $25,000 pair view item

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French 19th Century Empire Bronze & Crystal Chandelier

Item Number: 5552

This beautiful Empire chandelier features delicate bronze and cascading ropes of octagonal crystal. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and features a series of delightful details. Notice the lion heads at the top of each arm, and the pattern-work on the two rings at top and bottom, as well as the large, reticulated center ring. The crown features outreaching bronze elements adorned with long, hanging crystals. Finally, the bronze candle cups and bobeches sport minimal pattern-work and carry small beads of crystals followed by more long spears.

Price: $45,000 view item

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