Grand French 19th Century Louis XVI Chandelier with Baccarat Crystal

Item Number: 5371

This Grand Louis XVI bronze and Baccarat crystal chandelier.  This exquisite chandelier is fitted with bronze drippers, candle cups, bobeches, and a beautiful crystal center. The French antique piece is draped with ropes of octagon cut crystals of graduated sizes.  Most notably, the 19th century piece is embellished with large Baccarat cut crystal plaquettes of various shapes suspended from large cut crystal stars. The crown is draped with Baccarat cut crystal, ropes of octagon cut crystals, and cut crystal plaquettes of varying sizes.  Finally, the fixture is finished with a beautifully large, hollow-cut crystal ball finial at bottom.

Price: $150,000 view item

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French 19th Century Empire Chandelier

Item Number: 131xB

This classic Empire style chandelier features patinated bronze with bronze candle cups and bobeches. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and is adorned with beautiful scrolling arms from the patterned center. The arms play host to elements of nature as well as detailed bobeches and simple candle cups. Graduated ropes of octagon cut crystals cascade from the leaf crown to the large center ring, and subsequently back down to the central stem at bottom to complete the classically Empire basket shape.

Price: $18,000 view item

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Extremely Large French 19th Century Bronze & Crystal Belle Epoque Chandelier

Item Number: 4681

This extremely large French Belle Epoque chandelier is made of bronze and plays host to a congregation of 40 arms. The piece is a gasolier, meaning originally gas burning chandelier, and still sports the keys to turn the flow of gas on and off. It dates back to the late 19th century, circa 1890, and features the original cut glass plaquettes alongside crystal bobeches. The bronze center offers beading and simple pattern work. It embraces the chandeliers three tiers, carrying a task similar to Atlas’ with class and elegance. A simple acorn finial rests at bottom. The quality is phenomenal, and the scale is beyond belief, making it suitable for only the grandest of spaces.

Price: $250,000 view item

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18th Century French Walnut Vaisselier

Item Number: 2693

This gorgeous Transition inlaid walnut vasselier joins our collection from the region of Lorraine. The French antique piece dates back to the 18th century and is in phenomenal. It has two doors, two drawers, and a plate rack decorated with spindles. Finally, a large reticulated escutcheon stands proudly on each of the doors and drawers.

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

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French 18th Century Louis XV Oak Vaisselier

Item Number: 5299

This exquisite Louis XV carved oak vaisselier features floriate carvings on both of the two side doors and the three center drawers. The French antique period piece dates back to the 18th century and is in wonderful condition, especially given its age. Bronze hardware rests on each of the center drawers, accompanied by pierced escutcheon on the side doors. Floriate carving flanks the three central drawers beautifully. A gorgeous carved crown rests at top with carved aprons under each of the shelves below. Finally, the piece rests on a delicately carved bottom apron which is bookended by the short, scrolling cabriole legs supporting the piece.

Price: $30,000 discounted from $37,500 view item

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French 19th Century Belle Epoque Oak Buffet with Marble Top and Mirrored Glass Doors

Item Number: 2942

This phenomenal Belle Epoque buffet features elaborately carved oak resting under a beautifully contoured marble top. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and plays host to three drawers at top as well as two curved beveled glass doors at each end with mirrored sides and back. Bronze handles are found on the top drawers, with escutcheon and keys on the side doors. The carvings found throughout the piece are immaculate in both their detail and balance, elevating the already spectacularly beautiful piece.

Price: $18,000 discounted from $25,000 view item

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French 18th Century Period Louis XV Painted Armoire with Lined Interior

Item Number: 6762

This gorgeous Louis XV carved and painted armoire from Lyon features two front doors with scroll carvings on each. The French antique period piece dates back to the 18th century and sports hand chiseled pierced bronze escutcheon on each door as well as floriate carvings on the center apron. The interior is upholstered in French toile with a fantastic, vibrant jungle pattern. The shelves and interior trim are painted in a corresponding deep red color, a combination of which contrasts beautifully against the softer tones seen in the exterior. Finally, the piece rests on short cabriole legs with scrolling feet.

Price: $25,000 discounted from $30,000 view item

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany, Bronze d’Ore and Glass Cabinet Signed by Paul Sormani

Item Number: 5480

This phenomenal Louis XVI mahogany and glass single door cabinet is classic in its style and timeless in its beauty. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and is grandly mounted in bronze d’ore. Each section of glass is framed in the gold leafed bronze with marguerites at the top of the large door. Pattern work classic to the Louis XVI style is found at top, with a simple and beautiful ribbon and garland at bottom. A detailed escutcheon is found at center, and the legs are wrapped with bronze d’ore at top, and rest on d’ore feet. The piece features a marble top and is draped with a rose velvet back. The piece is signed by the famous Paul Sormani, an Italian cabinet maker located in Paris known for his incredible detail, craftsmanship and artistry. The signature reads, "Paul Sormani, 10 r Charlot, Paris."

Price: $60,000 discounted from $75,000 view item

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French 18th Century Louis XV Period Oak Armoire

Item Number: 5858

This exquisite and intensely gorgeous Louis XV dark oak armoire from Normandy is adorned with heavy carving of cornucopia in the top center and floriate carving at the top of each door. The French antique period piece dates back to the 18th century and plays host to a carved scroll apron at bottom. The piece is flooded with details in the carving and sports long, hand-chased bronze hinges and beautifully long detailed escutcheons. Finally, the armoire rests on small carved cabriole legs at bottom.

Price: $28,000 discounted from $35,000 view item

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French 18th Century Walnut Buffet de Chasse

Item Number: 6485

A truly exquisite piece, this 18th century buffet de chasse features many eye-catching decorations, alongside a history guaranteed to impress. Elaborate scrolls along the doors show off wood carving characteristic of the Normandy region, while complementary "dotted x" woodworkings showcase that this piece was carved during a Regency period between French kings Louis XIV and Louis XV. Buffets de chasse were typically used as an elaborate display table to show off prizes from successful hunts, and that grandeur would continue to shine through this piece in any entryway. Along with the ornately carved wood elements, this piece is topped with a large, striking slab of gray marble. The original locking mechanism is in place, and impressive.

Price: $75,000 discounted from $90,000 view item

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