Pair of Italian 20th Century Louis XV Parquetry Tables

By French Antiques | Published: February 13, 2023

Item Number: 4235

This beautiful pair of Louis XV style satinwood tables dates back to the 20th century and features curving cabriole legs classic to the Louis XV style. The pair plays host to a reticulated bronze galleries at top, bronze mounts on the upper edges, and bronze caps on all feet. Each table has a large center drawer with two slim yet ornately detailed bronze handles. The patterned parquetry provides a beautiful canvas for the styled mounts to shine.

Price: $3,500 For the pair view item

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Rare Pair of Hand Painted 18th Century Louis XVI Consoles with Walnut Top

By French Antiques | Published: September 25, 2021

Item Number: 6788

This rare pair of Louis XVI consoles is an immaculate example of quality of material combined with 18th century artistry. The beautiful top is made of walnut, and rests upon a finely carved wooden base. The rarity is found in the hand painted faux marble finish as normally, this style of console would feature a natural wooden base, in one solid color if painted. The pairing of the hand painted marble design with the natural walnut top combines in both a uniqueness and beauty.

Price: $60,000 view item

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Fine French Louis XVI Writing Table, Signed “P. Sormani & Fils,” 19th Century

By French Antiques | Published: March 8, 2019

Item Number: 310

This extremely fine Louis XVI mahogany writing table dates back to the 19th century and features detailed bronze d’ore mounts. The piece is most notably signed by Paul Sormani, one of the most famous cabinet makers, originally from Italy, with a shop in Paris in the 1800s. The signature reads, “P. Sormani & Fils 10 r. Charlot, Paris.” Finally, the piece features an inset leather top with a bronze inlay, as well as fluted Louis XVI legs with bronze feet. It’s a stellar example of Sormani’s craftsmanship and style.

Price: $35,000 view item

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French 19th century Restauration Walnut Lyre Work Table

By French Antiques | Published: March 20, 2019

Item Number: 1475

This beautiful French Restauration style table dates back to the 1800s and is made of beautiful walnut wood. The table is in the shape of a lyre, and features a top inlaid with parquetry chevron shapes, a hinged box on either side for closed storage, and a concave bottom shelf for open storage.

Price: $3,500 view item

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Louis XVI Style Walnut Night Table with Sliding Door and Marble Top, Circa 1850

By French Antiques | Published: April 20, 2018

Item Number: 1947

This French Louis XVI style table is made of walnut and features a beautiful marble top surrounded by a short walnut gallery at the back and two sides. The piece dates back to the 19th century, circa 1850. The face features a slated sliding door as well as a small drawer with a bronze pull. The bottom legs sit on bun feet at the bottom, joined by a lower open shelf.

Price: $3,000 view item

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French 19th Century Transition Table with Three Drawers and Top Pull

By French Antiques | Published: April 20, 2018

Item Number: 366x

This French 19th century transition table features detailed bronze escutcheon and mounts. Beautifully, the piece features parquetry throughout; inlaid in the three drawers, on the top and bottom shelf, and on each side. The three drawers each has its own lock, and the piece features a top pull, unsurprisingly also inlaid with parquetry. Despite its smaller size, the piece speaks loudly on behalf of its beauty.

Price: $5,000 view item

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Late 18th Century Louis XV Walnut and Oak Table

By French Antiques | Published: November 8, 2018

Item Number: 1150

This French Louis XV table features 3 drawers with bronze pulls and dates back to the 18th century. The heavy oak top is supported by a walnut table base. The beautiful cabriole legs feature scroll carvings at the top, and acanthus leaves at the bottom. Its stature is both animated and balanced as it carries its 1700s origins with pride and a deep sense of history.

Price: $25,000 view item

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19th Century Painted Tray with Fishermen and Accompanying Table

By French Antiques | Published: September 14, 2018

Item Number: 0834

This french oval tole tray is beautifully hand-painted and dates back to the 19th century. The painting depicts a pair of fishermen at shore casting from ruins, a small tree rests in the foreground, and a horizon stretches in the distance with sunset drenched clouds. The scene is framed by grapes in deep red. The stand itself is custom to the tray, and hand made at our antique store. It features legs and stretchers carved in the bamboo shape, and combines with the tray to make a beautiful accent or centerpiece.

Price: $1,800 view item

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19th Century Louis XV-XVI Transition Writing Table, Mahogany with Bronze d’Ore Mounts

By French Antiques | Published: March 20, 2019

Item Number: 0497

This 19th century French Louis XV-XVI Transition writing table is made of beautiful mahogany and features a magnificent breche d’alep marble top. Bronze d’ore mounts are abundant in the piece; gadrooning with acanthus leaves and open circles is found on all four sides, as well as bronze d’ore acanthus leaves at the top and bottom of each leg. The mounts are mirrored on all sides, making this a perfect centerpiece for a room. Finally, the piece features one large drawer.

Price: $9,000 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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