19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Bergere

By French Antiques | Published: September 8, 2017

Item Number: 2427

This classic French Louis XVI bergere is carved from beautiful walnut and dates back to the 19th century. The top of the contoured back features pristinely carved roses and leaves, alongside floriate carvings throughout. The sides, back, and seat are caned, with upholstery on top of each arm. Square “Marguerites” can be found carved at the top and side of each fluted leg, which are themselves graduated in size towards the bottom. The piece is delicately detailed and well balanced, a true depiction of French artistry in the 19th century.

Price: $4,500 view item

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19th Century Regence Gilt Wood Armchairs with Original Aubusson Tapestry

By French Antiques | Published: August 13, 2010

Item Number: 6536

This set of three extremely fine French Regence armchairs features beautiful gilt wood and dates back to the 19th century. The fauteuil pieces are beautifully carved and feature arched, canted, rectangular backs, over bowed seats within serpentine arms, all shimmering from the gold leaf covering. Each chair is raised on cabriole legs ending in scroll feet with a front carved with shell center, and acanthus leaves. The upholstery is gorgeous and in fantastic shape, featured on the seats, fronts, and arms. The backs upholstered on the backs, seats, and arms in fine floral tapestry, with the back classicly are upholstered in a classic French cotton plaid. Lastly, each chair has a carved giltwood “X” form, serpentine stretcher attached to its four legs.

Price: $12,500 Each, Set Price Available view item

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19th Century Japanese Imari Vases with Bronze Work and Unique Bronze Bases

By French Antiques | Published: September 16, 2014

Item Number: 6444

This gorgeous pair of 19th century Japanese Imari vases are beautifully hand-painted in the classic Imari colors of blue, terra cotta, gold and white. The pair features a Foo dog handle on each top, and detailed bronze work throughout. Note the patterned bronze work attaching the top to the base, the ring handle on each side of each vase, and the unique bronze footed bases, which are unusually cast in the shape of a classic carved rose wood base.

Price: $47,500 For the Pair view item

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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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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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