18th Century French Walnut Vaisselier

By French Antiques | Published: August 4, 2010

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

By French Antiques | Published: August 5, 2010

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 Louis XVI Mahogany, Bronze d’Ore and Glass Cabinet Signed by Paul Sormani

By French Antiques | Published: December 8, 2010

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 19th Century Louis XV Vitrine with Bronze Mounts and Glass Doors and Back

By French Antiques | Published: December 15, 2010

Item Number: 1244

This magnificent Louis XV tulip wood vitrine features an incredibly unique curvature and detailed bronze mounts throughout. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and sports vertical bronze mounts in the form of ribbons and reeds on either side of the center door. Two curved glass side doors are embellished with bronze escutcheon with acanthus leaves at top and bottom of the ribbons and reed motif. Bronze fleurettes are patterned throughout the piece, with lion’s paw feet at bottom. The piece’s unique glass back hints towards its possible initial use as a room divider. The vitrine’s stature is both delicate and strong as it exudes a refined sense of French history to any room it is found in.

Price: $25,000 view item

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French 19th Century Transition Three Door Cabinet with Bronze d’Ore Mounts and Central Glass Door

By French Antiques | Published: May 14, 2014

Item Number: 2737

Showcasing an exquisite French 19th century Transition marquetry cabinet with two marquetry side doors. The piece is inlaid with satin wood, pear wood, and king wood, having one large center glass door. The interior of the three openings each host adjustable shelves, the ends of which are beautifully veneered. The piece is mounted with gorgeous bronze d’ore seen balanced at top, framing the center door, on each leg at bottom, in the three escutcheon, and finally in the detailed large piece at center of the apron.

Price: $24,000 discounted from $30,000 view item

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French 19th Century Louis XV Parquetry and Marble Top Cabinet

By French Antiques | Published: December 2, 2010

Item Number: 2882

This Louis XV Bombé cabinet features bronze mounts and escutcheons on each door and a gorgeous herringbone and scroll parquetry on both doors. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and sports three open shelves of breche d'Alep marble with mirrored sides on both left and right. The cabinet is topped with contoured breche d'Alep marble top that has Old Gothic edge and the center apron has a floriate designed bronze mount at center.

Price: $20,000 discounted from $22,500 view item

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French 19th Century Louis XV Cabinet with Bronze Mounts and Gorgeous Coromandel Panels

By French Antiques | Published: December 2, 2010

Item Number: 0700

This magnificent Louis XV satinwood cabinet is trimmed with dark wood and mounted with bronze. The french antique piece dates back to the 19th century and features two grilled doors alongside two solid doors fashioned from Coromandel panels. It was fashionable in the 19th century to use coromandel panels as doors, and to work these designs into the construction of French furniture. Final details can be found in the bronze escutcheon on each door and the cabriole legs with bronze mounts upon which the cabinet stands.

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

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Pair of Painted Italian 19th Century Credenzas with Sun and Crescent Moon

By French Antiques | Published: November 11, 2010

Item Number: 6709

Showcasing an unusually large pair of painted Italian two door credenzas made from mid 19th century painted Venetian panels. One door features a turret over sun, the other a turret over crescent moon and stars. The top is painted in a salmon faux marbre and the pair is dated Circa 1850.

Price: $45,000 For the Pair view item

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French 19th Century Louis XV/XVI Transitional Period Marquetry Cabinet

By French Antiques | Published: December 2, 2010

Item Number: 1087

This beautiful Louis XV/XVI Transitional period marquetry cabinet features detailed bronze mounts throughout. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century. On each front corner we see a bow ribbon motif with rope and tassel above cascading bronze flowers and musical instruments. The two glass inset center doors host floriate bronze mounts are seen at the corners. Finally, a curved apron rests at bottom with a large, detailed scrolling bronze mount classic to the transition style.

Price: $9,500 Final Price, discounted from $18,000 view item

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French 18th Century Louis XV Richly Carved Oak Cabinet with Glass Door

By French Antiques | Published: December 10, 2010

Item Number: 1217

This intensely gorgeous Louis XV cabinet is crafted from richly carved oak and dates back to the 18th century. The French antique piece sports one glass door at top for display, a drawer below, and a bottom shelf with ornate columns. Hand-chased hinges support the glass door, and a singular knob is placed on the central drawer alongside a detailed escutcheon. The piece rests on small cabriole legs with scroll feet, and features a beautiful flowing apron at bottom. The carving is spectacular as it brings movement and balance to this unique cabinet.

Price: $16,500 discounted from $18,000 view item

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