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
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
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
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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
Item Number: 6085
This delightful Louis XV mantel is constructed of velvety polished rose stone with two unusually deep sides that set in the wall. The French antique piece dates back to the 18th century, crica 1760, and features a classic Louis XV carving seen in the curving shell motif at center. 58" wide x 25" deep x 45" tall; Shelf: 11 1/2" deep; Opening: 47" wide x 37" tall
Price: $36,500
Item Number: 2868
This Louis XV style fruitwood refectory table features cabriole legs with shell carvings on the diagonal. The turn-of-the century French antique piece ends in hoofed feet and sports a carved and contoured walnut apron. A beautiful checker board parquetry top rests above two draw ends which feature the same classic pattern. Closed: 52 1/2" long x 41 1/2" deep x 29 1/4" tall; Open: 102 " long
Price: $12,000
Item Number: 3556
This Louis XVI painted dining room table features a richly carved apron with block marguerites on all four corners. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century, circa 1850. Round, fluted legs are carved with acanthus leaves and end in small block marguerites at the base. A heavily carved stretcher intertwines to connect all four legs. It features yet another carved marguerite at center. The table extends with space in the center for leaves. Uniquely, a pair of legs drops down to the right and left offering additional support for the extensions.
Price: $22,500
Item Number: 1597
This French elaborately carved 19th century walnut panetiere features a straight top over a central cupboard door flanked by spindles and spindled sides, on turned legs. The panetiere was used to cool freshly baked bread when it came out of the oven.
Price: $6,000
Item Number: 6778
This fantastic Louis XV mantel features beautifully carved white marble and dates back to the 19th century. The piece is charged with details; note the shell motif at center with outreaching acanthus leaves below, the heavily curved apron indicative of the period’s style, the countered top shelf, and the scroll work at the top and base of the feet. The mantel combines delicate details with a weighted presence, culminating in a beautifully balanced piece that’s poised to bring a fantastic French element to any home.
Price: $35,000
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