French 18th Century Louis XV Marble Mantel

By French Antiques | Published: August 4, 2010

Item Number: 5692

This Louis XV breche d'Alep marble mantel is beautifully carved in the Rococo manner with a contoured shelf and Old Gothic edges. The French antique piece dates back to the 18the century and features a sacred heart carved in center of the apron. Finally, each side is ornamented with flowing acanthus leaves. 59 1/2" wide x 13" deep x 41 1/2" tall Opening: 45" wide x 33 1/2" tall

Price: $45,000 view item

Posted in | Comments closed

Grand French 19th Century Empire Bronze d’Ore and Crystal Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: August 12, 2010

Item Number: 6641

This classic Empire style bronze d'ore chandelier is draped with ropes of octagon cut crystals and dates back to the 19th century.  The French antique piece offers 18 lights and a crown of reticulated acanthus leaves which sport gorgeous oval cut crystals. The ropes of octagon crystals lead us to the two larger rings below, the first of which holds its lights upon  palmette flowers, the second of which features gorgeous bronze d’ore winged allegorical figures below the bronze d’ore candle cups and bobeches. At bottom a bowl shaped collection of octagon cut crystals brings us to a bronze d’ore ring set with large pear-shaped cut crystal teardrops in the lapidary fashion. Uniquely, the chandelier is similar in design to the three large chandeliers that hang in the East Room of the White House.

Price: $120,000 discounted from $150,000 view item

Posted in | Comments closed

French 19th Century Carved & Gilded Mirror, Original Glass

By French Antiques | Published: March 24, 2016

Item Number: 2117a

This carved and gilded mirror comes to us directly from France and features the original glass. The piece is gilded with real gold and has immaculate movement in the carvings. The mirror is poised to bring a beautiful French addition to any room.

Price: $6,500 view item

Posted in | Comments closed

French 19th Century Restauration Bronze Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: December 17, 2010

Item Number: 1817

This stately and stunning Restauration chandelier features a striking combination of patinated and burnished bronze. The 19th century French antique piece was originally created for gas, but has been fully converted to electric. Note the six finial-adorned arms ending in a shape inspired by Aladdin’s lamp. The vase shaped center is stunning in its matte black middle bookended by fluted, golden elements at top and bottom. Uniquely, a collection of Egyptian inspired feline feet surround the finial at bottom. Lastly, the piece rests suspended from a burnished bronze crown with patinated bronze rods connecting to the arms. This combination of elements produces a well balanced fixture dripping with character, destined to draw attention and bring inspiration to any room.

Price: $18,000 view item

Posted in | Comments closed

French 19th Century Louis XV Bronze d’Ore & Crystal Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: December 21, 2010

Item Number: 2018

This Magnificent Louis XV Rococo chandelier of finely chiseled castings features bronze d'ore candle cups and bobeches with a solid crystal center. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and possesses a simply captivating presence. The fixture is draped with heavy cut crystal plaquettes of various shapes and sizes hanging from crystal stars. Finally, the piece ends with a solid crystal ball finial with lapidary cut at bottom.

Price: $95,000 view item

Posted in | Comments closed

French Late 19th Century Louis XVI Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: December 22, 2010

Item Number: 4087A

This Louis XVI bronze chandelier features floriate bronze candle cups and simply patterned bobeches. The French antique piece dates back to the late 19th cenutry and features a beautiful cut glass center. The fixture is draped with large cut glass plaquettes hanging from crystal fleurettes on the crown, middle tier, and bottom.

Price: $9,500 discounted from $12,000 view item

Posted in | Comments closed

French 19th Century St. Louis Crystal Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: August 4, 2010

Item Number: 4904b

This phenomenal St Louis crystal 12 arm chandelier features crystal candle cups and bobeches draped with arrow shaped crystals.  The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and offers most notably twisted, solid crystal scroll arms extending from a large cut crystal bowl. The center features beautifully etched satin crystal as well as a satin crystal crown at top. Finally, the piece ends with a bouquet of arrow shaped crystals at bottom, mirroring the collection around each arm.

Price: $75,000 view item

Posted in | Comments closed

“Krieger” Signed French Louis XV 19th Century Chest with Bronze d’Ore Mounts and Breche d’Alep Marble Top

By French Antiques | Published: August 13, 2010

Item Number: 6357

This fantastic Louis XV two drawer Bombé commode features finely chased bronze d'ore mounts in the floriate manner throughout. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century, circa 1880, and is signed by the artisan “Krieger,” well known for their craftsmanship and quality in the 1800s. The piece is inlaid with satin wood flowers below a beautifully contoured breche d'Alep marble top. The bronze d’ore works as a striking element to offer a sense of balance and movement. It both frames the inlaid floral pattern wonderfully, and offers accenting details as it rests on the top of the legs on the diagonal as well as the piece's feet.

Price: $42,500 discounted from $45,000 view item

Posted in | Comments closed

French 19th Century Louis XV Bronze d’Ore and Crystal Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: December 23, 2010

Item Number: 5184

A gorgeous example of the Louis XV style, this 19th century bronze d’ore chandelier features bronze d’ore drippers, candle cups, and bobeches and is draped with cut crystal plaquettes of varied shapes. The arms of this French antique chandelier are draped with beautifully cut crystal plaquettes and fleurettes, and proudly play host to a total of six grand crystal spears.

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

Posted in | Comments closed

French 18th Century Regence Carved Cherry Mantel

By French Antiques | Published: August 15, 2017

Item Number: 1647

This classic Regence mantel of cherrywood is beautifully carved in the floriate manner. The French antique piece dates back to the 18th century and offers classic countryside details.  At center, we see a dove with a cross hatched background enveloped by acanthus leaves. Further pattern work and acanthus leaves are seen sprawling across the sides and up to the apron. The only thing more beautiful than the carvings may be the deep hue of the cherrywood from the 1700s. 73 1/2" long x 8" deep x 48 1/2" tall; Open: 59 1/2" wide x 41" tall

Price: $12,000 view item

Posted in | Comments closed