19th Century Louis XIII Walnut Rush Seat Chair

By French Antiques | Published: January 25, 2018

Item Number: 3456

This French Louis XIII country rush seat chair is hand carved from a beautiful walnut wood, and dates back to the 19th century, The carving at the back chair is detailed, featuring a shell at center. At bottom, the legs are joined by a vasiform turned tapered front stretcher. Block and ring shaping is found on the legs and apron as well as the back.

Price: $1,800 view item

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: March 21, 2019

Item Number: 4946

This French Louis XVI chandelier is cast in beautiful bronze and dates back to the 19th century. At top, the crown is embellished with crystal fleurettes all the way around, and draped with both ropes of octagon-shaped crystals as well as cut crystal plaquettes. The crystal center is surrounded by crystal bobeches, as well as bronze dripper and bronze candle cups. The two-tiered piece is draped with ropes of octagon-shaped crystals at bottom, and hung with cut crystal plaquettes of various-shapes throughout. Finally, the chandelier is finished with a cut crystal ball finial in the lapidary cut.

Price: $15,000 view item

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French 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Two-Tiered Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: September 14, 2018

Item Number: 2643

This French Napoleon III two-tiered chandelier features richly detailed bronze and dates back to the 19th century. The center is decorated with finely chiseled small bronze putti, overlooking the chandelier just under its fluted crown. Scroll work is accompanied by floral details along the arms and center, while the arms feature acanthus leaves leading up to the bronze candle cups and bobeches. Lastly, a beaded and flute bottom leads to a detailed acorn finial.

Price: $18,000 view item

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Pair of Empire Sconces

By French Antiques | Published: January 25, 2016

Item Number: 6354

This beautiful pair of Empire style sconces are Italian made in bronze, and feature a winged child known as a putti on each.

Price: $3,000 pair view item

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French 19th Century Empire Demi-Lune Sconce, Three Lights

By French Antiques | Published: March 28, 2018

Item Number: 340x

This French 19th century sconce is made of both patinated bronze and bronze, and features a classic demi-lune, ‘half moon,’ shape. The backplate features a pineapple above acanthus leaves at top. As the eye moves downward, we see a floriated bronze decoration above patinated bronze elements. The half moon shaped element is wrapped in simply patterned patinated bronze, and features three lights, each with beaded drippers above acanthus leaf covered candle cups.

Price: $2,750 view item

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19th Century Small Two-Tier Bronze and Crystal Louis XV Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: January 25, 2018

Item Number: 4440

This small French two tier bronze chandelier features crystal bobeches, a bronze center, and arms adorned with acanthus leaves. The bronze center is beautifully cast with acanthus leaf details stretching towards the crown as well as the base. The chandelier is draped with a multitude of crystals; ropes of octagon shaped crystals flow between the arms as well as the crown, crystal prisms rest in the lower tier alongside sunburst teardrops, and cut crystal plaquettes.

Price: $6,500 view item

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French 19th Century Belle Epoque Bronze Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: April 19, 2018

Item Number: 367x

This French Belle Epoque chandelier is cast with beautiful bronze and dates back to the 19th century. The piece features a splendid acanthus leaf crown at top, with leaves flowing towards a reeded center. The foliate scroll arms are adorned with acanthus leaves, feature detailed bronze bobeches, and small dragon heads incorporated into the scrollwork. The chandelier is finished with beautiful pattern work at bottom and a small, detailed bronze bobeche.

Price: $3,750 view item

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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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Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Bergeres

By French Antiques | Published: May 3, 2014

Item Number: 1378

This pair of Louis XVI bergeres are carved and painted, dating back to the 19th century. The French pieces feature block marguerites carved at the top and side of each leg, acanthus leaves on the front and support of each arm, and a beautifully beaded top. Aprons are found on the front and sides, and the fluted legs graduate in size, growing from bottom to top. The pair is upholstered in velvet.

Price: $6,500 pair Final Price, discounted from $12,000 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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