French 19th Century Black Lacquer and Gilded Chinoiserie Desk

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 view item

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Pair of 19th Century Transition Carrara Marble Mantels

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 pair view item

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French 19th Century Empire Bronze & Crystal Chandelier

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 view item

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French 18th Century Louis XV Mantel made of Polished Rose Stone

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 view item

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French 19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Extendable Dining Table with Stretcher

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 view item

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French 19th Century Empire Table, Walnut with Marble Top and Bronze Details

Item Number: 1473

This small Empire table is made of walnut and features a dark grey marble top with contrasting white highlights. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and sports cylindrical column legs. The legs feature bronze feet at bottom and bronze capitals at top, meeting the two drawers below the marble. Two square legs stand at back, resting on the bottom shelf. The column design is classic to the Empire style, as are the bronze features. Two elements which combine to create an unpretentiously beautiful table.

Price: $7,500 view item

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Gorgeous French 19th Century Louis XV Heavily Carved Fruitwood Center Table with Marble Top

Item Number: 4966

This Large Louis XV fruitwood center table features incredibly heavily carved cabriole legs connecting to a gorgeous intricately carved apron and stretcher. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century with carvings indicative of the Louis XVI style. Note the torch, arrows & quiver, and the floriate design throughout. A contour shaped breche d'lep marble sits at top further mirroring the style. The piece is stunning, embodying the era and motifs. The gorgeous fruitwood and marble both speak for themselves and reflect the intense artistry of the period.

Price: $60,000 view item

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French 19th Century Louis XV Marble Mantel

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 view item

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Grand Louis XVI Mahogany Cabinet with Bronze d’Ore Mounts, French 19th Century

Item Number: 5065

This Louis XVI four door mahogany cabinet is adorned with bronze d'ore swags and mounts throughout;  on the doors are floriate swags with a bow ribbon motif at center.  Between the top large doors, and the lower doors is a grouping of intertwining leaf scrolls.  The bottom doors are simply decorated in the classic Louis XVI manner, with short feet crowned with bronze d’ore capitals and bottoms. Additional details are seen in the bronze d'ore escutcheons as well as the gold leafed bronze in the fluting at bottom and the mounts at top left and right. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and beautifully reflects the Louis XVI period with style.

Price: $45,000 view item

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French 19th Century Louis XV Bronze & Crystal Marie-Therese Chandelier

Item Number: 1334

This Louis XV true, classic Marie-Therese chandelier features bronze candle cups, crystal bobeches, and is draped with cut-crystal fluting on alternating arms. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and sports large cut crystal plaquettes of various shapes. Bunches of grapes as plaquettes stand around the top, just below the crown decorated with crystal fleurettes, ropes of crystals, and cut crystal plaquettes. This magnificent chandelier has a large solid crystal faceted finial at bottom, as well as in the center.

Price: $35,000 view item

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