French Early 20th Century Bronze Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: April 19, 2018

Item Number: 369x

This French early 20th century bronze chandelier features bronze bobeches with beaded edges, a reeded bronze center and scroll arms with foliate decoration. The crown features detailed oak leaves, and the reeded center features curled acanthus leaves. The chandelier is finished with bronze acorn finial, producing a classic, balanced bronze fixture

Price: $3,500 view item

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19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Architect’s Table

By French Antiques | Published: December 28, 2016

Item Number: 3428

This fantastic French Napoleon III architect’s table is designed in the Louis XVI manner and dates back to the 19th century. The table is made of mahogany and features a locking cantilever top which angles towards either side. The top is patterned, and surrounded by finely chased bronze, also found throughout the entirety of the piece. Note the detailed bronze at the top and bottom of the legs as well as the spiral work surrounding the cantilever top. Lastly, an elaborate Louis XVI stretcher sits at bottom, connecting the four legs.

Price: $22,500 view item

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Pair of Large 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Sconces

By French Antiques | Published: May 15, 2014

Item Number: 79x

These French Napoleon III sconces are made of bronze and date back to the mid 19th century. The backplate features a flowing acanthus leaf motif as well as geometric pattern work. The top features a bronze flame, and the bottom, a scrolling finial. The two arms reach out from the center plate with grapes in the casting. This was likely an ode to bacchus, the greek god of wine.

Price: $4,500 for the pair view item

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19th Century Imari Vases with French Bronze Bases

By French Antiques | Published: June 8, 2018

Item Number: 0378

This pair of 19th century Japanese Imari floral vases are hand-painted in the classic Imari colors of blue, terra cotta, gold and white, and mounted on elaborately cast floriate French bronze bases.

Price: $7,500 pair view item

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Italian Carved Wood, Painted Iron Chandelier with Flat Arms

By French Antiques | Published: February 3, 2017

Item Number: 6411

This painted Italian chandelier features iron arms, tole and wooden bobeches, and a wooden finial at top and bottom. The piece dates back to the mid 20th century, features simple ‘flat body’ arms, with two tiers of lighting.

Price: $7,500 view item

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Italian Floral Painted and Gilded Sconces

By French Antiques | Published: May 20, 2014

Item Number: 6599

This pair of Italian painted and gilded two light floral sconces feature a bouquet of tulips, zinnias and bluebonnets, accompanied by a bow ribbon at the base of each.

Price: $1,750 pair view item

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Beautiful Pair of Italian Gilded Iron Sconces

By French Antiques | Published: May 1, 2014

Item Number: 6607

This beautiful pair of Italian gilded iron sconces was created in the mid 20th century, circa 1970, and features a unique intertwining rope design. Each holds two lights and offers two tole tassels at the base. The pieces are made of iron and gilded, meaning they are covered in real gold.

Price: $900 pair Final Price, discounted from $2,250 view item

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French 19th Century Louis XV Bronze Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: September 14, 2018

Item Number: 382x

This beautiful French Louis XV chandelier is made of bronze and features elaborate leaf castings. The piece dates back to the 19th century. Note the precision in the casting; the intricate bronze crown, the detailed open stem moving downwards to the arms surrounded by grape vines. Finally, the piece is finished at bottom with a bottom finial of grapes. The open center combines with the 24 outreaching arms to give a wonderful sense of movement in this stately chandelier.

Price: $25,000 view item

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Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze D’ore Sconces

By French Antiques | Published: January 5, 2011

Item Number: 6168

This gorgeous pair of 19th century Louis XVI sconces are made of beautiful, finely chiseled bronze d’ore. The pair has details in plenty; note the classic Louis XVI bow at top, the three branch arms attached to the center with a knotted fabric design, the fluting in the outreaching arms which land on patterned bronze candle cups and beautifully beaded bobeches. The backplate is finished at bottom with an acanthus leaf design, bookending this magnificent pair.

Price: $18,000 view item

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Pair of Italian Painted Iron Sconces

By French Antiques | Published: May 15, 2014

Item Number: 4033

This stately pair of Italian two light sconces feature painted black iron and date back to the mid 20th century. The duo features iron candle cups, bobeches, and floriate finials at top and bottom of each back plate. The intertwining backplate and arms creates wonderful movement, which combines with the simplicity of the painted iron to produce a well balanced pair.

Price: $850 pair Final Price, discounted from $1,600 view item

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