French Louis XV Style Refectory Table

By French Antiques | Published: February 7, 2017

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 view item

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

By French Antiques | Published: August 4, 2010

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

By French Antiques | Published: May 5, 2017

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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19th Century Walnut Panetiere (French Bread Box)

By French Antiques | Published: August 15, 2017

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 view item

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Gorgeous French 19th Century Louis XV Bedroom Suite with Two Beds and Mirrored Armoire

By French Antiques | Published: August 5, 2010

Item Number: 5466

This immensely gorgeous Louis XV marquetry bedroom suite consists of two beds with bronze mounts and one armoire made of satinwood. The French antique set dates back to the 19th century and is inlaid with a beautiful floral design. The bronze mounts are finely chased and beautifully detailed, with classic Louis XV motifs. The armoire features three doors, the center of which holds a large beveled mirror at front. Opening up the side doors, the piece reveals large internal mirrors as well as adjustable shelves. The center features the same shelves as well as two sliding drawers with bronze escutcheons. Finally, piece is signed “RINKE” at top. Armoire:  66" wide x 21" deep x 90" tall Beds:  47" wide x 83" long

Price: $92,500 view item

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

By French Antiques | Published: August 4, 2010

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

By French Antiques | Published: November 24, 2010

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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French 18th Century Transition Style One Door Armoire, also Referred to as a ‘Garde a Manger’

By French Antiques | Published: August 14, 2010

Item Number: 6377

This Louis XV – Louis XVI Transition garde a manger is made of delicately light walnut, with one door featuring an elaborate escutcheon and carved spindles at the top opening. The French antique piece is in beautiful shape, dating back to the 18th century circa 1780. The piece has simple lines with floriate carvings at top, below the straight crown, and on the bottom apron. This was originally made as a kitchen cabinet, for storage of jars and other kitchen necessities of the 18th century.

Price: $10,000 discounted from 12,500 view item

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

By French Antiques | Published: December 16, 2010

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

By French Antiques | Published: December 17, 2010

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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