French 19th Century Louis XV Gold Leaf Mirror, Olive Green Background

By French Antiques | Published: August 26, 2022

Item Number: 1288

This French Louis XV carved mirror features gold leaf work and dates back to the 19th century. The carved Louis XV details are set on an olive green backdrop. Note the acanthus leaves at top right and left, as well as the garland work which envelopes the rosettes and foliated details in a circle. The piece is simple and beautiful, ready to accent any room.

Price: $7,500 view item

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French Mid 20th Century Empire Painted Iron & Tole Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: September 6, 2022

Item Number: 266X

This French Empire style chandelier is made of iron & tole with a painted brown finish. The piece dates back to the mid 20th century, and features a combination of simplicity and detail. The crown attaches to the center through five chains, with a spiral element featured on the top and bottom of the center ring, followed by lace like detailed ironwork below. The arms feature flowing acanthus leaves, petal like bobeches, and a budding candle cup within which the light extends from. The chandelier has a beautiful French countryside feel to it and is set to bring a beautiful taste of the country to any home.

Price: $4,250 view item

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Pair of Italian Mid 20th Century Hexagonal Brass Hanging Lanterns

By French Antiques | Published: September 6, 2022

Item Number: 299x

This pair of Italian hexagonal brass hanging lanterns was made in the Louis XVI style in the mid 20th century. They feature six panes with bevelled glass which surrounds a central stem supporting the three internal lights. Spherical finials are found at the top and bottom, as well as added 'S' shaped brass elements which extend from the central stem to the corner of each glass panel at top.

Price: $950 Each, also available as a pair view item

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French 19th Century Cast Iron Foliate Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: September 6, 2022

Item Number: 120x

This French cast iron chandelier features beautiful foliate arms & a fantastic floral decoration at top. Notice, from the top, the acanthus leaves and rosettes grouped in a sphere, moving down the stem and along the three arms we find more acanthus leaves flowing into a foliate bulb from which the three lights extend. The piece dates back to the late 19th century and is finished with scroll work and finally a singular fluted finial at bottom.

Price: $3,000 view item

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French Louis XVI Mid 20th Century Bronze Lantern

By French Antiques | Published: September 6, 2022

Item Number: 246x

This French hanging lantern is made of beautifully cast bronze and dates back to the mid 20th century. The ribbon work at top is classic Louis XVI style, and the details continue in the top patterned ring, the scroll work in the bronze along side the split glass panes, the pattern work in the bottom ring, and finally the three beautiful acorn finials at bottom. Three lights are suspended upward from a central stem which attaches to the enclosed top. Lastly, simple acorn finials rest below the three lights, seen through the lantern’s open bottom.

Price: $3,750 view item

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Italian Hanging Cloche Lantern, Hand Blown Glass, Mid 20th Century

By French Antiques | Published: September 6, 2022

Item Number: 4354a

This simple yet beautiful small Italian cloche lantern features hand blown glass in a classic baluster shape. The mid 20th century piece features bronze scroll work at the top which connects to the glass lip, accompanied by a bronze center stem extending down to support the three central lights. The hand blown glass is finished with a spherical finial at bottom. The piece is available as a single hanging lantern, or a pair.

Price: $1,500 Each, also available as a pair view item

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: September 7, 2022

Item Number: 1988b

This beautifully animated French Louis XVI chandelier is made of cast bronze and dates back to the 19th century. Note the grouped acanthus leaf crown, the fluted stem, the six arms which spiral upwards towards the simple bobeches and candle cups, and finally the flamed finial at bottom.

Price: $2,750 view item

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French Early 20th Century Detailed Bronze Gasolier

By French Antiques | Published: September 7, 2022

Item Number: 241x

This French Louis XVI gasolier is made of hand cast bronze, and dates back to the early 20th century. Gasolier simply means the piece was originally gas burning, and has since been converted to electricity. The piece features details in plenty; note the ribbon crown, the three twisted support rods with knotted elements, the acanthus leaves outreaching from the fluted arms, joined by a grape motif on the scrolling elements. The center ring offers beauty most notably through the added ribbon work accompanying the lion heads. Below rests a finial detailed acorn finial, and lastly floral glass globes surround each of the three lights forming the stamen.

Price: $3,500 view item

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Incredibly Unique French 19th Century Brass Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: September 7, 2022

Item Number: 1259

This unusual French brass chandelier dates back to the 19th century and features a myriad of unique details. Most notably, the top stem resembles a saw blade, reaching from the ceiling to the elements below. The bottom of the piece features an eight point star, with brass candle cups, brass bobeches, and scroll work with spherical elements above. The piece is dripping in character and uniqueness.

Price: $4,500 view item

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Late 19th Century Hanging Ship Light, Brass and Copper

By French Antiques | Published: September 7, 2022

Item Number: 623x

This Antique ship lantern is made of Brass and Copper. The piece dates back to the late 19th century, and was originally hung in an old ship, likely placed in the ship’s gallery. The flashlight shaped piece’s time on the water is tangible, and fills the fixture with character and history to spare.

Price: $600 view item

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