French Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Desk with Leather Top Inlay

By French Antiques | Published: November 18, 2020

Item Number: 571x

This classic Louis XVI fruit wood desk dates back to the mid 20th century. The straight legs, body, and fluting around the corners reflect the Louis XVI style quite well. It features a classic escutcheon, bronze mounts, drawer pulls, and inlaid black leather top with accompanying protective glass.

Price: $4,750 view item

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French 19th Century Napoleon III Chandelier featuring an Open Weave Center Ring

By French Antiques | Published: April 16, 2020

Item Number: 5665

This beautiful Napoleon III chandelier dates back to the 19th century and is draped with round, faceted crystal beads graduating in size from small to large as they approach the center ring. The fixture is made of high quality bronze and most notably features a unique open weave ring in the center. Most commonly, these rings are solid with added details, but here the open design shines and displays the craftsmanship clearly. The bronze arms feature detailed faces and support 6 beautiful bobeches.

Price: $12,000 view item

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19th Century French Hand Wrought Iron Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: April 16, 2020

Item Number: 432x

This French antique hand wrought iron chandelier dates back to the 19th century and features beautiful scroll work throughout the crown and four arms. The design is classic and straight forward with the ability to compliment most any space.

Price: $2,750 view item

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Louis XVI Patinated Iron and Tole Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: May 16, 2014

Item Number: 4085

This beautiful Louis XVI style Patinated Iron and Tole chandelier dates back to the 20th century and features iron acanthus leaves, vines, and a tassel finial. The aging gives the fixture subtle yet gorgeous character. There are four chandeliers in our collection, available individually, in pairs, or a complete set.

Price: $1,800 each, also available as a set of 4 or a pair view item

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Mid 20th Century Louis XVI Marquertry Roll Top Desk

By French Antiques | Published: October 29, 2019

Item Number: 511x

This elegant Louis XVI marquetry desk features most notably an exquisite floral design on the front, interior, and sides. The piece dates back to the mid 20th century and is known as a ‘bureau de cylindre,’ or cylinder desk, pertaining to the revolving cylindrical top which can be opened and closed. The piece features three small drawers, pigeon holes, and a secret panel inside the revolving cylinder. There are also three large drawers below the writing surface, and finally bronze mounts throughout.

Price: $4,750 view item

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19th Century French Louis XVI Hand-Carved Gilt Bevelled Mirror

By French Antiques | Published: December 2, 2019

Item Number: 524x

This Louis XVI hand-carved mirror is truly magnificent. The piece dates back to the 19th century and is gilt, meaning simply yet elegantly that it’s covered in gold leaf, and features a beveled center and side panels. The top is adorned with a pair of birds on a wreath, a flaming torch, quivered arrows, and finally gorgeous garlands cascading over either side.  The piece may have originally been created as a wedding gift as a pair of birds were depicted to symbolize love and were most often seen included in gifts for newlyweds. The flame and arrows were symbols as well, for longevity and justice respectively.

Price: $12,500 view item

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Louis XV Bronze D’Ore and Crystal Chandelier with a Unique Woven Pattern

By French Antiques | Published: December 21, 2010

Item Number: 2635

This beautiful French 19th Century Louis XV chandelier features fantastic bronze d’ore, meaning bronze covered in real gold, in a unique and rarely seen woven pattern. An impressive 30 lights support magnificent floral bobeches, also bronze d’ore. The piece is also adorned with crystal which flows in plaquettes, fleurettes, crystal spears, and can be found surrounding the center stem. This would be an immaculate addition to any home or collection.

Price: $30,000 view item

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19th Century Rose Canton Temple Jars

By French Antiques | Published: December 10, 2019

Item Number: 253

This pair of splendid Rose Canton Temple Jars date back to the 19th century and feature an unusual color palette. Floral elements set against a white background adorn the tops while the more ornate pattern work on the base is set against a unique pink rose background. The jars are in beautiful condition and offer an insight into the artistry and craftsmanship of the time.

Price: $12,000 for the pair view item

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Pair of Art Nouveau Lamps with Delicate Satin Glass Roses

By French Antiques | Published: December 29, 2016

Item Number: 2544

These elegant art nouveau single light lamps come directly from France and date back to the late 19th century. Their shape is magnificent, mirroring the curious lines of nature, and they feature delicate acanthus leaves along the steam with a gorgeous satin glass rose surrounding each light. They are made of bronze d’ore, which is slightly patinated. They bring a delightful sense of movement and nature to any space they find themselves in.

Price: $3,500 for the pair view item

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Early Mid-20th Century Cylindrical Solid Brass Hanging Lantern

By French Antiques | Published: November 7, 2020

Item Number: 582x

This early 20th century Louis XVI cylindrical brass lantern features curved glass panels, and most notably an impressively heavy brass construction. The glass panels surround a central stem which carries 5 lights through the interior. Four acorn finials can be found at the top and bottom of the brass, and the lantern as a whole is suspended beautifully by curved and knotted arms.

Price: $3,750 each, also available as a pair or set of 4 view item

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