Italian Gilded Iron, Tole, & Crystal Directoire Chandeliers, Also Available as a Pair

By French Antiques | Published: April 19, 2012

Item Number: 5718

This Directoire gilded iron & tole chandeliers features tole candle cups & bobeches with a crown adorned with a bronze floriate design and crystal teardrops. The 19th century Italian antique fixture is draped with ropes of oval cut crystals, graduated in size from the top ring to the large center ring, and from the center ring to the bottom ring. These crystals are accompanied by slim crystal teardrops hanging from octagon cut crystals. The piece is also available as a pair.

Price: $18,000 Each, Also Available as a Pair view item

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19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers

By French Antiques | Published: August 3, 2010

Item Number: 2671

This beautiful, Grand Louis XVI chandelier is made of bronze and draped with rows of octagonal crystals. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and offers details in plenty. The crown is a group of acanthus leaves, cascading to a ring of ribbon and read motif, with bow ribbon at each one of the four arms. The ropes of oval cut crystals ate graduated in size from the top to the large pierced center ring, then from the center ring to the bottom finial. There is a pair of acanthus leaf arms at each one of the four sides, joined together by a stylized heart topped by a flame. Floriate garlands are draped from arm to arm to connect each pair. The 8 exterior arms combine with 8 interior lights to provide ample light alongside the more than ample character.

Price: $75,000 each; also available as a pair view item

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French 19th Century Empire Bronze d’Ore & Crystal Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: April 18, 2012

Item Number: 2649b

This beautifully classic Empire chandelier is draped with ropes of oval cut crystals and features both bronze d’ore and bronze elements. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and sports a crown and center ring ornamented with finely chased bronze d'ore cornucopia. The bronze d’ore arms carry simple movement at bottom with their curving design as they move towards delicately patterned bobeches. The fixture has captured, and continues to exude the period’s relentlessly timeless style.

Price: $45,000 view item

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Four 19th Century Bronze Gasoliers, Available as a Set or Individually

By French Antiques | Published: August 4, 2010

Item Number: 3522

Showcasing one of four large bronze gasoliers with original gas fittings. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and features a crown beautifully adorned with fleur de lis. Supporting rods cascade down from the crown to the elaborate reticulated center ring with bronze bobeches. Below hangs a small second tier with additional fleur de lis and bobeches. The piece exudes an Art Deco and Art Nouveau nature, accompanied by a clear New Orleans feel with the plethora of fleur de lis. To note, the fixtures can be sold individually or as a set of four with a discounted price. Each chandelier is available currently in its original gas burning state, but can be rewired for modern electricity upon request.

Price: $25,000 Each discounted from $30,000 each view item

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Cabinet Stamped “H. Dasson”

By French Antiques | Published: February 25, 2014

Item Number: 6811

This exquisite, large Louis XVI cabinet is stamped by “H. Dasson,” a prestigious cabinet maker well known for their quality and designs in the 1800s. The French antique piece features two center glass doors resting in between two side doors of satinwood. The piece is mounted in elaborate, finely chiseled bronze with a floriate motif throughout. Drawers with ring pulls rest behind both side panels, as each panel plays hosts to a detailed bronze feature at front. Final details include a beautiful piece fo Breche Violette marble at top, and uniquely shaped, bronze mounted feet at bottom.

Price: $75,000 view item

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Grand French 19th Century Louis XVI Chandelier with Baccarat Crystal

By French Antiques | Published: August 5, 2010

Item Number: 5371

This Grand Louis XVI bronze and Baccarat crystal chandelier.  This exquisite chandelier is fitted with bronze drippers, candle cups, bobeches, and a beautiful crystal center. The French antique piece is draped with ropes of octagon cut crystals of graduated sizes.  Most notably, the 19th century piece is embellished with large Baccarat cut crystal plaquettes of various shapes suspended from large cut crystal stars. The crown is draped with Baccarat cut crystal, ropes of octagon cut crystals, and cut crystal plaquettes of varying sizes.  Finally, the fixture is finished with a beautifully large, hollow-cut crystal ball finial at bottom.

Price: $150,000 view item

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French 19th Century Empire Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: September 13, 2016

Item Number: 131xB

This classic Empire style chandelier features patinated bronze with bronze candle cups and bobeches. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and is adorned with beautiful scrolling arms from the patterned center. The arms play host to elements of nature as well as detailed bobeches and simple candle cups. Graduated ropes of octagon cut crystals cascade from the leaf crown to the large center ring, and subsequently back down to the central stem at bottom to complete the classically Empire basket shape.

Price: $18,000 view item

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18th Century Japanese Porcelain Centerpiece with 19th Century French Bronze d’ore Mounts

By French Antiques | Published: March 24, 2016

Item Number: 5349

This large Japanese porcelain centerpiece combines 18th centruy porcelain with 19th century French bronze d'ore. This combination was classic to the period as the French would import the high quality porcelain and later add their own intricate gold leafed bronze elements. In the bronze d’ore here, we see a beautifully beaded rim, curving handles embellished with acanthus leaves, and a pierced base with ball-and-claw feet. The porcelain itself is beautifully detailed with countryside scenes filled with nature. The combination of strong French bronze with delicate 18th century Japanese craftsmanship is strikingly elegant.

Price: $18,000 view item

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Extremely Large French 19th Century Bronze & Crystal Belle Epoque Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: May 10, 2011

Item Number: 4681

This extremely large French Belle Epoque chandelier is made of bronze and plays host to a congregation of 40 arms. The piece is a gasolier, meaning originally gas burning chandelier, and still sports the keys to turn the flow of gas on and off. It dates back to the late 19th century, circa 1890, and features the original cut glass plaquettes alongside crystal bobeches. The bronze center offers beading and simple pattern work. It embraces the chandeliers three tiers, carrying a task similar to Atlas’ with class and elegance. A simple acorn finial rests at bottom. The quality is phenomenal, and the scale is beyond belief, making it suitable for only the grandest of spaces.

Price: $250,000 view item

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18th Century French Walnut Vaisselier

By French Antiques | Published: August 4, 2010

Item Number: 2693

This gorgeous Transition inlaid walnut vasselier joins our collection from the region of Lorraine. The French antique piece dates back to the 18th century and is in phenomenal. It has two doors, two drawers, and a plate rack decorated with spindles. Finally, a large reticulated escutcheon stands proudly on each of the doors and drawers.

Price: $20,000 discounted from $25,000 view item

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