19th Century French St. Louis Crystal Chandelier Signed “St Louis France”

By French Antiques | Published: September 21, 2015

Item Number: 178x

This magnificent Saint Louis crystal six arm chandelier was originally made for candles and is uniquely Signed "St Louis France" on the crystal center. The French antique fixture dates back to the 19th century and features six cut crystal arms, a cut crystal center, crystal bobeches, and a beautiful crystal bowl adorned with crystal drops. The piece is stunning in its shape and quality. Subtle notes of character can be found in the curving crown at top and tulip-shaped finial at bottom.

Price: $95,000 view item

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French 18th Century Louis XV Poudreuse(Vanity Table or Dressing Table) by “Hache Fils a Genoble”

By French Antiques | Published: August 13, 2010

Item Number: 6328

This stunning Louis XV period poudreuse (dressing table or vanity table) by "Hache Fils a Genoble” is made of walnut with a contrasting dark trim.  In the center a mirror slides forward to stand perpendicular to the piece. The piece has two drawers, a tierette, and a door that opens on top of either side for storage.  While the left side is deeper with a dummy drawer on the front, the right side is more shallow with a real drawer below. The piece is dated "April 1775,” with a paper glued on the bottom interior of the right hand drawer to signify Hache as the creator. 

Price: $45,000 view item

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“Krieger” Signed French Louis XV 19th Century Chest with Bronze d’Ore Mounts and Breche d’Alep Marble Top

By French Antiques | Published: August 13, 2010

Item Number: 6357

This fantastic Louis XV two drawer Bombé commode features finely chased bronze d'ore mounts in the floriate manner throughout. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century, circa 1880, and is signed by the artisan “Krieger,” well known for their craftsmanship and quality in the 1800s. The piece is inlaid with satin wood flowers below a beautifully contoured breche d'Alep marble top. The bronze d’ore works as a striking element to offer a sense of balance and movement. It both frames the inlaid floral pattern wonderfully, and offers accenting details as it rests on the top of the legs on the diagonal as well as the piece's feet.

Price: $42,500 discounted from $45,000 view item

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Belgian 19th Century Louis XIV Bronze Chandelier Signed “F. Wissaert”

By French Antiques | Published: August 3, 2010

Item Number: 2677

This fantastic Belgian Louis XIV style bronze chandelier features bronze candle cups and large bronze bobeches. It is uniquely Signed "F. Wissaert.”  The piece dates back to the 19th century and sports a detailed, patterned center adorned with herms at the top and on the central ring. The arms are decorated beautifully with acanthus leaves. Finally, a large finial rests at bottom bookending the fixture’s details.

Price: $75,000 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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French 19th Century Louis XV Commode Signed “L’Excellent Paris”

By French Antiques | Published: May 19, 2017

Item Number: 6439

This small Louis XV two drawer Bombé features beautiful floriate marquetry at front and on both sides. It is uniquely, and significantly signed, "L'Excellent Paris.” The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and showcases a plethora of finely chiseled bronze d'ore mounts enveloping the floral marquetry. The piece also sports bronze d’ore escutcheons, as well as a beautifully contoured marble top.

Price: $45,000 view item

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French 19th Century Second Empire Salon Set, Upholstered in Silk, Mounted with Bronze d’Ore, Signed by “Jeanselme”

By French Antiques | Published: August 12, 2010

Item Number: 5941

Showcasing this magnificent Second Empire mahogany salon set which includes six fauteuil open armchairs, four side chairs, and one sofa. The French antique set dates back to the 19th century, circa 1840, and is beautifully mounted with stylized acanthus leaves, marguerites, and feet  in bronze d’oré. Notably, each piece is signed by the artisan “Jeanselme.” Each piece is also upholstered in beautiful silk, two of the arm chairs features the same gold and white silk as the sofa, with the other four being upholstered in rose silk and bordered in gold. The four side chairs are upholstered in aubergine silk. The set is simply magnificent, not only in its condition, but also in its timeless empire style. Six Armchairs 23"wide x 21"deep x 37"tall - Four Side Chairs 20"wide x 17"deep x 35 1/2"tall - One Sofa 71"wide x 23"deep x 37 1/2"tall

Price: $150,000 For the set view item

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19th Century “Dutch style” Chandelier, Single or Pair

By French Antiques | Published: August 15, 2017

Item Number: 300x

This “Dutch style” chandelier is made of beautifully patinated brass and dates back to the 19th century. The fixture is single-tiered with five lights and sports a set of unique outreaching arms reminiscent of a medieval style.

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

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany, Bronze d’Ore and Glass Cabinet Signed by Paul Sormani

By French Antiques | Published: December 8, 2010

Item Number: 5480

This phenomenal Louis XVI mahogany and glass single door cabinet is classic in its style and timeless in its beauty. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and is grandly mounted in bronze d’ore. Each section of glass is framed in the gold leafed bronze with marguerites at the top of the large door. Pattern work classic to the Louis XVI style is found at top, with a simple and beautiful ribbon and garland at bottom. A detailed escutcheon is found at center, and the legs are wrapped with bronze d’ore at top, and rest on d’ore feet. The piece features a marble top and is draped with a rose velvet back. The piece is signed by the famous Paul Sormani, an Italian cabinet maker located in Paris known for his incredible detail, craftsmanship and artistry. The signature reads, "Paul Sormani, 10 r Charlot, Paris."

Price: $60,000 discounted from $75,000 view item

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