French Antiques
The Franco Files
Our collection of French antiques, ranging from the reign of Louis XVI to La Belle Époque, is imbued with rich history.

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Louis XVI Style Giltwood Architectural Element Mounted as Corona or Canopy
Located in Nashville, TN
A gilded architectural element , probably an Overdoor ( window) now mounted as a corona or bed canopy . A central floral bouquet against a stepped and moulded cornice , the curved en...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bed Coronas
Materials
Giltwood
Original Vintage Botanical Illustrations from Revue Horticole, circa 1855
Located in Langweer, NL
Here are descriptions of the eight botanical illustrations, including the Latin and English names of the plants, why they are significant, and details about the creators and the tech...
Category
Antique 1850s French Prints
Materials
Paper
Pair of French glazed faience plates with scallions and artichokes, c. 1850
s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of French glazed faience plates decorated with a hand painted vegetable transfer of scallions, artichokes, and insects.
France, mid 1800’s.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
A set of 8 French Art Nouveau dining chairs with leather seats, late 19th c.
Located in View Park, CA
A set of eight highly-carved Art Nouveau dining chairs, France late 19th century or early 20th. Featuring chocolate-brown leather seats with brass tacking. Carved backs, legs, feet. ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Slow Living Fine Rustic Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original 19th-century French fireplace mantel, carved from soft-toned limestone, epitomises understated elegance.
The hand-carved surface bears authentic tooling marks, enhancin...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Small 17th-18th Century French Carved Oak Lion Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and unique small hand carved oak lion fragment. Beautiful weathered.
France circa 1650-1750
Weathered. measurements include the wooden pedestal.
H:11cm W:6cm D:5,5cm
Category
Antique 17th Century French Baroque Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
$267 Sale Price
52% Off
19th Century Louis XV Style French Dark Ocean Blue Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Hastings, GB
Spectacular late 19th century French marble top chinoiserie bombe commode in the Louis XV style. The raised chinoiserie decoration set against the beautiful dark ocean blue body, top...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 16 inches in height, this large scale nineteenth century Napoleon III period hourglass features three turned ebonized wood disks joined by bronze supports and finished wi...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A timeless settee in the Louis XVI taste dating from the 19th century with painted wood frame sheltering the upholstered interior of three down-feather seat cushions, tight seatback,...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint, Feathers
19th Century French Restauration Period Gilt Wood Mirror, Mercury Glass, 30-in W
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early nineteenth century French Restauration period gilt wood mirror features its original mercury glass. The frame is detailed with floral cartouches in each corner, as well as...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Mid 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Black Lacquer Planter or Jardiniere
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This exceptional French black lacquer planter or jardiniere table from the Napoleon III period features intricate bronze detailing and inset borders of inlaid bronze. A lid with bron...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Bronze, Zinc
French 19th Century Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Orjol
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and extremely rare piece of pottery with a spout in handle from the Provence called : Orjol du Lauragais. The fact that this jug has a multiple colour glazing makes i...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
$802 Sale Price
41% Off
French 17th Century Weathered Carved Oak Christ Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice carved oak fragment of a Christ figure with a strong expression. Beautiful weathered , France circa 1600-1700. Weathered, and losses. Measurement with the base
Category
Antique 17th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
$826 Sale Price
49% Off
19th Century Majolica Shell Plate Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica shell plate signed Sarreguemines.
7.5 inches diameter.
Category
Antique 1890s French Victorian Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Louis XVI Style Armchair with Chapeau de Gendarme Backrest
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This refined 19th-century French armchair is a graceful example of the Louis XVI style, distinguished by its “chapeau de gendarme” backrest — a subtly curved crest with raised corner...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Damask, Beech, Lacquer, Paint
Puddingstone Mill from Roman France
Located in London, GB
Carved from a mosaic-like rock, this striking sculpture is the lower grinding stone from a Gallo-Roman millstone - a powerful and aesthetic symbol of life two millennia ago. It is ma...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Classical Roman Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique19th century French Louis Philippe Gold Leaf Gilded Overmantel Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
A stunning, authentic French overmantel mirror crafted in the Louis-Philippe style, popular between 1830 and 1850. This style is known for its understated elegance, with gently round...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...
Materials
Gold Leaf
$3,509 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set cons...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Solid Oak Farm Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An astounding 19th century French oak farm table of robust proportions to anchor a dining room or workspace. The thick plank top (nearly three inches) reveals a series of “honest rep...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
PAIR Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Revival Open Carved Oak SET of 2
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Revival Tall Open Carved Oak Set of 2.
Direct from France, a superb pair of antique dining chairs...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Late 19th Century French Artisan-Made Round Walnut Dining Table, Drop Leaf Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Found in the region of Languedoc in southern France, this artisan made round walnut farm table from the late nineteenth century features a 53 inch diameter top with two drop leaves. ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bookcase or Vitrine, Bronze
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style mahogany bibliotheque or bookcase is finished with bronze banding. Its corners feature bronze fluting and the side panels are also...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Marble Top Farm Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A unique farm table with origins in 19th century France, adapted in the 20th century with a new white marble top on the original oak frame. At just over six-feet long, the scale is p...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
Small French Majolica Swan Jardiniere Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica Swan Jardiniere Circa 1890.
Height / 4 inches.
Lenght / 5.2 by 2.5 inches.
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
19th c. Leather LeMaire Fabt Paris Binoculars and Case c.1890
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An antique pair of leather wrapped binoculars perfect for concerts and sports games. Black lacquered over brass. Embossed on the eyepiece "LeMair Fabt Paris". Original leather...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorab...
Materials
Metal, Brass
Circa 1870 French Ebonized Crossbow Front Marquetry and Cut Brass Cigar Humidor
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon…
A very beautiful humidor from France, hand-carved circa 1870 using exotic woods and marquetry. The shapely cigar box has an arbalete (crossbow) front,...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Metal, Brass
Artisan Blacksmith Work of a Sailing Ship Frigate in the Shap of a hanging lamp
Located in Hannover, DE
This lamp is made of wrought iron, and it's a perfect example of the amazing artistic and craftsmanship of the 19th century. Every part of this lamp is lovingly crafted by hand, ensu...
Category
Antique 1850s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Renaissance-style armour, Spain, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Renaissance-style armour, Spain, circa 1880
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Antique Black Glass Cabinet from France 19th
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique French glass cabinet.
The top door is made of ripple glass, and its unique, slightly wavy distortion conveys the craftsmanship and elegance of the time. This "wav...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Cupboards
Materials
Wood, Glass
Pierre-Jules Mène - Bronze Hunting Dog, France, circa 1870
By P.J. Mêne
Located in Greven, DE
Pierre-Jules Mène - Bronze hunting dog
France
Bronze
around 1870
Dimensions: H × W × D: 21 × 30 × 13 cm
Description:
Antique bronze sculpture of a short-haired hunting dog carryin...
Category
Antique 1870s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century Louis XVI-style walnut chest of drawers, almost a semainier except with six drawers instead of the requisite seven. Sometimes referred to as a lingerie chest, the...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th century French Louis-style Wingback Armchair in Brown Velvet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
French Louis-style wingback armchair upholstered in brown velvet. Dating from the 19th century with later upholstery. Featuring a carved and painted wooden frame, newly restored with...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet
$3,566 Sale Price
20% Off
Exquisite Antique French Silver and Niello Enamel Sculptural Pectoral Cross
Located in New York, NY
Superb, museum quality antique French silver and niello enamel high relief sculptural pectoral cross
19th Century
Complex and beautifully rendered crucifix done in finely detailed ni...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Silver, Enamel
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant walnut & marble commode from France, 19th century, with finely carved decoration in the Louis XVI style, fitting with Empire and transitional tastes just the same. The top...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A substantial 19th century French shop counter with original painted finish over beech and walnut construction. Much of the paint has been lost on the top surface, revealing the warm...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Beech, Walnut, Paint
Pair 19th Century, French Zinc Mythical Lion- Wolf Head Fragments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare decorative zinc item that once graced a facade, France, circa 1850-1900
Weathered and small losses but despite of its age in a good condition
Measurement here belo...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements
Materials
Zinc
$683 Sale Price / set
41% Off
Mid 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Nightstand, Chest, Side Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Rare for its smaller scale with a 21 inch width, this nineteenth century Louis Philippe period chest of drawers features a facade of book matched burl walnut. Its three drawers of do...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Night Stands
Materials
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sofa
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 19th century French sofa epitomizes the timeless elegance of Louis XVI-inspired design, with its perfectly balanced proportions, refined carved details, and luminous g...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Materials
Damask, Silk, Giltwood, Elm
19th Century Opaline and Gilt Bronze Jewelry Stand, “Soap Bubble” Hues
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A refined Charles X period opaline glass jewelry stand mounted with finely chased gilt bronze. Dating from circa 1825, this exquisite piece captures the delicate elegance of early 19...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Bronze
Large 19th Century French Glazed Yellow Confit Pot
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely large antique 19th century French confit pot with drippy mustard yellow glaze from the South of France, Castelnaudary. This pot or planter is hand thrown with charming handl...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Vases
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century French White Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful white marble mortar, France, 19th century.
Weathered.
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
$445 Sale Price
58% Off
Pair 17/18th Century French Gilded Carved Oak Baroque Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful pair of two baroque gilt oak ornaments,
France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered and small losses. Measurement here below of the largest one and includes the wooden base.
Category
Antique 17th Century French Baroque Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
$683 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Elegant French Limestone Mantel – Timeless Country House Charm
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Elegant French Limestone Mantel – Timeless Country House Charm.
Bring authentic French country elegance into your home with this beautifully hand-carved limestone mantel. Its clean ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
19th Century French Iron Chandelier
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A large and impressive iron chandelier. Add a rustic look to your room.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Antique French Sofa Table Writing Desk Barley Twist Carved Renaissance Tapestry
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Sofa Table Writing Desk Barley Twist Carved Renaissance Tapestry.
Direct from France, a highly carved antique side table or writing desk circa 1880. The table is orna...
Category
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Tables
Materials
Textile, Walnut
French 19th Century Mahogany Library Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French late 19th century mahogany center table or library table with two gorgeous fret-carved pedestals on each side recalling Gothic architectural motifs in a cathedral. The simple ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Center Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Baccarat Crystal Empire Armorial Crest 34 Piece Stemware Service for 8
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Historically significant Baccarat Empire Simson Armorial Crest stemware service for 8 - champagne, wine, water and liqueur glasses and two superb wine decanters, each piece bearing the Simson crest
19th Century
The Armorial crest is almost certainly that of Sampson Simson (1780-1857), a Jewish American philanthropist most notably remembered as the Father of Mount Sinai Hospital. Simson was born in Danbury, CT and expressed an early interest in law, attending Columbia University where he studied under Aaron Burr. He was admitted to the bar in 1802 and became one of the first Jewish lawyers in New York City. He retired several years later to devote himself to charitable work. In 1852, nine men, including Sampson Simpson, joined together to establish the Jew's Hospital in New York which later became Mount Sinai Hospital. Simson served as the first president of the hospital's Board of Directors, personally covering many of the expenses and donating the land upon which the hospital was originally built on West 28th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues.
Baccarat introduced their iconic Harcourt pattern in 1841 and this service is from approximately the same time period, circa 1850. The Baccarat Empire pattern elevates the Harcourt design model with fine gilded decoration identical at the foot and rim to the Simson service. Armorial crests were executed by special commission which included the 1828 Louis de Bourbon Ewer, the Duke of Aosta service, Service de L'Elysee, Countess of Paris Service and those of other prominent individuals.
The service includes:
Wine decanter with handle: 10.5 inches high, 5.5 inches diameter
Wine Decanter: 10.38 inches high, 5 inches diameter
8 champagne coupes: 5 inches high, 4 inches diameter
8 wine glasses: 5 inches high, 2.63 inches diameter
8 water glasses: 6.63 inches high, 3.57 inches diameter
8 liqueur glasses: 4.13 inches high, 2.13 inches diameter
Condition: Very Good. very light age appropriate surface wear
Baccarat registered its trademark in 1860 at which time a paper label began to be attached to pieces, very few of these labels have survived. Prior to this period, Baccarat pieces were unsigned, with the exception of some early paperweights bearing the letter B. Early Baccarat is identified by quality, pattern and references.
References: Christie's, Auction 2814, January 23, 2014 for a silver brandy warmer by Myer Myers with an identical crest, the lot essay identifying the crest as that of Sampson Simson
_ we are grateful to Jill Waddell, Christie's VP, Senior Specialist, Silver Department for her assistance with identifying the Simson crest.
A Baccarat wine decanter...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Writing Table with Leather Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale late eighteenth century French Louis XVI period walnut lady's writing desk features a gold tooled black leather top. A single drawer pulls out from the side using a ...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Coffer Bench
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer bench features ten hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with alternating Gothic motifs. Gothic column...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Benches
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color,
France, circa 1850.
Good but weathered condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls
Materials
Terracotta
$433 Sale Price
54% Off
Handmade Antique Persian Khamseh Rug 5.5
x 8.5
, 1880s - 2B78
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exceptional vintage Persian Khamseh rug from the 1880s is a testament to the masterful artistry of tribal weaving. Its captivating design features a series of large, interconnec...
Category
Antique 1880s French Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Massive French 19th Century Silver Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A rectangular, silver gilt mirror from 19th century France with fantastic patina enveloping the whole. The narrow frame is symmetrical in shape–which may be hung in either direction–...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Wall Mirrors
Materials
Silver
French 19th Century Oak Farmhouse Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful country farmhouse dining table from 19th century France, handcrafted from oak. The top planks show a rippled grain dotted by the heads of square peg joinery underneath th...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Country Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
French Faience Strasbourg Factory Cabbage Tureen and Cover
By Paul Hannong
Located in Downingtown, PA
Botanical Illusion: Important Strasbourg Faience Cabbage Tureen
Cover,
Mid-18th Century
Origin: Strasbourg, France Dimensions: 8 1/2 in. (H) x ...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Soup Tureens
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Napoleon III Ebony Box Stamped "TAHAN Supplier to the Emperor", with Expertise
By Tahan Paris
Located in Bochum, NRW
Napoleon III Period Ebony Luxury Box by TAHAN, Paris, with Expertise.
Stamped “TAHAN Fr de l’Empereur” — official purveyor to the Emperor.
A rare and impeccably preserved example of ...
Category
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Carpenter’s Workbench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century workbench is a fascinating relic of technology from before the assembly line, a hybrid of artisanal rusticity and industrial innovations. The top planks are ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Brutalist Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique French 19th Century Nun
s Table
Located in New York, NY
Stunning antique 18th Century oak nun's 4 compartment table with perfect patina throughout. Later added brass sabots on all 4 legs. Original peg hardware joining the corners. Non-str...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French petite mirror in the Louis XVI style, dating to the 19th century, with incredible, carved gilt wood detail set off by the ebonized (painted) backpanel. At the top of the pie...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Antique French Silver Topped Walking Stick Cane 19th Century 94cm / 37 inches
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Art Noveau silver pommel handled walking stick, circa 1890 in date.
The striking stick features an ornate silver handle featuring superb leaf cast...
Category
Antique 1890s French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
French Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A finely hand-carved French limestone mantelpiece, distinguished by its soft profile and beautifully weathered patina. The serpentine frieze with central point and molded cornice res...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone









