French Barware

A stunning example of a vintage equestrian bottle opener dating to c.1970. The handle is gold plated bronze fashioned in the form of a horse bit and the bottle opener itself made fr...

A rare and highly sought-after stitched leather double decanter holder designed by Jacques Adnet for the French fashion house, Hermes of Paris. The caddy is fitted with two cut crys...

This stunning modernist barware accessory, tantalus, or "cave a liqueur," is a perfect example of Mid-Century design. The piece was crafted in France circa 1960. The hand-stitched br...

This stunning Art Deco barware bar tool was designed and crafted in France in the 1930s. The rare cocktail picks accessory features a man pushing a wheelbarrow with picks. The man's ...

This stunning champagne bucket by Jean Després, crafted in France around 1950, is an exquisite example of his masterful silver-plating technique. The design features a cylindrical body with hammered detailing, a hallmark of Després' signature style, and is adorned with two scrolled handles that are accentuated by spherical accents. At the top of the bucket, you'll find a delicate Jean Després flat-link chain decoration, adding a refined touch. The piece is signed with "J.Després" etched under the base, verifying its authenticity and craftsmanship (see photo). A similar model can be found in the book Jean Després, Jeweler and Goldsmith Between Art Deco and Modernity by Melissa Gabardi, specifically on page 151, published by Editions Norma (refer to accompanying photos). Jean Després (1889-1980) was a renowned French goldsmith known for his distinctive approach to Art Deco jewelry and functional objects. His legacy includes creating innovative silver, gold, and pewter pieces, breaking away from traditional designs by using bold, geometric forms and hammered textures. Després' works were highly regarded in avant-garde circles, and he enjoyed a close friendship with notable artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. This champagne bucket is not only a stunning decorative object but also a symbol of Després' groundbreaking contributions to the Art Deco movement. Perfect for collectors and admirers of modernist French craftsmanship. Exhibitions 1925: Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, with Rose Adler and the painter Étienne Cournault 1925: International Exhibition of Decorative Arts 1926: Salon des indépendants 1928: Salon of the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts 1928: Salon des Artistes-Decorateurs 1930: Union des Artistes Modernes, at the Pavillon de Marsan, he exhibits surrealist jewelry...

This early twentieth century French Art Deco Period silver plate champagne bucket features concentric circles around the bottom. Two knob handles allow for easier carrying. The botto...

A charming period Napoleon III Second Empire (1852-1870) brass accented ebonized wood and crystal French cave à liqueur. France, mid-19th century, an object of practical use as well as beauty, add a touch of sophisticated elegance and refinement to your next dinner party with this scarce antique cave à liqueur (petite liquour caddy), featuring an ebonized wooden box-form case inlaid with brass string banding, the locking case opens by turning the original key to release the latch lock mechanism then gently lifting the hinged top and front panel, revealing a richly figured mahogany fitted interior, housing a lovely assembled etched crystal liqueur service, including a pair of hand blown crystal decanters decorated in elegant flowing fiolate vine etchings with matching stoppers, accompanied by eight stemmed cordial drinking glasses with geometric etching patern; the folding panels can stay in the up/open position when in use or for display, or press the hinge mechanism to close the panels, then you can lock it and remove the key to secure the contents, the case is finished on all sides so it can be placed anywhere in the room, all raised on short turned feet. circa 1860 Dimensions: (approx) Closed: 10" High, 8.25" Wide, 7 7/8" Deep; Open: 15.25" High, 8.25" Wide, 10" Deep; 5.5lbs Total **Additional photos available upon request** CONDITION REPORT: Good antique condition with nicely aged warm worn patina and desirable unrestored original finish. Wear consistent with 160 years of age, use, handling and exposure, including retaining antique character marks and charm throughout, worn distressed original ebony finish, with scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches, rough spots and very minor chippy paint losses. The imperfections not noticeable in most lighting or at most angles, however we went way out of our way to make sure to capture the flaws in the photos to try and be as transparent and upfront as possible. Please be sure to inspect all the photos. Overall a wonderful assembled set, sturdy, stable, structurally sound, all crystal intact with typical wear but no cracks or damage. Overall a wonderful example, with nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality but only adds to the sophisticated elegance, warmth, antique character, classic refinement, and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over very long periods of time! Keywords: cave a liqueur serving set tantalus bar...

Christian Dior, Paris, designed this modernist lidded ice bucket or wine cooler. The rare barware piece was crafted in France circa 1970 for The Christian Interior Collection. This s...

This exquisite barware cocktail pick features two carved chromed metal carriers with a central holder. The piece was crafted in France circa 1930. Twelve metal cocktail forks with re...

An absolutely stunning large silver plated tray with a striking border and two grand shaped palm leaf handles by Maison Christofle of Paris. Just back from our silversmiths workshop where it has been overhauled, professionally deep cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory. The underside is signed with various Orfèvrerie Christofle...

Iconic Baccarat Harcourt 1841 celebrates its 180th anniversary in 2021. The design has been chosen by some of the most notable figures in the wo...

Set of 8 ivory color Bakelite Dice topped cocktail picks with forked tips housed in a large black Bakelite dice holder.

A set of 5 vintage wine glasses in a pale blush pink hue. Each glass has a lovely swirl design. Made in France by Luminarc.

An entertaining essential for any host, this substantial and heavy silver-plated champagne bucket or wine chiller from France has a few additional details to really stand out from th...

Beautiful 1960s Mid Century Modern elegant crystal glass decanter from France. This beautiful piece exudes style and glamour. Presenting itself as a crystal column with a facetted st...

This elegant Art Deco silver plate cylindrical cocktail or Martini shaker was crafted by French silversmith Roux & Marquiand, Paris in the 1940s. This large, tall three-sectioned coc...

A fabulous top-notch champagne bucket or wine cooler by Baccarat, beautiful thick heavy crystal with a simple linear cut decoration. Each of the handles is made from gilded bronze...

A fine set of 12 wine glass cordials. By Baccarat. In the Harcourt pattern. The set of 12 has 6 pairs of cordials the primary and secondary colors (red, blue yellow, green, purple...

A fabulous vintage French silver plated bottle opener created c.1960's for the "Cordage" range, a range of exceptional items for the home and office. Stamped Hermes, Paris and Mad...

This vintage champagne and wine cooler bucket, from the 1960’s, features a charming brass finish. It is branded Champagne Pommery Reims France. As seen th...

Christofle Gallia cocktail shaker, designed by Luc Lanel and Gallia for the luxury liner SS Normandie. Silver plated metal. Marked "Gallia" and the Gallic cock mark, five point crow...

Bronze Bottle Opener, Woman Body Figure, 1970s Nice and original bottle opener, figuring a nude woman or goddess. Perfect to add to any set of kitchen accessories ! Beautiful pati...

A beautiful silver-plated ice cube bucket, made by the French brand Christofle. The model's name is Sully. The ice cube bucket is in very good condition. Beautiful color and brilli...

Add French charm to your bar or wine cellar with one or all of these grapevine corkscrews, handmade in the vineyards of France. It is one-of-a-kind...

This exquisite vintage decanter from Lancel Paris is a testament to mid-century modern design. Crafted from high-quality ribbed crystal, the decanter's body showcases a beautiful pla...

Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Liquor Box Glass Decanter Cavé à Liqueur. Create an elegant bar area with this outstanding carved Black F...

This unique apparatus has a lot to do with the history and shaping of French history and culture: the wine bottle corker. Made of iron around 1890, was used in a winery in Bordeaux. ...

This set of etched French crystal liqueur glasses, which dates to the 1930s, is in mint condition. The subtle amber color of the glasses will enhance the color of your drinks nicely. I have curated this set of vintage glasses...

Fine set of twelve Baccarat Harcourt 1841 wine goblets in excellent condition. Iconic Baccarat design, beautiful proportions, hand-crafted in F...

Unique stack of leather books design tantalus with hidden 'shot glasses' & decanters. If you are looking for the most interesting and worldly gift for yourself, a friend or a loved ...

A beautiful Napoleon III period "Cave à liqueur" liquor cabinet with inlaid brass en fruitwood veneer. The cabinet contains four carafes and 12 glasses on a wooden stand with bronze ...

Unusual asymmetrical configuration Modernist style pair of Baccarat crystal decanters. Signed on the bases Excellent condition.

A highly sought-after silver plated jug designed by the famous French designers (see below) Louis Süe and André Mare for the Orfèvrerie Gallia / Maison Christofle c.1925. Just back from our silversmith's workshop, it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory; any shading are reflections; minor wear to the interior commensurate with age and use. A magnificent piece of history and as relevant for today's interiors as it was nearly 100 years ago. Excellent condition spanning 7 1/2" handle to spout x 4" x 7" tall. Any black marks seen on the body of the jug / pitcher are shadows not marks. Item: 44016 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK Sue et Mare The spirit of collaboration was alive in the age of Art Deco. No duo quite exemplified this ideal more than the one known as Süe et Mare. Taking their knowledge of fine art and their shared experiences in the war with them, Louis Süe and André Mare were able to shape trends in the shift from Art Nouveau to Art Deco and beyond. Their designs, inspired by Cubism, excited the Paris Salon of the time and remain relevant even today. Louis Süe was born in Bordeaux in 1875 to a wine merchant and his wife. Drawn to the arts, Süe abandoned a path which would have led him into the École Polytechnique to attend the École des Beaux-Arts in 1893. There he studied painting as well as architecture design, and in 1902 was able to exhibit with a number of his contemporaries in the Salon des Indépendants and the Salon d’Automne. After working in various Parisian artists’ workshops and spending time in Vienna (where he was introduced to Cubism), Süe joined L’Atelier Français, an interior design firm made up of a number of his contemporaries, and where he first met André Mare. André Mare was born in the Norman town of Argentan in 1885. Feeling stifled by his conventional upbringing, he left in 1904 to enroll in the École des Arts Decoratifs. In 1906, Mare also exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants and the Salon d’Automne, showing his furniture design and setting himself apart as a leader among his cohort. In 1912, along with Marcel Duchamp and others (and concurrent to his involvement with L’Atelier Français) Mare created La Maison Cubiste, a section at that year’s Salon d’Automne dedicated to radical interior design. The outbreak of the First World War briefly interrupted the two men’s collaboration. Süe was drafted into the French Army and served in the Greek campaign. Mare, meanwhile, developed new camouflage techniques for the French, British, and Italian armies using his knowledge of Cubism. But this function did not keep him from the front. In 1916, he was wounded by shrapnel in Picardy while helping establish a lookout post, and in the same year was awarded the Military Cross by George V of England. In 1919, Süe and Mare resumed their professional relationship by cooperating with Gustave Jaulmes on designing the victory celebrations in Paris for the war’s end. The next year the pair founded the Compagnie des arts français, focusing on creating designs for furnishings and interior accessories. While adhering to the Art Deco style, their designs were more conventional, harking back to the Louis XIV and earlier periods, and less focused on geometric intricacy. Highly decorative, their pieces featured flair such as sculpted floral and fruit motifs, scalloped edges, and inlays of ivory and mother of pearl. Working primarily as decorators and furniture designers, Süe and Mare did find time to continue participating in exhibitions, particularly the 1925 Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes, where they constructed an actual museum of contemporary art. Other projects included the booth for the Ambassade de France and the interiors of the steamship SS Île de France.

This cocktail ensemble is a stunning barware accessory created by Empoli, Italy, for the Christian Dior Interior Collection circa 1960. A tall Martini or Lemonade pitcher and a geometric decanter...

A hand-blown Baccarat Remy Martin Louis XIII crystal decanter bottle with stopper, circa 1957-1967. This piece is an exact replica of a rare decanter us...

Moet and Chandon French vintage 1980s hat shaped wine champagne cooler made of large rigid black plastic. Vintage Art Deco Stylish French design Adver...

An exceptional set of 10 crystal red wine glasses in sparkling Saint-Louis crystal. The tulip- shaped chalice of each is cut with tall and pointed lozenges, while the stem features e...

This little Hermès charm takes the shape of the iconic Bolide Bag. Made from sterling silver, the bottom panel of this piece pops open revealing a shallow storage space. Text engrave...

This exquisite Lancel crystal decanter is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. Crafted from high-quality pressed glass, the decanter features a distinctive fluted body th...

This exquisite French 19th Century Louis Philippe Period "Cave à Liqueur", stamped by the renowned Coignard Chapon, is a remarkable example of fine craftsmanship and French sophistic...

Set of four Napoleon brandy or cognac snifters. The classic Napoleon letter “N” surrounded by a classical laurel wreath. The letter N, laurel wreath a...

Unique four-leather-books-design liquor tantalus with hidden decanters. If you are looking for the most interesting and worldly gift for yourself, a friend or a loved one then this cool antique...

Gorgeous "Neptune" crystal ice bucket and stainless steel tongs in original box by Baccarat of France, circa 1980s. The piece is in great vintage condition with no chips and measures...

A good quality set of French crystal champagne flutes.Very nice details that will enhance any table. All in perfect condition, no chips nor cracks. Never been used, orignal stick...

Beautiful French antique oak bar counter dating from the early 20th century, fully paneled on the customer side and on the sides. On the bartender side, there's a zinc sink...

French silver bottle opener. Silvered and gold metal bottle opener with harlequin diapered engine turned cylinder. France 1930’s Dimensions: 6.38" H x 1.5" W x .38" D

Silver plated bottle opener commemorating the founder of the famous French silver company ; Charles Christofle (1805-1863). Comes in the original box.

12 French Art Deco Chinese cocktail picks, France, 192 0s. Chrome, wood and bakelite. 12 cocktail picks. Measures: Width : 15cm - 5.9", height : 13cm - 5.1", depth : 7cm - 2.75". Som...

Art Deco cocktail shaker made in France in the 1930's or 1940's. The set includes the main shaker, a strainer and top as well as a makers stamp on the bottom.

Antique French green glass and gilt bronze Hollywood Regency bar set on a mirror tray. On the tray a pineapple lidded bowl and a whisky dispenser wit...

Make a bold statement with this stunning mid-century modern silver plate wine cooler or champagne ice bucket, expertly crafted in France circa 1960. A true conversation piece, this u...

Set of Eight Portieux Vallerysthal Turquoise Blue Opaline Wine or Water Goblets. Each glass with a wafer stem all in very good condition with no visible chips. As with all hand blown...

Boost your entertaining experience with this exceptional Baccarat champagne ice bucket or wine cooler—a true testament to refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Designed by the...

Superb 'Cheyenne' carafe service designed by Hilton McConnico for Daum. Stopper of the carafe in the shape of a feather quill. Blue model named Cheyenne ...

A set of French 3 ruby red cordial glasses by Luminarc. Marked at the bottom is "France". A great way to add color to any table. How we would style them: Pair this gorgeous red ...

The Magnificent Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor: A Majestic Exploration of a Timeless Masterpiece from the Exposition Universelle of 1878. The Bacca...

A beautifully proportioned mid-century French wine decanter, hand-blown in smoky gray-brown glass and capped with a striking spherical stopper. Wi...

This beautiful barware serving tool of French cocktail picks features an umbrella-shaped holder with twelve picks and a multicolor Lucite finial. Each cocktail fork is removable from...

A handsome set of 6 sterling spoons with a scallop or clamshell style scoop. Very attractive addition to the bar or dining table - light and of good color and in very good condition.

large and richly hand cut and mouth blown with hand gilt gold trim top / base barware and tableware glassware service for 12 people. Each glass features a deep cuts that allow the li...