French 18th Century Household Items

Beautiful and rare large 18th-century copper cake mold decorated with fleur-de-lis and Louis XVI shells.

From Provence, France this walnut wood pannetiere dates to the 1700s. Originally, pannetieres were used for the drying of freshly baked bread. However, with a locking door and narrow...

Traditionally in the 18th century, cabinets of this type were brought into marriage as a dowry for the bride and were usually the most valuable item in a household.

Typically used for storing household items, such as linens or valuables, low chests often doubled as seating, while taller versions were sometimes used as side tables.

As the base colour was typically a rich black, the chinoiserie designs applied on top were predominantly gold to contrast with the base, although red, green and blue were also colour...

Etienne-Henri Martin’s design work combined elements of classic and avant-garde French design. The French designer and decorator designed his most famous seating models in the early ...

“Toleware" is a painted and varnished tin household item made to imitate the imported Chinese lacquer items that were popular in Britain in the 18th century.

The silversmiths embraced the era's fascination with classical antiquity and began crafting silver pieces inspired by Greco-Roman aesthetics. The 18th century brought about profound ...

In an era prior to the widespread introduction of wristwatches in the 20th century, households depended primarily on their clocks to tell the time.

Antique 18th century oil painting on canvas executed in a technique that is both still life and trompe l'oeil depicting a dog on a table with household items, flowers, and a newspape...

The workmanship is of the highest quality and can only be made by 18-19th century master silversmiths, the quality of this basket resembles the style of a well respected Canton retai...

The idea of clean lines and utilitarian postures would resurface in the 20th century, continuing into the present day. The Biedermeier style was a simplified interpretation of the in...

Condition: Near Mint With Care Tag, Without Box Country of Origin: Made in France Story about the Design: A radiating constellation of forty-seven antique keys encircles a central 1...

The Spencer family amassed an extensive art collection and other valuable household items. During the 18th century, the house became a major cultural hub in England, and parties were...

All visible sides have been carved with recessed panels, with the two sides being rectangular, while the front façade has a sinuous top that mirrors the highly shaped apron below. ...

The wood has a reddish-brown hue, with areas of a darkened patina that adds charm to the unique trunk. Our 18th-century mariner’s trunk can be used to store any type of items through...

An early 18th century Louis XIII style coffer or trunk handcrafted of solid old growth French walnut having a beautiful rich and dark color patina, circa 1710.

This was the wood of choice for the great box makers, David and Thomas Edwards who used it to veneer some of their finest pieces. Ormolu - (from French 'or moulu', signifying g...

Rocaille, in Western architecture and decorative arts, 18th-century style featuring elaborately stylized shell-like, rocklike, and scroll motifs.

Superb and rare pair of pitchers in barbotine of Saint-Clement, shaped as sitting dogs (greyhounds), in perfect condition. Large polychrome flowers and blue worsted coat on them and ...

Charles Eastlake started a new household movement in the late 19th century reflects that time period.

This large, natural colored oak trunk from Germany is from the beginning of the 18th century and features magnificent and wide, pierced, scrolling, iron strapping.

A Louis XV period cherry wood enfilade from France c.1770 with four cabinet doors and a drawer. This exceptionally wide cabinet was originally constructed for a grand scaled dining r...

A handsome Louis XVI period walnut and burl walnut enfilade from the Limousin region of France c.1780. Please notice the exceptional provincial quality of this massive enfilade with ...

A gorgeous Louis XVI period constructed of walnut and burl walnut buffet from France c.1775. The particular skill of the artisan who created this piece is fully visible in the balanc...

Very rare octagonal tea caddy with faceted cut steel decoration and tortoiseshell edging. Features a painted plaque of a sweet young courting couple behind cut steel framed glass. Th...

Decorative painting on these items is common but not necessary. This style of decorative art spread from Europe (where it was referred to as Japanning) to the United States in the 18...

The earliest versions of the sideboard familiar today made their appearance in the 18th century, but they gained most of their popularity during the 19th century as households became...

Decorative painting on these items is common but not necessary. This style of decorative art spread from Europe (where it was referred to as Japanning) to the United States in the 18...

Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...

Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...

Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...

Antique Swedish corner cabinet. The cabinet is a genuine Swedish country house furniture from the early 1800s. Old historic paint with a rustic surface and genuine patina and charact...

Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...

Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...

A 18th Century, antique French armoire, wardrobe made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two doors, very typical Louis XV, in good condition. Two-door paneling is partially with d...

Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...

A 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau, secretary made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian writing table, desk is composed with a...

A Very Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Horloge à Poser, by Henri Picard and Fedinand Barbedienne - ‘F. Barbédienne & Cie. / A Paris’, after the model by É...

A fine 19th century English Regency leather and hand painted screen. Beautiful hand painted Chinoiserie scenes. Original nail heads. Excellent condition.

Grand late 19th century country French library bibliotheque bookcase cabinet constructed from pine. The large case features a country French aesthetic stripped pine finish with a des...