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Louis XVI French Barometer From 1700s
Located in Lejre, DK
A Louis XVI French barometer adorned with intricate carvings and original gilding, dating back to
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Antique Early 1700s French French Provincial More Clocks

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Wood

Louis XVI French Barometer From 1700s
Louis XVI French Barometer From 1700s
H 44.1 in W 16.54 in D 0.79 in
1700's Antique Louis XIII, Carved, 89" H., French Provincial Cabinet!!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 1700's Antique Louis XIII, Carved, 89" H., French Provincial Cabinet!! Antique Cabinet
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Cabinets

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Wood

French Tapestry Chair Antique, c. 1700s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite French Tapestry chair from the 1700s is a rare gem. It depicts a young boy
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Antique 18th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Brass Cachepot (circa 1700s)
Located in London, GB
Antique three-legged French brass cachepot (circa 1700s). This piece has a fascinating connection
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Antique French Hemp Cutter from the 1700's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Hemp Cutter we think and appears to be from the mid-1700's. After buying in France
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Antique 1780s French Rustic Knife Boxes

Materials

Steel

French 1700's Stage Coach Messenger Box with Horse Hair and Iron
Located in Louisville, KY
This whimsically charming 18th c. French messenger box is quite the unique find. The outside is
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Antique Early 18th Century French George II Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Bronze, Iron

16/1700s Brass Mortar and Pestle, France, Primitive Antique, Patina
Located in Skien, NO
Antique French Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, Hand Cast Brass / Bronze, 17th / 18th Century. This
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Antique 18th Century French Country Antiquities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Period French Louis XV Walnut Armoire, Mid-1700s
Located in Miami, FL
wood exhibits a beautiful patina, France, mid-1700s. Glass panels, while handblown, were more than
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Huge early 1700's Verdure Aubusson Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in LYON, FR
French Aubusson woven tapestry from the early 1700's depicting a lizard standing in luscious
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Antique 1720s French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Huge early 1700's Verdure Aubusson Tapestry
Huge early 1700's Verdure Aubusson Tapestry
H 105.52 in W 76.38 in D 0.4 in
Very large 1700's Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in LYON, FR
Very large Aubusson Tapersty Circa 1720's. ‘Verdure’ (foliage) tapestries were woven throughout the
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Antique 1720s French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool

Very large 1700's Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
Very large 1700's Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
H 107.09 in W 82.68 in D 0.4 in
Antique French 2-Door Painted Rustic Buffet circa 1700's with Paint Restoration
Located in Chicago, IL
hypothesis would be from the south of France and definitely from the 1700's. **Please note both back legs
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Antique 1770s French Country Buffets

Materials

Wood, Oak

French Provincial Carved Credenza with Pink Serpentine Marble Top France 1700s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Important richly decorated hand-carved 18th-century traditional French Provincial oak cabinet
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Carved Armoire or Wardrobe France, 1700s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The French custom of a father's gift to his newborn daughter was the crafting or purchase of an
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Rare & Old Hand-Carved 1700s France Lime Stone Demi-Inlaid Antique Table
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
from France. The highly detailed and anciently distressed semi-inlaid table top could be also
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Antique 1730s French Medieval Tables

Materials

Limestone

Burl Biblio Cabinet or Vitrine 1700s Regency Louis XVI Style 18th Century France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Three-door burl wood Vitrine from France 1700s. This vitrine or biblio cabinet features a giltwood
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Large Aubusson rug, classically decorated with floral motifs, from the 1700s
Located in Cesena, FC
Large Aubusson rug, classically decorated with floral motifs, from the 1700s Period: late 1700s
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

Canvas

Bracket Corner Shelf Early 1700's
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 1700's French oak bracket carved wood with cherubs.
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Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Wall Brackets

Bracket  Corner Shelf Early 1700's
Bracket  Corner Shelf Early 1700's
H 17 in W 13 in D 10 in
French Antique Terra-cotta Flooring, Authentic 18th Century from France, 1700s.
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
-crafted flooring from the 18th century from France, 1700s. Great quality and original patina from that
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Flooring

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Terracotta

French Louis XIV Period Large "Flaming Pot" in Limestone, circa 1700s, France
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
1700s, from France. It can be used as a "garden ornament" or as a "large center water fountain
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fountains

Materials

Limestone

French Chapel Presbytere Louis XIV Period Double Doors in Oak circa 1700s France
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
A rare pair of double doors in oak (wood) from a Louis XIV period Chapel in a Presbytere in France
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Doors and Gates

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Oak

1700s Clock Set
Located in Clinton, AR
5-piece hand painted. Origin, Paris, late 1700s-early 1800s over 200 years old.
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk...

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Bronze

1700s Clock Set
1700s Clock Set
H 43 in Dm 30 in
18th Century Clock France Published, Burnished Gilded Bronze, 1700s
By Ferdinand Berthoud
Located in Torino, Torino
Precious 18th century clock with a marble base enriched with bronzes gilded with mercury, the putto is in burnished bronze. The clock rests on a fluted gilded bronze column flanked ...
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Antique 18th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Antique 1700s French Officer's Chest or Necessaire, Napoleonic
By Jean-Francois Demoulin
Located in South Coast, CA
Palais Royal necessaire we had did go back to France in the end. Very good to excellent
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French Trunks and Luggage

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Crystal

Period Mid 1700's French Louis XV Bergere 2 Piece Chaise w/ Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 18th Century French Louis XV two piece bergere chaise, having a partial gilt and paint
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Hardwood, Paint

Fireback French Royal / Freemason Style in Iron from France, circa 1700s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
A large French Royal style fireback in iron, circa 1700s from France. Inspiration of freemasonry
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Louis XIV Period Fireplace in Marble circa 1700s from France
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare quality of marble fireplace Louis XIV period 18th century from France. In excellent condition
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

1700s French Country Highly Carved Walnut Wedding Armoire-Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A French late 18th century lovely highly carved floral motif walnut marriage armoire-complete with
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Louis XV French Provincial Hand Carved Walnut Buffet a Deux Corps Late 1700's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental late 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Walnut Buffet a Deux Corps in two sections. The upper section with two carved paneled doors opening to a compartment with two shelves...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

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Walnut, Pine

18th Century French Painting Portrait of a Noblewoman Francoise De Troi, 1700s
Located in Torino, Torino
Ancient painting of 1700 Portrait of a noblewoman - OIL ON CANVAS Attribution to Francoise de
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Hand-Carved French Louis XVI Beds by J.B. Boulard Original Paint, 1700s
By Jean-Baptiste Boulard
Located in Petaluma, CA
appointment as “fournisseur-ordinaire du Mobilier de la Couronne” (exclusive furniture craftsman for King
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Two Framed French Etchings by Francois Boucher, for Savalette de Langes, 1700s
By François Boucher
Located in Petaluma, CA
These are a lovely framed set of two French etchings by François Boucher in the 1700s, as a present
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Antique Late 18th Century French Prints

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Paper

French Wooden Chalice Gilded Cabinet Door Featuring the Passover Lamb, 1700s
Located in Petaluma, CA
This wooden French 18th century Chalice gilded cabinet door featuring the pass over lamb at the
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

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Wood

Sconce Light from French Terracotta Garden Stone Signed by Artist, circa 1700s
Located in Madison, WI
Early 1700s French terracotta garden stone signed by the artist. Has been made into a hallway
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Antique Early 18th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wire

French Faience Holy Water Fonts 'Bénitiers' With Crosses and Sacred Heart, 1700s
Located in Petaluma, CA
- Bretagne, Massif Central and Paris. They date to the 1700's and all have a white background with varying
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

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Faience

French Copper Turbot Cooker Pan, Wrought Iron Handles with Strainer, 1700s
Located in Petaluma, CA
French 18th century copper turbot cooker pan (turbotière) with wrought iron handles and it's
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper

French 1700s Large Crucifix Made of Wood, Metal, Plaster and Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Petaluma, CA
cross. This is an incredible French piece from the 1700s with a great patina.
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Religious Items

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Brass

French Antique Reliquary with a Statue of Mary and Infant Jesus, 1700s
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is an absolutely gorgeous 18th century French reliquary which includes relics of four martyrs
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

Materials

Wood

1700s French Hand-Wrought Box Shaped Lock with Its Forged Key, Louis XVI
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a wonderful 1700s French hand-wrought box shaped lock. It comes with its key which is hand
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-1700s French Hand-Wrought Iron Very Large Lock with Forged Key, Louis XV
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a rare mid-1700s French, very large, hand-wrought iron lock with it's key. The deadbolt
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Nine French Chantilly Faïence Plates, Painted Flowers Blue Trim Mid-1700s
Located in Petaluma, CA
These are a beautiful set of nine French Chantilly faïence plates from the 1700s. These are very
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Pair of Louis XIV French Forged Iron Basket Top Andirons with Hearts, 1700s
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a beautiful pair of French early 18th century andirons hand made by a blacksmith in solid
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Andirons

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Iron

1700s French Hand-Wrought Iron Box Shaped Lock with It's Forged Key, Louis XVI
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a stunning 1700s French hand-wrought Iron box shaped lock with it's forged key. It has a
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

Louis XIV French Black Hand Wrought Iron Well Bucket Catcher/Pot Rack, 1700s
Located in Petaluma, CA
This beautiful French antique wrought iron well bucket catcher was also used as a pot rack. The 9
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Iron

18th Century Painting Portraying Young Girl Louis XV France Oil on Canvas, 1700s
Located in Torino, Torino
Beautiful portrait of a young girl of the first half of 1700, excellent pictorial quality, the
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Paintings

Materials

Canvas

18th Century Louis XV console Hand-Sculpted Gilt Ivory lacquere, Mid 1700s
Located in Torino, Torino
Gilding, Ivory Lacquered, Pyrenees Marble, Mid 1700s.
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Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Wood

1700s Oil on Canvas Painting with Carved Wood Gilded Frame, Praying Woman/Saint
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a magnificent 1700s oil on canvas painting of a praying woman, or Saint. It is beautifully
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique Table from Southwest France, Late 1700s
Located in Dallas, TX
This bold and impressive French table is from the Southwestern Region of France, and shows
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Tables

Antique Oak Enfilade from Lorraine France, 1700s
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique French Enfilade has been constructed with European Oak during the 1700's. The piece is
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

Antique Oak Enfilade from Lorraine France, 1700s
Antique Oak Enfilade from Lorraine France, 1700s
H 37.25 in W 71.63 in L 37.25 in
Late 1700's Carved Marble Freize
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful antique carved marble freize. Ideal for use as a backsplash for the kitchen, bar or bathroom.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Decorative Art

Materials

Marble

Late 1700's Carved Marble Freize
Late 1700's Carved Marble Freize
H 27 in W 83 in D 1 in
Late 1700's Distressed Painted Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 1700's distressed painted commode with cast iron feet. Directoire influence. Bought in France
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Unusual Antique French Fireback from the 1700s
Located in Dallas, TX
This unusual, antique French fireback has floral and foliate motifs throughout. At the top is a
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Antique 18th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Wabi Sabi Oak Cabinet, France, 1700s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Beautiful antique cabinet in oak, made with wooden fittings. Handcrafted by a French cabinetmaker
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Antique 18th Century French Romantic Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Antique Wabi Sabi Oak Cabinet, France, 1700s
Antique Wabi Sabi Oak Cabinet, France, 1700s
H 68.51 in W 34.65 in D 18.12 in
Early 1700s, Stripped Oak Side Table from France
Located in Dallas, TX
the Ile de France countryside. The table has graceful legs with stylized hoof feet, and there are
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Antique 1720s French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 1700s, Stripped Oak Side Table from France
Early 1700s, Stripped Oak Side Table from France
H 26.63 in W 33.88 in D 27.13 in
Late 1700's Pair of Château Shutters
Located in Chicago, IL
This is just one set of many shutters we have obtained from a château in Brittany, Fance. The taller ones are from the lower part of the château and the shorter are from the upper po...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Late 1700's Pair of Château Shutters
Late 1700's Pair of Château Shutters
H 97 in W 22 in D 1.75 in
Late 1700's Pair of Château Shutters
Located in Chicago, IL
This is just one set of many shutters we have obtained from a château in Brittany, Fance. The taller ones are from the lower part of the château and the shorter are from the upper po...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Early to Mid 1700's Oak Bordelais Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
a wonderful piece of French furniture history in any room.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Blanket Chests

Early to Mid 1700's Oak Bordelais Trunk
Early to Mid 1700's Oak Bordelais Trunk
H 28.25 in W 40.75 in D 22.6 in
1700s Antique Cupboard, French Gothic Revival, Carved, Credence Cupboard!!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Antique Cupboard, French Gothic Revival, Carved, Credence, 18th century, 1700s!! What a
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Antique 18th Century French Gothic Revival Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Mid 1700's Hand Carved Lindenwood Eagle on Steel Base
Located in Dallas, TX
This eagle was once part of a lectern, dating back to the mid 1700s. A lectern is a stand with a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sculptures

Set of Vellum bindings, 1700`s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Vellum Bindings with the Original Metal Locks. Beautiful embossed and colored Cartouche and tooled Parchment cover.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Decorative Objects

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Metal

Set of Vellum bindings, 1700`s
Set of Vellum bindings, 1700`s
H 13.5 in W 9 in D 3 in
Antique French Limestone Chateau Caryatid from the Late 1700s
Located in Dallas, TX
Found in France is this an impressive carved stone caryatid from the latter half of the 18th
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Architectural Elements

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Limestone

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1700s furniture French you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1700s furniture French for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. There are 238 variations of the antique or vintage 1700s furniture French you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1700s furniture French, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 1700s furniture French bearing Louis XV, Baroque or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1700s furniture French over the years, but those crafted by Butterfield Paris, Nicolas De Largilliere and Ferdinand Berthoud are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 1700s, popular jewelry types included bracelets, brooches, belt buckles, earrings, rings and necklaces. Additionally, women frequently wore hair jewelry, such as tiaras, hairpins and combs encrusted with precious gemstones. You can find a selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    French furniture is usually just called French furniture in English. In French, someone might say "les meubles français," which translates directly to "French furniture." However, there are names for furniture styles inspired by the furniture produced in France. French Provincial is the name for pieces made in or inspired by craftsmen from the Loire Valley or in Lyon. Furniture produced in this style often shows off scalloped carvings and curving cabriole legs. French royal furniture is the general term for furnishings made for the monarchs of France or inspired by these pieces. An example is Louis XVI furniture, which often includes clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. Find a wide variety of French furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Some popular French furniture styles of the 19th century include Directoire, Empire and Restoration. The Regency style popular from 1715 to 1730 is also well known. Many styles share their names with the monarchs who ruled during the period. Examples include the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of French furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your French furniture is provincial, examine its decorative flourishes. Provincial furniture often showed off a white painted finish with gold gilt accents. Many pieces feature carvings depicting mythological subjects or floral motifs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted French provincial furniture.
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    To identify 1800s furniture, first check to see if your piece bears any maker's marks. Should you locate any, researching them using trusted online resources can help you determine the maker and age of your furniture. To determine if unmarked pieces date back to the 19th century, look for tool marks and variations in their carvings and ornamentation. Since 19th-century furniture was handmade, you should expect to find these signs of hand craftsmanship. A piece that shows no marks or inconsistencies in details is likely a contemporary machine-made reproduction. Familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of Rococo, Chippendale, Gothic Revival, neoclassical and other 19th-century styles can also be helpful. If you struggle to make an identification, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of 19th-century furniture.
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    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
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    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
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    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.