About Soniat House Antiques
Having furnished their French Quarter hotel, The Soniat House and multiple private residences throughout New Orleans, Rodney and Frances Smith's love of antique acquisition has never abated. In 1996 they opened Soniat House Antiques Gallery within their hotel, filled with a handpicked collection of 18th, 19th, and 20th Century French, English, and Italian furniture, light fixtures, and decorative objects. An early member of 1st Dibs, Mr. Smith enjoyed working personally with members of the trade, numerous private collectors as well as his own hotel guests. In 2020, the ...Read More
Established in 19961stDibs seller since 2004
Featured Pieces
Mid-Century Modern Murano Chandelier in the style of Venini, Italy, 1970s
By Venini
Located in New Orleans, LA
Vintage Murano Spiraling Chandelier with nickel carriage and 5 interior light sockets. It's made up of 5 spiraling layers of hanging glass prism pendants. All pendants are flawlessly...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Luster, Glass
Pair of Monumental Three-Sided Giltwood Fluted Columns with Faux-Marble Bases
Located in New Orleans, LA
An impressive pair of monumental giltwood columns, each featuring deep fluted detailing and a beautifully aged gold-leaf finish. Standing at a striking height (almost 10 feet tall) t...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1970's Travertine Console Table with Brass Edge
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chic Travertine Console Table. Both sides are finished so it doesn't need to be against a wall. It could easily sit in an entranceway or hallway and make an impactful statement. The ...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Console Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
French Neoclassical Plaster Bust of a Man with Illuminating Up light, circa 1970
Located in New Orleans, LA
1970s neoclassical revivalist lamp made of plaster. The base is the bust of a young man in the French Neoclassical style. The light is set into its mount to illuminate the bust from ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
1940's Still Life oil on board painting by Paul Petit
Located in New Orleans, LA
A still life oil painting on board framed in distressed wood, signed Paul Petit 1885-1960
Category
Mid-20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Paint
Italian White Onyx Coffee Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This solid onyx coffee table comes in 5 pieces. Each leg fits the table like a puzzle. Made of polished onyx which showcases it's natural veining in tones of amber, beige, ivory and...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
Pair of Unique Mid Century Modern Leather and Chrome Arm Chairs
By Jean de Merry
Located in New Orleans, LA
These gorgeous chairs make the perfect statement in any space. Purchased in France, they were formerly owned by the Cartier Family.
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Massive 18th Century Antique Régence Walnut Cabinet a` Deux Corps, France
Located in New Orleans, LA
A WALNUT CABINET a` DEUX CORPS, TWO DOORS ABOVE, WITH 5 SHELVES BEHIND, 3 DOORS BELOW WITH 2 SHELVES BEHIND. TYPICAL REGENCE CARVING, ORIGINAL PAINT - ORIGINAL HARDWARE.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Régence Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Corner Cupboard
Located in New Orleans, LA
Two concave panelled doors open to shelves and interior base cupboard. Not a true corner piece in that the right side has a 5" deeper depth.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Corner Cupboards
Materials
Pine
Antique Pair of Mirrored Fan Lights, Painted Wood, French, C1850
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted fanlights with mirror inserts
Category
Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Antique Gilded Trumeau Mirror, Painted Wood, France, Circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted trumeau with gilded bas relief figures on pale blue field. All paint appears to be original. The mirror is not original.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pr Lacquered Side Tables
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of red lacquer side tables supported by bronze doré bamboo legs and finished with miniature pineapple finials. The lacquered shelves are embellished with gold motifs of birds, ...
Category
20th Century French Side Tables
Materials
Wood
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