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

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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
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.
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Antique 18th Century French Régence Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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
20th Century Georgian Style Pine Pedestal with Column
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Georgian style pine pedestal with column. It comes in two parts, 20th century, English.
Category
20th Century English Georgian Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Pine
Painted Louis XVI Commode, 18th Century, France
Located in New Orleans, LA
A two-drawer chest on tapered legs, this painted commode with original paint and hardware is from the period of Louis XVI.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Period Table with Faux Marble-Top, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Late 1700s Gustavian style table with faux marble top - beautifully carved, lovely color, and great scale.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century French Trumeau Mirror with Gilt Frame, Circa 1810
Located in New Orleans, LA
A finely painted naïve landscape with castle, a stone bridge over a small river with 2 figures in the foreground, a woman riding a donkey and a man walking on the road. Original merc...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Canvas, Mercury Glass
Pair of 17th Century Leather and Walnut Side Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of 17th century leather and walnut side chairs in the Classic style. Upholstered in age appropriate leather with brass nail heads.
Category
Antique 17th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Murano Glass Chandelier with Six Twisted Arm Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
A 20th century Murano glass chandelier with six sconces. Each is finished with a crosshatched pattern and the arms are twisted. It is electrified and ready to be installed. This would be a great piece for a modern space but could easily work in a home with antique furnishings...
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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Pierced Enamel Lamp Bases
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite pair of pierced enamel lamp bases with floral motifs climbing up the sides in excellent condition, dating to the mid-20th century. Each bloom is linked by climbing vines...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
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