About Soniat House Antiques
After having furnished a hotel and multiple private residences, Rodney and Frances Smith's love of antique acquisition has never abated. In 1996 they opened Soniat House Antiques Gallery within their hotel, Soniat House. A handpicked collection of 18th, 19th, and 20th Century French, English, and Italian furniture, light fixtures, and decorative objects are offered. Mid-Century Modern is a period Mr. Smith is currently enjoying exploring. An early member of 1st Dibs, Mr. Smith enjoys working personally with members of the trade as well as private collectors. He also enj...Read More
Featured Pieces
Occasional Table by Fornasetti Printed with Lin...
Fornasetti
Mid-20th Century French Tables
A striking occasional table by Fornasetti featuring a portrait of Lina Cavalieri screen-printed on its surface. Cavalieri was a famed opera singer, once written about as the "most be...
Table Lamp Featuring Lina Cavalieri by Fornasetti
Fornasetti
Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps
A table lamp designed by Fornasetti featuring the image of famed opera singer Lina Cavalieri screen-printed around the base. Once called the "most beautiful woman in the world," Cava...
Pair of Pierced Enamel Lamp Bases
Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps
Enamel
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...
Pair of French Honeycomb Mirrors, circa 1980
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Cut Glass
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern styled French honeycomb mirrors with mercury glass finish. Dating circa 1980, the mirrors make an impressive statement with contemporary appeal.
French Walnut Lamp with Brass Hardware and an O...
20th Century French Table Lamps
Brass, Cotton, Walnut
A polished walnut lamp base with brass hardware, circa 1970. The shape is an elongated octagon and the lamp shade is oval.
The shade and base are purchased as a set.
Mid-18th Century French Chair with Gilt Detailing
Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Chairs
Fruitwood, Giltwood
A French chair created circa 1750 in the style of ornate art furniture. The wood is ebonized fruitwood with gilded accents. The legs are tapered and turned, finished with giltwood ac...
Pair of Neoclassical Revialist Chairs with Gold...
20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Chairs
Satin, Fruitwood, Gold
A pair of Neoclassical Revivalist chairs, circa 1940 after the tastes of Napoleon Bonaparte. The legs are simply done and the backs are finished with a classic X crossing. The cushio...
18th Century French Mercury Glass Mirror with O...
Antique 18th Century French Wall Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
An early 18th century French mirror with some original gilded accenting. The frame is carved, highlighting the gilding and the mercury glass.
Pair of Murano Glass Globe Lamps on Brass Bases
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Murano Glass
A pair of blown Murano glass globe lamps set on brass bases circa 1950 in the Mid-Century Modern style. The interiors are sprayed with a golden pigment, creating an ethereal glow.
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17th Century French Occasional Table with Velve...
Antique 17th Century French Baroque Tables
Velvet, Fruitwood
Delicate, playful occasional table of 17th century French origin. The base is ebonized fruitwood, turned and shaped, crossing in a Classic X-joint at the bottom.
The top is finishe...
French Neoclassical Plaster Bust of Young Man w...
20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps
Plaster
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 ...
A French Late-19th Century Oak Wine Table
Antique Late 19th Century French Serving Tables
Oak, Canvas
A beautiful turn of the century French oak wine table with a painted canvas cover. The cover features a graphic of a sun centered inside radiating rings of light. The occasional tabl...
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