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
Early 18th Century Regence Trumeau
Located in New Orleans, LA
Early 18th century Regence painted and giltwood trumeau with mercury glass. Scene depicting town on river with bridge and building.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Murano Glass Chandelier, 20th Century
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 woul...
Category
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Portrait of a Boy, French, circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
An oil on canvas portrait of a boy painted in France during the 1830s.
Measures: 18.5 x 15.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Paint
Plaster Cherub Face, French, Late 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
A plaster sculpted head of a cherub created during the late 19th century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Busts
Materials
Plaster
Mercury Glass Mirror, French
Located in New Orleans, LA
An original mercury glass mirror set into a painted wood frame featuring scroll work and leaf motifs. This piece would be lovely on a mantel (fireplace) piece or a shelf in an elegan...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mercury 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
French Walnut Lamp with Brass Hardware and an Oval Shade, circa 1970
Located in New Orleans, LA
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.
Category
20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Revialist Chairs, circa 1940
Located in New Orleans, LA
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...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Chairs
Materials
Satin, Fruitwood
Directoire Mercury Glass Mirror with Original Gilding, French, 19th century
Located in New Orleans, LA
A 19th century French Directoire mirror with some original gilded accenting. The frame is carved, highlighting the gilding and the mercury glass.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Pair of Murano Glass Globe Lamps on Brass Bases, circa 1950
Located in New Orleans, LA
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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Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century French Occasional Table with Velvet Top
Located in New Orleans, LA
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Tables
Materials
Velvet, Fruitwood
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
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