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
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
Spiraling Triedri Murano Chandelier
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 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Luster, Glass
Pair of 1950s Alabaster Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
These are a pair of unusually shaped great scale alabaster sconces. When lighted, the alabaster gives off a warm, translucent glow.
Category
20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster
1960's Brass Sconces designed by Jules Wabbes and modified by Christophe Gevers
By Jules Wabbes
Located in New Orleans, LA
These sleek Mid Century Modern Brass Wall Sconces were designed in the 1960's by famous Belgian furniture designer Jules Wabbes. Reissued and modified in the 1980's by Belgian interi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
Grand Draped Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
A dramatic and grand mercury glass mirror, the frame being of carved wood, the top of which is carved in the form of swags cascading down the sides. It is painted grey with some gess...
Category
Antique 19th Century French More Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass
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
REGENCE CABINET a` DEUX CORPS
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
Pair of Limestone Nautilus Shell Table Lamps, 20th century
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of nautilus shell lamp bases created in limestone, finished with two silk rectangular shades dating from the early-20th century. The lamps are in good condition, and the shade...
Category
20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Limestone
Pair Of Venetian Consoles 20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of carved and painted Venetian consoles.
Category
20th Century Italian Console Tables
Materials
Wood
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