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
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
Corner Cupboard
Located in New Orleans, LA
Two concave panelled doors open to shelves and interior base cupboard.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Corner Cupboards
Materials
Pine
Pair of mirrored fan lights
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted fanlights with mirror inserts
Category
Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Mirror
8234 Painted Center Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Surface of top is faux marbre bordered in a slight contrasting color and finished with a gilded edge. Mounted on a carved and painted boroque base. Good dining height.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Period Empire Trumeau Mirror
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
Tables - PR. Side Tables of red lacquer supported by bronze dore bamboo legs finished with miniature pineapple finials. THE lacquered shelves embellished with gold motifs of birds, ...
Category
20th Century French Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Two Door Painted and Giltwood Map Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century two door painted and giltwood French Louis XVI map chest with two pull-out shelves
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Giltwood
Midcentury Octagonal Table of Fossil Marble with Metal Base, Origin of France
Located in New Orleans, LA
Eight pieces of fossilized marble are beautifully joined at the center by an Ammonite Shell. The octagonal table has a metal base, and measures 40 inches in diameter by 28 3/4 inches...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Figieri Bronze Doré Mirror, circa 1960
Located in New Orleans, LA
A striking Mid-Century Modern Italian mirror designed by Frigieri, circa 1960.
With flowing patterning displaying Japanese influence, it is a bronze doré cast. The lines mimic natu...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
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
Two Door Painted and Giltwood Map Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century two door painted and giltwood French Louis XVI map chest with two pull-out shelves. Gorgeous storage!
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Giltwood
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