French Architectural Elements

Large French architectural doors with charming detailing. Over nine feet tall, can be used as a long room divider. (Please confirm item location -...

Unique 18th-Century Fireplace – Rouge Royal Marble Period: 18th century Origin: France Material: Rouge Royal marble A rare antique fireplace in Rouge Royal marble 18th-centu...

Monumental 19th century French water pump fountain made by Louis Jonet. This large cast iron piece would have been mounted above a large stone trough to catch water. Reminiscent of t...

An outstanding and exquisite 17th century French capital to a pilaster. Expertly carved from wood with a wonderful cherub stunningly finished in water g...

A fantastic pair of Gothic period hand carved stone capitals from the Avignon area of France. Exceptional fragments whether used architecturally or converted into end tables.

This is a amazing and unique set of 511 antique French handmade ceramic tiles. Manufactured by Devres, circa 1910s. Stylized design. Each patte...

A stunning, early 17th century trunk facade of grand scale. Dated 1621. Soundly constructed from richly stained oak with beautiful carvings of grapes on t...

Two sets of oval double door push and pull handles in clear glass with swirls of old pink and burgundy. They are cast glass (2.2cm thick) with bronze anodized fittings, They are desi...

19th century French Louis XVI style fireplace mantel in nice warm limestone. This nice and clean looking paneled Louis XVI is adorned with two lovely stylish flowers on both sides o...

Capital decorated with foliage and grapes France, 13th century Limestone 33 x 39 x 35 cm This 13th-century French capital, carved in a pale limestone, has a broad, slightly flaring...

A monumental 16th century sandstone Renaissance fireplace mantel. Finely sculpted with a moulded beam and colomn supports. Decorated with flower motives, guirlandes and cirkels. Lov...

This is a large set of 350 antique French handmade ceramic tiles. Manufactured by Devres, circa 1920s. Colorful pattern in yellow, red and green. These tiles would be charming displa...

Neogothic French pair of ceramic building finials.

Beautiful old paint on this window cornice that is perfect as narrow console with a mirror or painting above . Would be charming over a twin bed as well.

Solid 27 inch (70 cm) tall stone grill. This amazing piece of stone has a five legged iron grill roster on top. Originally used as a milling stone this French heavyweight was converted to a heat socking garden grill...

One-of-a-kind!! This console has been made with a set of seven authentic wrought iron elements from a balcony of the Eiffel Tower, each element is in original condition, black pai...

A stunning rich, textural, sculptural column. It is a gentle twist, hand carved, perfect for showing sculpture, floral displays, adding an ancient ar...

Impressive, beautiful and richly carved Louis XV fireplace from France, 19th century This fireplace is executed in impeccable Belgian black marble. The hand-painted porcelain insert ...

Important French Napoleon III carved Rouge Griotte Marble and ormolu mounted figural fireplace mantel chimneypiece. The rectangular carv...

A very beautiful antique fireplace made of statuario marble. This type of marble comes from Italy and has light veins. The fireplace dates from the 19th century and is in the style o...

Nice tall and decorative cast iron fireback or backsplash. Very usable dimensions, can be used in a real fire or as a backsplash. Great patina and nice patina. Sold by Schermerhorn...

Beautiful old stained glass window from 1890 representing a countryside scene. At its base a work of glass in the form of a shell reveals a va...

This elegant pair of painted carved French wall brackets offers both decorative charm and practical display versatility. Crafted with refined detail, each bracket features scrolling ...

Radiator cover in whitewashed and painted wood, 20th century. 20th century whitewashed and painted wood radiator cover. Dimensions : H: 83cm, W: 105cm, D: 25cm Contact us before o...

This French trumeau painting from the late 19th century features a beautifully executed painted scene on canvas, reminiscent of a technique situated between the grisaille or the verd...

A pair of 19th century French cast iron architectural grilles or decorative panels. Black painted patina with some rust and minor paint loss. Good quality iron work. Please refer to ...

A pair of oval double door push and pull handles in clear glass with swirls of old pink and burgundy. They are cast glass ( 2.2 cm thick ) with bronze anodized fittings, They are des...

Decorative metal railing piece with grape motif makes a wonderful wall decoration piece. Can be hung vertical or horizontal.

Originally an overdoor from a boiserie room at a French chateau, this large architectural was hand-carved during the Louis XVI period, circa 1790. The overdoor is roughly rectangular, with the exception of the stepped bottom molding, which would have been necessary to fit over the door frame. In the center of the overdoor is a classical urn adorned with imbricated disks and gadrooning and topped with a pinecone finial. The vessel is surrounded by an ovate border embellished with bead and reel, an oval floret, scrolls, and foliage. Two bundled leaf swags emanate from the top of the medallion, flowing in opposite directions, with crinkled ribbon loosely twirled around the greenery. An additional crinkled ribbon is wrapped around the garland just before the swag feeds through a hoop and turns downwards. Prominent molding with several thick layers surrounds the low-relief carvings, providing a nice border to the architectural panel. The wood has been painted a grayish-green color, sometimes referred to as “French gray”, which is a very neutral color that can be paired with many interior color palettes. Our Louis XVI painted overdoor...

Antique French Limestone Trough; 18th Century Original Overview

This 18th-century antique French limestone trough (reference: OT213) is a rare, one-of-a-kind architectural salvage piece sourced from the rural countryside near Clermont-Ferrand, France. Carved by hand between 1760 and 1780, this substantial trough measures 201 cm wide × 130 cm deep × 71 cm high and weighs approximately 3,000 kg. The surface shows an authentic timeworn patina developed over centuries of use, enhancing its historical character.

Crafted from solid French limestone (pierre calcaire), this trough was hand-carved from a single block. Its robust composition makes it highly resistant to weathering, while the natural stone’s subtle tonal variations and aged surface bear witness to its centuries-old origin.

Hand carving in the 18th century involved traditional chiseling techniques by skilled stonemasons, leaving subtle tool marks that add to its authenticity and charm.

Due to its size, weight, and historic appeal, this antique stone trough can serve as:

Stone troughs of this period were originally used in agricultural settings to hold water or feed for livestock. Their practical role and durable construction have ensured their survival for centuries, making them highly sought after by garden designers, landscape architects, and heritage property owners worldwide.

De Opkamer is a recognised specialist in sourcing authentic European architectural...

A French pair of forged iron finals in granite bases from the 19th century. These antique finials from France are each comprised of hand-forged iron with four large s-scrolls arms ab...

A magnificent antique French limestone fireplace in Renaissance style! This historic mantel (fireplace) dates from the 18th century and exudes a lot of allure due to its robustness a...

Very beautiful antique French marble mantelpiece made of the warm Sarrancolin marble! This mantelpiece is in Pompadour style and dates from the 19th cent...

This precious lock in mercury-gilt bronze and meticulously chiseled with sphinxes and leaf motifs dates back to the 18th century, Louis XVI period. It probably served the door of an ...

Found in a chateau in Loriol du Comtat, in the Provence region of France, this large-scale plaster sculpture is signed and dated by the artist, making it a rare find. Originally part of a boiserie containing a fireplace, the sculpture decorated the main hall of the chateau. The artist, Marius Sain, created the piece for the owners of the chateau in 1914. The lovely depiction of a shepherdess and her flock is a fitting subject for an area of France in which shepherding is such an important part of the culture. The preserved heritage of transhumance in Provence goes back at least 800 years, as evidenced by collections of ancient songs, stories, and art. Life-size in scale, the lovely sculpture features a mix of high-, mid-, and low-relief embellishments. A hooded shepherdess tends to her flock of sheep with a crook in hand. A dog sits calmly at her feet as the flock gathers in front of them. Both the shepherdess and the dog are in high relief, as is the lead sheep. The lamb seen suckling from the front sheep was crafted in mid relief, as is the visible head on the far right of the sculpture. There are a few sheep behind them in low relief. Large trees can be seen on either side of the group, while off in the background (faintly visible) are a castle with four fastigiate Mediterranean cypress trees (known as Stricta) and a spired church. The attention to detail is magnificent, with textured surfaces including the animals’ fur and the uneven ground. Block print on the plaster can be seen at the base. The letters read Le Soir, which is French for “The Night”. The right side of the sculpture has been signed “M Sain 1914”. Marius Joseph Sain was born in 1877 in Avignon, France. In 1902, Sain moved to Paris to study at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Through introductions by his older brother and painter, Paul...

Large venier screen by Sebastian Herkner Dimensions: 248 x D 25 x H 177 cm Materials: Sp.25mm, black poxder coated metal structure, hide belts Sebastian Herkner (born 1981) s...

A large pair of French Directoire over door panels depicting two cherubs and a swan.  

Fireback with the coat of arms of France from the 18th century reproduced in the book "Plaques de Cheminées" by Henri Carpentier, page 206.

A pair of French Rococo style gilt bronze curtain tiebacks or curtain holders. A beautiful pair of rococo or Louis XV style gilt bronze curtain holders or supports, or tiebacks. Thes...

Add an elegant Parisian touch to your decor with this beautiful antique French ormolu, Beaux Arts escutcheon, circa 1900-1910. Designed to cover a keyhole on either a salon door, arm...

A French Bronze Door Handle, 19th Centry Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimension: Width: 32cm Depth: 7cm Height: 11.3cm

Beautiful antique fireplace of Portoro marble from Italy. This type of marble is dark brown in color with brown/gold veins, a very warm color scheme! The fireplace is sleek and chic ...

A pair of 19th Century French cast iron weather vane with triple arrows. White painted patina with some rusting and verdigris copper sheathed tip. Good heavy casting with large posts...

Beautiful old stained glass window from 1890 representing a countryside scene. At its base a work of glass in the form of a shell reveals a va...

Architectural Louis XVI Style Giltwood Frieze Panel with Mirror, 80” Wide France, Late 19th/Early 20th Century An impressive architectural Louis XVI style giltwood frieze panel of e...

Faded red painted zinc cross from France. 19th century zinc cross painted in a dusty coral hue faded from its original red color. Beautiful gray zinc color and brownish rust patina. ...

Beautiful collection of 3 zinc flame roof finials. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered, small losses. Measurement is individual and of the largest. H:32/44cm W:18,5cm D:cm

A wonderful sculptural figure of a lady, intricate in detail and wearing women's medieval attire and hat. A good weight at 18 lbs - use as a heavy duty bookend, decor or door sto...

Superb stone gargoyle Proof Roman dating from the 11th -12th century in good condition.

Antique French marble fireplace, circa 1860–1880. Late 19th-century fireplace surround in white Carrara marble, with a gently bowed (demi-lune) shelf, a carved cartouche and shell mo...

This exceptional steel and glass brise-soleil panel was designed in 1964 by Jean Prouvé for the cafeteria of the Saint-Joseph Institution in Nancy. Conceived as a functional architec...

Oval stained glass and plastic multi-color panel. France, circa 1920.

Hand Carved Stone Finial Decorative Architectural Element Urn Antiques landscape .Early 19th Century Rustic Decorative Flambeau . Large Center piece of Hand Crafted Stone Flame finia...

Mascaron en plâtre qui représente une tête de femme souriante. A l'origine ce moulage d'un élément architectural vient d'une semelle de poutre. Traces de polychromie ancienne.

A Superb French Cast iron balcony, Renaissance style, attributed to Val D'Osné foundry cooperative in Paris, with trilage sides, female images, lions and ...

Beautiful antique fireplace of Arabescato marble from the 19th century in style of Louis XVI. This fireplace has a beautiful ornament in the middle of the front part and at the top o...

French Victorian large gilt arch shaped horizontal wall plaque with 3 carved winged cupid heads and scroll filigree design.   

More information coming soon… This fascinating set of wrought iron scrolled elements once graced the edifice of a French chateau in the early 1800s. The large volutes have numerous...

Set of three pairs of Charlotte Perriand large slat doors Hisotry: Le Courboulay Building, Le Mans, France Provenance: Gallery Clément Cidivino, circa 1950, ...

A rare double-sided colour panel by Charlotte Perriand, created during the Les Arcs project. Encased in a natural wood frame, the panel presents two distinct compositions: one side i...