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...

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 fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style veined grey and white marble fireplace mantel surround, surmounted with a pair of cylindrical marble columns and an edged frieze, Pari...

This French terracotta lion's mask was originally an element of a 19th century fountain with water jetting from its mouth. This garden piece is now mounted on a custom iron, making i...

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...

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

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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 ...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

19th Century Louis XV Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel in Rouge Royal Belge

This exceptional iron cast fireback of 750 kg, richly decorated, was made at the end of the Renaissance, around 1624. It bears in its center a shield wit...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

After Napoleon came to power in the early 19th century, France resumed the expansionist policy enjoyed by the First French Colonial Empire after the 16th century. The Napoleon-led ov...

Very nice pair of pink marble font from the 19th century Very nice work from the south of France In superb condition and beautiful patina

Beautiful, authentic Louis XIII style mantelpiece, made from the rare Fleur de Pêche marble. This elegant mantelpiece dates back to the early 19th century and has been carefully pres...

A 19th century French Carrara marble fireplace in the Louis XVI style. The shaped, fluted jambs with carved inlaid husks, surmounted by carved square paterae. The panelled frieze wit...

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. ...

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 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...

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.

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...

An incredible Folk Art Vane or Finial, hand forged in France in the late 19th century, the huge sculpture shows a large mother hen surrounded by her chicks. We believe that this was...

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

A mid 19th century bronze casting of classical boy and girl. The girl holding a sheaf of wheat, the base decorated with foliage. Titled "Deux Enfants" and...

Large French double door from the late 19th century. Made of solid pine wood in the original paint. Doors made in frame construction with 4 cassettes each. Very beautiful origi...

Hand Carved Stone Finial Architectural Element Medici Urn Center Piece Antiques . Early 1800’s Hand Carved Stone Medici finial. to mount on garden post by a gate or simply using it ...

Very beautiful and robust castle mantelpiece made of French limestone! This antique mantelpiece dates from the 18th century and has a subtle ornament in the middle of the front part ...

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...

Rare pair of large decorative elements in carved wood and wrought iron, originally they were balusters of the ceremonial staircase of a Napoleon III castle. Composed of a medallio...

This solid base stone is a striking piece of off-white French limestone, perfect for those who appreciate the timeless elegance of Axel Vervoordt’s aesthetic. The rectangular, reclai...

19th century French large zinc finial was originally a decorative element on a Parisienne building. It is now used as a decorative sculpture.      

A large pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style carved walnut and gilt-cast Gesso Architectural Corinthian columns. The slender carved walnut column resting on a square plin...

Carved and Gilded Wood Urn

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