French Building and Garden Elements

Italian Neoclassical style painted and giltwood architectural pilaster columns. Lovely pair of 19th century Italian Louis XVI style hand carved, paint...

These pilasters are from India and have carved stone bases. The upper sections have opposing left and right carved fluted spiral shapings supporting stylized Corinthian capitals. The...

An Italian pair of carved and giltwood three feet tall pedestals from the early 20th century. This antique pair of architectural pedestal columns from Italy, standing approximately three feet in height, are gesso and gilt over wood. The round-shaped and fluted shafts have flattened tops and bottoms ornate with hand-carved, curled acanthus leaf motif details typical Roman Corinthian fashion. The gold gilt finish is enhanced by a wonderful patina, warmth about the leaves, and great chippy bits. These antique Italian Corinthian pedestals...

The reign of Napoleon III, often referred to as “The Second Empire”, featured an amalgamation of styles from previous regimes, ranging from the light and airy Rococo of Louis XV to the more stoic Neoclassical trophies of Louis XVI. Our painted giltwood overdoor from circa 1850 is in the vein of a Regence or Louis XV adaptation of the Napoleon III period. The piece is adorned with flowing motifs inspired by nature, such as the curled leaves, scalloped shell, and deep carvings seen on the overdoor. A main principle of Napoleon III furnishings was to utilize every inch available, as noted by the gadrooned leaf and rinceaux that emanate from behind the center medallion, forming a sprawling border. The medallion features an amazing high relief carving of a floral bouquet surrounded by curled leaves with scrolled tendrils and raised, asymmetrical panels. At the top is a scalloped shell, which is mimicked by a pair of parted leaves set at an angle in each of the upper corners. All of the carvings are presented in giltwood, which pairs nicely with the cream colored background that is enveloped in a quarter round molding (also gilded). The entire grouping is presented as a raised carving, with a thin board behind it that has tas de sable (sandpit) pilasters topped with block finials flanking the overdoor. Unique to most other antique overdoors...

Pair of English Regency style ebonized plinths in the manner of Thomas Hope (English, 1769-1831) the four sided pedestals with classical urns in low relief above egg and dart molding...

Pair of victorian eastlake architectural moldings. Features a sawtooth block leading to corbel and long fluted panel.  

A set of 4 reclaimed pilasters with gilt wood carved capitals and gilt socles. The fluted pilasters with carved gilt floral drapery hung from Ionic capitals. These were used as doo...

16th century antique pair of wood tabernacle with tympanum and inlays, can become cabinets or cupboards doors.

An outstanding and exceptional pair of Louis XVI period pilasters, columns from a private chateau in the Southwest of France. Wonderfully constructed from painted walnut and hand carved. Fluted columns/pilasters rest on plinths and topped with capitals carved as a stunning baskets...

Stand or torchiere holder in gilded wood, molded and carved with shells, scrolls and acanthus leaves on a tripod base. Regency style. It can hold a torchiere or a vase. What is a torchiere? The word torchere is first mentioned, according to Harvard, in the dictionnaire de l'Académie in 1696, but, the author points out, the term had already been in use for more than twenty years. At first, the torchere seems to have been a large candlestick, significantly larger and sturdier than ordinary candlesticks. Towards the end of the 17th century, the torchiere included several torches. This multiplied the number of lighting sources. A little later, the torchiere was transformed into a pedestal table on which candlesticks, candelabras and girandoles were placed. Intended for the homes of the wealthy classes, the silver torchiere...

Pair of French Art Deco kingwood veneered pilaster panels with a slight convex shape and inlaid with various woods with a design of a fluted column supporting a vase with flowers (or...

Ancient pair of double-wing doors, for interiors, painted on the front and back, they are similar to each other as they came from the same historic residence, from the eighteenth ce...