French Decorative Objects

A vintage Mid-Century modern French abstract Brutalist sculpture, décor piece made of hand crafted raw metal, in good condition. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent w...

French Art Deco ceramic panther sculpture, 1930's. Black glaze.

This is a turn of the century French modernist large male articulated carved wood artist lay figure. He may be carved walnut. He has Art Deco styling with his ethereal expression and...

One of the most impactful natural wonders in existence, this monumental, sparkling sandstone concretion — a ‘gogotte’ recovered from the most important discovery of its kind at Fonta...

This charming Louis XVI-style mantel clock is a fine example of French decorative craftsmanship, likely dating from the late 19th century. The clock features a white enamel dial sign...

Unique panel depicting a saint figure and Angels. Wonderful layers of its original color, France, circa 1650-1750 . Weathered, small losses. Treated against woodworm. Measurements in...

French Art Deco Cigarette Box – 1920s Wood and Chrome Metal Suitcase Design. Rare and stylish French Art Deco cigarette box from the 1920s, crafted with a unique suitcase-inspired d...

An amazing hand - crafted French Colorful Glass Flower Leaves and Bronze 12 - Light Candelabra, 19th. For small candlesticks. Fully restored.

This stunning tropical wood abstract sculpture is architecturally impressive, with its stylized tuning fork design. The piece was meticulously crafted in France circa 1950. The elong...

Museum-Quality Monumental Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase by Daum Nancy, circa 1910–1915. This exceptional and museum-worthy French Art Nouveau vase by Daum Nancy, created between 1910...

Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Pedestal Vase

A miniature french gilt and enameled green cameo glass vase, signed in gilt "Daum Nancy" and with cross of Lorraine. Molded with flowers and leafage and with the phrase "A tout sei...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING A Louis Vuitton LV Monogram jewellery case of elongated rectangular form, brass mounted and dating to the second half of the twentieth century, circa 1970. ...

Signed at the base Original stoneware ceramic vase by French artist GB Midcentury ceramic vase design Brown and black stoneware ceramic glazes colors and effects Original...

Factice perfume Guerlain Lanvin store display bottles Three vintage store display fragrance bottles / Factice perfume bottles, all in excellent c...

Large art deco illuminating sculpture, circa 1930. Spelter sculpture on marble base. Opalescent glass ball soap bubble. In perfect condition and electrified Length: 17,5 cm Diam...

Mid-century decorative platter (circa 1960s) by Albert Thiry (1932-2009). A whitened glaze encircles a deeply engraved sunflower motif (with face) in brown and highlighted by forest ...

Pablo Picasso Arène 1958 Vase tourné H.30 cm, D.20,5 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor aux engobes. Intérieur couverte Rouge, noir Tiré à 100 exemplaires numérotés R;136

French Art Deco ceramic woman sculpture, designed by Charles Lemanceau for the ceramic manufacture Saint-Clément in the 1930's. Perfect condition.

Maison Lancel Paris designed this stunning lidded box. The piece was crafted in France, circa 1980. The minimalist rectangular shape features a sleek design with polished, chromed me...

An Exceptionally Stylish Pair of Patinated Bronze seated Cats, modelled in the Art Deco Style, after a model by Swiss animalier sculptor and painter Eduard Douard Marcel 1881-1971 ...

Large Round Wicker Handled Tray – Handmade in France, 20th Century A beautiful large round wicker handled tray, handmade in France in the 20th century. This rustic French Provence h...

Large Art Deco Amphora Vase with Breton Maritime Scene, Bohemia, c. 1928–1930 A rare and exceptionally decorative large Art Deco ceramic vase by Amphora (Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia), pro...

Pierrot Under the Moon Sculpture, France, circa 1900 A rare and poetic French Art Nouveau sculpture depicting Pierrot seated beneath a crescent moon, playing his mandolin in a dream...

This stunning wastebasket was designed for the Christian Dior Interior Collection. The rare piece was meticulously crafted in France circa 1970. The geometric shape features a gilded...

Large Centerpiece Majolica Birds Jardinière with 10 birds signed Jerome Massier circa 1900. Decorated with yellow and blue flowers and wheat. Old sticker from the The Chambon-Godefro...

A delightful 19th-century French terracotta bowl, hand-thrown and finished with a warm honey-colored glaze that highlights its rustic character.Wear consistent with age and use

Pablo Picasso Oiseau dish bird with tuft and pointy beak, editions Picasso Madoura France, circa 1952. 15 hand painted brush strokes under the birds feet referring to food. Impresse...

Antique 19th century French dovetailed copper cooking pot features hand-hammered rectangular shape with rounded corners, with lightly flared rim and two cast brass ornate carrying ha...

Rare french Mid Century Modern cachepot, in copper, with its original patina.

Magnificent 19th Century French bronze mounted onyx centerpiece by H. Journet & Cie. Wide shallow bowl is crafted from banded variegated onyx with distinct orange and cream tones. T...

Jaeger-LeCoultre "Rue de la Paix" Black Lacquered and Brass Street Lamp Clock. 11.25" H x 3" Diameter. Provenance: From a West End Avenue Collection.

A crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions, this vase crystallizes the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts in the vase produce a magic visual eff...

This Vintage Brutalist bronze desk set is a powerful tactile sculptural ensemble, comprising an ashtray with matching table lighter. Both pieces crafted with expressive, raw-edged fo...

Stunning Example of a pair of French Ormolu mounted well veined Sienna Marble Twin Handle Grand Tour Style Urns or Cassolettes of museum quality. Mid to late Nineteenth Century.    E...

French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art Nouveau inkwell by renowned French ceramist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910). This finely crafted piece showcases Dalpayrat’s signature red copper-glazed stoneware, especially rich and luminous near the base. Elegantly mounted in pewter, the design exemplifies the organic flow and refined detail of the Art Nouveau period. Dimensions: Height: 3.54 in. (9 cm) Diameter: 5.12 in. (13 cm) Materials: Stoneware with pewter mount Condition: Excellent+++++, museum-quality preservation Markings: Incised signature "Dalpayrat 1500" under the base (see photo) This inkwell is a collectible example of French ceramic art at the turn of the century—perfect for collectors of Art Nouveau, 19th-century French ceramics, or the works of Dalpayrat. Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910): A Pioneer of French Ceramic Innovation Adrien Dalpayrat was a French ceramicist and researcher who played a key role in the revival of stoneware at the end of the 19th century. Born in 1844 in Limoges, Dalpayrat studied drawing and porcelain painting in his hometown before beginning his professional career at the Jules Vieillard faience factory in Bordeaux. There, he met his wife, Marie Tallerie, with whom he had two sons—Albert and Adolphe—who would later become his primary collaborators. Throughout his early career, Dalpayrat worked for several major ceramic manufacturers, including Ashwin (Valentine), Fouquet (Toulouse), François Blanc (Monaco), and Léon Sazerat (Limoges). In 1889, seeking greater independence, he moved to the Paris region and established his own studio in Bourg-la-Reine. Collaborations and Artistic Evolution Dalpayrat’s creative vision expanded through his collaboration with sculptor Alphonse Voisin-Delacroix. Together, they explored neo-Gothic and Palissy-inspired motifs, creating a remarkable ceramic bestiary. Following Voisin-Delacroix’s death in 1893, Dalpayrat partnered with Adèle Lesbros, which marked a shift in his work toward simpler, more refined vase forms influenced by Japonism. Japanese art had been introduced to France during the 1867 Universal Exhibition, but it wasn’t until the 1878 Exhibition, particularly through the ceremonial stoneware used in the Japanese tea ceremony, that Japonism truly captivated French artists. This influence led Dalpayrat to create vessels with organic, vegetal, and animal-inspired forms. Technical Mastery: The Secrets of Copper Red Among all the ceramists of his time who sought to replicate the elusive Chinese “sang de boeuf” (oxblood) glaze, Adrien Dalpayrat was arguably the most successful. He didn’t simply reproduce the legendary copper red—he transformed it. By manipulating glaze thickness, firing temperature, atmosphere, and copper oxide content, he developed a unique palette of flamed and mottled red glazes that became his signature: the renowned Dalpayrat red. He further enriched his pieces by introducing streaks and inclusions of turquoise, blue, green, and yellow—freeing the red glaze from monochromy and turning it into an expressive, living surface. His work pushed stoneware beyond function into expressive art, merging form and glaze in bold, sculptural harmony. Beyond Ceramics: Bronze Mounts and Architectural Works Dalpayrat also collaborated with renowned jewelers such as Ernest Cardeilhac and Keller to produce pieces mounted in gilt bronze, blending ceramics with decorative arts at the highest level. In an effort to make his work more accessible, he opened a second faience workshop focused on simpler, more affordable pieces inspired by Nevers and Rouen ware. However, this venture faced financial difficulties and closed by 1900. The main family studio followed in 1906 as the popularity of Art Nouveau declined. Dalpayrat then returned to Limoges, devoting his final years to painting and drawing until his death in 1910. Legacy and Recognition Despite financial struggles during his lifetime, Dalpayrat’s ceramics were widely acclaimed at major international exhibitions: Bronze medal, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1893) Silver medal, Antwerp International Exhibition (1894) Gold medal, Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900) Today, his work is part of prestigious museum collections. In 2020, the Petit Palais in Paris acquired a large bird motif vase created in collaboration with Voisin-Delacroix, now on view in Room...

Sporting a 'Dutch Cut' to his coat, this adorable ceramic poodle stands tall and proud Collar and feet are gilded, the glaze is a delicious toffee caramel colour and the eyes are pin...

Stoneware pot center piece depicting different scenes of a hunt party. Made in Marzy & REmy manufacture in West Germany. You can see deer and does on one part and a hunting scene wit...

Art Deco panther circa 1930. Spelter sculpture with black patina on a marble base, signed R. Rochard for Irénée Félix René Rochard. In perfect condition. Length: 65 cm Width: 14 cm ...

Large 19th Century Pair of Ewers Thistles Vases signed Delphin Massier. Height / 22 inches.

Rare French bronze sculpture by Henri Désiré GAUQUIE (1858-1927), France, ca.1910. The sower. Height : 18.25"(46.4cm), Width : 7.9"(20cm), Depth : 8.1"(20.5cm). A sharp line, an indi...

Vase "Perruches" made in molded frosted glass with coral-pinky patina by Rene Lalique in 1919. Molded signature on bottom and molded signature on side. Perfect original conditio...

Abstract Art Deco Wooden Sculpture - Paperweight & Puzzle Game - France 1940s Originally a wooden puzzle game, this beautiful piece can also be displayed as a paperweight on a d...

Rare Emile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase with Orchid Oncidium Motif — Nancy, France, Circa 1894–1904 Baluster-shaped vase, multilayer cased glass, green, colorless, and violet h...

Large and impressive, this Art Deco vase by the great master, Jean Mayodon, depicts a pair of stylized nude male archers with bows in hand on one side, and two deer embedded in a ric...

Antique rare French Blue Opaline Glass dresser box with bronze trim.

Created during the height of Europe’s fascination with richly mounted decorative porcelain, this exceptional pair combines the celebrated ceramic artistry of Royal Bonn with the refi...

Found in France, these flower pots with metal tole flowers date from the early 1920s. Terracotta pots filled with cement and arrangements of heavy t...

Very large antique (late 19th century) French porcelain vase in the Sevres style, 53 inches tall, with gilt bronze mounts and hand-painted Watteauesque cartouches in the 18th century...

Decorative numbered vase Émaux of Longwy. French glazed art pottery, flowers on a blue background, hand-painted enameled. The Longwy pottery factory has been in existence since the ...

Extra large Galle Cameo vase overlaid with different layers of glass with amber and burgundy red colors, fused together by heat. The vase features high-cut acid-etched flowers. B...

Large Turned Thuya Burl Wood Sphere, France, Late 19th Century A beautifully figured and unusually large decorative sphere hand-turned from thuya burl, dating to the late 19th centu...

This stunning French Art Deco centerpiece bowl was crafted by the crystal factory Choisy-le-Roi, France, and designed by renowned French glassmaker Pierre D'Avesn, circa 1930. The ge...

A pair of French Empire candlesticks in gilt and patinated bronze. Slender, gently tapering fluted stems with gilt bronze mounts to the top and bottom, decorated with acanthus leave...

Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault

Lucien Talbot Realised circa 1940 in la Borne Original brown and blue stoneware ceramic vase by Lucien Talbot Signed under the base Original perfect condition height 30 cm large...

This rare and impressive French Art Deco vase was produced by Daum during the late 1920s at its Croismare glassworks in the Lorraine region of northeastern France. With its generous ...

French ceramic white Vide Poche circa 1960s - in the style of Georges Jouve, Ruelland Large hand-shaped pocket organizer. Mid-century plaster enameled with glossy white enamel circa...

This pierced brass decorative element from France was originally the cover of a bassinoire from the 1600s. A bassinoire is a device where hot coals are inserted into a vented recept...

French Majolica Palissy Cache Pot signed Thomas Sergent circa 1880. Four Differents sides , one side lizard and a frog , one with reeds , one with acorns and oak leaves , one with mo...