French Furniture

One of a kind Art Deco bar cabinet made in France around 1940. It displays exquisite craftsmanship in both design and materials. The simple design is influenced by the polygonal for...

French Art Deco “Clichy” blue coloured, gold striped, glass pendant lamp 1920s Brass glass holder Weight : 0.90 kg / 2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suita...

Mid-Century Ceramic Jewelry Box by Mithé Espelt — Lunel, France, 1950s. A stunning mid-century ceramic jewelry box crafted by renowned French artist Mithé Espelt in Lunel, France, d...

This French Empire mirror (c. 1800) is symmetrical to hang in either direction, exhibiting low-relief floral decorations that leave ample space for the gilt molding to reveal its red...

Cristallerie de Clichy Art Nouveau Opaline Glass Vase with Aventurine Inclusions, France A very beautiful and charming Cristallerie de Clichy art glass vase featuring an elegant Art...

Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian type...

Elegant 19th century Louis XVI style demilune commode, finely crafted in marquetry and adorned with a richly colored breccia marble top. This refined piece beautifully reflects the n...

Antique Bedside Table in Empire Walnut with an elegantly threaded brass drawer surmounting a door concealing two interior shelves. The cabinet is solid walnut and has been fully line...

This stunning Art Deco Bakelite smoking ensemble is the perfect piece for collectors. The rare piece was meticulously crafted in France circa 1930. The all-in-one tobacco accessory f...

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...

19th C. French painted Armoire w/ chicken wire. The armoire is painted in shades of aqua marine and antique white. You can see the wood underneath as well. There are two doors tha...

A beautiful porcelain tea set, made by the French brand Limoges. Classic design, fine white porcelain with gold trims, inlaid with greek motif. - teapot 20 cm tall - milk jug 11 cm...

A set of eight provincial dining chairs sourced in Provence, France. The silhouettes remain light and open with gently curved backs and shaped seat rails that keep the forms visually...

A wood and beige ceramic tile coffee table designed and produced by Roger Capron, France, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.75"H x 51.625"W x 24.5"D All items ship from Hig...

Solid oak chairs. Slight traces of use.

Large Vallauris Hand-Made Faience Ceramic Centerpiece, France, 1950s An absolutely stunning large ceramic fruit bowl or centerpiece, featuring an intricate sculptural body in rich o...

This small scale early nineteenth century French walnut armoirette or wardrobe features hand pegged paneled sides and doors. The piece is crowned with a multi-beveled cornice. Its tw...

Midcentury amazing umbrella stand in bronze oak leaves shaped attributed to François Xavier & Claude Lalanne. Made in France in the 1970s. Claude Lalanne was a French sculptor ...

Elegant Hollywood Regency French Tub Lounge Chair, France, circa 1940s. This chair is currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us...

Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s, entirely reupholstered by Relax Factory workshop in Marseille, France, in a beautiful Limon linen Pierre Frey fabric. Excellent...

Pair of French Modernist Art Deco Flush Mounts by Holophane (Verlys, Les Andelys), France, 1920s. An exceptional pair of French Art Deco flush mount ceiling lights designed by Holop...

Very comfortable armchair from the 1960s. Produced probably in France. A beautiful representative of Art Deco. Furniture with a massive construction, have a comfortable seat on sprin...

Capable of seating 10 adults comfortably, this large walnut dining table has a three-inch thick top supported by two wide trestle supports joined by a pierced stretcher. The patinat...

A 19th century country French comtoise or grandfather clock with automated pendulum. Seven day Morbier movement, cleaned and in working order, having an enamel face, signed by the cl...

Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron Oak Lounge Chairs for Votre Maison, France, circa 1950. This pair is located at our Pasadena California location.

France / 1930 / Side Table / oak / Art Deco A refined French Art Deco side table crafted in solid oak, dating from circa 1930. This elegant piece embodies the architectural harmony ...

Magnificent and rare pair of Art Deco extra large wall lights or sconces. Striking French design from the 1930s. Original chrome-plated brass frames with original white lacquered ref...

French porcelain oyster plate with seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900.

This mid-nineteenth century Louis Philippe style gilt wood mirror features its original beveled mercury glass surrounded by a pillow frame detailed with subtle incising in a floral m...

This set of 6 Modern Brutalist chairs, crafted in the 1960s by a French cabinetmaker are made in the style of Charles Dudouyt, they feature solid pine construction and seagrass seats...

A beautiful and highly decorative pair of Mid-Century-Modern orientable wall sconces, in the style of an iconic model by Pierre Guariche, attributed to Jacques Biny, produced by Lumi...

This stunning Art Deco picture frame features an impressive quality build. The piece was expertly crafted in France, circa 1930. The polished chrome metal holders have a skyscraper d...

This pair of Louis XVI–style bedside tables, dating from the 1960s, is crafted in warm-toned wood and designed with clean neoclassical lines. Each table opens at the front with two d...

Dating to the early 19th century, this pair of French provincial wardrobe doors offers timeless architectural beauty with their dry-scraped surface revealing soft layers of cream, sa...

Antique 19th-century French Napoleon III ladies' work or vanity table, can also be used as a side table. Featuring marquetry and quarter veneered detailing, ormolu mounts, and partia...

Late 19th off-white opaline glass vanity / dresser jar / trinket box / casket. Round body with flared rim with brass band. Hand painted with pink and peach roses and stems of blue an...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING René Lalique Levrier Car Mascot No. 1141 modelled as a racing greyhound, produced during the original Lalique radiator mascot series of the late 1920s. Desi...

Beautiful wood mountain chair from France, 1950s. Brutalist style with carved wood back with three wide slates. Formed wood seat rests on four tapered wood legs. Original wood finis...

Antique Carved Louis XV Walnut Footstool. Curvy shape newly upholstered in gray Chenille with double welting. Good overall condition, sturdy, ready to use.

Set of three colored Daum Crystal monkey figurines depicting "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil".

Art Nouveau pendant light in the style of W.A.S. Benson, made by General Electric France around 1910. Copper pendant light with a superb wheel-cut uranium glass shade. Wired with a B...

An elegant table lamp, Post-Modernist, NeoClassical, Shabby-Chic, a nickeled metal cubical base and an ovoïd body with a final cylindrical lampshade, by Philippe Barbier, France 1970...

A circa 1950's gilt and silver metal chandelier floral basket chandelier, 12 lights. Measurements: Diameter: 30" Drop: 23"

Brown ceramic lamp by Roland Zobel, France, 1960, era Capron, Jouve, Ruelland Massive and lovely ceramic lamp by the french ceramist Roland Zobel. A rare and striking ceramic table ...

Large Art Deco Frosted Glass Vase with Sparrows By Muller Frères, Lunéville, France, circa 1920. A rare and poetic large Art Deco frosted glass vase by the renowned French glassmake...

Unique and extra large size, alabaster chandelier of great quality and condition. This unique Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era is another one of our re...

Pair of tall black metal and tinted glass side tables by George Ciancimino.

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 ...

20th-century French Napoleon III Style fire grate. Made of cast iron andirons and a recently forged grate. The condition is good. The width at the front is 68.5 cm / 27.0 inches.

A copper flush mounted Holophane wall/ceiling light. c.1920. Prismatic glass bowl, stamped inside Holophane, set in its original caged copper flush fitting for either wall or ceilin...

This very nice and elegant neoclassical Style Oval Drinks Trolley is all made of brass with fluted legs, large finials and removable glass trays. This is a French work by Maison Bagu...

This French Provincial armoire from the 18th century is absolutely breathtaking in every detail. Stylistically the armoire reflects Louis XV taste, with a number of unexpected featu...

Large Majolica Swan Jardiniere signed Foucard Vallauris , circa 1900.

A blue-colored glass and brown rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.0"H x 13.75"D Dimens...

This is a beautiful pair of vintage French Louis Revival ormolu mounted side tables, mid 20th century in date. The oval shaped top tables are framed with decorative ormolu borders a...

Pair of French Regency style music chairs with a carved and painted wood frame featuring fluted legs. The seat is upholstered in chartreuse velvet and finished with a nailhead trim.

Circa 1950 French marble & brass coffee table. Mid century modern Hollywood Regency style in the manner of Maison Bagues. Distinguished by interlaced stretcher and neoclassical motif...

A French pedestal table with a turned column screw stem & square top & base, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt designs. The table form most probably dates from the early 20th C...

A refined Louis XVI–style chest of drawers crafted in cherry wood and cherry veneer, distinguished by its architectural clarity and restrained neoclassical ornament. The façade opens...

French Provincial 20th century off-white glazed stoneware double handled crock or storage jar, also called a “salt pot” by Digoin. This charming vessel would bring farmhouse authenti...