French Furniture

Pierre Chapo, 'Godot' queen bed or daybed, elm, France, design ca. 1960, made 1970s This ‘Godot’ bed is one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark us...

Few 19th-century French faience services embody the elegance, artistic refinement and poetic spirit of the Japonisme movement as beautifully as Jules Vieillard Bordeaux’s celebrated “Nella” pattern. More than a dinner service, this remarkable ensemble is a hand-painted work of art, where every piece celebrates nature through an extraordinary variety of exotic birds, flowering branches, butterflies and delicate insects. No two plates are exactly alike, making each place setting a unique composition while preserving the perfect harmony of the whole. Founded in Bordeaux in 1845, the Jules Vieillard manufactory became one of France’s most prestigious ceramic producers. By the 1870s it employed nearly 1,300 craftsmen, ranking among the country’s leading faience manufacturers. Its artistic creations were celebrated at the great international exhibitions of the nineteenth century, including the Gold Medal awarded at the Paris Universal Exposition of 1878, a distinction that firmly established the international reputation of the Bordeaux factory. Created during this golden period, the “Nella” pattern is now regarded as one of the manufactory’s finest and rarest achievements. Inspired by the discovery of Japanese art in Europe during the second half of the nineteenth century, it perfectly reflects the new decorative language that transformed European ceramics. Every piece was individually moulded in fine faience, fired, then meticulously hand-painted by master decorators using coloured enamels before receiving its final transparent glaze and being fired once again. This demanding process ensured exceptional brilliance while allowing each painter complete artistic freedom. Rather than reproducing a single repetitive design, every plate was intentionally decorated with its own individual composition. Kingfishers, parrots and other exotic birds rest upon blossoming branches of prunus, peonies, irises and wild roses. Butterflies, dragonflies and tiny ladybirds animate the white ground with remarkable delicacy, creating the impression of a living garden. The asymmetrical compositions, generous areas of untouched white and graceful movement throughout the decoration perfectly express the refined aesthetic of French Japonisme. Complete “Nella” services have become extraordinarily scarce. Intended for everyday use within distinguished households, most examples were gradually dispersed or damaged over nearly one hundred and fifty years. Today, large coherent ensembles with their original serving pieces seldom appear on the international market. According to family history, this exceptional service remained for generations in an elegant maison de maître on the French Riviera before entering the antiques market. Unlike most surviving examples, which are composed predominantly of plates, this magnificent ensemble retains an unusually rich selection of original serving pieces together with its complete coffee service, making it equally desirable for collectors, designers and prestigious private residences. Composition — 83 Pieces * 27 Dinner Plates – Ø 25 cm (9.84 in) * 14 Soup Plates – Ø 25.5 cm (10.04 in) * 16 Dessert Plates – Ø 22.5 cm (8.86 in) * 1 Covered Soup Tureen * 2 Covered Vegetable Tureens * 1 Covered Serving Dish * 2 Large Oval Serving Platters * 1 Large Fish Platter * 1 Shell-Shaped Compotier * 2 Covered Sauce Boats with Attached Stands * 1 Covered Mustard Pot * 1 Coffee Pot * 1 Covered Sugar Bowl * 1 Milk Jug * 10 Coffee Cups * 11 Coffee Saucers Every piece bears the JVB factory mark beneath, while the principal serving pieces are additionally marked “Nella”, confirming the authenticity of this prestigious model. The overall condition is exceptional considering its age of approximately 150 years. The enamels retain remarkable freshness and brilliance, while the glaze remains beautifully preserved. Minor imperfections are limited to a few discreet hairlines, one deep serving dish displaying slight age-related darkening, one coffee saucer with noticeable staining and the expected traces of careful domestic use accumulated over generations. These small imperfections are entirely consistent with the age of the service and do not detract from its extraordinary visual impact. More than simply an antique dinner service...

This 24” diameter bistro table is scaled to seat 1-2 people for a coffee or a drink and easily placed anywhere in the home as an accent. Bistro tables like this were originally popu...

A very beautiful fire screen, Minimalist, Brutalist, NeoClassical, Shabby-Chic, consisting on , work of a French ironworker, probably a unique piece, to be attributed, France 1960. Modernist Brutalist Fireplace Screen...

This nineteenth century Louis Philippe period gilt wood mirror features a pillow frame detailed with a subtle incised lattice pattern and an inner border of fine beading. Its origina...

This table lamp is executed in glazed stoneware in the style of Roger Capron, echoing the ceramic language associated with Vallauris in the south of France during the 1960s. The roun...

Art Deco nightlight, circa 1930, attributed to H. de Vramy. A pair of entwined birds in spelter with a green patina and silver decoration, all on a marble base. Electrified, E14 sock...

An oak and brown fabric lounge chair designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, c. 1960. In good vintage condition, with visible wear co...

Early 20th Century Theodore Haviland porcelain dinnerware service in the discontinued Varenne pattern. Manufactured primarily between 1936 and 1952, this classic tableware was craft...

Set of two extremely rare and monumental Art Deco sconces or wall lamps. Designed and manufactured in France, probably in 1920s / 1930s. Executed in copper, metal and oak wood, each...

Small 19th Century Majolica Pansy Vase Delphin Massier Table vase decoration , very rare form and size. Around 4 inches height , Width 2.5 inches. The Massier family are known for th...

A beautiful vintage French porcelain tableware set by Niderviller France in the Délices des Quatre Saisons Blue pattern, composed of six plates: four smaller salad or dessert plates ...

Small French green enamel industrial pendant 2 meter black cotton flex Measure: Weight 0.3 kg / 0.7 lb E14 bulb holder. Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitab...

Architectural in scale and exceptional in its execution, this impressive buffet features a linear front configured with five geometric, deep-molded panel doors. Each door panel featu...

An incredible 19th-century French draw leaf table crafted in the Louis XV style. Made from fruitwood, this dining table showcases exquisite craftsmanship. The top is made up of sev...

Clear glass lampshade by Holophane, France Brass glass holder with porcelain bulb holder. 2 meter / 80" black cotton wire. Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb Priced per individual item. All la...

This is a truly wonderful articulating mid century table lamp in beautifully patinated brass and perforated white lacquered metal. France, 1950s. A very attractive and highly elegan...

French convex witch's eye mirror dating from the 1940s, featuring a circular dark wood frame adorned with elegant brass decorations. The central convex mirror creates a distinctive p...

An early 19th century French Directoire extending dining table crafted in walnut and sourced in Provence, France. Exceptionally versatile in scale, the table features two hinged drop...

A handsome French Empire desk made of mahogany that has been recently refinished to preserve the beautiful color and grain of the wood. The top surface is a gold-tooled leather in a ...

An elegant large Empire bed with bronze mounts. Shown with bed base and mattress but sold as the frame alone. In good original condition with minor damage.

This rope side table and magazine rack was designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. This French couple of modernist designers has been very productive during the 1940s and the 1950...

Gorgeous Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Wrought Gilt Iron France, 1950 Sculptural brutalist ceiling light fixture with sunburst design, gilt iron, gold leaf. _____________________...

This locker was made in France around 1950 and features four compartments to store all your belongings. The upper section has a shelf and the lower section has coat hooks. The locker...

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Petit Repos' lounge chair, solid oak, fabric, France, 1960s. Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, ...

French brass wall lamp White mat opaline glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm / 3.93” 3 holes to secure E14 Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb E14 bulb holder....

An exceptional and remarkably preserved 24-piece crystal glass service by Christofle Paris, presented in its original Christofle boxes and comprising a complete table setting for six. The service combines two distinguished Christofle crystal collections: the sculptural Osiris stemware and the complementary Cluny Old-Fashioned glasses. Created by designer Bernard Yot, the Osiris collection was introduced by Christofle in 1991, drawing its inspiration from the aquatic and botanical world of ancient Egypt. Its distinctive decoration evokes the forms of lotus flowers and papyrus reeds, translated here into an elegant cut-crystal motif rising from the base of each bowl. The Osiris crystal pattern was produced during the period 1999–2005. The service includes three graduated Osiris stemware forms — water, red wine and white wine — creating a beautifully balanced formal table setting. Each glass retains its original Christofle label, an especially desirable detail for collectors and a clear indication that the service has never been used. Completing the ensemble are six Christofle Cluny...

Pair of “Audoux Minet” rope wall sconces They consist of a single strand of rope that forms a circle in the center and then wraps around the base of the circle to form the two arms o...

Heavy quality large ceramic table floor/table lamp, 1970s. This lamp base brings rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a unique presence. This bas...

This vintage Maison Arlus / Maison Lunel style ceiling light was designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s. It features a lantern-style pendant with a tapered frosted glass ...

This speckled stoneware pear-shaped table lamp, in the style of Jacques Migeon, was made in France circa 1970. The stoneware is covered with a satin glaze in sandy beige tones, dott...

Small bonnetière or cabinet with marquetry in Louis XV / Transition style. It requires RESTORATION (possible by our workshops on request). FRANC...

Set of Four French Folk Art Painted Concrete Toadstool Sculptures, c.1950–1970 A wonderfully characterful set of four French folk art toadstool sculptures, dating from the mid-20th century and retaining their beautifully weathered original painted decoration. Recently sourced in France, the four toadstools form a particularly appealing graduated group, each individually modelled with its own slightly irregular proportions and surface. Broad, flattened mushroom caps sit above substantial textured stems, which rise organically from spreading bases modelled to resemble the uneven woodland floor. The original polychrome decoration is particularly attractive. The caps retain fragmented areas of coral-red and warm cream paint, while the bases are picked out in wonderfully faded moss and grass greens. The pale stems provide a natural contrast between the two. Decades of exposure have softened and fragmented the painted surfaces, revealing areas of the underlying concrete and aggregate and producing an almost lichen-like, crusted patina. It is precisely this combination of naïve modelling, faded colour and genuine weathering that gives the group such strong folk-art character. Rather than being perfectly uniform cast ornaments, each has a distinctly individual appearance. The varying heights—from the smallest, squat mushroom to the tallest, slender example—allow the four to be arranged as a naturalistic woodland group. Viewed together, they have an almost storybook quality while remaining wonderfully sculptural. Originally intended as decorative garden ornaments, today they work equally well as pieces of French folk art and decorative sculpture. They could be grouped amongst antique terracotta pots...

An elegant French Art Nouveau jewelry box attributed to Legras, crafted from vivid cobalt and sapphire blue art glass and delicately hand-enameled with graceful white blossoms and so...

Molded glass ashtray attributed to Le Corbusier for Saint-Gobain, made in France in the 1930s. This iconic modernist piece features a clean, geometric form combined with the organic...

An elegant French Art Nouveau folding screen dating from the early twentieth century, crafted as a two-panel room divider with a striking black lacquered ground. The surface is hand-...

A pair of "high" tripod bar stools, Mid-Century Modern, Modernist, Rustic Modern, Brutalist, massive wrought iron tripod structures with a circular feet bar allowing great comfort an...

This impressive French copper stock pot dates from the 19th-century and reflects the exceptional craftsmanship associated with traditional French culinary copperware. Constructed fro...

Iconic square glass ashtray inspired by the timeless design associated with Le Corbusier. Crafted in thick molded glass with a geometric grid pattern, it perfectly embodies the clean architectural lines and functional aesthetic of the Art Deco and early Modernist periods. Its substantial weight, minimalist form, and textured surface make it equally suitable as an ashtray, catchall, or decorative desk accessory. A true design classic that complements both vintage and contemporary interiors. Style : Art Deco Modern Bauhaus Key Features : Thick molded glass construction France, 1930s Iconic square design attributed to the Le Corbusier style Geometric grid texture Heavy, durable construction Can be used as an ashtray, vide-poche, or desk tray Timeless architectural design Keywords : Le Corbusier ashtray, glass ashtray, square glass ashtray, Art Deco ashtray, Modernist glass, Bauhaus design, French glass ashtray, vintage glass tray...

A wonderful vintage vide poche (empty pocket) in silver plate comprising two parts, the dish itself and the removable horse head on a stand. The dish is fully signed by the iconic F...

One of our favourite new additions. Wonderful original French vintage Maurin Quina alcohol poster from 1906. Stunning imagery. The devilish pixie was designed in 1906 by Leonetto Ca...

Hand-carved in France circa 1850–1870, this antique mortar (mortier) is sculpted from a single solid block of white-grey veined Carrara marble. The vessel features a clean, tradition...

Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern design Hokkaido table table lamps with curved rolled up black lacquered wood bottom base. Black lacquered wooden beam with gold colored elements a...

Elegant French Empire commode featuring three spacious drawers in beautifully aged, naturally figured walnut, with the top painted black for a striking contrast. The restrained archi...

Fashioned from an antique mid-19th-century French Aubusson tapestry, this circa 1850 pillow showcases a charming botanical composition of scattered flowers against a muted golden-oli...

A lively pair of French Louis XV-style bergères dating to the first half of the 20th century, combining warm beechwood frames with bold red-and-white striped upholstery. Each chair ...

Antique French Chest of Drawers Semainier Louis XVI White Marble Mahogany c1900. Direct from France, a beautiful antique Louis XVI semainier chest of drawers with classic French sty...

A beautiful, high-quality brass side table featuring a mirrored smoked glass top, created in the style of Maison Jansen (France, 1960s). Expertly crafted from premium materials, thi...

Vintage French-language volume of Les Grandes Énigmes de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, presented by Bernard Michal with contributions from a team of writers. The book explores wartime ...

A pair of metal, brass and painted acrylic wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light sur...

French sconce, wall lamp Heavy clear reeded Holophane glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm / 3.93” 3 holes to secure E14 bulb holder Weight: 1.20 kg / ...

A "Champs Élysées" frosted glass chandelier of Sycamore leaf design and a gilt solid bronze frame, France, 1960s. All glasses signed "Lalique France". In an excellent original cond...

A charming French Louis XVI style writing desk dating to circa 1920, crafted in cherrywood and finished in a softly painted, gently patinated surface. Its warm tan leather inset crea...

This stunning cocktail picks set has a perfect Art Deco geometric design. The barware piece was expertly crafted in France, circa 1930. The eight cocktail forks are adorned with root...

Sourced in Provence, France, this mid-19th century Louis Philippe commode is hand crafted in walnut and distinguished by its warm tone and beautifully varied natural grain. The restr...

This beautiful table lamp is a real eye catcher. Made by Daum in Nancy, France. A stunning table lamp, with a bronze snake and yellow crystal glass. Daum is a renowned French glass...

Small Restoration period bench in walnut. Seat entirely sagging requiring full restoration. Perfect condition and stability of the frame. Dimensions: Width 115 cm, Height 95 cm, Dept...

Antique French Butcher Block Baker’s Table Pétrin Farmhouse Kitchen Island c1790. Direct from France, a rare antique French butcher block baker’s table (Pétrin), featuring a massive...

A green fabric, wood and yellow rubber sofa likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. In very good vintage condition, with light wear consistent with age and use. Light surf...

Elegant pair of French wall sconces from the 1950s, featuring ornate gilt metal frames adorned with cascading crystal pendants. Their intricate metalwork, faceted crystals, and poin...