French Antiques

This is a beautiful antique French novelty Pheasant silver walking stick, late 19th century in date.   The striking stick features a pheasant head silver handle with red glass eyes o...

This exquisite antique sewing box from France, circa 1900, is a fine example of late Rococo revival craftsmanship rendered in solid oak. The exter...

French Majolica blue, pink and grey oyster plate unsigned from Fives Lille, circa 1890.

An impressive Louis Philippe gold gilt mirror with signature arched corners at the top, crested with an ornate floral “crown” of baroque flamboyance. The molding is traced with a sub...

Majolica asparagus plate signed Luneville Keller & Guerin, circa 1890.

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...

I present to you a set of beautiful hanging salt box from the 19th century. The two are made out of wood, rich in colour and patination, They can be left standing but the intention b...

An exceptional French oak and beech wood artisan’s workbench from circa 1880, a fascinating relic of handcraft meeting industrial innovations. The single top plank is a formidable 2 ...

The antique map titled 'Royaumes de Perse Herat & Kaboul' is an attractive map of Persia. Here are the key details and features of the map: 1. **Geographic Coverage**: - The map ...

Essential for a touch of French style- the Louis XIII armchair. This beautiful large example in Walnut has a lovely dark Patina, is very heavy and sturdy and extremely comfortable. R...

Large Art Nouveau enameled glass vase by Legras, France, 1890s. Made of hand-blown blue glass in the shape of a cylinder with a swirling finish on its outer face. Carefully hand-pain...

featuring a molded-edge rectangular top raised on substantial turned legs joined by a box stretcher. Originally of greater height and later reduced, the table retains its impressive ...

A rustic French confit pot Cruche from the late nineteenth / early twentieth-century. Originally used for watter . This would make a lovely addition to a collection of antique pott...

This early nineteenth century French Restauration period walnut buffet features a grey marble top with white veining. A single drawer of dovetail construction with book matched front...

A dramatic 19th century Neoclassical demilune-console from France, with an exquisite giltwood base supporting an interesting slab of pink marble. The blushing stone is streaked in gr...

Bronze chandelier with granita glass. Made in France circa 1890, beautifully ornemented in the style of the Napoleon the 1st Empire. One central light recovered of a glass and six l...

This refined French Empire period coffee pot, or ewer, dates from the early years of the 19th-century and is crafted in solid silver. The elegant silhouette, balanced proportions and...

This is a superb and very decorative French Empire revival ormolu and mesh fire-screen, circa 1870 in date.   The shaped rectangular screen features a laurel wreath crest and a mount...

This striking set comprises twelve majolica oyster plates and one large matching serving platter, beautifully crafted in the style of Longchamp, France. Each plate features a vivid g...

An exceptional French marble-topped bakery or garden table with industrial details in the wrought and cast iron base reflecting the late 19th century time period. The white marble sl...

A French 19th century Louis Philippe mirror with an understated, silver gilt frame enhanced by dark oxidation and craquelure texture. Etched into the frame is an elegant, scrolling f...

Gardens of the Quirinal Palace, Rome – Benoist 19th Century Lithograph This elegant tinted lithograph captures the lower gardens of the Palazzo del Quirinale, one of Rome’s most imp...

A 19th-century pair of French Sèvres-style porcelain cabinet vases executed in the Louis XVI taste, circa 1880, with rose Pompadour ground and finely cast ormolu mounts. Petite in ...

A striking, high-relief bronze tribute plaque by French artist Léon Chédeville circa 1877, famous for his work on the Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen as well as the theatre. This circu...

19th-century Artist Signed Miniature French Portrait Painting. Dimensions: Height: 5.5 inches, Width: 4.75 inches. --

A Napolean III period mantel chimney clock with a mark on the letterhead of the mechanism «horlogerie suisse 23 Rue d'Alsace Lorraine Toulouse» in French Rococo Revival style. Mech...

This French bibliotheque from the 19th century makes a dramatic statement for any interior with its height alone, and the ebonized finish on the exterior gives it the presence to anc...

Antique Black Marble Corbel Fireplace Mantel with Fossil Inclusions Offered by Schermerhorn Antique Fireplaces This elegant 19th-century black marble fireplace mantel is a sophisti...

French Majolica Wild Rose Cake Stand Delphin Massier Circa 1890, 9.8 inches diameter , 4 inches height.

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...

Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set cons...

A glorious Louis XVI style canapé-settee from 19th century France, with parcel gilt details to enhance the neoclassical motifs of the white painted frame. Distinctive peaks rise at t...

A refined late 19th century French Napoleon III desk chair executed in richly toned mahogany with gilt bronze mounts and olive green leather up...

A fine pair of antique French 19th century Louis XV style five light gilt bronze candelabra Beautiful antique French five light gilt bronze hand chiselled pair of Louis XV style can...

A late 19th century French cast iron bistro table with marble top from the L. Buchon Foundry in St. Etienne, France. It would serve equally well as a work table or desk.

Dating to circa 1870, this 19th-century butcher shop or bakery display table features a patinated gray marble top on an oak frame. The unusual marble slab is shaped with gently round...

A towering, French 19th century Louis Philippe period bibliothèque, handcrafted from pine which has natural luminosity within the grain and three glass-front doors to display in an o...

A generous and beautifully time‑worn French Provence farm table crafted in elm around 1850. This long table embodies the honest rural character of 19th‑century French craftsmanship, ...

Tiffany blue colored oyster plate made in the late 1870's to 1880's in France by Haviland Limoges. The plate has four wells and one center space for lemon wedges. J.W. Boteler, who ...

This exquisite 19th century French sofa epitomizes the timeless elegance of Louis XVI-inspired design, with its perfectly balanced proportions, refined carved details, and luminous g...

This pair of mid-nineteenth century gilt wood armchairs is in the classic French Louis XV style. The hand carved frames are detailed with simple fluting and scrolling armrests. With ...

An infinitely useful square display pedestal from France, 19th century, covered on three sides in meticulously hand-painted faux marble of gently swirled veins blending white and gra...

This large and elegant French mirror features a richly carved and gilded wooden frame, showcasing refined decorative details and elegant proportions. The frame is adorned with finely...

Édouard Garnier Sèvres Porcelain Vase Garniture Chromolithograph, Gilt Framed This chromolithograph reproduces a garniture of three covered Sèvres soft-paste porcelain vases on deep...

A delicate set of eight Haviland Limoges porcelain plates, made in France and decorated with soft pink and blue floral sprays over a luminous white porcelain ground. Each plate featu...

A superb 19th century French Provençal green glazed terracotta olive jar or urn. These jars were used for storing and preserving olive oil. It would be beautiful with a bouquet of fl...

An eyecatching farm table or bakery table dating to 19th century France, using a bold red marble top over a simple frame painted a minty green for contrast. The slab of Rosso Francia...

Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...

A beautiful pair of antique French Empire twin beds In the manner of Jacob-Desmalter France, Late 19th Century Carved mahogany, with mounted gilt br...

Elegant blue and white oyster plate signed Bordeaux Vieillard, circa 1890. Six wells surrounded by blue seaweeds of different kinds. Ref / 2732.

Antique (19th century) French ormolu bronze jewelry casket from the Gothic Revival period, inlaid with oval green stones with lined interior, retailed by the revered Parisian tableti...

This Louis Philippe period buffet from the nineteenth century is known as a buffet d'appui in French which translates "buffet to lean on," due to its unusually tall height of 45 inch...

A magnificent late 17th-century antique French provincial oak armoire of exceptional quality and presence. This early example dating to around 1680 features beautifully shaped panell...

This pair of late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style armchairs is constructed of solid walnut. Their beautifully hand carved details includes classic motifs of an interlaced s...

A beautiful country farmhouse dining table from 19th century France, handcrafted from oak. The top planks show a rippled grain dotted by the heads of square peg joinery underneath th...

Victorian Pressed Flower Oddity, Botanical Art in Gilt Oval Frame, 19th Century Antique botanical composition featuring a delicate array of hand-pressed flowers and foliage, artfull...

Beautiful Antique French flame Mahogany secretaire/bureau/cabinet. The inside is lined with maple and finished with ebonized black details. The cabinet has got lots of charm and char...

Beautiful pair of two wooden chopping-cutting boards with a nice patina. Great statement on your counter-top, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. If needed items were treated agains...

A handsome 19th century French oak server-console table with a single drawer and shelf below for storage. Adaptable to a multitude of uses and rooms throughout the home, the top and ...

An authentic 17th century Flemish verdure tapestry depicting a tranquil woodland scene with mature trees and layered foliage. Woven in soft, natural tones of green, olive, and muted ...