Designing Power: France’s Artistic Heritage from Court to Collector

118 products

118 products
19th-century French Japonism bronze vase with floral details on bronze dish by Nicholas Wells Antiques
19th-century Japonism bronze vase with floral swags and gilt details on dish by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Japonism French Bronze mounted Vase and Dish
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool in turned ash wood vintage mid-century design Collection EE30
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool in turned ash wood from Collection EE30, showcasing mid-century French design.
Charlotte Perriand
Collection EE30
An eglomise wall clock
Collection TH10
Three-Light Silver Plate & Bubble Glass Candelabra
Collection NI10
Dieppe Bone Mirror with intricate carved whale bone frame featuring cherubs, knights, and flags, circa 1830, oval beveled glass.
Dieppe Bone Mirror close-up showing intricate carved overlapping bone slices with shield and cherub details.
Dieppe Bone Mirror
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of 19th Century French Japanned Tole Table Lamps
Collection TH30
Pair of Charles X cut glass and gilt bronze vases with swan neck handles from Collection CK20 circa 1825 France
Close-up of Charles X crystal vase with ornate gilt bronze swan handle from Collection CK20
Pair of Charles X Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze Vases
Collection CK20
Pair of opaline glass vases with hand-painted irises and narcissi by Collection TH30, lit as elegant table lamps.
Pair of opaline glass vases with hand-painted irises and narcissi, now table lamps by Collection TH30 circa 1850.
Pair of Opaline Glass Vases as Table Lamps
Collection TH30
Fine porcelain ormolu mantel clock with courting couple scenes by Nicholas Wells Antiques circa 1880 France
A Fine Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Mantel Clock
Nicholas Wells Antiques
19th-century Lord Byron gilt bronze mantel clock with Roman numerals by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Lord Byron gilt bronze figure detail from Napoleon III mantel clock by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Lord Byron Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Mid 18th century Louis XV walnut commode with ornate brass handles and hoof feet from Nicholas Wells Antiques
Close-up of Louis XV walnut veneered commode with ornate drawer handles by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Mid 18th Century French Commode
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Louis Philippe figured walnut commode with Bleu Turquin marble top by Nicholas Wells Antiques, mid-19th century French design
Louis Philippe figured walnut commode with Bleu Turquin marble top by Nicholas Wells Antiques elegant mid-19th century design
Louis Philippe Figured Walnut Commode
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Mid Century Metamorphic Brass Coffee Table with circular smoked glass tops and burnished brass frame on casters.
Mid Century Metamorphic Brass Coffee Table with burnished brass frame, smoked glass tops, and rolling second tier extension.
Mid Century Metamorphic Brass Coffee Table
Collection TH20
French Modernist Polished Steel Centre Table – Jean Prouve with sleek metal base and rectangular top circa 1950 France.
French Modernist Polished Steel Centre Table – Jean Prouve with sleek polished steel and minimalist design from France circa 1950
French Modernist Polished Steel Centre Table – Jean Prouve
Collection TH20
Art Deco Polished Steel Flower Table with three circular tops and a tripod base on casters, circa 1930 France.
Art Deco Polished Steel Flower Table with three round steel tops and tripod base, French circa 1930 design.
Art Deco Polished Steel Flower Table
Collection TH30
Pair Of French Gilt Bronze And Tole Antique Gold Column Table Lamps with black shade and detailed gold column bases.
Pair Of French Gilt Bronze And Tole Antique Gold Column Table Lamps with black shade, Art Deco style circa 1930 France.
Pair Of French Gilt Bronze And Tole Antique Gold Column Table Lamps
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Georges Lucien Guyot
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Champleve 8 day French carriage clock with blue enamel and mercury pendulum by Nicholas Wells Antiques circa 1880
Champleve French carriage clock with blue enamel and mercury pendulum sold by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Champleve 8 day French Carriage Clock
Nicholas Wells Antiques
French Modernist Polished Steel Cabinet with cross-hatched gallery, three vertical divisions, shelf, and scroll legs.
French Modernist Polished Steel Cabinet with cross-hatched gallery, three vertical divisions, and elegant scroll legs.
French Modernist Polished Steel Cabinet
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Massive Cast Iron Scallop Shell Attributed To The Val D’Osne Foundry
Collection TH10
Baccarat Harcourt Glass and Gilt Bronze Champagne Cooler
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of Mirror Chandelier Wall Lights
Collection EE10
Napoleon III long Bench with fluted legs and calico upholstered seat from Collection CK20, elegant vintage design
Napoleon III long Bench
Collection CK20
French Mid Century Polished Brass Circular Bar Cart Drinks Trolley
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Neo Classical Candlestick Table Lamps with white marble bases, circa 1880, 30 cm tall.
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Neo Classical Candlestick Table Lamps with white marble bases and gilt bead borders.
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Neo Classical Candlestick Table Lamps
Nicholas Wells Antiques
A tole games box and counters for Boston Russe
Collection TH10
Pair of Louis XV style four-light ormolu candelabra with intricate design by Collection NI10 luxury decor
Pair of ornate Louis XV style four-light ormolu candelabra by Collection NI10 with intricate baroque detailing
Pair of Louis XV Style Four-Light Ormolu Candelabra
Collection NI10
Vintage Column Table Lamps – Gunmetal & Brass – Maison Charles elegant pair with stepped circular plinths circa 1970
Vintage Column Table Lamps – Gunmetal & Brass – Maison Charles, elegant 1970s design on stepped circular plinths.
Vintage Column Table Lamps – Gunmetal & Brass – Maison Charles
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Empire mahogany armchair with carved scroll arms and cream upholstery from Collection TH20, early 19th century French style.
Empire Mahogany Armchair
Collection TH20
Pair of Gilt Bronze French Louis XV Rococo Candelabra by Jollet & Cie
Collection NI10
19th Century French Palais Royal gallery glass with mother-of-pearl handle by Collection TH20
19th century French Palais Royal gallery glass with mother-of-pearl handle by Collection TH20, elegant brass mount
19th Century French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Gallery Glass
Collection TH20
Vintage Brass and Glass Circular Bar Cart, Drinks Trolley
Nicholas Wells Antiques
19th Century French Oval Creamware Tureen and Cover
Collection EE20
Pair of French Opaline Vases Mounted as Table Lamps with hand painted flowers and gilt foliate details.
Pair of French Opaline Vases Mounted as Table Lamps with hand painted flowers and gilt accents on white opaline.
Pair of French Opaline Vases Mounted as Table Lamps
Nicholas Wells Antiques
French Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp with white glaze and biscuit leaf motifs, 32 cm high, shade not included.
French Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp with white biscuit leaf motif ceramic base, 32 cm high, rewired for modern use.
French Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp
Collection EE20
Pair Of 19th Century French Mirrors with polished frames and original plates, circa 1870, height 99 cm width 83 cm.
Pair Of 19th Century French Mirrors with polished frames and original mirror plates, circa 1870, 99x83 cm each.
Pair Of 19th Century French Mirrors
Collection EE30
Elegant late 19th century French opaline blue vase by Collection EE20 with tall fluted neck and rounded base
Late 19th century French opaline blue vase from Collection EE20, measuring 42 cm tall with rounded shape and flared base.
French Opaline Blue Vase
Collection EE20
Pair of Louis XIV Painted Oak Frames
Collection EE40
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Round Drinks Trolley : French Mid Century Polished Brass Circular Bar Cart
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Large scale French wicker armchair with balloon back and cushion by The Sold Archive, circa 1900, elegant and spacious design
Large Scale French Wicker Armchair
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At Nicholas Wells Antiques, we are proud to present a carefully curated selection of French decorative arts that embody the elegance and sophistication of France’s most celebrated periods. From the grandeur of Louis XIV to the refined neoclassicism of Louis XVI, our collection showcases furniture and works of art that reflect the very best of French design.

Highlights include finely crafted commodes, armoires, and vitrines—masterpieces of case furniture renowned for their craftsmanship, proportion, and decorative detail. Equally captivating are our giltwood mirrors, consoles, and other exceptional pieces that bring the splendour of 18th-century France into contemporary interiors.

Each item in our collection has been chosen for its quality, authenticity, and historical importance, offering collectors and connoisseurs the opportunity to acquire works that epitomise the enduring influence of French artistry. These are not just decorative objects, but statements of cultural heritage and timeless design.

At Nicholas Wells Antiques, French decorative arts remain at the heart of our collection—testament to a legacy of beauty and craftsmanship that continues to inspire today.
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