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

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

142 products
142 products

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.

Art Nouveau Enamel Vase by Camille Fauré, Limoges
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Champleve 8 day French Carriage Clock
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Chinoiserie Rococo Blanc de Chine Mantel Clock
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Fine Gilt Bronze Antique Mantel Clock by Société des Bronzes de Paris
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French Champleve Enamel Bronze Centerpiece Bowl
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French Napoleon III Opaline Glass Vase by Baccarat
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French Opaline Blue Vase
Collection EE20
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French Ormolu Mounted Rouge Griotte Marble Figural Clock Garniture
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French Rouge Marble ormolu Mounted Jardiniere
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Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture
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Jules-Claude Ziegler
Collection EE20
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Japonism French Bronze mounted Vase and Dish
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Large Paris Porcelain Green Glazed, Floral and Gold Vase
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Lord Byron Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
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Louis XIV Ebony & Amboyna Barometer
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Mantle Clock By Dautel, Rue de Thionville à Paris
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Napoleon III Black Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
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Napoleon III Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock Set
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Napoleon III Porcelain Clock Garniture
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Napoleon III Rouge Marble and Bronze Clock Set
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Ormolu Mounted and Jewelled Porcelain Clock Garniture
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Pair of Bronze and Gilt Classical Vases By Barbedienne
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Pair of Bronze Vases on Rouge Griotte Marble Bases
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Pair of Charles X Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze Vases
Collection CK20
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Pair of French 19th Century Opaline Urns and Covers
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Pair of French 19th Century Opaline Vases
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Pair of Parcel Gilt Empire Vases
Collection EE20
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Pair of Siberian Amethyst Urns
Collection CK20
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Pair of Sicilian Red Jasper Covered Gilt Bronze Urns
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Rouge Griotte Marble French Clock Garniture
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View of the Hongs at Canton Painting | Oil on Canvas
Collection TH20
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19th Century French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Gallery Glass
Collection TH20
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Napoleon Thomas | French Revolution Rolled Paper Picture ‘Storming The Bastille’
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Georges Lucien Guyot
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French School
Collection CK10
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French Mid Century Polished Brass Circular Bar Cart Drinks Trolley
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An eglomise wall clock
Collection TH10
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19th Century French Oval Creamware Tureen and Cover
Collection EE20
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A Napoleon III Sevres Style Pink Porcelain Dessert Service
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Baccarat Harcourt Glass and Gilt Bronze Champagne Cooler
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