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

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

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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.

Chinoiserie Hall Stand - French Faux Bamboo Antique
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Large French Studded Leather Travelling Chest
Collection NE10
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Massive Cast Iron Scallop Shell Attributed To The Val D’Osne Foundry
Collection TH10
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Pair of Opaline Glass Vases and Covers
Collection TH10
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PAIR OF LARGE “ORANGERIE” PLANTERS, PAUL BORDEAUX FRANCE, CIRCA 1920S
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Vintage Brass and Glass Circular Bar Cart, Drinks Trolley
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A mid century gilt bronze and glass pendant glass lantern
Collection TH10
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Pair of Mirror Chandelier Wall Lights
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SET OF FOUR FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL GILT BRONZE WALL LIGHTS
Collection CK10
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A French modernist white painted Iron chandelier
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Antique 19th Century French Large Cut Glass Chandelier
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Palatial Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Chandelier
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Large-scale French Circular Brass Lantern
Collection TH10
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Pair of Bronze Orientalist Candelabra by Charles Cumberworth
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Pair of Gilt Bronze French Louis XV Rococo Candelabra by Jollet & Cie
Collection NI10
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Pair of Louis XV Style Four-Light Ormolu Candelabra
Collection NI10
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Three-Light Silver Plate & Bubble Glass Candelabra
Collection NI10
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A tole games box and counters for Boston Russe
Collection TH10
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Pair Of White Opaline And Gilt Glass Charles X Candlesticks
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French Opaline Glass Globe Lamp
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A Pair Of French Mahogany Side Tables
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A Pair Of French Louis XV Rococo Fauteuils Stamped Pothier
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Pair Of White & Gold French Directoire Period Painted Stools
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An Exceptional Pair Of French Empire Mahogany Side Cabinets ( Meubles D'Appui )
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A Pair Of Painted French Louis XV Bergere Armchairs
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Pair Of French 19th Century Yellow Tub Bergere Armchairs
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French Empire Opaline And Bronze Night Light
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18th Century French Pencil Drawing Of A Chateau In A Landscape
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French Giltwood Knotted Rope Twist Fournier Stool
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Antique Silver Plate French Wine Cradle
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Vintage Polished Brass French Bistro Mirror
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Charming Provincial Rustic French Armchair Fauteuil
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French or Italian Carved Giltwood ArmChair
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Large Scale French Wicker Armchair
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Round Drinks Trolley : French Mid Century Polished Brass Circular Bar Cart
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An 18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode
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A 19th Century French Burr Elm Side Cabinet
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI French Caned Fauteuil
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A Group of Four 17th Century French Land Maps
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French Ebonised Louis XV Commode
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