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

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

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117 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.

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Charming Provincial Rustic French Armchair Fauteuil
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Vintage Polished Brass French Bistro Mirror
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Antique Silver Plate French Wine Cradle
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French Giltwood Knotted Rope Twist Fournier Stool
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18th Century French Pencil Drawing Of A Chateau In A Landscape
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French Empire Opaline And Bronze Night Light
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Pair Of French 19th Century Yellow Tub Bergere Armchairs
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A Pair Of Painted French Louis XV Bergere Armchairs
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An Exceptional Pair Of French Empire Mahogany Side Cabinets ( Meubles D'Appui )
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Pair Of White & Gold French Directoire Period Painted Stools
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A Pair Of French Louis XV Rococo Fauteuils Stamped Pothier
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A Pair Of French Mahogany Side Tables
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French Opaline Glass Globe Lamp
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Large French Studded Leather Travelling Chest
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Pair Of White Opaline And Gilt Glass Charles X Candlesticks
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A French modernist white painted Iron chandelier
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SET OF FOUR FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL GILT BRONZE WALL LIGHTS
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A mid century gilt bronze and glass pendant glass lantern
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Pair of Opaline Glass Vases and Covers
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Henri Michel Chapu bronze sculpture La Jeunesse depicting a woman reaching upward with intricate drapery details.
Henri Michel Chapu bronze sculpture mold showing detailed interior casting with aged patina from 1875-1890.
Henri Michel Chapu
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19th century Napoleon III porcelain clock garniture with ormolu and marble by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Close-up of Napoleon III porcelain clock face with gold hands and floral enamel details by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Napoleon III Porcelain Clock Garniture
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Ormolu mounted and jewelled porcelain clock garniture by Nicholas Wells Antiques with intricate blue and gold detailing
Ormolu mounted jewelled porcelain clock garniture by Nicholas Wells Antiques with floral design circa 1870
Ormolu Mounted and Jewelled Porcelain Clock Garniture
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Nineteenth-century oil painting of Canton’s Pearl River trading docks with ships and factories by Collection TH20
Back view of an oil on canvas painting frame from Collection TH20 showing wooden stretcher and canvas backing
View of the Hongs at Canton Painting | Oil on Canvas
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Pair of French 19th century opaline vases with hand-painted floral design by Nicholas Wells Antiques circa 1870
French 19th century opaline vase with floral design and gold trim from Nicholas Wells Antiques circa 1870
Pair of French 19th Century Opaline Vases
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Pair of 19th century French opaline urns with floral enamel and gilt detailing by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of French 19th Century opaline glass urns with floral enamel decoration and gilt accents from Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of French 19th Century Opaline Urns and Covers
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Pair of Neo-Grec bronze vases on rouge griotte marble bases by Nicholas Wells Antiques with intricate gilt details
Close-up of a neo-Grec gilt bronze vase with detailed figures on Rouge Griotte marble base by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of Bronze Vases on Rouge Griotte Marble Bases
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Napoleon III bronze and red marble clock set with candelabra by Nicholas Wells Antiques circa 1890 France
Close-up of F. Barbedienne Foundry mark on Napoleon III Rouge Marble and Bronze Clock Set by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Napoleon III Rouge Marble and Bronze Clock Set
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Napoleon III black marble clock set with gilt bronze neo-classical busts and urns by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Napoleon III black marble and gilt bronze clock with white enamel face by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Napoleon III Black Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
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Large Paris Porcelain green glazed floral and gold vase with gilt handles by Nicholas Wells Antiques circa 1840
Large Paris porcelain vase with green glaze, floral painting, and gold gilt handles by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Large Paris Porcelain Green Glazed, Floral and Gold Vase
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French rouge marble jardiniere with gilded ormolu mounts by Nicholas Wells Antiques, circa 1870 France
Close-up of ornate gilded bronze acanthus leaf and floral mounts on rouge marble jardinière by Nicholas Wells Antiques
French Rouge Marble ormolu Mounted Jardiniere
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Ormolu mounted rouge griotte marble clock garniture with classical figure and two candelabra by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Close-up of a French Rouge Griotte marble urn with gilt ormolu figural decoration by Nicholas Wells Antiques
French Ormolu Mounted Rouge Griotte Marble Figural Clock Garniture
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French Napoleon III opaline glass vase with vibrant floral designs and gilt accents by Nicholas Wells Antiques
French Napoleon III opaline glass vase with floral design and gilt accents by Nicholas Wells Antiques
French Napoleon III Opaline Glass Vase by Baccarat
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Chinoiserie Rococo Blanc de Chine mantel clock with porcelain figures and floral design by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Chinoiserie Rococo Blanc de Chine mantel clock with porcelain flowers and figures by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Chinoiserie Rococo Blanc de Chine Mantel Clock
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English Regency parcel gilt X frame stool with upholstered seat by Nicholas Wells Antiques, elegant early-19th century design
Regency X Frame Parcel Gilt Stool
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Napoleon III French side cabinet with breccia marble top and gilt bronze by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Napoleon III French Side Cabinet
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Pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze wall lights with French horn arms, oak leaf and ribbon motifs, circa 1950.
Pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze wall lights with two arms shaped as French horns and oak leaf decor.
Pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze wall lights
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19th Century Giltwood Overmantel Mirror with intricate carved giltwood frame, French, circa 1875, large decorative piece.
19th Century Giltwood Overmantel Mirror with intricate floral carved frame and original gilding, French circa 1875.
19th Century Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
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