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

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

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116 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.

Palatial Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Chandelier
Collection NI10
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Italian Napoleonite & Figured Walnut Stylised Dolphin Console Tables with rare Corsican Napoleonite stone tops.
Italian Napoleonite & Figured Walnut Stylised Dolphin Console Tables carved dolphin detail in rich walnut wood.
Italian Napoleonite & Figured Walnut Stylised Dolphin Console Tables
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Set of ten French Charles X period satinwood and mahogany side chairs by Collection CK20 with lyre splat backs
French antique satinwood side chair with lyre splat and green velvet seat by Collection CK20
Ten French Antique Satinwood Side Chairs – Charles X Period
Collection CK20
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Napoleon III ormolu and Sevres porcelain clock set with candelabras by Nicholas Wells Antiques circa 1870
Antique Napoleon III ormolu and Sevres porcelain clock base with detailed gilded floral and face motifs by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Napoleon III Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock Set
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Louis XVI Revival Bonheur Du Jour by Diehl in mahogany with marquetry and ormolu, Collection CK20
Close-up of Louis XVI Revival Bonheur Du Jour corner featuring marquetry and gilded ormolu mounts by Collection CK20.
Louis XVI Revival Bonheur Du Jour | By Diehl
Collection CK20
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Pair of 19th-century Siberian amethyst urns with gilt bronze mounts by Collection CK20, Napoleon III style
Pair of 19th-century Siberian amethyst urns with gilt bronze mounts from Collection CK20, elegant Napoleon III design
Pair of Siberian Amethyst Urns
Collection CK20
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Late 19th-century French mantel clock by Nicholas Wells Antiques with white marble, gilt bronze, and a bronze lady figure reading.
Elegant late 19th-century French mantel clock with gilt bronze and white marble by Nicholas Wells Antiques.
A Fine French Neo Classical Mantel Clock
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Antique walnut marquetry credenza with ormolu mounts by Nicholas Wells Antiques, 92 inches wide.
Close-up of intricate walnut marquetry and ornate ormolu mounts on antique credenza by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Antique Walnut Marquetry Credenza - 92 Inch
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Rouge Griotte marble and gilt bronze French clock garniture by Charpentier & Cie, offered by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Rouge Griotte Marble French Clock Garniture by Nicholas Wells Antiques with gilt and silvered bronze detailing
Rouge Griotte Marble French Clock Garniture
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Pair of Neo Classical Louis XVI canapés with giltwood frame and floral petit point upholstery from Collection CK20
Elegant 18th-century French Neo Classical canapé with giltwood frame and original floral petit point upholstery by Collection CK20
Pair of Neo Classical Canapés
Collection CK20
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Pair of large gilt Empire vases with swan handles and green japanning by Collection EE20 circa 1820 Italy
Pair of large gilt Empire vases with swan handles on stepped plinths in original condition by Collection EE20
Pair of Parcel Gilt Empire Vases
Collection EE20
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Magnificent Louis XIV walnut cabinet with Breccia marble top by Nicholas Wells Antiques, exquisite 18th-century French craftsmanship
Magnificent French Louis XIV walnut cabinet with Breccia marble top by Nicholas Wells Antiques, circa 1700.
Magnificent French Louis XIV Walnut Cabinet
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Chinese Export Lacquer Bureau-On-Stand and Toilet Glass with polychrome floral design, Canton, circa 1730.
Chinese Export Lacquer Bureau-On-Stand and Toilet Glass with polychrome flower design, Canton China, circa 1730.
Chinese Export Lacquer Bureau-On-Stand and Toilet Glass
Collection CK40
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Pair of Sicilian red jasper and gilt bronze urns by Nicholas Wells Antiques, French neo-classical 19th century design
Pair of Sicilian Red Jasper Covered Gilt Bronze Urns
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French School
Collection CK10
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Gilt bronze and marble clock garniture with cherub and candelabra by Nicholas Wells Antiques circa 1870 France
Gilt bronze cherub clock on rouge marble column with gilt accents by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture
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Late 19th century Napoleon III French vitrine cabinet by Nicholas Wells Antiques with tulipwood veneers and gilt bronze details
Late 19th century Napoleon III French vitrine cabinet by Nicholas Wells Antiques with gilt bronze and marble details
Late 19th Century Napoleon III French Vitrine Cabinet
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Antique 19th Century French Large Cut Glass Chandelier
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Late 18th century Louis XVI French Console Dessert with Gris St Anne marble, brass details, and flame mahogany veneers.
Late 18th century Louis XVI French Console Dessert with flame mahogany veneer and brass detailing, drawer open view
Late 18th century Louis XVI French Console Dessert
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French 18th Century Rustic Farm Table made of solid worn elm with substantial legs, circa 1700, French provincial style.
French 18th Century Rustic Farm Table made from worn elm wood with sturdy legs against a blue wall in a vintage room.
French 18th Century Rustic Farm Table
Collection EE40
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A Napoleon III Sevres Style Pink Porcelain Dessert Service
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Fine gilt bronze antique mantel clock by Société des Bronzes de Paris offered by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Fine gilt bronze antique mantel clock by Société des Bronzes de Paris, sold by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Fine Gilt Bronze Antique Mantel Clock by Société des Bronzes de Paris
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Pair of Bronze Orientalist Candelabra by Charles Cumberworth
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Pair of 19th-century bronze and gilt classical vases with Greek male figures, offered by Nicholas Wells Antiques.
Pair of Bronze and Gilt Classical Vases By Barbedienne
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Early 19th century French Empire mahogany sofa with white upholstery by Collection TH20, elegant period design.
Early 19th century French Empire mahogany sofa with white upholstery by Collection TH20 in elegant neoclassical style
Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Sofa
Collection TH20
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Imposing French Directoire commode with brass details and Carrara marble top by Collection EE40
Imposing French Directoire commode with crotch mahogany, brass accents, Carrara marble top by Collection EE40.
Imposing French Directoire Commode
Collection EE40
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19th Century Rectangular French Empire Gilt Frame Mirror with anthemions lyres oak leaves acorns ornate design
19th Century Rectangular French Empire Gilt Frame Mirror with ornate anthemions, lyres, and oak leaf details.
19th Century Rectangular French Empire Gilt Frame Mirror
Collection EE30
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Chinoiserie Hall Stand - French Faux Bamboo Antique
Collection TH10
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Brown glazed stoneware vase by Jules-Claude Ziegler with intricate floral relief, Collection EE20, France circa 1850.
Close-up of brown glazed stoneware vase rim with intricate detailing by Jules-Claude Ziegler from Collection EE20
Jules-Claude Ziegler
Collection EE20
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French Directoire Satinwood Secretaire Abattant with brass fluting and rosewood accents, early 19th century design.
French Directoire Satinwood Secretaire Abattant with brass details and multiple drawers, early 19th century antique furniture.
French Directoire Satinwood Secretaire Abattant
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Large French champlevé enamel and gilt bronze centerpiece bowl on white onyx by Nicholas Wells Antiques circa 1900
Close-up of a French champlevé enamel and gilt bronze centerpiece bowl by Nicholas Wells Antiques circa 1900
French Champleve Enamel Bronze Centerpiece Bowl
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Napoleon Thomas | French Revolution Rolled Paper Picture ‘Storming The Bastille’
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Pierre Le Faguays Art Deco bronze sculpture The Wheel, dynamic male figure pushing a large wheel, circa 1930.
Pierre Le Faguays
Collection NE10
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Large-scale French Circular Brass Lantern
Collection TH10
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Early 19th-century fire gilt French mantle clock with reading figure, enamel dial by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Early 19th-century French gilt mantle clock by Dautel with reading figure on Verde Antico marble base sold by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Mantle Clock By Dautel, Rue de Thionville à Paris
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PAIR OF LARGE “ORANGERIE” PLANTERS, PAUL BORDEAUX FRANCE, CIRCA 1920S
Collection EE10
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Louis XVI Style Acajou Moucheté Demi Lune Console Desserte with marble top and brass details, circa 1870, France.
Louis XVI Style Acajou Moucheté Demi Lune Console Desserte with pierced brass rails and fluted legs close-up detail.
Louis XVI Style Acajou Moucheté Demi Lune Console Desserte
Collection CK30
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Early 18th-century Louis XIV ebony and amboyna barometer by Nicholas Wells Antiques, French antique tabletop piece
Louis XIV Ebony & Amboyna Barometer
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Art Nouveau enamel vase by Camille Fauré, Limoges with vibrant floral design, offered by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Art Nouveau enamel vase with colorful floral design by Camille Fauré, offered by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Art Nouveau Enamel Vase by Camille Fauré, Limoges
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Pair of French Carcel Polished Bronze Table Lamps with Corinthian columns and lion paw feet, circa 1840.
Pair of French Carcel Polished Bronze Table Lamps showing detailed bronze base with lion mask paw feet and internal oil pump mechanism.
Pair of French Carcel Polished Bronze Table Lamps
Collection CK40
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