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OPEN!! 11-4 PM THURS/FRI SAT9-1P.M.  AND  BY APPOINTMENT Please visit the new outlet warehouse in Morningside, Auckland! Browse the floor to ceiling collection of so many incredible one of a kind pieces, from small silver candle holders to huge iron lanterns, oversized french dining tables to Italian linen table cloths
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  • $2,900 +
    Grand French Soft Blue Antique Cast Iron Jardinière
    A beautifully timeworn French cast iron jardinière, richly detailed with flowing Rococo revival ornamentation and raised on elegant scrolled feet.This is a large, architectural piece with real presence — its softly aged surface revealing layers of time through a chalky, pale patina that sits effo...
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    Large Vintage Italian Gubbio Maiolica Garniture Set – Hand Painted Blue Relief Ensemble
    A striking vintage Italian ceramic garniture set from Gubbio, Umbria, signed to the base and beautifully hand-finished in a softened blue and ivory palette. This was one of those finds that you can’t stop thinking about, to find such an ensemble in this condition was an exciting moment for us in F...
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  • $13,900 +
    Italian Baroque Revival Architectural Display Libreria
    Italian Provençal-Style Architectural Libreria – FlorenceA truly grand Italian libreria with the romance of Provence and the stature of a palazzo interior. Its sculpted broken pediment, Corinthian pilasters and softly aged cream finish give the impression of an architectural fragment – elegant...
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  • $1,190 +
    Italian Antique Octagonal Mirror | Late 19th Century
    A beautifully understated Italian antique mirror, dating to the late 19th century, sourced on our travels through Italy for its quiet character and timeless form.The carved frame has developed a soft, chalky patina over time, gently worn back to reveal warmer layers beneath. With its generous depth...
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  • $1,535 +
    French Antique Cast Iron Jardinière Planter – Rococo Form
    A beautifully timeworn French cast iron jardinière, sourced in France, with richly sculptural Rococo detailing and an exceptional aged patina.Heavy, tactile and full of character, this is one of those pieces that instantly anchors a space — equally at home in a rustic Provençal setting or layere...
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  • $3,750 +
    French Antique Library Ladder — Tall, “B.N. Paris” Bibliothèque Nationale
    An original French library ladder stamped “B.N. PARIS", sourced from the Paris region and rich with institutional history, Bibliothèque Nationale (de France), Paris.Elegant, practical, and quietly architectural.Part of a four piece collection, each has slightly different styling, the beautiful re...
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    French Antique Library Ladder — Medium “B.N. Paris” Bibliothèque Nationale
    A beautifully balanced mid-sized French library ladder with original “B.N. PARIS" stamp — practical, sculptural, and steeped in history.This medium-sized ladder offers a perfect balance between presence and versatility.The elegant curved side supports and compact footprint make it equally suited...
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    French Antique Library Ladder — X Tall “B.N. Paris” | Bibliothèque Nationale
    Sourced just south of Paris, this extraordinary French library ladder carries the stencilled mark “B.N. PARIS" — believed to reference the Bibliothèque Nationale, one of France’s most significant historic institutions.A rare survivor of institutional life, this piece was designed not simply t...
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  • $2,950 +
    French Antique Library Ladder — Petite “B.N. Paris” Bibliothèque Nationale
    A beautifully proportioned smaller French library ladder, stamped “B.N. PARIS", offering all the charm of its larger counterparts in a more versatile scale.This more compact ladder likely served in tighter spaces within an institutional setting — perhaps in archives or smaller reading rooms.Desp...
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    Late 19th Century Italian Antique Octagonal Table – Versatile Coffee or Side Table
    This Italian antique table sits in that rare in-between — low enough to work as a coffee table, yet high enough to sit comfortably beside a chair or sofa. Its softly worn, hand-painted top adds a gentle layer of pattern, bringing depth without heaviness.An easy piece to live with, and one that ada...
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    Woven Architectural Panel —Provence
    A large-scale jacquard-woven panel depicting a classical urn within an architectural frame, sourced in Provence. The composition draws from 18th century neoclassical interiors — garland swags, columns, and a central urn crowned with a pineapple finial. The surface is softly mottled, with an aged f...
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  • $8,450 +
    Italian Rococo Revival Mirror Late 19th Century
    We were drawn immediately to this exceptional mirrors ornate yet strong and unique structure.The carving is deep and deliberate, with a weight and presence that only comes from pieces made to sit within architecture, not just decorate it.This is not a light piece. It was made to anchor a room.The fr...
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  • $5,500 +
    Italian Neoclassical Polychrome Mirror 18th Century
    Italy, Circa 1790–1820An architectural late 18th century mirror retaining its original polychrome surface — a mineral-painted ground with selectively applied gilding to carved detail.The painted layer absorbs light. The gilding defines the carving. This interplay creates depth without glare and...
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    French Neoclassical Trumeau Mirror with Polychrome Panel
    We sourced this mirror for its composition — not just the reflection, but the panel above it.The applied ornament sits against a soft mineral ground, framed by muted blue and worn back to reveal the red bole beneath. It reads as layered rather than decorative.It has the proportions of a traditiona...
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    French Giltwood Mirror — Louis XV Style - Late 19th Century
    We chose this mirror in France for its beauty, deep carved movement and provenance. It came from a Paris Hôtel particulier (a specific type of French private townhouse), and likely sat as a c heminée (overmantel) mirror in a beautiful Parisienne roomThe carving has a softness to it — not rigid o...
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    Pair of Early 20th Century Crystal Basket Wall Lights
    These twinkled at us from afar, catching our eyes with the beautiful baskets of lights.They are beautifully made — a lighter, more refined interpretation of the classic European crystal chandelier, reimagined as wall lights.Delicate strands of faceted glass beads cascade into a softly shaped baske...
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  • $1,250 +
    Mid Century Italian Gilt Mirror — Architectural Form
    Strong, architectural presence with the stepped corners feel almost like carved stone rather than timber, giving it weight and intention. It’s not overly ornate, yet it holds the wall with confidence.The bevelled mirror edge is an important feature. The angled edge refracts light differently to th...
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    Mid Century Italian Giltwood Rococo Revival Mirror
    A beautifully proportioned oval mirror with a sculptural scroll crest, sourced in Italy, and loved at first sight!it is beautifully sculptural and has undeniable presenceThe softly worn gilding carries a warmth that only comes with age. The double-framed oval adds structure within the fluid carving...
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  • $490 +
    Italian Burlwood Tray with Roman Scene & Brass Feet
    A beautiful decorative tray from Italy featuring a classical Roman engraving set within a rich burlwood frame and finished with elegant brass handles and claw feet.The engraving shows the Arch of Septimius Severus in Rome, a timeless architectural scene that adds a subtle European character without...
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  • $245 +
    Antique French Cast Iron Tazza
    A beautifully weathered antique French cast iron tazza, originally used as a decorative garden bowl on terrace walls and balustrades. The shallow fluted form sits on an oval pedestal base and has developed a rich natural patina of rust and soft verdigris, giving it wonderful texture and character. S...
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  • $545 +
    Antique French Cast Iron Urn with Scroll Handles
    A beautifully sculptural antique French cast iron urn, featuring elegant scroll handles and a classic pedestal base. The form draws on the traditional neoclassical garden urn, a style widely used in French terraces and formal gardens during the late 19th century.The surface has developed a deep aged...
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  • $2,900 +
    Large Antique French Cast Iron Jardinière Planter – Napoléon III
    A striking 19th-century French cast iron jardinière, richly decorated with Rococo scrollwork, floral garlands and a central cartouche. Produced during the Napoléon III period, these ornate planters were commonly used to decorate formal gardens, terraces and conservatories across France.This exampl...
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    Monumental Vintage Italian 12-Door Cabinet
    A true Italian statement piece on an architectural scale, this extraordinary vintage cabinet spans 3.2 metres wide and features twelve hand-painted doors (two tiers of six). Soft, romantic floral trails and timeworn gold trim give it that unmistakable Italian provincial / villa feel—elegant, warm...
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    Founders of Rome Antiques Gift Card
    Give the give of age, history and beauty, allowing the lucky recipient to choose their own special piece. This can be used on any Founders of Rome Stock,Valid for 12 months from date of issue.This is a digital card which will be emailed to you.If you prefer a physical card to be sent please advise i...
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