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Empire style vintage pedestal table from France with parquetry top and golden acanthus leaf mounts. These are called a 'sellette' in France. The last owner was a lady painter who lived in Nice, we found this with her nephew in Central France.Stands 775mm High x 450mm Diameter

"Au Depart" was founded in Paris in 1834 opening their first store on rue Denain, close to the main entrance to Gard du Nord train station.Considered to be one of the four great French trunkmakers alongside Louis Vuitton(est 1854), Moynat(est 1849) and Goyard(est 1853), luggage suppliers to the burg...

Elegant Antique French Gueridon (side table)Carved cherrywood cabriole legs with ornate scrollwork skirt supporting the inlaid red Languedoc marble top.74cm tall 48cm wide.

A set of four vintage French Oak "Style Moderne" ladder back dining chairs with rush seating.Backs 37cm wide x 116cm TallSeats 43cm wide x 40cm deep x48cm high

Pair of walnut and rosewood marquetry bedside tables in the style of Louis XV.Original marble tops.Made by P Marquand French manufacturer based in Paris circa 1950.75cm Tall 44cm Wide 32cm Deep.

Vintage Louis XV style elegantly carved walnut frame with vibrant French tapestry upholstery to the back, armrests and sprung seat squab. Extremely comfortable for relaxing with a good book and a glass of wine. The back is 87cm tall, the seat 46cm high and 48cm between the armrests.

A beautiful side table with polished marble top and lower shelf supported by a bronze tripod base. Ornately decorated with acanthus leafs and scallop (Coquilles St. Jacques) shells on the aprons and cabriole legs in the Louis XV style. Originally used to carry a candelabra before electric lighting...

A handsome pair of antique French nesting tables, onyx marble tops on brass base. Second Empire style (1848-1870) Larger table Height 38cm Width 35cm Length 50cm Smaller table H 33cm W 35cm L 41cm Sold as a pair

A beautiful mid 1800's French Renaissance Revival Walnut "salle a manger" or sideboard. Features intricately carved door panels depicting historical portraits of French nobleman of ages past and ornate brass escutcheons. The Beechwood top has been sympathetically restored and finished with natural b...

Glorious 18th Century French coffre. A rich darkness to the wood only years can achieve. Hand-forged nails, rustic hinges and no key for the heavy lock on this marriage chest. Years and use make this trunk one of a kind and unmistakable. 1100mm Wide 690mm High 615mm Deep

Walnut buffet Saint Hubert, from the early 1800s, sometimes known as a hunt buffet, named after the patron saint of hunters. In days of yore, returning home with game after a hunt was done with style, your catch displayed on a chasse buffet.1500mm Wide 1950mm High 500mm Deep

Antique French prayer chair, or Prie Dieu. A beautiful antique piece that has at some stage been re-upholstered. Would look good in any room. Height 920mm Seat at 280mm 500mm Wide 440mm Deep

A lovely antique piece, these delightful chairs were used for private prayer. Still with its original upholstery, in very good condition. Overall Height 920mm Height of seat 280mm Width 475mm Depth 460mm

Approximately 150 years old, from the time of Napoleon III, this delightful chair is called a slipper chair. These high-back chairs got their name because they were used to comfortably seat high-class women while they put on their shoes or slippers. In very good condition Seat 350mm High Back 1000mm...

Beautiful vintage French Louis XV style ladies desk, marquetry top and ormalu mounts. One drawer with two delightful handles and two small interior drawers. Lovely flower pattern inlaid with different woods on the top, the fall front opening to a writing pad in red gold edged leather. A beautiful pi...

A beautifully artisanal hand carved French Antique mirror. Found in a tiny commune of central France, we believe this unique piece dates from the late 1800's. This is not a mass produced item, with its handcrafted workmanship, acanthus leaf motif and dark aged fruitwood frame it will be a focal poin...

This antique French bevel edged mirror dates from the 1800's. The glass has some speckling, evidence of its age. Finely gadrooned cornice, spindle pediment and twin Doric columns each side, traditionally over a fireplace, this mirror would enhance any New Zealand interior. You can see on the back of...

SOLDAn impressive set of six antique French leather covered chairs.  These chairs date from 1860 and were acquired at the same time as the French Antique extension table also in our collection. Forty years ago the family had this set of six chairs professionally recovered, hence the superb conditio...

Stunning Walnut dresser mid 19th Century. This unit is very tall, we have included photos to show it can be configured in different ways to fit your ceiling height.    SEE MORE INFORMATION ON THIS PIECE       

A late 1800's piece of the Henri II Renaissance Revival period. Called an Henri II buffet after the French King who reigned during the 16th century Renaissance period. The twisting organic carvings with Acanthus motif, fruit filled vases and the 'Filled Horn' (Cornucopia) symbolising an abundance, e...

Early 1800s rich aged oak dresser showing the inevitable nicks and dings of family use still with its charming original wavy glass.  It shows the classic geometric shapes and carvings of Henry II style. Double carved wooden doors on the base with spindled gallery above for plate display supporting...

This Henri II style Cherrywood table and chair set has been in the same family since at least 1860. Nicholas told us that his Great Grandfather had it in 1860 but is not sure whether he bought it new or secondhand. The table and chairs are also available to purchase seperately if you wish.  Set of...

Fruitwood sidetable with lovely button feet and undamaged marble top. The cupboard still has it's original marble base, a typical French provincial piece, dating from the mid 1800's. Just under a metre tall at 955mmH x 430mmW. This would have originally been called a 'Table de Nuit"

The geometric shapes, elaborately turned legs and stretchers and bun feet are typically Louis XIII style. This renaissance revival bedside table still has the original marble top and the marble base inside. The marble top has been repaired at some stage of its life. Size 870mmH x 440mmW. Called a 'T...