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

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Set of ten French Charles X period satinwood and mahogany side chairs with lyre splat backs – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Ten French Antique Satinwood Side Chairs – Charles X Period, circa 1825, mahogany and brass
Ten French Antique Satinwood Side Chairs – Charles X Period
Pair of 19th-century Siberian amethyst urns with gilt bronze mounts, Napoleon III style – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the pair of Siberian Amethyst Urns, circa 1870, Napoleon III, gilt bronze
Pair of Siberian Amethyst Urns
Louis XVI Revival Bonheur Du Jour, By Diehl, 19th-century, Napoleon III, mahogany and ormolu, by Charles Guillaume Diehl
Alternative view of the Louis XVI Revival Bonheur Du Jour, By Diehl, 19th-century, Napoleon III, mahogany and ormolu
Louis XVI Revival Bonheur Du Jour | By Diehl
Late 19th-century French mantel clock with white marble, gilt bronze, and a bronze lady figure reading
Alternative view of the Fine French Neo Classical Mantel Clock, 19th-century, marble and gilt bronze
A Fine French Neo Classical Mantel Clock
Antique Walnut Marquetry Credenza - 92 Inch, Victorian, ormolu, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Antique Walnut Marquetry Credenza - 92 Inch, Victorian, ormolu
Antique Walnut Marquetry Credenza - 92 Inch
Napoleon III black marble clock set with gilt bronze neo-classical busts and urns – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Napoleon III Black Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set, circa 1860, ormolu
Napoleon III Black Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Pair of Neo Classical Canapés, 18th-century, Louis XVI, giltwood, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the pair of Neo Classical Canapés, 18th-century, Louis XVI, giltwood
Pair of Neo Classical Canapés
Pair of large gilt Empire vases with swan handles and green japanning circa 1820 Italy – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the pair of Parcel Gilt Empire Vases, circa 1820, photographed from another angle
Pair of Parcel Gilt Empire Vases
Magnificent French Louis XIV Walnut Cabinet, 18th-century, kingwood and marquetry – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Magnificent French Louis XIV Walnut Cabinet, 18th-century, kingwood and marquetry
Magnificent French Louis XIV Walnut Cabinet
Chinese Export Lacquer Bureau-On-Stand and Toilet Glass, circa 1730, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Chinese Export Lacquer Bureau-On-Stand and Toilet Glass, circa 1730
Chinese Export Lacquer Bureau-On-Stand and Toilet Glass
Pair of Sicilian red jasper and gilt bronze urns, French neo-classical 19th century design – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of Sicilian Red Jasper Covered Gilt Bronze Urns
French School, circa 1700, watercolour, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the French School, circa 1700, watercolour, photographed from another angle
French School
Gilt bronze and marble clock garniture with cherub and candelabra circa 1870 France – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture, circa 1870, ormolu
Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture
Late 19th Century Napoleon III French Vitrine Cabinet, circa 1870, oak and tulipwood – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Late 19th Century Napoleon III French Vitrine Cabinet, circa 1870, oak and tulipwood
Late 19th Century Napoleon III French Vitrine Cabinet
Late 18th century Louis XVI French Console Dessert, mahogany and marble, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Late 18th century Louis XVI French Console Dessert, mahogany and marble
Late 18th century Louis XVI French Console Dessert
Pair of Louis XIV Painted Oak Frames, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of Louis XIV Painted Oak Frames
Fine Gilt Bronze Antique Mantel Clock by Société des Bronzes de Paris, circa 1890, glass – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Fine Gilt Bronze Antique Mantel Clock by Société des Bronzes de Paris, circa 1890, glass
Fine Gilt Bronze Antique Mantel Clock by Société des Bronzes de Paris
Pair of Bronze Orientalist Candelabra by Charles Cumberworth, circa 1840, marble – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the pair of Bronze Orientalist Candelabra by Charles Cumberworth, circa 1840, marble
Pair of Bronze Orientalist Candelabra by Charles Cumberworth
Pair of Bronze and Gilt Classical Vases By Barbedienne, 19th-century, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of Bronze and Gilt Classical Vases By Barbedienne
Early 19th century French Empire mahogany sofa with white upholstery, elegant period design – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Sofa, photographed from another angle
Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Sofa
Imposing French Directoire Commode, circa 1790, Louis XVI, mahogany and oak, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Imposing French Directoire Commode, circa 1790, Louis XVI, mahogany and oak
Imposing French Directoire Commode
19th Century Rectangular French Empire Gilt Frame Mirror, giltwood and glass, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the 19th Century Rectangular French Empire Gilt Frame Mirror, giltwood and glass
19th Century Rectangular French Empire Gilt Frame Mirror
Chinoiserie Hall Stand - French Faux Bamboo Antique, 19th-century, Victorian, mahogany – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Chinoiserie Hall Stand - French Faux Bamboo Antique, 19th-century, Victorian, mahogany
Chinoiserie Hall Stand - French Faux Bamboo Antique
Jules-Claude Ziegler, circa 1850, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Jules-Claude Ziegler, circa 1850, photographed from another angle
Jules-Claude Ziegler
French Directoire Satinwood Secretaire Abattant, circa 1800, rosewood and brass, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the French Directoire Satinwood Secretaire Abattant, circa 1800, rosewood and brass
French Directoire Satinwood Secretaire Abattant
Napoleon Thomas, French Revolution Rolled Paper Picture ‘Storming The Bastille’, 19th-century – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Napoleon Thomas, French Revolution Rolled Paper Picture ‘Storming The Bastille’, 19th-century
Napoleon Thomas | French Revolution Rolled Paper Picture ‘Storming The Bastille’
Pierre Le Faguays, circa 1930, Art Deco, bronze, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pierre Le Faguays
Large-scale French circular brass lantern with glass panels and candle-style lights – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Large-scale French Circular Brass Lantern, 19th-century, photographed from another angle
Large-scale French Circular Brass Lantern
Early 19th-century fire gilt French mantle clock with reading figure, enamel dial – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Mantle Clock By Dautel, Rue de Thionville à Paris, circa 1810, marble
Mantle Clock By Dautel, Rue de Thionville à Paris
Louis XVI Style Acajou Moucheté Demi Lune Console Desserte, circa 1870, mahogany and marble – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Louis XVI Style Acajou Moucheté Demi Lune Console Desserte, circa 1870, mahogany and marble
Louis XVI Style Acajou Moucheté Demi Lune Console Desserte
Early 18th-century Louis XIV ebony and amboyna barometer, French antique tabletop piece – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Louis XIV Ebony & Amboyna Barometer
Charlotte Perriand, circa 1960, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Charlotte Perriand, circa 1960, photographed from another angle
Charlotte Perriand
Pair of French Carcel Polished Bronze Table Lamps, Victorian, attributed to Bernard Guillaume Carcel
Alternative view of the pair of French Carcel Polished Bronze Table Lamps, Victorian, attributed to Bernard Guillaume Carcel
Pair of French Carcel Polished Bronze Table Lamps
An eglomise wall clock, glass, by Eardley Norton, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
An eglomise wall clock
Dieppe Bone Mirror, 19th-century, glass, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Dieppe Bone Mirror, 19th-century, glass, photographed from another angle
Dieppe Bone Mirror
Pair of 19th Century French Japanned Tole Table Lamps, circa 1845, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the pair of 19th Century French Japanned Tole Table Lamps, circa 1845
Pair of 19th Century French Japanned Tole Table Lamps
Pair of Charles X cut glass and gilt bronze vases with swan neck handles circa 1825 France – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the pair of Charles X Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze Vases, circa 1825, ormolu
Pair of Charles X Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze Vases
Pair of opaline glass vases with hand-painted irises and narcissi, lit as elegant table lamps – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the pair of Opaline Glass Vases as Table Lamps, circa 1850, photographed from another angle
Pair of Opaline Glass Vases as Table Lamps
Lord Byron Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1870, Napoleon III, ormolu, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Lord Byron Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1870, Napoleon III, ormolu
Lord Byron Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Fine porcelain ormolu mantel clock with courting couple scenes circa 1880 France – Nicholas Wells Antiques
A Fine Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Mantel Clock

At Nwtiques, 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 Nwtiques, 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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