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

91 products

91 products
Mid 18th Century French Commode, circa 1750, Louis XV, walnut and oak, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Mid 18th Century French Commode, circa 1750, Louis XV, walnut and oak
Mid 18th Century French Commode
Mid Century Metamorphic Brass Coffee Table, circa 1950, glass, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Mid Century Metamorphic Brass Coffee Table, circa 1950, glass
Mid Century Metamorphic Brass Coffee Table
French Modernist Polished Steel Centre Table – Jean Prouve, circa 1950, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the French Modernist Polished Steel Centre Table – Jean Prouve, circa 1950
French Modernist Polished Steel Centre Table – Jean Prouve
Art Deco Polished Steel Flower Table, circa 1930, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Art Deco Polished Steel Flower Table, circa 1930, photographed from another angle
Art Deco Polished Steel Flower Table
Georges Lucien Guyot, mahogany and satinwood, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Georges Lucien Guyot, mahogany and satinwood, photographed from another angle
Georges Lucien Guyot
Champleve 8 day French carriage clock with blue enamel and mercury pendulum circa 1880 – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Champleve 8 day French Carriage Clock, circa 1880, photographed from another angle
Champleve 8 day French Carriage Clock
Pair Of French Gilt Bronze And Tole Antique Gold Column Table Lamps, Art Deco, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the pair Of French Gilt Bronze And Tole Antique Gold Column Table Lamps, Art Deco
Pair Of French Gilt Bronze And Tole Antique Gold Column Table Lamps
French Modernist Polished Steel Cabinet, 20th-century, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the French Modernist Polished Steel Cabinet, 20th-century, photographed from another angle
French Modernist Polished Steel Cabinet
Massive Cast Iron Scallop Shell Attributed To The Val D’Osne Foundry, 19th-century – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Massive Cast Iron Scallop Shell Attributed To The Val D’Osne Foundry, 19th-century
Massive Cast Iron Scallop Shell Attributed To The Val D’Osne Foundry
Napoleon III long Bench with fluted legs and calico upholstered seat, elegant vintage design – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Napoleon III long Bench
A tole games box and counters for Boston Russe, circa 1830, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the tole games box and counters for Boston Russe, circa 1830
A tole games box and counters for Boston Russe
Pair of Louis XV style four-light ormolu candelabra with intricate design luxury decor – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the pair of Louis XV Style Four-Light Ormolu Candelabra, Rococo, gilt bronze
Pair of Louis XV Style Four-Light Ormolu Candelabra
French Mid Century Polished Brass Circular Bar Cart Drinks Trolley, circa 1955, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the French Mid Century Polished Brass Circular Bar Cart Drinks Trolley, circa 1955
French Mid Century Polished Brass Circular Bar Cart Drinks Trolley
Vintage Column Table Lamps – Gunmetal & Brass – Maison Charles, 20th-century, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Vintage Column Table Lamps – Gunmetal & Brass – Maison Charles, 20th-century
Vintage Column Table Lamps – Gunmetal & Brass – Maison Charles
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Neo Classical Candlestick Table Lamps, Neoclassical, marble – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the pair of French Gilt Bronze Neo Classical Candlestick Table Lamps, Neoclassical, marble
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Neo Classical Candlestick Table Lamps
Empire Mahogany Armchair, 19th-century, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Empire Mahogany Armchair
19th Century French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Gallery Glass, circa 1840, brass and mother-of-pearl
Alternative view of the 19th Century French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Gallery Glass, circa 1840, brass and mother-of-pearl
19th Century French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Gallery Glass
Vintage Brass and Glass Circular Bar Cart, Drinks Trolley, 20th-century, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Vintage Brass and Glass Circular Bar Cart, Drinks Trolley, 20th-century
Vintage Brass and Glass Circular Bar Cart, Drinks Trolley
19th Century French Oval Creamware Tureen and Cover, circa 1880, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the 19th Century French Oval Creamware Tureen and Cover, circa 1880
19th Century French Oval Creamware Tureen and Cover
Pair of French Opaline Vases Mounted as Table Lamps, 19th-century, Napoleon III, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the pair of French Opaline Vases Mounted as Table Lamps, 19th-century, Napoleon III
Pair of French Opaline Vases Mounted as Table Lamps
French Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the French Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, photographed from another angle
French Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp
Pair Of 19th Century French Mirrors, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the pair Of 19th Century French Mirrors, photographed from another angle
Pair Of 19th Century French Mirrors
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Round Drinks Trolley : French Mid Century Polished Brass Circular Bar Cart, glass – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Round Drinks Trolley : French Mid Century Polished Brass Circular Bar Cart
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Large scale French wicker armchair with balloon back and cushion, circa 1900, elegant and spacious design
Large Scale French Wicker Armchair
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French or Italian carved giltwood armchair with cream upholstery circa 1800 in neoclassical style – Nicholas Wells Antiques
French or Italian Carved Giltwood ArmChair
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Charming Provincial Rustic French Armchair Fauteuil, fruitwood, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Charming Provincial Rustic French Armchair Fauteuil
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Vintage Polished Brass French Bistro Mirror, circa 1900, glass, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Vintage Polished Brass French Bistro Mirror
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Antique Silver Plate French Wine Cradle, 19th-century, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Antique Silver Plate French Wine Cradle
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French Giltwood Knotted Rope Twist Fournier Stool, circa 1870, Napoleon III, by Arthur and Madeleine Lejwa
French Giltwood Knotted Rope Twist Fournier Stool
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18th Century French Pencil Drawing Of A Chateau In A Landscape, circa 1780, Louis XVI – Nicholas Wells Antiques
18th Century French Pencil Drawing Of A Chateau In A Landscape
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French Empire Opaline And Bronze Night Light, circa 1810, gilt bronze, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
French Empire Opaline And Bronze Night Light
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Pair Of French 19th Century Yellow Tub Bergere Armchairs, circa 1870, Napoleon III, ebonised and brass
Pair Of French 19th Century Yellow Tub Bergere Armchairs
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A Pair Of Painted French Louis XV Bergere Armchairs, circa 1860, by Jean Baptist Tilliard – Nicholas Wells Antiques
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 ), circa 1820, oak and marble
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, 19th-century, oak, by Jacob Frères
Pair Of White & Gold French Directoire Period Painted Stools
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A fine pair of French Louis XV Rococo fauteuils with light blue upholstery, mid-18th century, – Nicholas Wells Antiques
A Pair Of French Louis XV Rococo Fauteuils Stamped Pothier
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A Pair Of French Mahogany Side Tables, circa 1890, marble, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
A Pair Of French Mahogany Side Tables
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French Opaline Glass Globe Lamp, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
French Opaline Glass Globe Lamp
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Pair Of White Opaline And Gilt Glass Charles X Candlesticks, circa 1825, gilt bronze – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair Of White Opaline And Gilt Glass Charles X Candlesticks
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French modernist white painted iron chandelier with four lights and ornamental scrolls – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the French modernist white painted Iron chandelier, circa 1945
A French modernist white painted Iron chandelier
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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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