frenchoriginals

We are an online NZ store, bringing to you Antique and Vintage French furniture and homeware from traditional provincial originals,1920's Art Deco, interesting mid century items, vintage porcelain from Limoges, French Linen and anything we found that piqued our interest
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  • $880 +
    French Tapestry "Fauteuil" Armchair.
    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.
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  • $750 +
    Marble and Bronze French Gueridon Side Table
    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. 38cm dia, 74cm tall.
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  • $950 +
    French Marble and Brass Side Tables
    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
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  • $3,950 +
    French Antique Walnut and Beechwood Sideboard
    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 beeswax. 151cm Wide 47cm Deep 105cm Tall
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  • $2,850 +
    18th Century Antique French Coffre
    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
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  • $3,850 +
    Buffet Saint Hubert
    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
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  • $990 +
    Antique French Prayer Chair
    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
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  • $1,190 +
    Antique French Prie Dieu
    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
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  • $890 +
    French Antique Second Empire Slipper Chair
    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 High 500mm Wide 500mm Deep
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  • $950 +
    French Bureau de Dame
    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 piece in original condition. Lightly distressed. 870mm High 700mm Wide 420mm Deep
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  • $1,950 +
    Antique Hand Carved French Mirror
    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 point on whichever wall you desire to hang it. PRODUCT DIMENSIONS – 780mmW x 1190mmH
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  • $2,100 +
    French Bevel Edged Mantle Mirror
    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...
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  • $1,750 +
    Set of Six French Antique Leather Chairs
    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...
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  • $4,550 +
    Antique Walnut Dresser
    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       
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  • $5,350 +
    Monumental French Antique Cherrywood Buffet
    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...
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  • $4,650 +
    Antique French Oak Cabinet
    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...
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    French Antique Table and Chair Set
    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 Six French Antique Leather Chairs French Antique Extension Table
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    Antique French Fruitwood Sidetable
    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"
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  • $1,450 +
    Louis XIII Bedside Table
    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 'Table de Nuit' we also have the matching dressing table from the same bedroom set
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  • $6,375 +
    Louis XIII Style Dressing Table
    When the father of Louis XIII was assassinated Marie de'Medici was Regent from 1610-1614. Her influence on styles of the time can be seen in this 'Coiffeuse', or ladie's dressing table. The barley twist, diamond point and flattened bun feet are common decorative features of Louis XIII style.  While...
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  • $1,950 +
    French Mid Century Oak Table
    This oak draw leaf table from the mid 1900's has a beautiful richly grained oak marquetry top, nicely scalloped apron and stretchers. There is a stamp on the underneath of the table '72' which we believe to be a customer/order number.  This table is a classic example of 'knockdown' furniture. 1600...
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  • $4,950 +
    Unusual French Antique Oak Dresser
    Showing the small scars and bruises of day to day use one might expect on a French Antique of this age, which only add to it's charm. The leadlight doors of the upper section of this family heirloom have an unusual enameled centrepiece. They depict a man and a woman. Many affluent french mansions ha...
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    Antique French Chest of Drawers Louis XV Style
    A fruitwood chest of drawers from the early 1900's. Curved sinuous lines so typical of the popular Louis XV style. Unfurling acanthus motif the dominant design on the sepentine front, a trail of bellflowers on the corners with short cabriole legs ending in a scroll foot.900mmW x 800mmH
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    French Oak Antique Sideboard
    A unique display piece, this antique sideboard, probably dating from the last half of the 1800s, is made from very good quality oak.  Originally used to display your dessert course the French called it a Desserte. Tell tale signs of use and age can be seen plainly in the splashes of red paint on it...
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