French Antiques

French antiques embody ultimate interior luxury. With a history as rich and varied as the antiques themselves, French antiques encompass the playful Rococo, the charming Belle Epoque, and the elegant Neoclassical. Dating from before the revolution, surveying the design influence of Louis XV, his son Louis XVI, and Marie Antoinette, French antiques continue to fascinate well past this era of royalty, moving into the twentieth century's Art Nouveau and the Art Deco.

Mayfair Gallery specialises in French antiques, offering exceptional pieces ranging from rare Larche bronze sculptures to Riessen-inspired Louis XVI roll-top desks. Whether you wish to escape into the world of French royalty or discover one-of-a-kind Art Deco items, the collection at Mayfair Gallery provides a selection of magnificent pieces.

For a lover of the Neoclassical, one can find stunning marble sculptures and pedestals, as designed by Jean-Baptiste Pigal. A French sculptor, renowned for his monumental works, Pigal is similarly exhibited within the Louvre. Luxury furniture, produced by Grohé Frères, is also featured within the Mayfair Gallery collection. Frères, one of the leading producers during the period of Napoleon III, crafted exceptional items including our Kingwood and Mahogany parquetry antique bedroom suite.

If you are searching for inspiration, pieces influenced by the French Queen and timeless design icon, Marie Antoinette, can be explored through our selection of Riesener-inspired suites and antique sets. Jean Henri Riesener is a key figure in French antique craft, Marie Antoinette’s favourite designer and ébéniste du roi, or cabinetmaker for the King. Famed for his intricate marquetry work, the Mayfair Gallery collection offers commodes and writing desks, inspired and modelled after those found within Versailles. Our crystal collection boasts superb works by Baccarat, experts in crystal production for ornaments, decorative accessories, and jewellery. The Mayfair Gallery Baccarat selection dates back to the Napoleon III period, with ruby-coloured opaline glass sets and gilt turquoise vases within the Gallery.

Alongside the Neoclassical, our collection offers stunning items from the Art Nouveau, the Art Deco, and the Restauration. For French antiques of the highest quality, design, and craft, look no further than the Mayfair Gallery collection.