Bonjour! Welcome to French Metro Antiques, direct importers of fine French antique furniture and accessories. We invite you to share our passion for aesthetics, language, history and the French culture.
Located on Dickson Street in downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas, French Metro Antiques is a mecca for those who have an appreciation for beauty, quality, and authenticity. We travel to France two times a year to personally select each accessory and piece of furniture that arrives at our door.
$ 2,995.00
Early nineteenth century Empire period mahogany bookshelf with bronze detailing. Central cabinet with three adjustable shelves. Each side cabinet with four adjustable shelves. c. 1810. 64" H X 66.5"...
$ 695.00
Nineteenth century Old Paris white and gold porcelain tea service. Includes teapot with lid, sugar bowl with lid, creamer, nine cups and nine saucers. 6.5" H teapot 2.75" X...
$ 2,495.00
Set of six twentieth century mutton leg chairs with tapestry upholstery and nail head trim. c. 1940. 45.75" H X 18.75" W X 19" D 19" H to seat ...
$ 995.00
Pair of painted iron sconces mounted on hand carved panels. c. 1890. Wired to American standards. 23.5" H X 18" W X 5.5" D
$ 1,195.00
Set of four framed oil paintings on artboard. Scenes of a riverbank with villagers. 7" H X 9" W
$ 995.00
Sterling silver and palisander cane with wild boar's head. Stamped with four silver hallmarks. c. 1900. 34.5" L
This week at French Metro Antiques, we are featuring a stunning hand-carved solifleur vase that captures the essence of the Black Forest style. While many people associate these intricate carvings with Germany, the tradition actually has its roots in the village of Brienz, Switzerland. It was there that master woodcarvers turned a local craft into a world-renowned art form, and this piece is a beautiful example of that Swiss heritage. This particular piece stands two feet tall and was designed as a solifleur, or bud vase. It is incredibly rare to find a piece of this age that still retains its original, multi-faceted crystal insert. Furthermore, the carvings are exceptionally detailed, featuring two sculpted hunting dogs at the base of...