{"id":17538,"date":"2018-07-16T16:08:10","date_gmt":"2018-07-16T16:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=17538"},"modified":"2018-07-16T16:08:10","modified_gmt":"2018-07-16T16:08:10","slug":"bring-paris-to-your-home-with-french-style-antiques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/bring-paris-to-your-home-with-french-style-antiques\/","title":{"rendered":"Bring Paris to Your Home with French-Style Antiques"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the saying goes, if you can\u2019t be at a particular location, you can always bring that location to you. This is certainly the case with a beloved renowned city like Paris. Who wouldn\u2019t want to live within a stone\u2019s throw of the Eiffel Tower or Notre Dame Cathedral? Of course, this isn\u2019t realistic for most folks, which is why you can always opt for bringing a part of Paris into your home. You can achieve this end with elegant French-style antiques. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h2><b> French Cartel Clock<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cartel clocks come in many neoclassical designs with origins in other European countries beyond France. These clocks were especially popular in aristocratic households during the reign of King Louie XVI. Eventually, their popularity fell out of favour as homeowners began favouring mantel clocks. Popular cartel clocks of the day were made primarily from brass, ivory, pearwood veneer, or turtle shells. Many feature ornate hand-engraved designs in the dials and outer designs. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h2><b> French Commode<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A commode is a low-sitting cabinet with multiple drawers and a chamber pot. Common French designs for a commode include ornate cabriole legs and a convex or bombe shape with a flat back. Some of the more elaborate models featured a marble countertop surface. The commode was a popular bedroom furniture in mid-18<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> century France. By the 19<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span>-century, the commode design became more simplistic and subdued as it became a more common household item among the working class. For the truly old-style French look, aim for a pre-19th-century<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> model. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h2><b> French Tea Set<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The French were just as known for their love of tea as the British. Look for a vintage French tea set, which actually makes a great companion d\u00e9cor if you display it on a commode surface. Typical sets are made from porcelain or bone china and come with artistic hand-painted designs. Floral designs were especially popular among the artist and makers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h2><b> French Hutches<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both freestanding and tabletop hutches are available. These were mainly a kitchen furniture. As such, you\u2019ll find more rustic-style designs than those from any of the King Louie eras. This is where collectors get tripped up since they tend not to associate rustic or countryside with French styles. There are actually many rustic wooden furniture with French influences. Some of the fancier pieces come with multi-cabinetry with glass doors. This is another good spot for displaying a vintage tea set. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h2><b> French Restoration Cabinetry<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The French restoration was essentially the post-King Louie era starting in the early 1800s. Furniture with this style of design was considered by some as a decline into decadence. Earlier models utilized an Empire style design with symbols adopted from the Reign of Napoleon I. Cabinetmakers utilized prominent geometric designs with a heavy emphasis on marquetry for decoration. Overall, the designs are toned down a bit from those from earlier generations. The focus was more on practicality; it was also a necessity due to economic turmoil during the restoration period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">True restoration-era furniture is also harder to find since furniture-making declined drastically during this point in history. This makes these items highly sought-after collectables.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>\n<h2><b> French Armchairs<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The elegant French armchair is the master chair reserved for the head of the household. These chairs were a mainstay and span over many prominent periods, from the early King Louis XIII era to the end of the restoration period in the mid-1800s. Look for models with ornate curved legs, finesse arms, and gold trim. If displaying or using for the outdoors, then consider a French rattan chair. Like the rustic design, rattan isn\u2019t typically a style associated with French craftsmanship. However, these were a definite mainstay in French courtyards. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>\n<h2><b> French Mirrors<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirrors are never out of vogue, so you can never go wrong here. French Rococo mirrors are always an attractive style and were in high demand during the 1730s, between the Resurgence period and the reign of King Louie XV. Other styles include models from the Henry II era, which includes straight geometric columns and heavy carved detailing from dark mahogany wood. Mirrors pair well with an equally vintage dresser or commode. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t even have to visit Paris to acquire high-end antiques. You can get your hands on rare authentic finds at various <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westlandlondon.com\/articles\/view,antique-fairs-in-the-uk-a-2018-guide_26.asp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antique fairs in the UK<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many vintage pieces have switched owners over the many decades and centuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hannah Hutchinson is an interior designer based in London, currently blogging for\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Westland London<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. She\u2019s always chasing new ideas and likes thinking outside the box when it comes to incorporating fresh ideas to her clients\u2019 new homes.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the saying goes, if you can\u2019t be at a particular location, you can always bring that location to you. 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