Furniture Francais offers the discerning customer
classic French reproduction furniture at an affordable price. Our manufacturer uses techniques of the 17th- and 18th-century Ebenistes. The furniture style is reminiscent of Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI. The use of marquetry, exotic woods and veneers, inlays, gilded bronze mounts called ormolu are used to transform your room into the classic French style of decor.
In view of our technological times, Furniture Francais offers furniture on the internet so that everyone may experience quality
French reproduction furniture at an affordable price. Each piece of furniture is individually crafted and is slightly different but holding to the style and size of the requested piece. When requested, we can send you pictures of the individual production process of your ordered
antique French reproduction furniture. All of the furniture is made by craftsmen in the style of the Ebenistes or craft shops who introduced distinct decorative elements.
For example, some basic characteristics of Louis XV style of furniture are the curved shapes and forms. This period disliked anything straight. It usually bears extensive rococo decoration. Romantic imagery is usually reflected in its motifs. This was a period of romance with Du Barry and Madame Pompadour. Design in this period had a delicate scale, comfortable use. This style is very practical because of its scale and grace. Many designers and homeowners like it when decorating traditional homes.
Louis XVI style was characteristic with typical motifs whereby the lyre was used in its decoration. The furniture pieces contain the classical motifs like columns, urns and lyres. Its simple, yet delicate and elegant, design appeals to today's decorating requirements. Because this period was influenced by the ideals of ancient Rome and Greece, the Louis XVI style is referred to as the Neoclassical style.
