The sweetest collections are often petite, and tug at the heart, like these Antique Art Nouveau Jewlery Caskets do. Lovingly and quite avidly collected, each is a tiny masterpiece. These boxes are from the Art Nouveau period, which spanned just 20 years, between 1890 to 1910. How sweet are these? Although they may look like [...]
Hello everyone! I am so happy to be able to share some of these wonderful antique French glass bottles and jars we just got in. It’s been a great afternoon for a photo shoot here in the garden, the sun shone brightly, and as you can see our lavenders are coming back in full force. [...]
French Enamelware comes in many shapes, colors and sizes. Pitchers like this were used for bathing before indoor plumbing was invented. A bowl and pitcher, like these, were a mainstay in each bedroom in a fine to middle class home, often on a special “wash stand” with a mirror. In more modest households, there was [...]
Salt is something we take for granted these days. Yet at one time salt was a highly prized, quite expensive and worthy of the most expensive, elaborate holders. Historically, salt was symbolic of social standing and economic standing, not only in society, but even within the same family. Superstitions and prestige associated with salt holders [...]
Antique French Opera Glasses and Binoculars fascinate collectors all over the world. The first Opera Glasses ever mentioned were in a London advertisement in 1730. These were monoculars; small Galilean telescopes. They were decorated with gems, enamel, ivory and hand painting, so lovely! But it wasn’t until 1823 in Vienna, that the first binocular opera [...]
One of a Kind Designer Jewelry, especially pieces made with antique and vintage elements, remain a huge favorite for FrenchGardenHouse customers. I am so blessed to be able to work with many amazing Jewelry Artists! Thanks to you all, our collection is able to change often, offering the finest materials, sterling, gold, semi precious stones, [...]
I’ve never met a Cafe au Lait Bowl I didn’t love!I love collecting useful antiques, things that were used and loved on a daily basis, pieces that we can still use today. The café au lait bowls are not only beautiful, but they serve a purpose, and are a delightful way to serve coffee and [...]
Freshen up for Spring with Linens. Antique and Vintage Linens can bring that clean, fresh look to your home especially in Spring. Though a staple in country kitchens long ago, linen towels and napkins are finding new life lately as curtains, slipcovers and pillowcovers in every room of our homes. Many of the antique tablecloths [...]
The tradition of Globe de Mariée Display pieces began in France, in the 1800′s. It was a display for married couples, to preserve their wedding souvenirs as well as tell the story of their wedding & life together. Placed prominently in the formal dining room, it held the Bride’s Crown, or Bridal Tiara made from [...]
