Pair of Louis XV Style French Jardinières, Circa 1890

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Elegant and unusual pair of French Louis XV style jardinières dating to circa 1890. These decorative indoor flower containers feature … Read more Elegant and unusual pair of French Louis XV style jardinières dating to circa 1890. These decorative indoor flower containers feature beautifully figured rosewood construction, bronze ormolu detailing, and Sevres-style French porcelain plaques decorated with floral motifs and framed in bronze.

Each jardinière has a distinctive shape with bronze handles and decorative bronze trim. A removable tin liner protects the rosewood interior from moisture, making these pieces particularly well suited for displaying bouquets or arrangements. Traditionally, jardinières of this type were used indoors to hold flowers, typically with the bouquet placed in a separate container inside rather than planting directly into the jardinière.

The combination of warm rosewood, gilt-bronze-style ornamentation, and floral porcelain plaques creates a richly decorative French appearance. Their compact proportions and unusual form make this pair an especially distinctive addition to a traditional interior, French-inspired room, entryway, conservatory, or formal entertaining space.

Offered as a pair, these charming late 19th-century jardinières would make an exceptional decorative accent for collectors of French furniture, antique planters, jardinières, porcelain, and decorative arts. See less