Business Details
24 Years
experience
European Antique Furniture & Decorative Arts
Antiques Period was founded by Franois Bardonnet, a Paris native with a lifelong passion for fine European furniture. Our expertise stems from decades of immersion in the antiques world, beginning with childhood visits to European auction houses and galleries with collector parents. After formal art history studies in Paris and internships at Sotheby's and the Victoria & Albert Museum, Franois pursued legal studies in New York before transitioning to professional antique dealing in 2002. Our Boston-based business leverages extensive European connections to source exceptional period pieces, offering clients access to rare furniture, mirrors, lighting, and objets d'art from Louis XV to Regency eras. We specialize in both inventory pieces and custom sourcing through our network spanning France and other European markets.Our services combine academic rigor with practical expertise, ensuring authenticity and quality for collectors and interior designers. The business operates from a historic Kittery Point location and maintains a curated online inventory for global accessibility. Client relationships are built on transparency, deep market knowledge, and personalized service tailored to specific acquisition goals. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through meticulous research, competitive pricing, and detailed provenance documentation for every item. This approach has established Antiques Period as a trusted resource for discerning clients seeking authentic European antiques.
Services
European Antiques
Period Furniture
Decorative Arts
Custom Sourcing
Provenance Research
Online Inventory
Client Consultation
Art History Expertise
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of expertise in European antique furniture provenance
- Our owner maintains direct European connections for exclusive sourcing opportunities
- We provide personalized acquisition services tailored to specific client needs
- Our inventory includes rare pieces from Louis XV to Regency periods
- We combine academic art history knowledge with practical dealing experience
Services
European Antiques
Specializing in authentic European antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries, we offer rare furniture, mirrors, and decorative arts. Our collection spans Louis XV to Regency styles, featuring pieces like Directoire armchairs and Empire bronze inkstands. Each item undergoes rigorous authentication to ensure historical accuracy and value.
Custom Sourcing
Leveraging extensive European connections, we locate specific antique pieces for clients. Our network spans France and other markets to find unique items not in current inventory. This service combines academic expertise with practical dealing experience to meet precise client requirements for period-appropriate acquisitions.
Provenance Research
We provide detailed provenance documentation for every antique piece. Our research combines art history expertise with market knowledge to verify authenticity. This service ensures clients receive accurate historical context and investment-worthy pieces with verifiable heritage from recognized stylistic periods.
Online Inventory
Our curated online collection features high-quality images and detailed descriptions of available antiques. The digital platform allows global access to pieces like Louis XVI consoles and Neoclassical drawings. Each listing includes historical context and pricing information for convenient remote acquisitions.
Client Consultation
We offer personalized consultation services for antique acquisitions. Our expertise helps clients select appropriate pieces for collection building or interior design projects. The service includes style matching, period verification, and investment advice tailored to individual client needs and budget parameters.
People
Franois Bardonnet
Owner
Founder of Antiques Period with 20+ years in the field. Born in Paris to collector parents, he studied art history and worked at Sotheby's before establishing this Boston-based business in 2002. Maintains European connections for sourcing rare antiques.
Questions
What types of antiques do you specialize in?
We specialize in European furniture and decorative arts from the 18th and 19th centuries, including Louis XV, Louis XVI, Directoire, Empire, George III, and Regency styles.
How can I view your inventory?
Our curated collection is available for viewing through our online inventory or by appointment at our Boston, MA location and historic Kittery Point showroom.
Do you offer custom sourcing services?
Yes, we leverage our extensive European network to locate specific antique pieces not currently in our inventory, tailored to client requirements.
How do you verify authenticity?
Each piece undergoes rigorous authentication using art history expertise, provenance research, and market knowledge to ensure period accuracy and value.
Can you help with international purchases?
Yes, our online platform facilitates global transactions and we can arrange shipping for acquired pieces to international locations.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us directly via phone at 646-345-4395 or through our website contact form to arrange a consultation at our Boston or Kittery Point locations.
