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French antiques sourcing for independent design studios

French antiques sourced to your brief, with landed costs known upfront.

Send your brief on Monday. Present a documented selection to your client by Thursday. One complete quote covers the piece, crating, freight, insurance, customs brokerage, and estimated duties before you commit.

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  • 3 documented pieces within 72 hours
  • Age documentation for every antique
  • Inches, pounds, and U.S. import paperwork
Featured selection · No. 042HTS 9706 · over 100 years old
Parisian room with antique furniture, illustrative image

Louis XV-style walnut commode, circa 1880

DealerEstablished dealer, Gers (since 1987)
Age documentationPeriod invoice + photos of joinery
DimensionsH 34¼″ · W 50″ · D 23⅝″ (87 × 127 × 60 cm)
Piece, crating, freight, brokerage$5,863
Sourcing fee (15%)$693
Estimated U.S. import duties, payable on entry*
Delivered to Houston, duties excluded$6,556

* Illustrative example using the same inputs as the calculator below (€4,200, medium piece, sea freight). Your quote will show the duty rate confirmed for each piece by a licensed U.S. customs broker.

Design inspiration from

ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST ELLE DECOR HOUSE BEAUTIFUL VERANDA 1stDibs

Why now · the 1stDibs designer survey

Designers want more antiques. Importing them is where things get complicated.

36 %

of pieces sourced per project in 2025 were vintage or antique, the highest share since 2021.

63 %

of designers plan to use antiques, up from 56% two years earlier.

28 %

of pieces were purchased abroad in 2025, compared with 32% in 2024.

92 %

of designers say tariffs have negatively affected their business.

Source: 1stDibs Interior Design Trends Survey, published November 17, 2025 (468 designers, 17 countries).

For every shipmentHTS classificationWritten age documentationCITES screeningISPM 15-compliant cratingWood declaration Lacey ActInsurance at declared value

What You Get

Three things a marketplace listing can’t offer

Sourced to your brief

A considered selection for your space, within 72 hours

Tell us the piece, style, dimensions, and budget. We search our network of established dealers in southwest France and send three documented options.

  • Pieces you won’t find on major marketplaces
  • Live video from the dealer’s shop, on request
  • A 7-day hold while your client decides
Landed cost upfront

One complete quote before you commit

Once confirmed, the piece, export crate, freight, insurance, and brokerage are fixed. Duties are estimated line by line and paid on import by you or your broker (DAP).

  • No surprises when the shipment arrives
  • If a duty rate changes before shipping, we’ll let you know and you can cancel at no charge
Export-ready paperwork

Every document ready before shipment

HTS classification, written age documentation for antiques over 100 years old, CITES screening, ISPM 15-compliant crates, and a treatment certificate for antique wood.

  • Condition report with every flaw photographed
  • Door-to-door insurance at declared value

How It Works

From brief to installation

  1. Monday

    Send a brief

    Piece, style, dimensions, budget, and deadline. A reference photo helps.

  2. Thursday

    Review three pieces

    Photos, condition, age documentation, dimensions in inches, and a landed-cost quote for each.

  3. Your client says yes

    Approve and reserve

    We hold the piece for up to 7 days, then lock in the quote. 50% deposit, balance due at shipping.

  4. 2–12 weeks

    Delivered

    2–3 weeks by air or 6–12 weeks by sea, tracked at every step through delivery.

Landed Cost Calculator

See the full cost before you fall for a piece

An illustrative estimate using sample rates. Your actual quote uses current carrier and broker rates and the duty rate confirmed for your piece.

Sample rate. Replace with today’s rate.
Illustrative scenarios
HTS 9706 provides a zero general rate for antiques over 100 years old when requirements are met and age is documented. Confirm the classification and current rules for each piece.
Shipping
Item
Export crate (ISPM 15) and pickup
Freight to Houston or New York
Insurance (1.5% of value)
Customs brokerage and entry fees
Sourcing fee (15% of item price)
Fixed portion of quote
Estimated duties, payable on import

Estimated landed cost

Crating and freight use illustrative ranges for the selected size. Brokerage includes a sample broker fee and the U.S. Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, $34.58 minimum). For upholstered seating, the calculator uses an illustrative 15% scenario. Confirm the applicable rate before reserving.

What We Find

Pieces from established French dealers, documented before you see them

Our dealers are mainly in Occitanie and southwest France. We prioritize pieces over 100 years old, wood furniture, and lighting. Upholstered seating ships as a frame only.

French Provincial Furniture

Commodes, buffets, armoires, and farmhouse tables in walnut, oak, and fruitwood.

Mostly 1780–1900

Art Deco Chandeliers & Lighting

Pairs and signed pieces, rewired to U.S. standards before delivery.

1920–1940

Antique French Mirrors

Gilt trumeau, mantel, and bistro mirrors, with original glass where possible.

1820–1930

Storage Furniture & Desks

Secrétaires, desks, and bookcases sized for real rooms.

1800–1920

Art Nouveau & Art Deco Furniture

Dining sets, occasional tables, and cabinets for heritage revival projects.

1895–1940

Tabletop & Kitchenware

Copper, faïence, silverplate, and glass, curated into cohesive sets.

1880–1950

For Your Client Presentation

Everything you need to get to yes

2D & 3D Files

A dimensioned block and 3D model for every proposed piece, for SketchUp, Revit, or 3ds Max, plus an in-room augmented reality view on request.

Mood Board

The selection styled for a room and ready to present.

Provenance Card

A printed card delivered with the piece: period, region, use, and a QR code linking to its record.

Sharing Kit

Photos and captions for sharing the installed piece, with your client’s permission.

Trade Program

Start with a brief. Stay for the pieces.

Trial Brief
Free

One brief, three documented pieces, and a landed-cost quote for each. No commitment.

  • Condition reports and age documentation
  • Live video on request
Send a Trial Brief
Trade Membership
$500–800 per month + 15% sourcing fee

For independent studios with a steady flow of residential projects.

  • Up to two briefs per month, selections within 72 hours
  • Hidden inventory letter: new pieces 7 days before they go online
  • One live sourcing session from France each month
  • Monthly closeout pieces at trade pricing
  • Tariff Watch, a monthly one-page update on import duties
  • 2D/3D files and mood boards included
Start with a brief
Projects
By request

Hospitality and multi-piece projects: coordinated sets of chairs, lighting, and mirrors, consolidated shipments.

  • Coordinated sourcing across multiple dealers
  • Consolidated container when volume allows
Describe your project
5 spots

Founding studios. The first five studios get their first two briefs free and a locked-in $500/month trade membership for 12 months. In return, we may feature your project in our first case studies, with your permission.

Reserve a spot

How We Work

What We Promise — and What We Don’t

  • We never promise a duty rate until a licensed U.S. customs broker confirms it for the piece.
  • We never retouch flaws in photos. Every crack, repair, and replacement part is shown.
  • We document the age of every antique in writing, with an expert opinion for pieces over €5,000.
  • We’re a transparent intermediary: you see the dealer price and our fee.
  • Descriptions are drafted with AI and reviewed by a person. We disclose this on every listing.
  • We’re opening our first pilot projects. We’ll share real client results as they come in—never fabricated reviews.

Designer FAQs

Buying in France: Your Questions Answered

How does antique sourcing in France work?

Send us a brief with the piece, style, dimensions, budget, and deadline. We search our dealer network and send three documented options within 72 hours, each with photos, a condition report, age documentation, and a landed-cost quote. Once you approve, we reserve the piece and manage crating, export, freight, and brokerage paperwork.

Do antiques pay import duties in the U.S.?

Antiques over 100 years old may qualify under HTS 9706, with a zero general rate when requirements and documentation are met. Classification, provenance, and current measures must be confirmed for each piece. The 10% and 15% rates shown elsewhere in this calculator are illustrative scenarios, not guaranteed customs rates.

Who is the importer, and who pays the duties?

Goods ship DAP (Delivered at Place): you or your broker are the importer of record and pay duties on entry. Our quote shows estimated duties in advance, and we prepare the brokerage paperwork.

How long does delivery take?

2–3 weeks by air for smaller pieces, or 6–12 weeks by sea. We provide an estimated date with your quote and track every step through delivery.

Can I see the piece before I buy?

Yes. We can livestream from the dealer’s shop, show joinery and maker’s marks up close, and send photos of any details you request.

What if a piece arrives damaged?

Each piece ships in an export crate and is insured at its declared value door to door. Report damage within 5 days with photos, and we’ll handle the claim with the insurer.

Do you offer trade pricing?

Yes. Trade members receive monthly closeout pieces at trade pricing, and every quote separates the dealer price from our fee so you can set your own margin.

Your first brief is free

Tell us what you’re looking for

We reply within one business day and send three documented options within 72 hours.

Prefer email? Write to contact@antiques360.eu

Not ready to send a brief yet? Get Tariff Watch, a monthly one-page update on duties affecting European antiques. Email “Tariff Watch” to contact@antiques360.eu.