About
At Chic French Antiques, each piece tells a story. That of a forgotten know-how, of a bygone era, of an art of living that we are committed to promoting.
A family business based between the south of France and Australia, we passionately and meticulously select distinctive French antiques: exceptional furniture, rare art objects, silverware, ceramics, decorative curiosities, etc.
Each object is chosen for its timeless beauty, historical value, and the emotion it evokes. It's not just about decorating, but about infusing your home with depth, style, and soul.
Our collections are then carefully prepared and shipped internationally, mainly to Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Chic French Antiques ?
Founded on elegance and high standards
- A 500 m² showroom in La Ciotat, in the heart of Provence
- A rigorous selection of French pieces from the 18th to the 20th century
- A refined clientele, made up of architects, decorators and collectors
- Personalized service and controlled international shipping
Our promise?
To offer you a journey through time, combining elegance, authenticity and heritage, through a refined and constantly renewed collection.
For both discerning collectors and lovers of unique pieces, we guarantee:
- An expert selection of authentic French pieces
- A tailor-made, discreet and responsive service
- Controlled international logistics
- Personalized support, from initial selection to installation
Who are we ?
Meeting with the founder
Dominique Summers embodies understated elegance and an unashamed passion for beautiful things.
French by origin, married to an Australian, she has always cultivated a deep attachment to the French art of living, to the beauty of detail, and to those objects which cross the ages without ever losing their brilliance.
Before devoting herself to antiques, Dominique worked in the world of boutique real estate, where she had already developed a keen eye for architecture, fine materials and the history of places.
Her sure taste and her high standards naturally led her towards a new mission: to preserve, enhance and transmit French furniture heritage.
Behind each selected piece lies an intuition, a vision, an emotion. It is this sensitivity that Dominique shares today with a demanding international clientele, in search of objects that convey meaning, style, and memory.
Our story
Trend and tradition
At Chic French Antiques, it all starts with a simple conviction: antique objects still have a lot to say. They transcend eras and fashions, and naturally find their place in the most contemporary interiors.
Our story is one of a subtle balance between heritage and modernity. We believe a Louis XV chest of drawers can enhance a refined living room. That a 19th-century gilded mirror can complement minimalist architecture. That a rare object, carefully chosen, can give meaning to a decor.
It is this vision – where tradition inspires the present – that guides our selection.
Each piece combines character and timelessness, to fit naturally into the most current projects, in France and abroad.
Preserve, reinvent, transmit. This is our way of bringing heritage to life, and of offering our customers much more than beautiful objects: a whole art of living.