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From the rustic charm of the Provencal farmhouse to the gilded opulence and elegance of a dreamy Parisian apartment, the French style has a way of making any room or living space feel lived-in and cosy. If you’re trading mass-produced flat-pack for flair, flamboyance and style, visit Bygone Times, your passport to the continent.

If you don’t have the time to take a plane or boat to our European neighbours, visit Bygone Times, Lancashire’s leading antiques centre, offering a sprinkling of iconic French magic to liven up your décor.

There ‘s a reason why the world often looks to France when it comes to interior design. It’s not all about luxury and cost, it’s the art of living well, the art de vivre!

What is Classic French Décor?

Steeped in history, culture and excellence, French style offers a masterclass in balance and sophistication. Combining ornate with the organic, discover perfectly imperfect French antique items for your home at Bygone Times.

Ornate Gilt Mirrors

Defined by heavy gold leaf or stylishly distressed shabby chic frames, French mirrors offer so much more than functionality and clarity. A window into another era of craftmanship, French mirrors bounce the light around the dressing room to create a commanding focal point.

Lighting & Chandeliers

Synonymous with textured crystal prisms that sparkle even when the sun isn’t in the mood. From grand brass chandeliers for illuminating dining spaces to delicate glass boudoir lamps, French lighting fixtures create a soft, elegant and romantic glow.

The “Louis” Silhouette

Distinctive with signature curved legs on chairs and linear, neoclassic bones of Louis XVI pieces, French Louis antiques resonate in any room.

Why French Antiques Have That Je Ne Sais Quoi

The coolest choice for many modern homes and commercial spaces, French antiques are worlds apart from mass-produced, flat-pack furniture. Capturing a feel of the past and historic ‘riches’ elegance that brand new items just can’t recreate, French antiques and furniture are destined to outlast trends over generations. Crafted by master artisans that utilised joinery techniques and materials to last centuries, French antiques aren’t just decorating, you’re investing into the future.

Go Big or Go Chic!

Whether it’s a full French obsession or just a sprinkling of flair, French décor is renowned for its versatility and beauty.

Bygone Times is well equipped to facilitate a full Chateau transformation. If you’re adopting a bold, comprehensive attitude, Bygone Times offers French antiques such as heavy oak refectory tables, velvet-upholstered chairs and crystal centrepieces, in addition to tapestries and ornate carvings to make your British abode feel like a personalised escape to the Loire Valley!

If you’re looking for a French sprinkle to accentuate a modern, minimalist room, Bygone Times has everything from wall sconces, marble-topped washstands and ornate gold frames for media walls.

Where To Discover Your French Treasures

Bygone Times has been expertly designed to help visitors navigating our halls, but if you’re looking principally for French antiques, you need to know where to find our specialist stallholders.

Bygone 3

Head down the first set of stairs for a goldmine area of big-hitting French antiques, from heavy ornate mirrors and picture frames to beuatiful chairs and tables.

Bygone 4

Once on Bygone 3, turn the corner to discover the cobbled alleyway for the magic, with a range of small authentic pieces of French kitchenware, delicate linens and quirky art pieces to unearth.

Visit today, and every day, from 9.30am until 5pm!