The French House York

The French House York The French House
Antiquites Francaises The London showroom followed several years later.

The French House emerged from a shared interest in the French way of life and living that father and son, Stephen and Marcus Hazell, developed as they travelled around South West France. From a small beginning bringing interesting pieces back for friends in a broken down old Post Office van that had a tendency to be overcome with fatigue on an upward incline(not good in the Pyrenees) the idea for

the French House was forged and the first high street premises opened in York in 1997. The French House has remained a family business and prides itself on the personal customer service it provides, whether it be helping a client choose the right piece from a selection taken to their home or taking the trouble to source specific items in France. A large warehouse in France helps facilitate the movement of stock and new pieces arrive constantly. Many of the pieces we source are traditional 18th and 19th pieces - gilt mirrors, farmhouse tables and benches, period lighting, upholstered furniture, etc and we have a dedicated team of craftsmen who undertake any restoration work required. Increasingly we find vintage pieces that are given a new lease of life, transforming industrial or unusual artefacts into items suitable for modern day 21st Century living, or recovering antique chairs with up to the minute fabric designs. At The French House we like to think that we offer a wide range of antique and vintage pieces that fit easily into modern living and as so many items are unique it means that our clients can create a truly individual home or commercial interior and enjoy the experience.

There’s just something about an authentic, honest and well used patina that’s quite hard for us to resist! We sourced th...
14/08/2026

There’s just something about an authentic, honest and well used patina that’s quite hard for us to resist!

We sourced this tall butcher’s block table in the heart of France’s wine region - Sancerre. This beautiful table spent much of its life absorbing the rituals of everyday life of rural France, it has a wonderful used texture, and sits on a three legged base. Strong and sturdy 💪

Available now in our York showroom and at york.thefrenchhouse.co.uk

We are amending our showroom opening hours next week owing to staff holidays:

Saturday 15th August: Open 10am - 5pm
Monday 17th August: Closed
Tuesday 18th August: Open 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 19th August: Closed
Thursday 20th August: Closed
Friday 21st August: Open 10am - 5pm
Saturday 22nd August: Open 10am - 5pm
Our regular days commence thereafter.

Bon weekend 😀🇫🇷 Claire x

10/08/2026

Our buyers Stephen and Kath are back in France, visiting lots of fairs which are now in full swing. This one is in the Nievres which is across from the Loire, where we do the majority of our sourcing ✨

With an abundance of various wares for sale, and a stall with an interesting lunch offering (😥 🐷) I can’t wait to see what makes it back here to the showroom late August 🇫🇷 🚐 💨

07/08/2026

Reflecting timeless French elegance 🪞 ✨

We have this huge square, two tiered mirrored coffee table here in our York showroom. Mid century in style, it features a sleek black frame, mirrored plinths, and it beautifully reflects the light from every angle (and hence v tricky to photograph 😅)

It measures: W125cm x H45.5cm x D125cm

Not yet online, but here in our York showroom,
do call by!

📍 York YO32 9SU
🔗 york.thefrenchhouse.co.uk
⏰ Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm

Bon weekend 😀🇫🇷

Fresh in this week ✨Swipe through to see all our latest arrivals ➡️All available to buy online and well as in our York s...
06/08/2026

Fresh in this week ✨
Swipe through to see all our latest arrivals ➡️

All available to buy online and well as in our York showroom. Dimensions and extra photos online too. We deliver worldwide 😀

Tap the link in bio to shop the collection 🔗
york.thefrenchhouse.co.uk

📍Huntington, York YO32 9SU Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm

05/08/2026

Statement pieces don’t get much bigger than this!

Huge gilded from France 🇫🇷 the frame is approx. W169cm x H230cm. What would you do with this? We can fit mirror glass, or use it to frame art perhaps? Shes a beauty!

Not yet online, but here to view in our York showroom 😀 Tap on the link in bio to explore our latest arrivals ✨

📍York YO32 9SU Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm

03/08/2026

A little peak of our warehouse in France.

We have a beautiful selection of antique washstands and dressing tables which will be making their way across the channel soon! These are all sat on top of a 3.5m farmhouse table ✨

If any of these could be of interest or if you have any questions, please let me know 😀🇫🇷

antiquestore

📍York Showroom | Link in bio: york.thefrenchhouse.co.uk

Take a pew. An exceptional selection of seating arrived in store this week. Enquire on here or pop in and see us!
01/08/2026

Take a pew. An exceptional selection of seating arrived in store this week. Enquire on here or pop in and see us!

From a beautiful small town in the Alps region 🇫🇷 straight here to our amazing city of York 🍃Every piece unloaded from o...
31/07/2026

From a beautiful small town in the Alps region 🇫🇷 straight here to our amazing city of York 🍃
Every piece unloaded from our van carries its own story, character and timeless French craftsmanship.
This charming large 18th century marriage chest was traditionally gifted to brides to store personal linens and garments. These chests also symbolise prosperity in new households.
All our pieces are hand-selected buy our wonderful buyers who have dedicated over 35 years to seeking out treasures in France, and this marriage chest is ready to start its new chapter ✨

📍Visit us in Huntington, York or check out our latest arrivals online york.thefrenchhouse.co.uk

Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm

Bon weekend, Claire x

30/07/2026

Our lovely buyers do the majority of our sourcing in and around the hilltop town of Sancerre in the Loire Valley. Famous for its wine bien sur 🍷 Here is an old postcard of the town hall square, and a beautiful aerial shot. They are heading there this weekend, and I for one can’t wait to see what treasures they seek out ✨
We have new stock online in the meantime, and above is a glimpse of these 😀🇫🇷 All available in our York showroom and online. If you’d like any information on any of these please drop me a message. We post worldwide.

You can find us at:

📍North Lane, Huntington, York, YO32 9SU #
⏰ Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
🌍 york.thefrenchhouse.co.uk

29/07/2026

POV: You’re browsing our showroom through 19th century eyes. Now available at The French House York

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The French House(Antiques)Ltd, North Lane, Huntington
York
YO329SU

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+441904400561

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