Franses · Transforming spaces throughout the world

Our mission is to transform the walls and floors of homes, museums and corporations by supplying exceptional tapestries and carpets and outstanding examples of textile art.

Our inventory contains only works that are relevant to living and collecting now. We are highly critical in what we select. We do not compromise on quality of design, colour, texture, state of preservation or rarity.

Our clients have the assurance that every work carries an absolute guarantee of authenticity, documented by the world’s largest research archive. The majority of these works come directly from private collections and specialist dealers, and are exclusive to us. We add value through expert cleaning, sensitive conservation and historical research. You will find us friendly and approachable – we never forget that finding and securing the right object should be a pleasure.

We are also renowned for our professional work as independent advisors and appraisers for institutions and individuals wishing to develop collections or to invest. For over a century now we have discreetly supplied some of the greatest works to clients throughout the world – both for pleasure and for investment.

80 Jermyn Street, London +44 (0)20 7976 1234
Franses Conservation+44 (0)20 7976 1234
New York Office+1 212 317 1166

VISUALIZER

Using visualizer software we can import any item from our inventory into a photograph, architectural drawing or wall elevation that you supply to us. With the dimensions of your space we can provide you with a realistic impression of how any tapestry, carpet or textile will actually look to scale in your interior.

Photo: A Client’s Reception Area
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LATEST NEWS

Franses New York Gallery Closed by Water Ingress – Tapestry Exhibition Cancelled: Two Tapestries by Perino Del Vaga and other ‘grotesques’ Tapestries

Unfortunately, following a serious ingress of water at the gallery on the 21st October 2011 this forthcoming exhibition – due to open the following week – had to be cancelled and the New York premises closed. Although no tapestries or works of art were harmed the gallery’s floor, ceiling, decorations, and special lighting system were all seriously damaged. As there had been previous incidents of ingress, with regret it was determined that the premises were no longer a safe place to display and store works of art. Enquiries about the Perino Del Vaga tapestries should be directed to our temporary office in New York on +212 317 1166.

“The sole gallery devoted to important European tapestries in North America” The Financial Times

The Financial Times has described Franses as “the sole gallery devoted to important European tapestries in North America.”

Metropolitan Museum Acquires The Crocker Tapestry from Franses

This remarkable late 16th century English tapestry was acquired by the Museum to hang in the Crowe Room – an Elizabethan panelled room, acquired in the 1960′s. It is one of a series of important period rooms at the Museum (illustrated below).

EXHIBITIONS

Future Exhibitions

Franses hold regular exhibitions in both London and New York and also online. If you would like to be informed of future exhibitions please go to CONTACT and send us your details. (to view a larger image of our past exhibition posters click EXHIBITIONS above and then right click on the partial image with your mouse - choose Open Image in New Tab)

CURRENTLY ON VIEW IN THE LONDON GALLERY WINDOWS

The London gallery premises occupy a corner lot on Jermyn Street with windows on both Jermyn Street and, continuing around the corner, on Duke Street.

HOW WE SELECT : THE SIGNIFICANCE OF PROVENANCE

Provenance can be a key indicator of quality. We are especially interested in works that were designed for important historic properties - royal palaces, castles, cathedrals, mosques, chateaux and country houses. It was on these projects that the greatest designers and craftsmen were employed.

THE ROLE OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Tapestries and carpets have invariably been appreciated by leading architects and designers who have recognised their transformative qualities.

THE RELEVANCE OF COLLECTORS

The legendary connoisseur collectors of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries made unequalled acquisitions at times of great opportunity. We have several works available from these collections.

THE CONTRIBUTION OF SCHOLARS AND RESEARCHERS

Our deeper understanding of works has only been possible through the work of important scholars.

GALLERIES AND DEALERS

For the last century and a half galleries have supplied most of the great works that now fill homes and museums. In the United States and Western Europe about thirty dealerships in this field have been pre-eminent.

FINE TAPESTRIES IN THE WORLD'S GREAT HOTELS

Many of us are familiar with visiting museums and historic houses to view great tapestries. Less well known are the very interesting tapestries and textiles which can be seen in a number of fine hotels throughout the world.