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Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

French, 1810-1892

Founded by one-time Parisian wallpaper dealer Ferdinand Barbedienne and engineer Achille Collas, one of the most revered foundries in 19th-century France began with the invention of a revolutionary 1830s-era device that could produce proportional reproductions — large or small — of sculptures. Collas’s machine, which yielded miniature likenesses of antiquities for the interiors of homes the world over, was pivotal to the success of the F. Barbedienne Foundry. The successful firm earned prestigious awards and critical acclaim and created exquisite bronze candleholdersclocks and lamps for a range of wealthy and prominent clients. 

The duo first launched their company under the name Société Collas et Barbedienne, and early on, they optimized chemical processes for pigmenting and patinating their bronze statuettes. After Collas died in 1859, Barbedienne forged on alone, and the company’s name changed to simply F. Barbedienne.

Barbedienne employed more than 300 workers at that point, and the Maison created a range of furnishings and decorative objects that featured the integration of marble and ormolu accents. However, with the onset of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, the foundry was forced to retrofit its molds, and the production of cannons replaced sculpturesfurniture and vases.

When Ferdinand Barbedienne passed away in 1891, his nephew and heir, Gustave Leblanc, took over as president, changing the name to Leblanc-Barbedienne. Leblanc expanded production into Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, carrying on the company's legacy with monumental sculptures, and models and securing production rights for famous statues. Paul-Alexandre Dumas, an Art Nouveau maker and student of Louis Majorelle, succeeded Leblanc until the company's closing in 1952.

Barbedienne pieces had been exhibited regularly in the 19th century and were especially prevalent at Europe’s international expositions and world’s fairs, where they received numerous prizes. Today, the Musée d’Orsay in Paris holds dozens of Barbedienne works in its collection, including intricate mirrors, vases and cups created by Louis-Constant Sévin at the foundry. For more than two decades, Sévin created lamps, boxes and more at Maison Barbedienne. Working alongside award-winning chaser Désiré Attarge, Sévin designed Napoleon III-era works that greatly appealed to European nobility.

Other notable artists who collaborated with Barbedienne included Eugene AizelinEmmanuel FremietAntonin MerciéEmile GuilleminEdouard LievreFerdinand Levillain and Auguste Rodin.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique Ferdinand Barbedienne decorative objects, lighting and more.

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Creator: Ferdinand Barbedienne
Dealer: Cedric DuPont Antiques
True Pair Of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu & Bronze Andirons
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and monumental true pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Renaissance st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze andirons, stamped by F. Barbedienne. Each andiron has an ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze and Marble Lamps
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and black Belgian marble lamps signed F. Barbedienne. Each lamp is raised by an impressive hexagonal black Bel...
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Patinated Bronze Lamps
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and unusually larger scale true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze lamps signed F. Levillain & F. Barbedienne. Each lamp is raised by a tripod wi...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Marble and Ormolu Lamps
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely decorative and handsome true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. marble and ormolu lamps signed "F. Barbedienne Paris & F. Levillain". Raised on a mottled Rouge ...
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair Of French 19th Century Belle Epoque Period Bronze, Marble, & Ormolu Lamps
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and large scale pair of French 19th century Belle Epoque period Neo-Greek st. patinated Bronze, black Belgian marble, and Ormolu lamps, attr. to Ferdinand Barbedien...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Marble And Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely high quality and palatially scaled pair of French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XV st. Rouge Griotte marble and Ormolu candelabras, attributed to F. Barbedienne...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Set Of Four French 19th Century Belle Epoque Period Ormolu Candlesticks
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and finely detailed set of four French 19th century Belle Epoque period Louis XVI st. Ormolu candlesticks, signed F. Barbedienne. Each wonderful candlestick is raised on i...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Cloisonné And Ormolu Candelabras
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautifully and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Cloisonné and Ormolu candelabras, signed F. Barbedienne. Each six arm candelabra is raised by a square Ormolu ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Belle Epoque Period Bronze And Ormolu Lamps
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of most impressive and large scale French 19th century Belle Epoque period Neo-Greek st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu lamps, signed Ferdinand Barbedienne. The pair of baluster ...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

air Of French 19th Century Grand Tour Period Bronze Lamps, Signed Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Néo-Grec st. Grand Tour Period patinated Bronze lamps, signed Barbedienne. The pair of original oil lamps are raised on circular socle shaped bases below the stunning and high quality busts of the goddess Athena. Each oil lamp displays wonderful and richly chased classical scenes of female figures playing instruments and weaving while dressed in elegant flowing fabrics. Above is a mottled top cap below our signature Cedric DuPont...
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

Pair Of French Belle Époque Period Bronze & Ormolu Plaques, Signed Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period patinated Bronze and Ormolu plaques, signed F. Barbedienne. Each most decorative w...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most impressive pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble lamps signed F. Barbedienne. Each lamp is raised by a squ...
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Mahogany & Ormolu Wall Plaques
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A remarkable pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu and Mahogany decorative wall plaques signed F. Barbedienne. Each plaque is set on an elegant Mahogany backplate with fine scalloped bases and tops. The central ormolu plaques...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Wall Mounted Clock & Barometer
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu wall mounted clock and barometer signed by Barbedienne. Each is set in...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock Signed F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elegant and richly chased 19th century French Louis XVI st. ormolu clock signed F. Barbedienne. The clock is raised by five toupee shaped feet. At the frieze are two rosettes encompassing a Rinceau design below the berried laurel band. Above is the original beveled curved glass door and enameled dial. The pediment is decorated with acanthus leaves. At the top is the urn of prosperity with a finial draped by a laurel leaf garland...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue Signed P. Dubois And F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century patinated bronze statue signed P. Dubois and F. Barbedienne. The statue entitled Le Courage Militaire, is raise...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze Statue of Venus, Signed Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classical and most elegant French 19th century patinated bronze statue of kneeling Venus, signed F. Barbedienne Fondeur and stamped "Reduction Mecaniq...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze Statue of the 'Allegorie de L'Histoire'
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu statue of the 'Allégorie de l'Histoire' by Georges Bareau and F. Barbedienne. This "Symbol of History" statu...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of Laocoön and His Sons
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and high quality French 19th century patinated bronze statue of Laocoön and his sons, signed Barbedienne. The bronze is raised b...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Nine-Arm Candelabras
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb quality and impressive large scale pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Rouge Griotte and ormolu nine arm candelabras, signed F. Barbedienne. Each is raised by a square Rouge Griotte marble base with an ormolu ‘C’ scrolled support in a lion paw design amidst scrolled acanthus leaves. Above is an ormolu laurel band below the fluted marble pedestal...
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Bronze and Marble Tazzas Signed F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century patinated bronze and Vert de Patricia marble tazzas, signed F. Barbedienne and after the renowned Albani vase. Each tazza is raised by a circul...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu Candelabras
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu six arm candelabras signed F. Barbedienne. Each candelabra is raised by a triangular base with concave ...
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Ormolu

Italian 19th Century Bronze Statue of Apollo, Signed F. Barbedienne Fondeur
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high-quality Italian 19th century patinated bronze statue of Apollo, signed F. Barbedienne, Fondeur. The statue is raised by a circular base with a finely detailed tre...
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19th Century Italian Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze Statue
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and large scale French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze statue of Diana the Huntress, signed by Barbedienne. Diana dressed in classical attire and is rea...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chandelier, Signed F. Barbedienne, Paris
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu four arm chandelier signed F. BARBEDIENNE PARIS. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful berried foli...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Urn, Signed 'F. Barbedienne'
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and marble urn, signed 'F. Barbedienne'. The urn is raised by a circular Rouge Griotte marble base with a bottom ormolu fillet. At t...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Ormolu, Bronze, and Marble Statue on Original Pedestal
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning museum quality French 19th century ormolu, patinated bronze, Rouge Griotte, Coquillier de Bilbao, and Sarrancolin marble statue and original pedestal named "Gloria Victus...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Bronze Lamps, Signed Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble candelabra lamps, signed Barbedienne. Each lamp is raised by a beautiful octa...
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Columns, Signed Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and extremely decorative true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and ormolu columns signed Barbedienne. Each column is raised by superb lion legs with handsome paw feet and exceptional ormolu palmette leaves. At the base is an elegant urn shaped support with fine foliate and reeded designs with impressive richly chased open winged maidens at each side. The circular lightly tapered central supports display exceptional and finely detailed wrap around ormolu plaques with superb bison skulls...
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Belle Époque Period Urns
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period Rouge Griotte marble and ormolu urns, signed Ferdinand Barbedienne. Each most impr...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Egyptian Revival St. Bronze and Ormolu Bust
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Egyptian Revival st. Belle Époque period patinated bronze and ormolu bust, signed by F. Barbedienne. The wonderful bust is raised by an elegant cir...
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19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

Ferdinand Barbedienne furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Ferdinand Barbedienne furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ferdinand Barbedienne furniture, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Ferdinand Barbedienne were created in the neoclassical style in europe during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin, Mathurin Moreau, and Henri Picard. Prices for Ferdinand Barbedienne furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $611 and can go as high as $350,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $15,800.

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