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Ferdinand Barbedienne Candle Holders

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
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 Candle Holders

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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 Candle Holders

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Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century F. Barbedienne Bronze Champlevé Enamel Candlesticks
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fine pair of champlevé enamel candlesticks in a chinoiserie style by Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810 - 1892), made in Paris ca.1880. Signed "F. Barbedienne" They are an example of the ...
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1880s French Chinoiserie Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Candle Holders

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Bronze, Enamel

An Exceptional Pair of Champleve Enamel Ormolu Candelabra by Sevin & Barbedienne
By Louis-Constant Sevin, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
Illuminating Heritage: An Important "Exhibition" Pair of Ferdinand Barbedienne and Louis Constant Sevin Champleve Enamel and Ormolu Eight-Light Candelabra / Lamps In the realm of de...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Candle Holders

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Barbedienne Enamel Candlestick Holder
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
An antique French Barbedienne enamel candlestick holder. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece showcases the intricate champleve enamel technique, a hallmark of the Barbedienne workshops expertise. The vibrant enamel hues contrast beautifully against the rich tones of the metalwork, creating a harmonious and visually striking spherical composition. The piece is elevated by a sturdy marble base, adding a touch of luxury and stability to its overall aesthetic. Circa the late 19th century. Antique French Enamel Candlesticks...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Candle Holders

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Enamel

19th Century French Pair of Candelabra by Ferdinand Barbedienne, circa 1870
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French pair of bronze and marble candelabras. These exceptional candelabras are by the renowned metalworker Ferdinand Barbedienne, made from rouge griotte marble...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Neo-Classical Candelabra by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New Haven, CT
This Magnificent Pair of six arm neo-classical Candelabra represents some of the finest craftsmanships of the Time. Produced in Paris by one of the finest bronziers Ferdinand Barbe...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Candle Holders

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Agate, Bronze

Pair of Patinated Bronze Seven-Light Candelabra by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of neoclassical style gilt and patinated bronze seven light candelabras by FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE Original condition this pair was never touch.
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1870s Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Candle Holders

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Paul Dubois, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Five-Light Candelabra Cast by Barbedienne after the Models by Alexandre Falguière and Paul Dubois. Signed ‘FALGUIERE’ and ‘P. DUBOIS’ ...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Candle Holders

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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 Candle Holders

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Marble, Ormolu

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 Candle Holders

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Ormolu

Pair of Patinated Bronze Nine-Light Candelabra by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine pair of neoclassical style gilt and patinated bronze nine-light candelabra by Ferdinand Barbedienne, French, Circa 1870.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Barbedienne Candlesticks
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of mid-19th century French bronze and ormolu candlesticks, having grape and vine nozzles raised on swaged, fluted tapering stems surmounted by classical busts of man ...
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1860s Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Candle Holders

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Hardstone Inlay Napoleon III Period Clock Set by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and hardstone inlay Napoleon III period clock set by Barbedienne French, 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 50cm, width 23cm, depth 16c...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Candle Holders

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Stone, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Doré Bronze Mtd Rouge Marble 9-Arm Candelabras, Signed by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic pair of Louis XVI style doré bronze mounted rouge marble 9-arm candelabras with doré Bronze Hercules Masks and doré bronze swirling S-style...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Rouge Griotte Marble Four-Light C
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very fine pair of Henry Cahieux, d.1854 Louis XVI style ormolu & rouge griotte marble four-light candelabra, cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne, last quarter 19th century, each wit...
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19th Century Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of Cast Bronze Candelabras in Louis XVI Style Signed Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of cast bronze candelabras in Louis XVI style signed Ferdinand Barbedienne, France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Candle Holders

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Bronze

Two Orientalist Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Torchères by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Émile Guillemin
Located in London, GB
Émile Coriolan Hippolyte Guillemin, the famous French sculptor, designed these exquisite bronze figural torchères in circa 1880. Guillemin was an accomplished artist, who regularly exhibited at the Salon in Paris from the 1870s-1890s. Indeed, Guillemin showcased the original models for these candelabra at the Salon of 1872 to great acclaim. Guillemin’s designs were realised in bronze by the famous metalworker and foundry owner, Ferdinand Barbedienne. The Barbedienne factory was of the leading producers of artistic bronzes in the 19th century. The firm enjoyed great success, winning multiple awards at the major International Exhibitions of the period. The torchères are signed, ‘Ele Guillemin’ and stamped, ‘F. Barbedienne. Fondeur’, with an ‘A. Collas’ reduction stamp. Described in Barbedienne’s catalogue of 1886 as ‘Deux Femmes, Indienne et Persane’, these torchères take the form of an Indian and Persian woman. Each figure holds a five-light candelabrum above her head, composed of scrolled branches, wide gadrooned drip-pans, and foliate urn-shaped capitals. The Persian woman wears loose trousers, with a small top and short jacket. The Indian woman is dressed in a knotted skirt...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of Late 19th Century Napoleon III Candelabra by Levillian and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Ferdinand Levillain
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of late 19th century Napoleon III Rouge Griotte marble and patinated bronze four light candelabra Signed F. Levillian and F. Barbedienne Each surmounted by a stork,...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

F.Barbedienne a Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Enamel Candlestick
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) A very fine gilt bronze and great quality polychrome cloisonné enamel hand candlestick. Signed F.BARBEDIENNE Circa 1875.  
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Candle Holders

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Enamel, Ormolu

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Ferdinand Barbedienne candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.

Ferdinand Barbedienne candle holders 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 candle holders, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original candle holders by Ferdinand Barbedienne were created in the neoclassical style in france during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider candle holders by F. Barbedienne Foundry, Henri Picard, and Baccarat. Prices for Ferdinand Barbedienne candle holders can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $125,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $15,500.

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