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Pair of Gustavian 18th Century Swedish Painted and Gilded Side Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
production found throughout Sweden and Finland at the time. Carved and painted and gilded furniture was
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Late 18th Century Finnish Gustavian Gilded Antique Furniture

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Pine

Louis XVI Style Secretary Stamped Quignon in Paris
By Frederic Gustave Quignon
Located in BARSAC, FR
other seats and furniture, but also sculpture. Like his father, he produced finely carved and gilded
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique French Giltwood Dressing Screen with Oil Painting Portrait, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
no doubt that giltwood furniture is an expression of grandeur and luxury. The golden hue of these
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1850s French Gilded Antique Furniture

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Giltwood

Antique Pair of Louis XV Revival Giltwood Armchairs 19 Century
Located in London, GB
, gilded furniture was highly prized as some of the finest furniture available as it emulated the ever
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1880s French Louis XV Gilded Antique Furniture

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Giltwood

Antique Louis XV Revival Giltwood Shaped Bergere Armchair, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, gilded furniture was highly prized as some of the finest furniture available as it emulated the ever
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1880s French Louis XV Gilded Antique Furniture

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Giltwood

Antique Louis Revival Carved Giltwood Console Pier Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
the carving. Throughout the Georgian era in the eighteenth century, gilded furniture was highly prized
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1830s Louis XV Gilded Antique Furniture

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Marble

Antique Pair Venetian Walnut and Giltwood Commodes Chests 19th C
Located in London, GB
, gilded furniture was highly prized as some of the finest furniture available as it emulated the ever
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1890s Italian Gilded Antique Furniture

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Walnut, Giltwood

Gilded Antique Friezes for Furniture
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
- Rare gilded friezes for furniture, to enrich Your door, Your mirror, Your headboard of bed etc
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Mid-19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Gilded Antique Furniture

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Bronze

 Gilded Antique Friezes for Furniture
 Gilded Antique Friezes for Furniture
H 4.34 in W 10.24 in D 0.6 in
Saints John and Matthew, Polychrome Wood, Possibly, Burgos School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
interiors decorated with gilded furniture and seated on high-backed chairs or thrones. Note the vegetal
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Gilded Antique Furniture

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Other

Chinese furniture “Ningbo Cabinet”, carved, lacquered and gilded wood
By O-Asian Designs Inc.
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind Chinese furniture “Ningbo Cabinet”, carved, lacquered and gilded wood, ff. 19th
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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Gilded Antique Furniture

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Bronze

French Great Mirror, Regency carved and gilded wood
By Regency
Located in Valladolid, ES
carved and gilded wood. It presents a mixtilinear profile, configured with large volutes and plant
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1720s French Regency Gilded Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gilded Wooden Gilded Picture Frame
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6496 - An interesting antique gilt wooden frame with fruit in relief carved in the corners: suitable for a mirror, not only for a painting. but it's better to mount the mirror Your...
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Late 19th Century French Country Gilded Antique Furniture

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Fruitwood

Gilded Wooden Gilded Picture Frame
Gilded Wooden Gilded Picture Frame
H 33.08 in W 29.73 in D 2.37 in
Maitland Smith Gilded Iron Faux Bois Tray Top Statement Tole Cocktail Table
By Alessandro for Baker Furniture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
slight gilded gold bronze finish that glimmers in the light. The top is a fixed tray with a metal lip
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Mid-19th Century American Art Nouveau Gilded Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

American Gilded Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A Mid to Late 19th Century American gilded mirror. Maintains original blue glass mirror.
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19th Century American Gilded Antique Furniture

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Mirror

American Gilded Mirror
American Gilded Mirror
H 45 in W 29 in D 2 in
Antique Gilded Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Antique gilded mirror with decorative carvings. The diameter is 25" and the depth is 3.5
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19th Century Gilded Antique Furniture

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Mirror

Antique Gilded Mirror
Antique Gilded Mirror
H 25 in Dm 25 in
The Gilded Age
Located in Greenwich, CT
, born in the Gilded Age, depicts a young woman's coming-out season. The young woman is ensconced with
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Early 20th Century American Gilded Antique Furniture

Materials

Canvas

The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age
H 39.5 in W 46 in D 2 in
Christofle Gilded Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Finest quality of Christofle of gilding and bronze there is. Finely gilded with leaves and florals
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Early 1800s French Gilded Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Christofle Gilded Candlesticks
Christofle Gilded Candlesticks
H 15.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
1920s Gilded Italian Mirror
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A nicely carved mirror. Love the bird cartouche.
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1920s Italian Gilded Antique Furniture

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Giltwood

1920s Gilded Italian Mirror
1920s Gilded Italian Mirror
H 46 in W 26 in D 2 in
Victorian Gilded Wall Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
rope decorated gilded frame. This antique mirror retains its original glass, parts of original gilt
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1880s English Victorian Gilded Antique Furniture

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Gesso

Victorian Gilded Wall Mirror
Victorian Gilded Wall Mirror
H 56.3 in W 51.97 in D 5.91 in
Louis Philippe Style Gilded Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
In the style of Louis Philippe. French Gilded wall mirror with Ornate Cherub Crown detail.
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Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Gilded Antique Furniture

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Gold

Louis Philippe Style Gilded Mirror
Louis Philippe Style Gilded Mirror
H 74.5 in W 44 in D 3 in
Gilded Brass Photo Frames
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gilded brass photo frame, late 19th century Manufactured by Unknown. In original condition
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19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Gilded Antique Furniture

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Brass

Gilded Brass Photo Frames
Gilded Brass Photo Frames
No Reserve
H 6.5 in W 3.94 in D 0.4 in
Empire Gilded and Painted Daybed
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century Empire daybed painted black with gilded carved accents. Elegant sleigh profile gilded
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19th Century French Empire Gilded Antique Furniture

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Wood

Empire Gilded and Painted Daybed
Empire Gilded and Painted Daybed
H 40 in W 86.5 in D 42.25 in
18th Century Italian Gilded Sofa
Located in London, GB
Italian gilded sofa with original paint from circa 18th Century. H 91 x D 181 x D 60cm Seat H
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18th Century Italian Gilded Antique Furniture

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Linen, Wood

18th Century Italian Gilded Sofa
18th Century Italian Gilded Sofa
H 35.83 in W 46.46 in D 23.63 in
19th Century French Gilded Mirror
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Look at this exquisite gilded mirror. Featuring birds.
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19th Century French Gilded Antique Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century French Gilded Mirror
19th Century French Gilded Mirror
H 48 in W 29 in D 2.5 in
19th Century French Gilded Mirror
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Very pretty French Gilded mirror. Floral design on the corners.
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19th Century French Gilded Antique Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century French Gilded Mirror
19th Century French Gilded Mirror
H 49 in W 38 in D 3.5 in
Large Baroque Gilded Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
carvings and gilded in gold on each corner and along the borders. The Large Baroque Gilded Mirror is more
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18th Century European Baroque Gilded Antique Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Large Baroque Gilded Mirror
Large Baroque Gilded Mirror
H 66.5 in W 38.5 in D 4 in
French White Marble Gilded wood Console in carved and gilded wood Napoleon III
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful and very refined French console made of carved and gilded wood with marble top. It was
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1880s French Napoleon III Gilded Antique Furniture

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Marble

19th Century Gilded Mirror
Located in Bronx, NY
finely carved wll mirror. Luis XV style
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19th Century French Gilded Antique Furniture

French Louis XV Gilded Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV carved and water gilded mirror. Circa 1860. Sure to make a statement!
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19th Century Gilded Antique Furniture

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Giltwood

French Louis XV Gilded Mirror
French Louis XV Gilded Mirror
H 41 in W 41 in D 3 in
Pair of Gilded Venetian Mirrors
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An elegant pair of hand carved and gilded, Venetian mirrors with Chinoiserie and floral designs
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1780s Italian Chinoiserie Gilded Antique Furniture

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Gilded Venetian Mirrors
Pair of Gilded Venetian Mirrors
H 63.25 in W 43 in D 2.5 in
Antique Gilded Pier Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
in gilded frame decorated with cluster columns, bows leafy scrolls all with elaborate shell crest to
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19th Century Gilded Antique Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Antique Gilded Pier Mirror
Antique Gilded Pier Mirror
H 66.142 in W 40.945 in D 7.087 in
Elegant Carved and Gilded Mirror
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A hand carved, gessoed and gilded framed mirror with floral and vine designs. Original glass with
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1780s Gilded Antique Furniture

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Wood, Gesso, Mirror

Elegant Carved and Gilded Mirror
Elegant Carved and Gilded Mirror
H 82.5 in W 46.5 in D 8 in
Antique Gilded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Gilded Crystal Chandelier. An elegant and beautiful gilt chandelier with intricate foliated
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1850s British Victorian Gilded Antique Furniture

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Crystal

Antique Gilded Crystal Chandelier
Antique Gilded Crystal Chandelier
H 25.75 in Dm 35.75 in
FRENCH GILDED MIRROR 19th CENTURY
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
FRENCH GILDED MIRROR 19th CENTURY VERY DECORATIVE FRENCH GILDED WOOD MIRROR FROM THE XIX CENTURY
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19th Century French Empire Gilded Antique Furniture

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Mirror

FRENCH GILDED MIRROR 19th CENTURY
FRENCH GILDED MIRROR 19th CENTURY
H 63 in W 33.86 in D 1.58 in
Antique Quality Gilded Wall Mirror
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique quality gilded wall mirror having a pretty shaped top with a quality carved cherub
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Early 20th Century English Gilded Antique Furniture

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Other

Antique Quality Gilded Wall Mirror
Antique Quality Gilded Wall Mirror
H 44.89 in W 47.25 in D 3.55 in
Gilded Mirror with Grapes
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1357 - Antique elegant gilded mirror with carved grapes : lucky charm ! Perfect on a shelf, a
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Gilded Antique Furniture

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Fruitwood

Gilded Mirror with Grapes
Gilded Mirror with Grapes
H 49.61 in W 37.8 in D 3.15 in
Gilded Bronze Figural Lamp
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A beautiful, gold bronze dore' figural lamp on marble base. The winged figure carries a plume and a laurel leave crown adorns his head. 3 lights. Wired for USA. Custom square off whi...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Antique Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Gilded Bronze Figural Lamp
Gilded Bronze Figural Lamp
H 31.5 in W 10 in D 8 in
Gilded Wood Italian Mirror
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Italian mirror with a carved gilded wood frame. A roundel is covered by laurel leaves and
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17th Century Italian Other Gilded Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gilded Wood Italian Mirror
Gilded Wood Italian Mirror
H 68.31 in W 41.34 in D 0.79 in
Gilded Louis XIV Style Mirror
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An elaborately hand carved and gilded Louis XIV style frame with original slightly mottled mercury
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Early 1800s French Baroque Gilded Antique Furniture

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Wood

Gilded Louis XIV Style Mirror
Gilded Louis XIV Style Mirror
H 80 in W 53.5 in D 9.5 in
Fine, Gilded, French Lantern
Located in Newport Beach, CA
canopy with gilded drops. The barrel-form body surmounted by a series of chain swags punctuated by
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19th Century French Gilded Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Gilded Wood Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent gilded wood chandelier with 12 arms and 24 lights.
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Early 20th Century French Gilded Antique Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Gilded Roman Mirrors
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Dramatic pair of hand carved and 22 karat gold gilded Roman mirrors with separately cut mirror to
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1780s Italian Baroque Gilded Antique Furniture

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Giltwood

Pair of Gilded Roman Mirrors
Pair of Gilded Roman Mirrors
H 70 in W 49 in D 23 in
Antique Carved & Silver Gilded Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large antique carved & silver gilded mirror.
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19th Century Gilded Antique Furniture

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Giltwood

Antique French Gilded Frame Mirror
Located in Buxton, GB
it a unique piece of antique furniture. It is 125cm in height, 78cm in length, and 7cm in width
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Gilded Antique Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Antique French Gilded Frame Mirror
Antique French Gilded Frame Mirror
H 49.22 in W 30.71 in D 2.76 in
Spanish Carved and Gilded Mirror
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Spanish carved and gilded wooden mirror. 1820. Dimensions 23 inches (58 cms
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19th Century Spanish Gilded Antique Furniture

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Giltwood

Spanish Carved and Gilded Mirror
Spanish Carved and Gilded Mirror
H 26.5 in W 23 in D 3 in
18th Century French Gilded Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century French gilded mirror with carved doves and foliage, retaining its beautiful, original
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18th Century French Gilded Antique Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

18th Century French Gilded Mirror
18th Century French Gilded Mirror
H 80.32 in W 33.47 in D 2.76 in
Italian Gilded and Painted Console
Located in Hollywood, SC
Italian painted and gilded console with carved floral scroll work, faux painted top, and gilded
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Gilded Antique Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Italian Gilded and Painted Console
Italian Gilded and Painted Console
H 33 in W 56.25 in D 24 in
Gilded Hand Carved Marginal Mirror
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Massive, beautifully imposing gilded, hand carved marginal mirror, English, circa 1820s.  
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Early 19th Century English Gilded Antique Furniture

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Giltwood

Gilded Hand Carved Marginal Mirror
Gilded Hand Carved Marginal Mirror
H 66 in W 45.5 in D 8 in
Pair of Gilded Gustavian Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Sculpted and gilded wood. Gustavian armchairs, early part of the 19th century. Scratches, marks
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1810s Swedish Gustavian Gilded Antique Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Gilded Gustavian Armchairs
Pair of Gilded Gustavian Armchairs
H 43.31 in W 25.99 in D 21.66 in
Painted and Gilded Trumeau Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional Painted and Gilded Trumeau with Musical Trophy
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19th Century French Gilded Antique Furniture

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Wood, Mirror

Painted and Gilded Trumeau Mirror
Painted and Gilded Trumeau Mirror
H 86.5 in W 52 in D 3 in
19th Century Circular Gilded Table
Located in Lincoln, GB
fruitwoods, olivewoods and mother-of-pearl. The brass Roman style columns would have been gilded as would the
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Late 19th Century British Empire Gilded Antique Furniture

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Brass

Swedish Victorian Gilded Swag Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very unusual gilded mirror made of gesso, plaster and wood. Extremely fanciful and decorative, we
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19th Century Swedish Victorian Gilded Antique Furniture

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Mirror

Swedish Victorian Gilded Swag Mirror
Swedish Victorian Gilded Swag Mirror
H 45.25 in W 19 in D 3 in
Victorian Gilded Wall Mirror H136cm
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
P0270 A Victorian gold wall mirror, having architectural pediment with acanthus leaf carved moulding, scrolls and dentil cornice above swag carved frieze and original bevelled edge m...
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Late 19th Century Gilded Antique Furniture

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Pine

Victorian Gilded Wall Mirror H136cm
Victorian Gilded Wall Mirror H136cm
H 53.543 in W 40.551 in D 3.937 in
Pair of Spanish Gilded Mirrors
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of antique mirrors from Spain. 23 carats gold leafed frames. Each features a finely hand-carved pattern to the wood.
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1910s Spanish Gilded Antique Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Spanish Gilded Mirrors
Pair of Spanish Gilded Mirrors
H 40 in W 34.5 in D 2 in
Italian Baroque Style Gilded Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
An Italian Baroque style giltwood mirror with carved scrolling acanthus leaves. Warm gilt finish with many losses to gilt and some minor losses to carving. Original mirror. Wired to ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Gilded Antique Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Italian Baroque Style Gilded Mirror
Italian Baroque Style Gilded Mirror
H 35 in W 39.5 in D 3 in
Louis XVI Gilded Fernery
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style (19/20th Cent) gilded cane round planter/fernery with ram heads and cane
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Gilded Antique Furniture

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Cane

Louis XVI Gilded Fernery
Louis XVI Gilded Fernery
H 30 in Dm 13.5 in
Antique Gilded Italian Rococo Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Italian giltwood rococo style bench newly upholstered in a natural linen fabric. This stunning bench rests on six legs connected by an X stretcher. Intricate details and gild...
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19th Century Italian Rococo Gilded Antique Furniture

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Giltwood

18th Century Large Italian Gilded Mirror
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful, important Baroque frame in wood gilded with pure gold. Richly carved with acanthus leaf
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Gilded Antique Furniture

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Glass, Wood

18th Century Large Italian Gilded Mirror
18th Century Large Italian Gilded Mirror
H 72.84 in W 44.1 in D 5.91 in
Louis Philippe Gilded Mirror H150cm
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5551 A large French gilded wall mirror of arched form, having original glass with some foxing in
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19th Century French Gilded Antique Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Louis Philippe Gilded Mirror H150cm
Louis Philippe Gilded Mirror H150cm
H 59.055 in W 33.858 in D 2.756 in
Mid 19th Century French Gilded Mirror
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Elegant and beautifully detailed French Water Gilded Mirror from Paris. Original glass Dimensions
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Mid-19th Century French Gilded Antique Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

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Gilded Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of gilded antique furniture available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and giltwood. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of gilded antique furniture, we have 527 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of gilded antique furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of gilded antique furniture bearing Victorian, Baroque or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. antique textiles galleries, Royal Doulton and Baccarat each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of gilded antique furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Gilded Antique Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of gilded antique furniture at 1stDibs is $2,855, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $63,704 for the highest priced.
Questions About Gilded Antique Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. & J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.