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What is ormolu furniture?
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Ormolu furniture refers to the ornate decoration typically applied to French antique furniture. The decoration is made out of bronze and is then covered with 18 to 24 karat gold. You can shop a collection of ormolu furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Imposing 19th Century French Ormolu Clock Garniture 29"(73cm) high
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive, very good quality French gilded ormolu clock garniture. The clock supported by a pair of Caryatids, decorated with swags and classical motifs, four bevelled g...
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Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Large 19th Century French Ormolu Clock Garniture in the Louis XVI Style
Located in Dublin, IE
The candelabra stand on rectangular bases, with decorative front mounts, raised up on four toupie feet.
circa 1880
French
Measures:
Clock: height 64.7 cm; width 56.5 cm; ...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Fine French Ormolu Clock, Three-Piece Set with Neoclassical Motifs
By Raingo Frères
Located in Madrid, ES
Established in the early 1800s, Raingo Frères (Raingo Brothers) was one of the leading makers of precision clocks and astronomical “orrerey” devices during the French Empire and Rest...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
Antique French Ormolu Clock and Candlesticks Set with Rouge Marble, Circa 1880's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French exquisite quality Ormolu clock and candlesticks of Vatican rouge marble, circa 1875-1885
Clock measures 15” H x 10” W x 4 1/2” D
Candlestick measures 13” H x 7” W ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian 19th century Carrara marble and French Ormolu clock statue of Venus
By Cesare Lapini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderfully executed and high quality Italian 19th century white Carrara marble and French Ormolu mounted clock and statue of Venus. This stunning statue of Venus by the Waves is s...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set - Cupid
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful antique French ormolu clock set in the Rococo style. It features cupid as a cherub, seated to the top with torch and quiver of arrows, offering a posy of flowers.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
$5,366 / set