Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley was a French cabinetmaker and sculptor who was highly acclaimed for his work in the Louis XIV and Louis XV styles. Beurdeley’s grandfather, Jean Beurdeley, fought in Napoleon’s army. Following his military career, he opened a cabinetmaking business in Paris. A.E. Beurdeley’s father, Louis Beurdeley, taught him the family trade.
In 1875 Beurdeley took over the family business after working beside his father for many years. The Beurdeley family’s fine furnishings had been popular among the elite and wealthy of the time such as Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie. To have a piece of Beurdeley luxury furniture in your home was a symbol of social status and refined taste.
A.E. Beurdeley was celebrated for his craftsmanship. In 1878, he won the gold medal at the Exposition Universelle in Paris, France. In 1893, following the Universal Exhibition in Amsterdam, Netherlands, he was awarded Chevalier de la Légion D’honneur, the highest honor given in France. Between 1894 and 1895, Beurdeley closed his shops in France and retired to his hotel in the Rue de Clichy. He spent the remainder of his life mostly in seclusion.
In his later years, A.E. Beurdeley became a prolific art collector. He was well known for buying and selling large collections of furniture, porcelain sculptures and paintings. In 1905, he acquired an impressive collection of drawings by 18th century artists François Boucher, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Nicolas Lancret and Antoine Watteau. When he died, he left 25,000 francs to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. In 1900, Beurdeley held the largest collection of engravings in Europe. His collections can be seen in the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, the Louvre Museum in Paris and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
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Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Candelabra by Beurdeley, Circa 1880
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley (French, 1847-1919) A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted and white marble three-light candelabra (now electrified), ...
Marble, Ormolu
$102,356Sale Price|30% Off
Louis XV Style Lacquered Wood Flat Desk by A.E. Beurdeley, France, Circa 1890
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in PARIS, FR
Stamped twice A Beurdeley a Paris on the crosspieces. Elegant Louis XV style double-side desk in lacquered wood and gilded bronze. It is adorned on all sides, in foliated bronze car...
Bronze
Antique Writing Table by Beurdeley After a Model by Adam Weisweiler
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
Antique writing table by Beurdeley after a model by Adam Weisweiler French, c. 1880 Height 74cm, width 83cm, depth 46cm Crafted by the prestigious 19th century furniture makers Beu...
Steel, Ormolu
Pair of Lacquered Wood Encoignures, by A.E. Beurdeley, France, Circa 1890
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in PARIS, FR
Stamped twice A BEURDELEY A PARIS on the back. Charming Louis XV-inspired pair of encoignures in lacquer and gilded bronze. The animated facade ope...
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Dallas, TX
a Louis XV style Second Empire (Napoleon III) small writing desk / table (lectern, stand, or podium) of fruitwood and kingwood, with an embossed gilt green leather slant-front writin...
Ormolu, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Commode À Vantaux by Beurdeley, 1890
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Lacquer Mounted Mahogany Commode À Vantaux, By Emmanuel-Alfred (dit Alfred II) Beurdeley (1847-1919). Stamped to the carcass with a 'm...
Marble, Ormolu
Alfred Beurdeley - Pair Of Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Beaune, FR
Pair of Louis XVI style bronze sconces with wedgwood medallions monogrammed "AEB". They are in good condition and of great quality. Electrification to be expected. Alfred-Émmanuel B...
Bronze
19th Century Carved Table Vitrine in the Louis XVI Manner by Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
A Tour de Force table Vitrine in the Louis XVI Manner by Alfred-Emmanuel-Louis Beurdeley, of Paris Of free-standing form, constructed in a finely patinated fruit wood, adorned with ...
Wood
Highly Important Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Clockset by Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in New York, NY
Highly Important Louis XVI style gilt bronze clockset by Beurdeley A fine Louis XVI-style large gilt-bronze and white Rococo marble figural mantel cloc...
Bronze
A fine 19th c French Louis XV writing desk signed A . Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Louis XV writing desk by Alfred Beurdelay. Original leather top with fine gilt bronze mounts. Single drawer
Bronze
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Cartel Clock, by Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Cartel Clock, by Beurdeley. Signed 'A Beurdeley Fils à Paris'. Surmounted by a ribbon tied globe the gilt-bronze case of this fine cartel clock...
Bronze
French Silvered Bronze and Ormolu Neoclassical Style Mantel Clock by Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
This charming antique French mantel clock is crafted by famous French maker, Alfred Beurdeley (1847-1919). The work is rendered in the eleg...
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Candlesticks by Alfred Beurdeley, France, Circa 1880
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and polished steel candlesticks By Emmanuel-Alfred (dit Alfred II) Beurdeley. Stamped 'BY' for Beurdeley. Each modelled as a bacchic putto standing on a tambourine holding atop his head a basket of fruit concealing a candle nozzle. The circular spreading base of polished steel above a band of beads and stiff-leaf foot. Provenance: Collection Pierre...
Bronze, Steel
A Large French Rouge Marble Gilt Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock by A. Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Tarzana, CA
A French Napoleon III Period Rouge Marble Gilt & Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Movement marked: J. Lefebvre Fils Paris & Numbered1938 Movement stamped: Medaille De Bronze J. Marti & Cie & Numbered 92 Dial signed: A. Beurdeley Fila, Paris France, Circa 1875 Dimensions: Height: 24" (61cm), Width: 22" (56cm) Depth: 11" (28cm) Excellent Working Condition Biography French — Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley was a Parisian cabinetmaker who specialized in the manufacture of luxurious French furnishings...
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Flamed Mahogany and Ormolu Dessert Console
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent and extremely elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. freestanding flamed mahogany and ormolu dessert console, attributed to Beurdeley. The high quality console is ra...
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
French louis XV style writing table/desk
Located in Houston, TX
This table is multifunctional as it is lovely As a side table but also works well as a Writing table. It has a slide out surface That makes it a writing surface or work Space. It sl...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$2,047 / item
H 30.71 in Dm 14.18 in
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Tole Bouillotte By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This fine and elegant Louis XVI style gilt bronze and hand-painted tole Bouillotte by Gherardo Degli Albizzi has got three-lights. The Toleware shade is hand painted with green ename...
Bronze, Tôle
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant mahogany & pink marble commode from France, 19th century, in the Louis XVI style that easily fits with Empire and transitional tastes that value noble materials. The t...
Marble, Brass
$2,850 / set
H 18 in W 7 in D 6 in
Beautiful French Dore Bronze Marble Cherub Ormolu-Mounted Candelabra Lamps, Pair
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful pair of French gilt doré bronze and marble cherub ormolu-mounted candelabra / three branch lamps.
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Style Sienna Marble and Ormolu Urn
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique French Louis XVI style sienna marble and ormolu urn Elegant 19th century sienna marble and ormolu urn converted as a table lamp. The baluster shaped urn is decorated with gr...
Siena Marble
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Bombay Writing Table Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Bombay Writing Table Desk
Kingwood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant walnut & marble commode from France, 19th century, with finely carved decoration in the Louis XVI style, fitting with Empire and transitional tastes just the same. The top...
Marble, Brass
$1,596Sale Price|34% Off
H 30 in W 50 in D 24 in
French Louis XV Rococo Style Walnut Writing Desk Table Circa 1960s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant French Louis XV Rococo style writing desk showcases the timeless craftsmanship and ornate detailing that define 18th-century French design, recreated beautifully in the ...
Walnut
Adjustable writing table with Adam and Eve inlay
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Adjustable writing table with Adam and Eve inlay. Professionally stained and repolished.
Brass
Antique Military Campaign Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique military campaign desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. It is very well made and has a very smart design. The wood has a ...
Brass
Louis XV Style Ladies Writing Desk / Marquetry Details
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully-crafted Louis XV style ladies writing desk with marquetry design details and slant open front. The writing desk is in good vintage condition with minor wear consistent wi...
Brass, Bronze
Antique Georgian Period Console / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian period console / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1790-1810 period. It is of wonderful quality, it is a lovely size and it...
Wood
Important Cabinet Stamped Beurdeley In Paris
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in BARSAC, FR
Louis-Auguste Alfred Beurdeley (1808-1883) and his son Alfred-Emmanuel Beurdeley (1847-1919) Cabinet forming a small cupboard in the Louis XV style in geometric marquetry composed o...
Bronze
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H 13 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Candelabras in Chased, Gilded and Patinated Bronze
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of Louis XV Style Candelabras in Chased, Gilded and Patinated Bronze" Pair of Candelabras by Alfred Emmanuel Beurdeley (1847-1919), signed BY pour Beurdeley, Louis XVI style, ...
Bronze
French 19th Century Mantel Clock by a.Beurdeley Fils
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chased Ormolu and Patinated Mantelpiece designed as a Cupid with a Drum The porcelain dial enamelled with Arabic and Roman numerals Bevelled Glass Signed A.Beurdeley Fils Paris The pendulum by Japy Frères Louis XVI style Circa 1875 In 1875, Alfred-Emmanuel Beurdeley (1847-1919), also called Alfred II Beurdeley was at first assistant to and later succeeded his father Louis-Auguste Beurdeley, one of the main cabinetmakers of the Second Empire, specialising in 18th century furniture. Louis-Auguste was the star whenever he exhibited and was “most favored by the royal and imperial families”. Although he produced the same kind of works of art as his father, Alfred Beurdeley was also a very well-known art collector and a skilled bronze sculptor. With Dasson, Grohé, Sauvresy and Fourdinois, the most famous artists of the period, he took part in the 1878 Universal Exhibition and won the gold medal. Crowned with glory he went so far as to open a shop in New York...
Bronze, Ormolu
Very Fine French Inlayed and Gilt Bronze Console Signed Alfred Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century French Louis XVI ormolu-mounted inlaid table De Salon by Alfred Beurdeley. The table having the finest inlaid marquetry detai...
Boxwood
Pair of Louis XV Style Cast Gilt Bronze Candelabra by A.E. Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Each stamped "288 BD" on underside. Excellent aged patina. In 1875, Alfred-Emmanuel Beurdeley (1847-1919) was at first assistant to and later succeeded his father Louis-Auguste Beur...
Bronze
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H 19 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Louis XVI Style French Ormolu Bronze Four-Light Candelabra Pair Alfred Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Very exquisite pair of French ormolu candelabra by Louis-Auguste-Alfred Beurdeley, (French, 1847-1919), circa 1880. After the celebrated model by François Rémond. Centered by jaspe...
Bronze