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 candleholders, clocks 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 sculptures, furniture 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 Aizelin, Emmanuel Fremiet, Antonin Mercié, Emile Guillemin, Edouard Lievre, Ferdinand Levillain and Auguste Rodin.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique Ferdinand Barbedienne decorative objects, lighting and more.
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’ ...
Bronze
A French Ormolu, Bronze and frosted Crystal centerpiece signed Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu, patinated Bronze and frosted Crystal centerpiece, signed Barbedienne. This striking circular centerpiece is r...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Large and Finely Cast Neo-Grec Jardinière by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A large and finely cast neo-grec gilt and patinated bronze jardinière by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Signed 'F. BARBEDIENNE'. This rare Jardinière or ...
Bronze
Pair of 'Japonsime' Blue Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair Of 'Japonsime' Gilt-Bronze-Mounted Powder-Blue Porcelain Vases, Mounted As Lamps. By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paris. Each with a square shaped body. The sides decorated with ...
Ormolu
Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vase, C. 1870
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vase, C. 1870 In the Islamic / Alhambra taste. The two handled vase in Alhambra form, enameled in rich yellow throughout ...
Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Bronze Sculpture of Hebe & Jupiter's Eagle
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique bronze sculpture depicting Hebe and Jupiter's eagle, after Laurent-Honore Marqueste. Dating to circa 1890, the statue depicts a female figure standing nude on a rocky out...
Bronze
Large Louis XV Style Rococo Ormolu Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Large Louis XV style Rococo ormolu three-piece clock set by Barbedienne French, late 19th century Clock: height 58cm, width 51cm, depth 19cm Candelabra: height 75cm, width 35cm, d...
Enamel, Ormolu
French 19th century Ormolu and black marble centerpiece, signed Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and black Belgian marble centerpiece, signed F. Barbedienne. This stunning centerpiece/tazza is raised on a circu...
Belgian Black Marble, 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.
Bronze
Mid-19th-century bronze mini vase signed by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Mid-19th-century bronze mini vase signed by Ferdinand Barbedienne This Neo-Greek style vase, possibly from the second half of the 19th century, is made of bronze with gilt details. I...
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Table Candelabra by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt bronze table candelabra by Ferdinand Barbedienne French, late 19th century Measures: Height 97cm, width 46cm, depth 35cm These large and finely cast candelabra were...
Ormolu, Bronze
$12,500 / set
19thC Signed Barbedienne Three Arm Sconces, a Pair
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Sarasota, FL
Mid 19thC Barbedienne signed pair of neoclassical period three arm sconces in bronze, made in France. Three foliate arms are decorated with floral swags. The fluted oval back plate i...
Metal, Bronze, Ormolu
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...
Bronze, Ormolu
Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
This stunning clock expertly showcases the ingenuity of its maker, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and its smart styling in the opulent Napoleon III style will make it an excellent addition t...
Malachite, Marble, Ormolu, 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...
Ormolu
A Fine Pair of Ferdinand Barbedienne and Henry Chueux Gilt Bronze Candelabras
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
Finely executed bronze work depicting swallows flying above a natural environment on the bodies of the candelabras, each mounted with dore gilt. Six branched candle holders with styl...
Bronze
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...
Marble, 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 ...
Enamel, Ormolu
Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Centerpiece by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Lovely Quality Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Centerpiece by Barbedienne Ferdinand Barbedienne The wonderful floral etched crystal vase inserted...
Crystal, Bronze, 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...
Marble, Bronze, 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...
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelabras by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelabras by Ferdinand Barbedienne This magnificent pair of French Neoclassical-style eight-light candelabras, attr...
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Ferdinand Barbedienne Gilt and Patinated Bronze Six-Light Candelabra
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ferdinand Barbedienne 1810-1892 A Neo-Grec gilt and patinated bronze six-light candelabra now fitted for electricity, France, last quarter of the...
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.
Griotte Marble, Bronze
An Exceptional Pair of Champleve Enamel Ormolu Candelabra by Sevin & Barbedienne
By Louis-Constant Sevin, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Long Island City, NY, 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...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
$24,000Sale Price / set|52% Off
Ferdinand Barbedienne Set of Gilt Bronze-Mounted Champleve Onyx Garniture
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Ferdinand Barbedienne set of gilt bronze-mounted champleve onyx garniture. It consist of two urns and one large oval vase/jardiniere. The vase...
Onyx, Bronze
Pair of bronze candlesticks signed Barbedienne (1838-)
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite pair of 19th-century bronze candlesticks is made by the renowned French foundry F. Barbedienne et Cie, known for its superior craftsmanship and attention to detail. Ea...
Bronze
An Exceptional Suite of Champleve Enamel Ormolu Candelabra by Sevin, Barbedienne
By Louis-Constant Sevin, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Illuminating Heritage: An Important "Exhibition" Suite of Four Ferdinand Barbedienne and Louis-Constant Sevin Champlevé Enamel and Ormolu Eight-Light Candelabra/Lamps This monumenta...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
19thc French Louis XVI Rococo Gilt Bronze Chandelier Signed by F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Louis XVI Rococo Form Gilt Bronze Chandelier Signed by F. Barbedienne. This a truly stunning classic chandelier. Seashell, C Scroll and more Rococo detail. 5 Lights.
Bronze
Antique Bronze Statue of Arlequin by René de Saint-Marceaux
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
A bronze Statuette of Arlequin by Charles-René de Paul de Saint-Marceaux Cast by Barbedienne. The mischievous Harlequin, arms crossed in contemplation, wearing a grin and a mask, tr...
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Bronze Figure of the Borghese Gladiator
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
A French bronze figure of the Borghese Gladiator, mid-19th century, cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne, after the antique. Base dimensions: 34.5cm...
Bronze
Pair of Ferdinand Barbedienne Low Handled Bronze Borghese Urns
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Hastings, GB
Glorious and incredibly rare pair of 19th century gilt bronze low handled urns modelled after the original Borghese vase by Giovanni Zoffoli (c1785-1845) cast by Barbedienne in the ...
Bronze
19th Century Neoclassic Bronze Bowl by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
19th century neoclassic bronze bowl by Barbedienne, France Signed.
Bronze
French Bronze Figures Allégorie du Printemps Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Newark, England
OPPOSING PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES Form our Bronze Sculpture collection, we are delighted to offer this French opposing pair of Bronze Figures Allégorie du Printemps by Ferdinand Barb...
Bronze
Fine Louis VX Style Rouge Marble Centerpiece and Candelabra Set by F.Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
Comprised of a jardiniere centerpiece and a pair of nine arm candelabras in rouge marble. The jardinere features gadrooned gilt bronze mounts with elaborate foliate scroll forms and ...
Marble, Ormolu
French Neoclassical Ormolu Amphora/Urn with Bacchanalia Motif by F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Neoclassical gilt bronze ormolu amphora/urn with Bacchanalia decoration and marble base by Ferdinand Barbedienne, France By: Ferdinand Barbedienne Material: bronze...
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Ormolu, Tin
"Florentine Singer" Bronze Sculpture by P. Dubois and F. Barbedienne, Circa 1880
By Paul Dubois, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed P. Dubois 1865 and F. Barbedienne fondeur Stamped with réduction mécanique Collas A patinated bronze « Florentine Singer » sculpture, inspir...
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Venus de Milo Sculpture
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Miami, US
This exquisite bronze sculpture of the Venus de Milo dates to the late 19th century and is a beautifully detailed representation of the iconic ancient Greek statue. With a rich brown...
Bronze
Japonisme Ormolu and Cloisonne Enamel Jardiniere by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
A dual-handled jardinière with black cloisonne ornamented with flowers, butterflies and foliage. Origin: France, Paris Date: Last quarter of the 19th Century Stamped F. BARBEDI...
Bronze, Enamel
$2,118Sale Price|53% Off
XIX Century Neo-Classic Bronze Vase by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
XIX century Neo-Classic bronze vase by Ferdinand Barbedienne Red marble base Signed France Circa 1850 -1870.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century/2nd Empire Bronze Decorative Amphorae by F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of 19th century/2nd Empire bronze decorative amphorae by Ferdinand Barbedienne By: Ferdinand Barbedienne Material: bronze, metal, copper Technique: forged, gilt, metalwork, mol...
Bronze, Metal, Copper
Antoine Louis Barye, Panther of India on Inkwell, Ferdinand Barbedienne Edition
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful "Panther of India" sculpture by Antoine Louis Barye mounted atop a green and white veined marble inkwell, Ferdinand Barbedienne edition, France circa 1900. Signed by the ar...
Marble, Metal, Bronze
$14,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Ferdinand Barbedienne Pair of Marble & Ormolu Urn Low Tables
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French Louis XV style Ormolu Mounted Rouge Griotte marble urns by Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810-1892), now converted to low side tables with glass tops. The ovoi...
Marble, Ormolu
Ormolu-Mounted and Champlevé Enamel Decorated Onyx Jardinière by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality large Neo-Grec gilt bronze-mounted and Champlevé enamel decorated onyx Jardinière by F. Barbedienne Maker: Ferdinand Barbedienne (181...
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel
A Fine Quality Bronze Inkwell by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A grand 19th century bronze and champlevé inkwell with yellow background and large burgundy trefoils with ivy leaf and cherry blossom pattern. With a...
Bronze, Enamel
$17,416Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Japanese-style Candlesticks by Ferdinand Barbedienne and Edouard Lievre.
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Edouard Lievre
Located in MOUGINS, FR
Exceptional pair of candlesticks with ovoid body and domed belly in chiseled bronze with brown patina on which a dragon coils, resting on tripod bases with 3 stylized elephant heads ...
Bronze
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...
Marble, Bronze
Antique Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Diana by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Antique Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Diana by Ferdinand Barbedienne French, late 19th Century Dimensions: Height 60cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm This...
Bronze
19th Century French Ormolu Ten-Light Chandelier by F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
About An Important French Gilt Bronze Ten-Light Chandelier by F. Barbedienne Maker: Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) Date: circa 1885 Origin: French Dimension: height: 40 x...
Bronze
Fine Pair of Neo-Classical Revival Bronze Urns Mounted as Lamps
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
Of ovoid form with classical figures cast in relief Maker: Ferdinand Barbedienne (1838-1953) Origin: French Date: late 19th century Dimension: 29 in high
Bronze
$8,830Sale Price|44% Off
19th Century Rare French Mantel Clock by F. Barbedienne with Bronze Figures
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Sofia, BG
French mantel clock by Ferdinand Barbedienne consisting of a terminal clock in the form of a fluted column in white marble and de...
Marble, 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...
Bronze, Ormolu
Large and Fine 19th Century French Bronze and Gilt Urn Lamp by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and large patinated and gilt bronze urn with classical detail by Ferdinand Barbedienne Made into a lamp with a custom shade.
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 ...
Bronze
Set of Four Spelter Plaques by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Set of four spelter plaques by Ferdinand Barbedienne French, late 19th century Measures: Height 45cm, width 12cm, depth 0.5 cm This set of four pla...
Spelter
19th Century Bronze Three Piece Garniture Clock Set by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual monumental clock set in Griotte marble signed Barbedienne and on the top of the clock you have a bronze made by one of the famous bronze m...
Griotte Marble, Bronze, 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...
Ormolu
Exceptional 19th Century Bronze Entitled ““Quand Meme” by Mercié and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Antonin Mercie
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Large and Exceptional Late 19th Century Patinated Bronze Figural Group Entitled “Quand Meme” by Mercié and Barbedienne on Pedestal Marius-Jean-Antonin Me...
Bronze
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...
Marble, Bronze
F. Barbedienne - Silver-plated Bronze Hand Mirror
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Beaune, FR
Lovely little silver-plated bronze hand mirror signed by the famous founder "BARBDIENNE". Very good condition. Circa 1900. Dimensions Height 31cm Width 12.5cm Thickness 1.5cm
Bronze