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Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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
19th Century French Neoclassical Style Bronze Vase by Levillain and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Ferdinand Levillain
Located in London, GB
This elegant vase is cast entirely in bronze and it is signed by its makers, the sculptor Ferdinand Levillain (French, 1837-1905) and the master bronzier Ferdinand Barbedienne (Frenc...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

air Of French 19th Century Grand Tour Period Bronze Lamps, Signed Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Néo-Grec st. Grand Tour Period patinated Bronze lamps, signed Barbedienne. The pair of original oil lamps are raised on circular socle shaped bases below the stunning and high quality busts of the goddess Athena. Each oil lamp displays wonderful and richly chased classical scenes of female figures playing instruments and weaving while dressed in elegant flowing fabrics. Above is a mottled top cap below our signature Cedric DuPont...
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

Superb F. Barbidienne Gilt, Patinated Bronze Napoleon III Figural Table Lamp
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
fine antique Napoleon III period signed F. Barbidienne gilt and patinated bronze, carved slate four light lamp with mythological creatures and classical Grecian maidens. circa 1870 Centered by a superb quality patinated bronze vase with gilded highlights featuring marvelous mythological creatures as handles and a classical scene of maidens around an altar in the Ancient Greek tradition...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Slate, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Candelabras by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb quality pair of French Louis XV style ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble seven arm candelabras by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Each is raised by a square Rouge Griotte marble base ab...
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Late 19th Century European Louis XV Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Griotte Marble, 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...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Orientalists Vases by F. Barbedienne, France, circa 1880
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed F. Barbedienne Charming pair of small vases in partially enameled gilded bronze, with orientalist decoration of arabesques and foliage. They are adorned with cartouches with ...
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1880s French Other Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Late 19th Century Napoleon III Candelabra by Levillian and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Levillain, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Long Island City, 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 Furniture

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Marble, 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 ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Large Neo-Greek Vase by F. Levillain & F. Barbedienne, France, circa 1890
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Ferdinand Levillain
Located in PARIS, FR
After the model presented at the Universal Exposition in Paris in 1878 Important neo-Greek vase in the shape of an Amphora, made in two patina bronze. The body is decorated with a rich continuous frieze in bas-relief presenting a procession of characters carrying their offerings to the temple, underlined by a decoration of theatrical masks among olive trees. The 's'-scroll handles decorated with grape vines, resting only on the shoulder of the vase, are supported by a ram’s head. Numerous palmettes and friezes adorn the whole. Resting on a molded marble circular base. Height without marble base : 116,5 cm Biography Ferdinand Levillain (Paris, 1837-1905) studied under the sculptor Jouffroy (1806-1882), before making his debut in 1861 at the French Artists Salon where he continued to exhibit until 1903. At the 1867 Universal Exhibition in Paris, he was praised for a Neo-Greek style bronze cup he made for the firm Blot and Drouard. He was not to become really famous, however, until 1871 thanks to his association with the great bronze founder Ferdinand Barbedienne, who began to exhibit Neo-Greek style lamps...
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1890s French Greek Revival Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

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...
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1890s French Romantic Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Metal, Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze Statue of Venus, Signed Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classical and most elegant French 19th century patinated bronze statue of kneeling Venus, signed F. Barbedienne Fondeur and stamped "Reduction Mecaniq...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

Large 19th Century French Bronze Borghese Vase Cast by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
Large Bronze Grand Tour Jardiniere Planter by Barbedienne with neoclassical satyr masks and designs, after the original Borghese vase by Giovanni Zoffoli (1785-1845). Exceptionally ...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Andirons in Gilt Bronze, Signed by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this beautiful pair of large andirons with their gilded bronze bar. They exemplify the exuberant Napoleon III style and they originate from the late 19th century....
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set A fine 19th Century French three piece clock garniture set. Comprising of a clock and pair of candelabra, ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

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 ...
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1870s French Classical Greek Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

French 19th Century Belle Epoque Period Bronze And Ormolu Lamps
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of most impressive and large scale French 19th century Belle Epoque period Neo-Greek st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu lamps, signed Ferdinand Barbedienne. The pair of baluster ...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Enamel, 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...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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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...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

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...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Neo-Greek Andirons by F. Barbedienne, France, Circa 1870
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in PARIS, FR
Measures: Height : 47 cm (18,5 in.) ; Width : 70 up to 96 cm (27,5 – 37,8 in.) ; Depth : 6 cm (2,3 in.) A rare pair of square shaped andirons, made in gilded bronze and polychrome...
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1870s French Greek Revival Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

Barbedienne Bacchanalian Neoclassical Bronze Vase Mounted as Lamp
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
Our partially gilt bronze vase from Barbedienne was designed by Ferdinand Levillian (1837-1905), circa 1880s, and features a Roman scene and face of Bacchus on other side. Drilled f...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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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...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most impressive pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble lamps signed F. Barbedienne. Each lamp is raised by a squ...
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Marble and Bronze Inkwell Signed Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paris, circa 1870
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Milan, IT
A Verona red marble remarkable inkwell, pure Empire style representing a gilded bronze of the bust of Antinous as Dioniso. Empire style, Generous size, excellent state of preservatio...
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1860s French Empire Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Pair of French Bronze Vases by F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Sofia, BG
A wonderful pair of bronze vases with high relief by Bardedienne. France, circa 1870.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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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...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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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.
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1850s European Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Marble and Ormolu Lamps
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely decorative and handsome true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. marble and ormolu lamps signed "F. Barbedienne Paris & F. Levillain". Raised on a mottled Rouge ...
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Ormolu

Imposing 19th Century Bronze Mounted Rouge Marble Jardiniere by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Long Island City, NY
An imposing late 19th century Napoleon III gilt bronze mounted rouge griotte marble jardiniere by Barbedienne Ferdinand Barbedienne The oval waisted neck with gadrooned surround mo...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Griotte Marble, 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 Furniture

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Bronze

'La Jeunesse' 19th Century bronze sculpture by Chapu and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Henri Chapu
Located in London, GB
This fine and exceptionally cast patinated bronze sculpture is the work of two masters of the decorative arts, Henri Chapu (French, 1833-1891) and Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810-1892). Chapu was responsible for the design of the sculpture which is titled 'La Jeunesse' and depicts a young girl swathed in Classical style clothing reaching up to place a laurel branch on top of a wall. The original work was crafted in white marble as part of a monument to Henri Regnault...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps, signed Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble candelabra lamps, signed Barbedienne. Each exceptional elect...
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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...
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Bronze and Marble Tazzas Signed F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century patinated bronze and Vert de Patricia marble tazzas, signed F. Barbedienne and after the renowned Albani vase. Each ...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Patinated Bronze Lamps
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and unusually larger scale true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze lamps signed F. Levillain & F. Barbedienne. Each lamp is raised by a tripod wi...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

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.
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Pair of Louis XV style gilt-bronze wall lights by Barbedienne French, late 19th century Measures: height 51cm, width 41cm, depth 35cm Signed for the leading bronzier and metalwo...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

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 Furniture

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Ormolu

Ferdinand Barbedienne, Gilt Bronze Inkwell, 19th Century
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: Bronze Inkwell Date/Period: XIX century Dimension: 18 x 19 cm. Materials: Bronze, glass Additional information: Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892). Gilt bronze inkwell...
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Early 19th Century French Baroque Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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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...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Ormolu

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 Furniture

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Columns, Signed Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and extremely decorative true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and ormolu columns signed Barbedienne. Each column is raised by superb lion legs with handsome paw feet and exceptional ormolu palmette leaves. At the base is an elegant urn shaped support with fine foliate and reeded designs with impressive richly chased open winged maidens at each side. The circular lightly tapered central supports display exceptional and finely detailed wrap around ormolu plaques with superb bison skulls...
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

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 Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Rouge Griotte Marble Four-Light Candelabra By Henry Cahieux (d. 1854), Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne Last Quarter of the 19th Century ...
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19th Century Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

Ferdinand Barbedienne furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Ferdinand Barbedienne furniture 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 furniture, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Ferdinand Barbedienne were created in the neoclassical style in europe during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin, Mathurin Moreau, and Henri Picard. Prices for Ferdinand Barbedienne furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $611 and can go as high as $350,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $15,800.

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