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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
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze and Marble Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze and Marble Lamps

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

Exceptional 19th Century Bronze Entitled ““Quand Meme” by Mercié and Barbedienne
Exceptional 19th Century Bronze Entitled ““Quand Meme” by Mercié and Barbedienne

Exceptional 19th Century Bronze Entitled ““Quand Meme” by Mercié and Barbedienne

By Antonin Mercie, Ferdinand Barbedienne

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...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

Marble, Gilt, and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne
Marble, Gilt, and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne

Marble, Gilt, and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in London, GB

Marble, gilt, and patinated bronze three-piece clock set by Barbedienne French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 93cm, width 60cm, depth 28cm Candelabra: Height 97cm, width 46cm, depth 33cm This monumental marble, gilt, and patinated bronze three-piece set is a stunning example of Barbedienne's craftsmanship during the Parisian Belle Époque. Paul Dubois' 'Le Courage Militaire...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Griotte Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps, signed Barbedienne
Pair of French 19th Century Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps, signed Barbedienne

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

Barbedienne & Sevin - Cantharus Cup / Silver Bronze Vase
Barbedienne & Sevin - Cantharus Cup / Silver Bronze Vase

Barbedienne & Sevin - Cantharus Cup / Silver Bronze Vase

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Louis-Constant Sevin, Désiré Attarge

Located in Beaune, FR

Vase with handles or kantharos cup in chiseled and openwork silvered bronze produced in 1866 by the founder Ferdinand Barbedienne. Model created by the sculptor Louis Constant Sevin ...

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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

Imposing 19th Century Bronze Mounted Rouge Marble Jardiniere by Barbedienne
Imposing 19th Century Bronze Mounted Rouge Marble Jardiniere by Barbedienne

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, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock Signed F. Barbedienne
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock Signed F. Barbedienne

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock Signed F. Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very elegant and richly chased 19th century French Louis XVI st. ormolu clock signed F. Barbedienne. The clock is raised by five toupee shaped feet. At the frieze are two rosettes encompassing a Rinceau design below the berried laurel band. Above is the original beveled curved glass door and enameled dial. The pediment is decorated with acanthus leaves. At the top is the urn of prosperity with a finial draped by a laurel leaf garland...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of Doré Bronze Mtd Rouge Marble 9-Arm Candelabras, Signed by Barbedienne
Pair of Doré Bronze Mtd Rouge Marble 9-Arm Candelabras, Signed by Barbedienne

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

Neoclassical Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Barbedienne
Neoclassical Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Barbedienne

Neoclassical Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in London, GB

Neoclassical style porcelain and gilt bronze clock set by Barbedienne French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 53cm, width 27cm, depth 24cm Candelabra: Height 56cm, width 19cm, dep...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century French Neoclassical Style Bronze Vase by Levillain and Barbedienne
19th Century French Neoclassical Style Bronze Vase by Levillain and 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

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Nine-Arm Candelabras
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Nine-Arm Candelabras

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Nine-Arm Candelabras

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A superb quality and impressive large scale pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Rouge Griotte and ormolu nine arm candelabras, signed F. Barbedienne. Each is raised by a square Rouge Griotte marble base with an ormolu ‘C’ scrolled support in a lion paw design amidst scrolled acanthus leaves. Above is an ormolu laurel band below the fluted marble pedestal...

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps

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

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in London, GB

Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking candelabra, the ormolu clock with circular dial and roman numbers signed 'F. Barbedienne', decorated with foliate scrolls and shells, surmounted by a putto, the pair of flanking three light candelabra similarly decorated on scrolling feet. The elegance of this beautiful antique ormolu clock...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chandelier, Signed F. Barbedienne, Paris
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chandelier, Signed F. Barbedienne, Paris

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

French 19th Century Belle Epoque Period Bronze And Ormolu Lamps
French 19th Century Belle Epoque Period Bronze And Ormolu Lamps

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

True Pair Of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu & Bronze Andirons
True Pair Of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu & Bronze Andirons

True Pair Of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu & Bronze Andirons

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite and monumental true pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Renaissance st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze andirons, stamped by F. Barbedienne. Each andiron has an ...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

air Of French 19th Century Grand Tour Period Bronze Lamps, Signed Barbedienne
air Of French 19th Century Grand Tour Period Bronze Lamps, Signed Barbedienne

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

Pair Of French 19th Century Belle Epoque Period Bronze, Marble, & Ormolu Lamps
Pair Of French 19th Century Belle Epoque Period Bronze, Marble, & Ormolu Lamps

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...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Marble And Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Marble And Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Marble And Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An extremely high quality and palatially scaled pair of French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XV st. Rouge Griotte marble and Ormolu candelabras, attributed to F. Barbedienne...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Columns, Signed Barbedienne
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Columns, Signed Barbedienne

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

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Patinated Bronze Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Patinated Bronze Lamps

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

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Bronze and Marble Tazzas Signed F. Barbedienne
Pair of French Mid-19th Century Bronze and Marble Tazzas Signed F. Barbedienne

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 Style Marble and Ormolu Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Marble and Ormolu Lamps

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

Pair of ‘Neo-Grec’ Style Multipatinated Bronze Amphora Vases
Pair of ‘Neo-Grec’ Style Multipatinated Bronze Amphora Vases

Pair of ‘Neo-Grec’ Style Multipatinated Bronze Amphora Vases

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Ferdinand Levillain

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Large And Rare Pair of ‘Neo-Grec’ Style Multipatinated Bronze Amphora Vases by Ferdinand Levillain and Ferdinand Barbedienne. Signed to the cast ‘F. Levillain Fecit 1880’ and ‘F. Barbedienne’. This large pair of multipatinated vases are of amphora form modelled in the ‘Neo-Grec’ style with trumpet shaped necks and scrolling handles terminating in masks; the vases are raised on circular spreading bases put down on plinths. Each vase is finely ornamented with laurel leaves and garlands to the neck, the main body with a superb banded frieze cast in low relief depicting the Centauromachy. In the Centauromachy, the Lapiths battle with the Centaurs at the wedding feast of Pirithous. An enduring classical theme linked with the idea of culture versus nature, the Centauromachy was widely depicted in ancient Greece from the Southern Metopes of the Parthenon Freieze to the Temple of Apollo Epikourious at Bassai, it also appears as a subject on numerous Attic vases such as the Ilioupersis krater. A popular theme for artists from the Renaissance onwards it was depicted by amongst others, Michelangelo, Piero di Cosimo, Luca Signorelli, Sebastiano Ricci...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights by Barbedienne
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights by Barbedienne

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

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.