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Ferdinand Barbedienne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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 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.

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Creator: Ferdinand Barbedienne
Ferdinand Barbedienne Pair of Marble & Ormolu Urn Low Tables
Ferdinand Barbedienne Pair of Marble & Ormolu Urn Low Tables

Ferdinand Barbedienne Pair of Marble & Ormolu Urn Low Tables

$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...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Marble, Ormolu

A Pair of Unique Ferdinand Barbedienne Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres
A Pair of Unique Ferdinand Barbedienne Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres

A Pair of Unique Ferdinand Barbedienne Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres

$45,000 / set

A Pair of Unique Ferdinand Barbedienne Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in New York, NY

A pair of extremely unique ormolu and champlevé enamel jardinieres by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Each jardiniere is of rounded form, mounted on an elaborate ormolu tripod stand. The enam...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze, Enamel

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

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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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Centerpiece by Barbedienne
Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Centerpiece by Barbedienne

Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Centerpiece by Barbedienne

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Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Centerpiece by Barbedienne

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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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

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Ferdinand Barbedienne serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Ferdinand Barbedienne serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Ferdinand Barbedienne were created in the louis xv style in france during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Martial Redon, T&V Limoges, and Keller & Guérin. Prices for Ferdinand Barbedienne serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,125 and can go as high as $45,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $31,750.

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