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Ferdinand Barbedienne Table Lamps

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 Japonisme Ormolu Vases E. Lièvre, Executed by F. Barbedienne
By Edouard Lievre, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
An important and monumental pair of very fine 19th century French Japonisme/Orientalist ormolu vases designed by Edouard Lièvre and Executed by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Each body with an oval shape, finely sculpted in a floral design, fringed by orientalist style handles with cartouches, the neck surmounted by a circular pierced scrolling dragon frieze. Each vase resting on a group of four orientalist style jeweled elephant...
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1870s French Japonisme Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Table Lamps

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Bronze

A 19th Century French Ormolu Elephant Handle Lamp, Signed F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century French Ormolu Elephant Handle Lamp, Signed Barbedienne, Most Probably Commissioned for a Maharajah. This Louis XVI style dore bronze lamp is the quintessential display of French empire decorative opulence. Its exaggerated urn shape is meticulously cast with ormolu detailing that covers the entire surface of the lamp. On either side of the vase are two decorative handles, made out to be fancifully embellished elephant’s heads. The inclusion of elephants—which were introduced to French culture...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Table Lamps

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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 ...
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19th Century French Japonisme Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Table Lamps

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Ormolu

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 Table Lamps

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Marble, Bronze

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 Table Lamps

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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 Table Lamps

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Marble, Ormolu

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...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Table Lamps

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Ormolu, 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 Table Lamps

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Slate, Bronze

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 Table Lamps

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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
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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Table Lamps

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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 Table Lamps

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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 Table Lamps

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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 Table Lamps

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Bronze

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 Table Lamps

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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 Table Lamps

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Marble, 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.
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Table Lamps

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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 Table Lamps

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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 Table Lamps

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Marble, 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 Table Lamps

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Ormolu

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By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Louis-Constant Sevin
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Ferdinand Barbedienne table lamps 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 table lamps, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original table lamps by Ferdinand Barbedienne were created in the neoclassical style in france during the 19th century. Prices for Ferdinand Barbedienne table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,500 and can go as high as $185,360, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $17,300.

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