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François Linke Decorative Objects

French, 1855-1946

François Linke, the most important French ébéniste of his time. Born in Bohemia in 1855, Linke moved to Paris in 1881 where he established his now-famous workshop and showroom. Linke's superior work spread quickly through France and he soon eclipsed even the finest furniture houses of Paris. Today, Linke is counted among the most important furniture makers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his work is dearly coveted by collectors. Linke is celebrated for designing highly innovative furnishings by infusing the Rococo style with the Art Nouveau trends of Paris and this Louis XV style desk exemplifies his highly original style.

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Creator: François Linke
The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock
The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock

The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock

By François Linke

Located in New Orleans, LA

Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock François Linke Circa 1900 Widely regarded as the greatest sculptural clock ever created, this monumental régulateur by François Linke was conceived as a statement for the 1900 Paris Universal Exposition, a moment when the world’s finest artisans competed on an international stage. Linke, the most celebrated ébéniste of the Belle Époque, was awarded the prestigious gold medal for his display, which critics described as “the biggest event in the history of furnishing art in the year 1900.” Designed in collaboration with the sculptor Léon Messagé, the clock exemplifies Linke’s ambition to elevate furniture and timepieces to the realm of fine art. The clock represents over a decade of design and craftsmanship. Only six examples of this model were ever completed due to the extraordinary labor and cost involved. Building just one had a production cost of 22,966 francs, the equivalent of approximately eight years' wages for the average French worker in 1900. The clock is illustrated on the spine of Christopher Payne’s definitive monograph on Linke. Mahdi Al-Tajir, one of the world’s most important collectors, later acquired the present model. Another is located at Whitehall, the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach. It was acquired by Rockefeller’s partner, Henry Flagler...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau François Linke Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Francois Linke Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood and Satine Regulateur De Parquet
Francois Linke Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood and Satine Regulateur De Parquet

Francois Linke Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood and Satine Regulateur De Parquet

By François Linke

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Francois Linke gilt bonze mounted kingwood and satine regulator de Parquet circa 1900. Signed F. Linke. Measures: Height 106, width 24, depth 14 Â ½ inches. Literature: Francois...

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Early 1900s Antique François Linke Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke
Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke

Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Palatial and Unique Late 19th / Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock By François Linke François Linke The heavy and great quality bronze clock is topped by an urn with ram...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique François Linke Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A Fine Louis XVI Style Clock Garniture by François Linke
A Fine Louis XVI Style Clock Garniture by François Linke

A Fine Louis XVI Style Clock Garniture by François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and White Marble Three-Piece Clock Garniture, By François Linke. Comprising a mantle clock and a pair of four-light candelabra. The Louis XVI sty...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique François Linke Decorative Objects

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

A Louis XVI Style Mantel Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock by François Linke
A Louis XVI Style Mantel Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock by François Linke

A Louis XVI Style Mantel Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock by François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Very Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock With A White Marble Base by François Linke. The case signed 'Linke'. This rare example of a clock by François Linke has a twin train eight-day mov...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique François Linke Decorative Objects

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Bronze Gold-Plated Two-Arm Cherub Figural Candelabras, F. Linke
19th Century Bronze Gold-Plated Two-Arm Cherub Figural Candelabras, F. Linke

19th Century Bronze Gold-Plated Two-Arm Cherub Figural Candelabras, F. Linke

By François Linke

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Pair of 19th century bronze gold-plated two-arm cherub figural candelabras. F. Linke Gilt bronze cherubs with two arm candelabras, mounted on white marble pedestal, circled by gilt b...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique François Linke Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock by Linke
19th Century Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock by Linke

19th Century Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock by Linke

By François Linke

Located in London, GB

Late 19th century ormolu and white marble mantel clock by Linke French, Late 19th Century Height 56cm, width 39cm, depth 25cm This impressive mantel clock commands attention with i...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique François Linke Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Inlaid Pedestal After Francoise Linke
19th Century French Inlaid Pedestal After Francoise Linke

19th Century French Inlaid Pedestal After Francoise Linke

By François Linke

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality late 19th Century Breche Violette marble top, bombe shaped pedestal, with wonderful scrolling foliate gilded ormolu mounts, Marquetry inlaid classical decoration to th...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique François Linke Decorative Objects

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Mahogany

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Candelabras, Signed F. Linke
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Candelabras, Signed F. Linke

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Candelabras, Signed F. Linke

By François Linke

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Breche Rouge marble candelabras, signed F. Linke. Each four arm candelabra is raised on a pierced scrolled Ormo...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique François Linke Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Francois Linke Giltwood Torchère
Francois Linke Giltwood Torchère

Francois Linke Giltwood Torchère

By François Linke

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Francois Linke, Louis XIV style giltwood torchère, 1907. Index number 1546 Paris, 1907. Carved giltwood. Measures: height 5 ft. 3 1/2 in.; diame...

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Early 1900s Antique François Linke Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

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François Linke decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

François Linke decorative objects 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 François Linke decorative objects, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by François Linke were created in the Louis XVI style in france during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley, Jean-François Denière, and Maison Deniere. Prices for François Linke decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,200 and can go as high as $275,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $38,070.