Henri Picard Tables
Henri Picard was a 19th-century gilder who is said to have graced Paris with his stunning furniture and decor from 1831 to 1864. His bronze pieces included exquisitely detailed candelabras, ornate clocks and sculptural table lamps.
Each item cast and gilded by the talented Picard represented the marriage of function and beauty and is a notable example of Napoleon III-style design. Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons.
Picard was particularly known for his artistry — his body of work includes expertly cast gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts for a range of porcelain vessels produced by Sèvres, a maker of exemplary European ceramics for hundreds of years. Picard collaborated with many designers of his day and worked for a firm called Defreville. And while Picard received numerous commissions, his most notable was designing decorative objects for Napoleon III. The pieces are still displayed at the Napoleon III Apartments in the Louvre Museum, Paris.
Picard also designed mantel clocks for the prestigious French clock-making company Raingo Frères. The manufacturer’s clocks are also on display in the Napoleon III Apartments.
On 1stDibs, find antique Henri Picard decorative objects, lighting, case pieces and more.
Mid-19th Century French Greek Revival Antique Henri Picard Tables
Malachite, Bronze
1830s French Antique Henri Picard Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Henri Picard Tables
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Henri Picard Tables
Leather, Resin, Plywood
1960s European Vintage Henri Picard Tables
Bamboo, Faux Bamboo, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Henri Picard Tables
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Henri Picard Tables
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Henri Picard Tables
Malachite, Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Danish Classical Greek Antique Henri Picard Tables
Hardwood
19th Century French Country Antique Henri Picard Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Henri Picard Tables
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Antique Henri Picard Tables
Marble, Metal
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Henri Picard Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Henri Picard Tables
Marble, Ormolu