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Henri Picard Center Tables

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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.

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Creator: Henri Picard
19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Burr Walnut Table in the Louis XVI Style by Pretot
By Pretot & Cie, Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
A Superb Library Table in the Louis XVI Manner By Maison Pretot of Paris Of exceptional quality, constructed using beautifully grained woods, including burr walnut, boxwood, and syc...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Henri Picard Center Tables

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Ormolu

19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Burr Walnut Table in the Louis XVI Style by Pretot
19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Burr Walnut Table in the Louis XVI Style by Pretot

19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Burr Walnut Table in the Louis XVI Style by Pretot

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Henri Picard center tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Henri Picard center tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original center tables by Henri Picard were created in the Louis XVI style in france during the 19th century. Prices for Henri Picard center tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $101,366 and can go as high as $101,366, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $101,366.

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