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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Louis XVI
Style: Beaux Arts
Fantastic 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic 19th century French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box. The box is composed of two sections of French opaline crystal which are mounted to a fab...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical style gilt bronze and malachite mantel clock French, late 19th Century Measures: Height 47cm, width 19cm, depth 19cm This wonderful Louis XVI style mantel clock is designed in malachite and gilt bronze—with the malachite being a later veneer. The clock takes after a famous original 1775 model by Brécourt, known as 'Vase pendule...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Ormolu

French 1890s Baccarat Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Glass Candelabra Centerpiece
Located in Germantown, MD
Amazing French 19th century Baccarat gilt bronze and cut crystal glass centerpiece candelabra Very good antique condition Measures 15"W x 15"...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French boulle inlaid longcase clock, having wonderful scrolling gilded ormolu mounts, an ebonised case wit...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Imperial Manufacture Of Tula, Russia, End Of The 18th Century. Steel Sewing Box
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Imperial Manufacture Of Tula, Russia, End Of The 18th Century. Steel Sewing Box" Russian work from the imperial factory of Tula from the end of the 18th century. inlaid with copper ...
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Late 18th Century Russian Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Copper, Iron

Yellow glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yellow glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base «J.Galvin Moustiers». 2025. Unique piece. H: 9.5 × 12.2 × 11.8 in...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Vert de Patricia marble and ormolu urns. Each urn is raised by a square marble base with a fine bottom ormolu band. The socle ped...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Rare Pair French Empire Rhyton-Form Cornucopia Biscuit and Gilt Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Early Empire period French Rhyton-Form Cornucopia Biscuit and Gilt Porcelain Vases with Boar’s heads. These vases are modeled in the form of rhyton-style cornucopias, featu...
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1810s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

French Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu-Mounted Lyre Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A French Sevres style cobalt blue lyre clock with finely cast ormolu sunburst and floral swagged mounts with jewelled bezel, pretty floral swa...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Ceramic Vase by Bruno H' Rdy to La Borne, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with wood firing by Bruno H' rdy. Signed at the base. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and marble candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and white Carrara marble candelabras. This stunning true pair of four arm candelabras is raise on square marble ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Monumental Italian Beaux-Arts Footed Planters
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A matching pair of large terra cotta planters with winged gargoyle feet by Dini E Cellai Company. Stamped DINI E CELLAI SIGNA on the bottom. ...
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Early 1900s Italian Beaux Arts Antique Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Glazed ceramic vase by Patrick Crulis, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Patrick Crulis. 2025. Unique piece. H : 22 x 13.4 x 10.6 inches. Approximate sizes.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century Limoges Monvoisin Porcelain Figurines
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning pair of mid to late 19th century French Limoges Bisque porcelain figurines from circa 1870. One is of a lady in period dress/attire cradling a Dove. All hand-painted and decorated to the finest quality. The base is marked with the makers initials “C.H.”. She is made of fine bisque porcelain in the Old Paris porcelain style. The other is of a gentleman set...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Jardiniere Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Finely cast French patinated and gilt jardiniere or centerpiece bowl in the Louis XVI style after the original model by Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912), depicting Cupid with his bow and ...
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1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A Magnificent Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra on Porphyry Bases
Located in Queens, NY
A Magnificent and Large Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Two-Light Candelabra after Clodion, on Swedish Neoclassical Blyberg Porphyry Bases, circa 1860. An e...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Porphyry, Bronze, Ormolu

French Sevres Louis XVI Wood Mirror Vanity Box, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French 19th century travelling classic case box for the personal items of the aristocracy ensuring that toiletries and other beauty essentials stay organized and secure. A stunning...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

21st Century, Violet Porcelain and Silver Bronze Table Clock
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century violet porcelain and silver bronze table clock. This clock is finely chiseled lost wax castings and the porcelain is decorated in plati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Mounted Paris Porcelain Vase or Urn with a Platinum Ground
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French bronze mounted porcelain vase. The body in a deep pink with gilding to the rim and foot rim, a Rococo gilt patterns framing the central cartouche, and a centra...
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19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Platinum, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI style long case clock.
By Charles Frodsham
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very imposing fine quality 19th Century French longcase clock, having an ormolu casting of Father Time on the hood, the white enam...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted White Marble Clock
By LaCroix a Paris 1
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted White Marble Mantle Clock, 19th century, the circular white enamel barrel dial signed "Jacques LaCroix a Paris", the movement strike on bell, surmounte...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

c1800 French Rococo Louis XV Mercury Gilt Bronze Figural Clock Case / Frame
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1800 French Antique Rococo Louis XVI Mercury Gilt Bronze Figural Clock Case/ Frame. This period clock case is quite stunning, in excellent condition retaining the original gold pati...
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Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French Ormolu Cartouche Box Portrait of Marie Antoinette, Paris, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Ormolu Cartouche Box with Miniature Portrait of Marie Antoinette, Signed, Paris circa 1900 This exquisite French ormolu cartouche-shaped box dates to the Belle Époque era, ci...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century French porcelain vases with ormolu bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent and rare pair of vases ormolu bronze and porcelain blue cobalt The quality of these vases was made by one of the great bronzie...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French late 19th century Louis XVI st. Glass and Ormolu box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and most elegant French late 19th century Louis XVI st. Glass and Ormolu box. This charming etched Glass lidded box is raised by Ormolu legs in the shape of lily pads below ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

French 18th century Louis XVI period marble, Ormolu, bronze candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality true pair of French 18th century Louis XVI period Vert Patricia marble, Ormolu, and patinated Bronze candelabras. Each wonderful three arm candelabra is s...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

A Rare and Exquisite Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Two-Light Candlesticks
Located in Queens, NY
A Rare Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Two-Light Candlesticks, Resting on Jasper Bases, Circa 1790 Transport yourself to the pinnacle of historical elegance with this extraordinar...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Pair of Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, France
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, France Elegant and finely crafted pair of candlesticks in classical Louis XVI style, made in France during the late 18...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

pair of French 19th century Ormolu clock and barometer, signed by Colin, Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu clock and barometer, signed by William Colin, Paris. Each stunning clock and barometer are set within ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Very Fine Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze clock depicting infant, cupid and psyche. An exquisite Louis XVI base. Signed Prosper Roussel. Paris, France, circa 1900 Dime...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Baccarat Crystal and Dore Bronze-Mounted Centrepiece or Jardinière
Located in New York, NY
An unusual antique Baccarat crystal and Dore bronze-mounted oval shaped centrepiece, the removable oval shaped crystal bowl, beautifully hand-cut and engraved with floral and vine de...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

A 19th C. Monumental Cobalt Blue Royal Vienna Porcelain Vase w/ Watteau Scene
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Monumental Cobalt Blue Ground Royal Vienna Porcelain Covered Vase with Watteau Scenes. Marvel at the sheer magnificence of this very large, Monumental Royal Blue Ground Royal Vienna Porcelain Covered Vase, an exquisite masterpiece that will leave you in awe. The hand-painted Watteau Scenes on this vase depict a wonderful rural landscape that features a group of beautiful women in gorgeous gowns of burnt-orange, lavender, blue, white, pink, yellow, and apricot. The women are surrounded by a pastoral landscape and a lovely old tree painted realistically with twisted branches, where a cute plump cherub sits on one of the branches and looks down at the dynamic and festive looking women. Two of the women hold a lovely garland of pastel colored flowers, while the others swoon around or perch, leaning on a sweet-looking, doe-eyed white and grey cow that is lying on the ground seemingly enjoying the interaction as it twists its head around to lick its left leg. The foreground of the scene is adorned with detail that creates a sense of depth and perspective. The blue sky and puffy afternoon clouds surrounding the women add to the idyllic atmosphere of the painting. The vase's body is a beautiful deep shiny blue background with extensive delicate gilded decoration in a lace-like pattern surrounding the entire vase except for the painted scenes. The classic urn shape with a footed base and a lovely mounded lid adorned with a perfectly proportioned golden acorn finial. On the opposite side of the vase is another beautifully colored rural scene depicting a floating deer and two women in yellow...
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19th Century Austrian Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Important 19th Century French clock garniture by Deniere.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully impressive 19th Century French gilded ormolu clock garniture, by Deniere of Paris. The clock having a classical reclining maiden holding doves among flowers and foliage...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

German Marquetry Longcase Clock by Johann Wilhelm Wellershaus, Late 18th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
German Marquetry Longcase Clock by Johann Wilhelm Wellershaus, Late 18th Century A German arched veneered longcase clock or Grandfather clock...
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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel, Iron

Grand Figural Cartel Clock, After a Design by Gilles-Marie Oppenord
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Important and Extremely Rare Grand Figural Cartel Clock, After a Design by Gilles-Marie Oppenord. Of grand proportions and of exceptional quality this rare cartel clock is after...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This neoclassical style French mantel clock is crafted from patinated and gilt bronze in addition to flecked black and grey marble. The clock body is formed from a lopsidedly mounted...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique Neoclassical Louis XVI gilt bronze and malachite clock French, late 18th Century Measures: Height 56cm, width 35cm, depth 12cm Crafted from gilt bronze and a later malac...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Ormolu

Green glazed ceramic handle pot by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed ceramic handle pot by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 6.7’ x 6.3’ x 4.7’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Antique French 19th C Pink Ground Sevres Style 3-Piece Pot-Pourri/Candelabra Set
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary and fantastic quality antique French Louis XVI style and sevres style pink ground three piece pot-pourri and four arm candelabra garniture set. This unusual and quit...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century French, Louis XVI Style Clock Set
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu clock garniture, the clock having a classical urn finial with garlands, ribbons and foliate decoration. The white ename...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

19th Century Marble and Ormolu Lyre Clock in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
A French Clock Garniture in the Louis XVI Manner The clock and its accompanying candelabra constructed in gilt bronze mounted Italian Carrara marble; the timepiece with stepped elli...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

18th C French Ormolu-Mounted Carrara Marble Pot-Pourri Cassolettes on Paw Feet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI French Ormolu Mounted Carrara Marble Pot-Pourri Vases / Casolettes on Lion’s Paw Feet This pair of Louis XVI casolettes is formed from smooth Carrara ...
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

18th Century Leather-Covered Wooden Letter Box.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An 18th century leather-covered wooden letter box from the Louis XVI period. H: 22cm, W: 18cm, D: 13cm Please contact us before ordering to confirm availability.
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Leather, Wood

Monumental Pr Moser jeweled Ruby-Red Overlay Two-Piece 24k Gold, Enameled Vases
Located in New York, NY
A monumental pair of antique 19th century Moser ruby-red overlay two-piece jeweled and 24-karat two toned, burnished and matte gold vases. Each of these vas...
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1890s Czech Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Pair 19th C. French Louis XVI Ormolu & Patinated 7-Arm Candelabra, A. Beurdeley
By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley, François Rémond
Located in New York, NY
An Extremally Rare and Large Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Seven-Arm Candelabra, by Alfred Beurdeley, Originally Designed by François Rémond...
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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Quality 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Garniture
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century French Sevres style porcelain and gilded ormolu clock garniture. The pair of five branch gilded ormolu candelabra each having Sevres style porcelain urns and pedestals with classical romantic scenes painted on them. The clock having an impressive lidded porcelain urn above with gilded handles either side, scrolling foliate ormolu mounts above the porcelain faced eight day duration clock that chimes...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Long Case Clock, 1860, by Balthazar, Paris
By André Balthazar 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pendulum clock "Regulateur de parquet" after Jean-Henri Riesener Napoleon III, Paris, circa 1850-1880. Balthazar, Paris. This fine quality late...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form Box, Signed
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous French Louis XVI style Sevres Porcelain cobalt blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form jewel box and cover, Signed by the Artist. Of cartouche form with bombay shaped...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Picture Frame - France - Wood and Gilt Bronze - Louis XVI Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant French picture frame dating from the late 19th century, circa 1890, made during the Napoleon III period. The frame is crafted in wood and adorned with finely cast gilt bronze...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Doré Bronze Mounted Peach Opaline Crystal Round Covered Box
Located in New York, NY
A French Dore Bronze Mounted Peach Opaline Crystal Round Form Covered Box. The cylindrical form includes a flat-topped lid that fits precisely onto the base, joined by a decorative ...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock by Ernest Royer
Located in London, GB
This fine neoclassical style mantel clock will make a sumptuous addition to a grand room, or could be given as a unique gift to a loved one. The clock is the work of Ernest Royer, an...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Carved Italian Giltwood Bellini Pricket Candlestick by Randy Esada Designs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Carved Italian giltwood Bellini Pricket candlestick by Randy Esada designs.
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style "Astronomy" Mantel Clock, circa 1845
By Perrelet
Located in Greven, DE
French mantel clock "Astronomy" Paris Bronze, marble Mid 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 38 x 55 x 16 cm Description: A Louis XVI-style figural mantel clock mounted on a two-t...
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1840s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

palatial 3 pieces clock set in bronze with cherub
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible and huge gilded and patinated bronze clock set of three pieces composed of a pair of nine lights candelabra and a clock . The candelabra are supported by a two standing c...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Two-Arm Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu two arm candelabras. Each candelabra is raised by fine topie shaped feet below t...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Fantastic 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Black Crystal Hinged Box
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Black Crystal Box. The box is composed of two sections of French black crystal wh...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pr. 19c Mintons Porcelain "Louis XVI Sevres Style" Blue Nouveau Ground Vases
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic and beautiful pair of antique 19th century mintons English porcelain Louis XVI style Sevres style blue nouveau ground hand-painted and hand-tooled-gilt, oval-shaped cover...
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1850s English Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French White Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
An Impressive Marble and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock In the Louis XVI Manner Constructed from a marble platform with a bronze group above; all confidentl...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Rare ceramic sculpture by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare ceramic sculpture by Accolay. Artist signature under the base. Circa Vers 1960-1970. Perfect original conditions. H : 15.1 x 4.5 x 3.9 inches.
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1960s French Beaux Arts Vintage Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Regulateur after antique Jean-Henri Riesener in the Style of the 18th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Piano black polished veneer on solid pinewood. Exceptionally fine floral, bronze. It takes place in a magnificent gilt decor of three winged children playing with garlands on clouds.
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20th Century Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Beech

Antique and Vintage Decorative Objects for Sale: Find Vases, Bowls, Boxes and Clocks on 1stDibs

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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