Restauration Centerpieces

Elegant hand made sterling silver entree with dish The welded edge with Reed & Ribbon characterizes the Classic Luis XVI style. The Louis XVI-era Reed & Ribbon collection features ...

Sterling silver oval vegetable dish in Renaissance style. The bottom of the vegetable dish is smooth, while on the edge a border made with the casting technique with acanthus leaf mo...

A Japanese Meiji censer rising on three stylized Foo Dogs feet with Frog form handles. Censer having exceptional patination. Acquired from Michael Goedh...

A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Elemental Centerpiece/Candlabra with Bowls and Candelabra Arms. The centerpiece is composed of porcelain in a multipart structure integrating both bow...

An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI style silvered bronze centerpiece with metal removable insert. The centerpiece is raised on columned feet and adorned in the neoclassical, Lo...

Art Nouveau silver, crystal, and pate de verre table centrepiece by Falize, French, 1902 Measures: Height 35.5cm, width 150cm, depth 52cm This...

Antique French silvered bronze centerpiece, circa 1870.

A very fine French 19th-20th century neoclassical revival style ebonized wood and figural silver plated mounted plateau Surtout de Table centerpiece...

GILT BRONZE MIRRORED SURTOUT DE TABLE In the Louis XV taste Paris, circa 1880 23 1/4" W x 13 1/4" D x 2 1/4" H A fluid ovular form that is brilliantly organic and natural, the ess...

A five section silver metal ''Surtout de Table'', circa 1830.  

A Palatial and Important Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Three-Piece Surtout de Table, Attributed to Denière, Paris. Comprising three mirrored platform sections with a rectangular centra...

A magnificent large antique Tuscan Empire ormolu mirror plateau centerpiece from a historic Italian villa, finely crafted in mercury-gilded bronze. This exceptional 19th-century circular mirrored table runner features an incredibly detailed frieze chased with classical rosettes, floral motifs, and acanthus leaves, resting on three powerful sculpted lion paw feet. The center retains its authentic, original antique mercury mirror plate showing a beautiful, subtle foxing patina while remaining perfectly reflective. Fresh to the market from a private family estate, this highly decorative Italian centerpiece plateau offers an unmatched blend of historical provenance, rare Neoclassical craftsmanship, and timeless aristocratic elegance. This extraordinary large antique Tuscan Empire ormolu mirror plateau centerpiece, dating back to the early 19th century, represents a supreme example of Italian Empire metalwork. Imposing and monumental in its proportions, this circular mirrored plateau or surtout de table features an outer rim masterfully hand-chased in heavy bronze and gilded using the prestigious historic mercury gilding technique. The decorative band is richly adorned with a continuous relief of delicate rosettes, multi-petaled flowers, and classical foliage that beautifully catches the light. The entire structure is elevated by three masterfully sculpted and finely detailed lion paw feet, a signature motif of the Empire style that lends the piece stability, majesty, and architectural presence. What makes this large antique Tuscan Empire ormolu mirror plateau centerpiece uniquely valuable is its exceptional, untouched historical provenance. This regency mirrored center piece comes directly from a historic noble villa nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Italy, where it has been carefully preserved by the same aristocratic family for generations. Having never been altered, restored, or offered at auctions, it appears on the international art market for the very first time. This rare "fresh to the market" status greatly enhances its investment value for discerning collectors and high-end interior designers. The incredible level of bronze chasing, the genuine mercury gilding, and the presence of the original glass justify its premium placement. The center of this historical piece is fitted with its authentic antique mercury mirror plate. The glass displays a wonderful, genuine aged patina with charming traces of vintage silvering loss and subtle foxing dots accumulated over two centuries. Far from being a defect, this authentic aging creates a magnificent antique texture while ensuring the mirror remains perfectly bright and reflective, bouncing candlelight beautifully across any room. Interior Design, Placement & Versatile Styling Suggestions: With its grand 46 cm diameter and striking golden reflections, this large antique Tuscan Empire ormolu mirror plateau centerpiece offers incredible versatility for high-end interior design projects, luxury homes, boutique hotels, or prestigious executive offices. In a Dining Room or Salon: It serves as the ultimate centerpiece (surtout de table) on a grand mahogany table, designed to support heavy sterling silver candelabras, fine porcelain, or crystal vases, multiplying their light and colors through the mirror reflection. In an Entryway or Living Area: Placed on a historic console table or a round credenza...

Elegant and richly detailed, this 19th century French Louis XV style "Surtout de table" was crafted circa 1860 and will instantly elevate any dining presentation. The oval silvered b...

Introducing our exquisite Vintage Sterling Silver Compote/Candy Dish, a timeless piece that adds a touch of elegance to any setting. Crafted with the utmost precision and attention t...

Made in Italy, 1950s. This painted and lacquered terracotta decorative item can be used as a wall piece, as a catch all or as a centerpiece. It is a vintage piece, therefore it migh...