Ormolu Lighting

A striking and highly decorative pair of large French Renaissance Revival gilt and patinated bronze six-light candelabra, dating to the mid-19th century and later professionally conv...

This fabulous gilt bronze fixture is by the renowned firm of Edward F.Caldwell. It features Empire motifs including acanthus leave, foliate wreaths and pine cone finials.

This is a fine pair of antique French Neo-classical twin branch ormolu wall lights, dating from circa 1880.   The wall lights feature tapering fluted column backplates with ram head ...

A truly magnificent and rare pair of 18th Century Louis XV / Ancient Regime period ecclesiastical candelabra, representing the pinnacle of 18th-century sacred decorative art. Execute...

Fine Quality Single French Well Cast Heavy Gauge Gilt Bronze Two Arm Wall Candle Sconce Light of compact proportions, mid to late Nineteenth Centu...

An Exceptionally Fine Pair French Ormolu and patinated Bronze early Victorian Single Light Candlesticks of tall slender form and fairly standard proportions, now converted to a Stunn...

A Wonderful French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze And Cut Crystal Cups In The Manner Of Baccarat Regency Petite 5 Candelabra Light Chandelier, This Fixture Comes Ready To install With C...

A superb antique pair of monumental elegant French Rococo revival ormolu table lamps, circa 1850 in date. These lamps, crafted from gilt bronze, feature Corinthian capitals and obel...

A matched pair of Paul Hanson table lamps in the Neoclassical taste, each composed around an urn-form cut-crystal reservoir that rises from a st...

This is a superb pair of stylish French Neo-classical ormolu & glass flaming torch wall lights, circa 1920 in date. Each has an ormolu foliate and ribbon backplate holding a fro...

A Wonderful Gilt Bronze Rams Filigree Swag Head Regency Neoclassical Glass Bell Jar Lantern

This is an elegant pair of antique French Louis Revival ormolu gilt wall-light sconces, C 1880 in date. Each wall light features a column fluted backplate with a flaming urn crest s...

Elegant pair of large gilt bronze wall sconces, late Napoleon III period. Late 19th-early 20th century. The central front is ornamented with a large bow with cascading ends and divi...

An Exceptionally Fine Pair of Chinese Cantonese Hand Decorated Porcelain Mantle Vases with ornate Ormolu bases now converted to Electric Table Lamps, of compact size proportions, (se...

This is a beautiful English Ballroom crystal chandelier with forty-one lights arranged over in three tiers, circa 1920 in date. This ma...

This is a superb antique set of four stylish French Neo-classical ormolu & glass flaming torch wall lights, circa 1920 in date. Each has an ormolu foliate and ribbon backplate h...

Indulge in the timeless elegance of these exquisite English Regency Candelabra, a stunning testament to the craftsmanship of the era. Crafted circa 1820 and attributed to the esteeme...

********** THIS LISTING IS FOR ONE LAMP ONLY, A SECOND ONE DOES NOT EXIST. 1stDibs wont allow me to edit listing back to just one Lamp. Fine and Imposing French Heavy Gauge Ormolu &...

A sensational and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal chandelier. This stunning and large scale chandelier features a scrolled Ormolu cage cente...

This beautifully proportioned 19th Century signed Baccarat chandelier, originally candle powered has been electrfied. The gilt bronze frame ...

An elegant and most unique Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Iron, pressed Metal, Porcelain and Ormolu chandelier. This most charming chandelier displays a hot air balloon shaped Ir...

French Louis XV style gilt-bronze and crystal chandelier, electrified with six lights. This chandelier features exceptional, large cut crystal pendalogues, stars and rosettes, and a ...

This is a monumental pair of Art Deco glass column table lamps with superb golden silk shades, Circa 1920 in date. The lamps each feature gilded decoration and a fluted Doric column...

Antique French Ormolu mounted Baccarat ( atrib.) crystal flush mount chandelier. France, circa 1900s Attributed to Baccarat An impressive, diminutive work, which displays the s...

Pair of Monumental Large Japanese French Imari Porcelain Ormolu Candelabra Porcelain: Japanese, 18th Century Ormolu: French, Mid-19th Century Height 260cm, diameter 86cm This exce...

An elegant and refined pair of French Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted biscuit porcelain lamps. This exquisite pair of French lamps is crafted in the Louis XVI style, showcasing the ha...

Fine Quality Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Candle Wall Candle Sconces Lights, of generous proportions and exceptional well cast quality, mid to late Nineteenth Century. T...

Decorator Delight! PAIR! Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Table Lamps Brass, Ormolu & Porcelain Wow! What an exquisite and elegant pair of Frederick Cooper lamps...

A handsome and fine quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu lamp. This wonderful table lamp is raised by a square stepped Ormolu base with a top mottled trim accented with r...

This is an impressive vintage pair of ormolu and glass classical corinthian column & urn table lamp, circa Mid 20th Century in date. Each lamp features a classical urn capital w...

Pair of Vintage Gilt Metal Cherub Wall Sconces the putti holding candle torcheres on cartouche plates - all lights and lamps have been rewired with...

Large antique Victorian quality china and ormolu table lamp having a quality antique Victorian table lamp with ornate ormolu mounts. A...

Pair of Ormolu bronze and Baccarat crystal chandeliers, France, circa 1870.

Very Large Antique French Louis XIV Ormolu Gilt Bronze Gold Chandelier French, 19th Century Height 250cm, diameter 160cm A truly remarkable example of 19th century French craftsma...

A very fine pair of French 19th century neoclassical Greco-Roman style patinanted bronze and ormolu mounted figural candelabra by Henri Picard (French, Active from 1831-1864). The large and impressive pair of ten-light candelabra, each with a patinated figure of a standing bearded semi-nude male holding an ornate ormolu ten-light candelabrum, their bare feet resting on allegorical wreaths, helmet and sword stash, all above square black-slate plinth surmounted with ormolu trims and scrolled legs, the front surmounted with patinated bronze plaques depicting Greco-Roman scenes of Senators and maidens. Stamped "H. Picard" on the inner ring, the back of the male figures each stamped with the numerals "3776". Circa: Paris, 1850-1860. The well regarded fondeur and doreur Henri Picard was recorded at 6 rue Jarente in 1831, and moved to 10 rue de la Perle in 1839. The firm, which was active from 1831-1864, is known for having supplied very fine decorative objects to Emperor Napoleon III's apartments at the Louvre, which are still part of the collection, and was reputed for its fine quality decorative production of gilt and patinated bronzes, pièce de table and garnitures de cheminée...

A Wonderful French Neoclassical / Regency / Empire Bronze Bowl With Star Ormolu Mounts Hanging From Fabric Rope And Tassels, This Beautiful Chandelier Has 3 Candelabra Lights. Comes ...

An elegant and small scale French late 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier. This stunning chandelier showcases an upside down umbrella shape centered at the bott...

An unusual burgundy coloured pair of late 19th Century French Sevres style porcelain vases / lamps. Each with classical scrolling gilded decoration, gilded ormolu maidens to either s...

Pair antique French ormolu bronze & original Baccarat crystal sconces, circa 1885.

This is an impressive vintage set of four of ormolu and glass classical corinthian column & urn table lamp, circa Mid 20th Century in date. Each lamp features a classical urn capita...

A handsome and uniquely shaped pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron and Ormolu sconces. Each sconce displays a Wrought Iron back plate with a vertical stem ending...

This rare twenty-one light KPM porcelain and gilt bronze chandelier is a truly remarkable piece of decorative art, and a splendid example of ...

A charming and small scale French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, Crystal and Rock Crystal chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by a fine bottom facetted cut crystal ball below a lovely Crystal fut from where the arm branch out. Each of the elegantly scrolled Ormolu arms are adorned with Crystal rosettes, with three leading to wonderful foliate bobeches below the mottled candle cups and glass...

Monumental Pair of Rouge Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Torchères After Carrier-Belleuse, Albert-Ernest (French, 1824–1887) Height: 282cm, width: 70cm, depth: 75cm This ...

This is a large stunning decorative pair of antique French ormolu gilt wall light sconces in the elegant Louis Revival style, circa 1900 in date. Each wall light features a backplat...

A fine pair of six-light ormolu-mounted cut-glass chandeliers the baluster shaped shaft centered by an urn shaped shaft piece this piece surmounted with a drop hung canopy the receiv...

A wonderful and uniquely scaled French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu chandelier. This elegant eight arm chandelier is centered at the bottom by an inverted foliate and mottled fi...

Elevate any interior with this magnificent pair of 19th-century alabaster and gilt bronze mounted table lamps, exquisitely crafted in the grand European Neoclassical tradition. Rich in architectural elegance and adorned with finely cast bronze ornamentation, these exceptional lamps combine the timeless beauty of natural alabaster with the brilliance of gilded bronze, creating a luxurious statement suitable for the finest traditional or transitional interiors. Each lamp is centered around an elegant hand-carved alabaster urn, gracefully proportioned and mounted upon a substantial stepped pedestal base. The warm honey-toned alabaster exhibits beautiful natural veining and subtle variations in color, ensuring that each lamp is truly one of a kind. Unlike manufactured stone, genuine alabaster possesses a translucent quality that softly reflects ambient light, adding warmth and depth while showcasing the stone's natural beauty developed over millions of years. The urn bodies are richly embellished with finely cast gilt bronze mounts executed in the classical French taste. Prominently displayed on each side are beautifully sculpted ram's head handles, symbols of strength, prestige, and classical refinement that were widely incorporated into Empire and Neoclassical decorative arts during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These impressive mounts flow seamlessly into elaborate swags, wreaths, floral garlands, and acanthus motifs that encircle the urns with remarkable precision and artistic detail. The stepped square bases continue the refined decorative vocabulary with beaded edging, cast bronze appliqués, classical rosettes, and scrolling ornamentation. Every bronze element demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship, featuring crisp casting and a beautifully aged gilt finish that has developed a rich patina over decades of careful preservation. The contrast between the luminous alabaster and warm gilded bronze creates a striking visual balance that immediately draws the eye. The elegant tapered stems support newly wired standard lamp sockets, making these lamps fully functional for modern living while preserving their authentic antique character. Their generous proportions make them ideal as statement lamps on console tables, library bookcases, bedside chests, or formal living room end tables. Whether placed in a grand foyer, luxurious office, or sophisticated sitting room, they instantly bring an atmosphere of European elegance and historic charm. During the 19th century, alabaster became one of the most desirable materials for fine decorative objects throughout France, Italy, and England. Its ability to be intricately carved while retaining a soft, luminous appearance made it particularly popular for clocks, urns, lamps, and architectural ornaments found in the homes of aristocracy and affluent collectors. Combined with finely chased gilt bronze mounts, pieces such as these represented the highest standards of decorative craftsmanship and were intended to reflect both wealth and refined taste. Today, authentic antique alabaster lamps...

A charming true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu three arm sconces. Each sconce is centered by a lovely scrolled foliate design in a striking satin and burnished finis...

A Nice Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Nine Light Chandelier Multi-faceted and shaped crystal, beaded swags along the body, central interior lit spear, eight perimeter li...

These exceptional, large pair of red marble and gilt bronze candelabra is opulently decorated finely-cast neoclassical style decorations. Each candelabrum is formed as a red marble vase...

A grand and opulently detailed Palatial 19th century French Baccarat Louis XVI style chandelier in Baccarat crystal and ormolu. Executed in the quintessential neoclassical style, the...

This is a stunning antique pair of Sevres porcelain and ormolu mounted wall lights painted with the Marquise de Pompadour & Madame du Barry, Circa 1870 in date.   They feature ha...

Gilt bronze gasolier converted to electricity, having two Necolassical etched globes

A wonderfully decorative pair of Chinese 19th century Famille Rose Porcelain and French Ormolu mounted lamps. This stunning pair are raised by fanciful circular and concave shaped Or...

A Palatial French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Figural Thirty-Nine Light Chandelier. The scrolled arm candle-arms designed with acanthus and floral wreaths protruding from...

A Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Three Light Sconces The foliate-scolled backplate supporting three candle branches ending in drip pans and nozzles. Det...

A very impressive and palatial late 19th century gilt bronze and crystal twenty four light basket chandelier The large sunburst corona above a reticulated pierced crown adorned with...

A Pair of Giltwood Carved Torchères After the Design by Jean Pelletier for the King's State Apartments Supported on incurved tripartite plinths, the pair of torchères hand-carved i...

A Rare and Palatial Pair of Mid 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Malachite Six Light Torcheres The body of baluster form above a gilt bronze mounted circular and square base, the neck mounted with flowers and foliage leading up to seven tiered bronze acanthus arms. Malachite is a semi-precious stone and also a valuable copper ore, hydrous copper carbonate. It is a beautiful green earth stone with irregular black banding. It is easily recognized by its color, green streak, and silky or velvety luster. It was used to make beautiful jewelry and to adorn only the finest pieces of furniture. In the 18th and 19th centuries malachite was popular with Russian Czars...