Charming Porcelain Night Lamp attr. to L'Escalier de Cristal, France, Circa 1880

Important display case attributed to l'Escalier de Cristal, made in engraved gilded bronze, with bent and beveled glazed panels and mirror background plaques. The top and the sides can be completely and widely opened. L’Escalier de Cristal, Parisian firm created circa 1800 by Mme veuve Desarnaud, famous under the French “Restoration” for its decorative objects combining crystal and bronze. She was awarded a gold medal at the 1819 Paris Exposition des Produits de l’Industrie for an outstanding gilt-bronze mounted crystal dressing table. Located in Paris, at the Palais-Royal, Galerie de Valois, L’Escalier de Cristal was bought out circa 1830 by Boin, and then by Lahoche in 1840. The company owed its rise to a position amongst the most important Paris decorative wares shops to Lahoche, who expanded considerably the business and entered later in partnership with his son-in-law to set up in 1852 Lahoche et...

Rare Japanese style diamond-shaped tray attributed to l'Escalier de Cristal, representing lake landscapes in cartouches, and adorned in its center with a lunch scene with a Japanese couple in traditional dress, all highlighted by a gilded decor of flowering branches on a pink porcelain background. The whole is framed by a gilded openwork bronze mount ending on the sides by two handles. “L’Escalier de Cristal”, an old and famous Parisian firm, specialized in glass products and ceramics but also suggested furniture and bronze sculptures. It was led from 1885 to 1923 by Emile Pannier’s sons, who gave the name of Pannier Frères to the society, located at the corner of Scribe street and Auber street, next to the new built Paris Opera house. Their Japanese style creations were among many others much appreciated by the critics and the public. They were awarded many medals at various exhibitions, such as the Gold medal at the 1900 Paris Universal Exhibition. Lots of artists participated in that world success, such as Emile Gallé, who gave to Pannier Frères the exclusive rights of some of his models, or François-Eugène Rousseau, who designed many vases and gave the model of his successful Japanese style dining-set as well. This set was made by the Creil et Montereau Manufacture. In the Japanese style furniture...

Large enamelled porcelain perfume burner decorated with vines on a background of rose petals. The set is embellished with an elegant mount in chisele...

Rare Japanese clock in double patina bronze with suspended dial. The portico and dial, with calligraphic Kanji numerals complemented by hands featuring an undulating dragon, are deco...

18th century Famille verte China porcelain mural fountain, decorated with lotus, tree and bird motifs. The faucet is coming out of a dragon mouth. Beaut...

Large planter decorated on the belly with a rotating decoration of polychrome flowers and geometric patterns in cloisonné enamel on a red background. It is inserted in an important p...

A fine Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and glass cage chandelier with applied porcelain flowers, attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal. French, circa 1900. Fitted internally with el...

Table lamp in blue porcelain and set with gilded bronze, adorned with vine leaves at the top of the body, the top of the frame adorned with a regular grid and the foot of the base de...

Pair Crystal Table Lamps Midcentury 'Cristal de France' The etiquette 'cristal de France' can be removed if preferred These can be rewired for ...

Lamp in porcelain and gilt bronze, baluster shape adorned, on the belly, with leaves and flowers on a white background. Belly ornamented with two cartouches on both sides. Base and m...

Petite antique French celadon porcelain lamp with bronze d' ore mounts, Circa 1880's.

Pair antique French Belle Epoque porcelain and ormolu lamps, circa 1880.