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Material: Ormolu
19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oil Lamps on Marble Base, converted electric
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oil Lamps on Marble Base, converted to electric
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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Bronze and Faux Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most unique pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu, silvered bronze and faux painted porphyry lamps. Each lamp is raised by a circular mottled base with a wonderfully executed faux painted porphyry design. The urn shaped silvered bronze bodies display most impressive richly chased ormolu swaging berried laurel garlands and wraparound lattice bands...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Sèvres Porcelain Watteau Scene Ormolu Cobalt Blue Table Lamp Bronze Satyr
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning French Sevres Soft Paste Signed Porcelain and Ormolu with Twin Handles modelled as a Satyre, Electric Table Lamp of traditional bulbous form and of outstanding quality, and ...
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19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Carrara Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and white Carrara marble three arm candelabra lamps. Each lamp is raised by Fine ormolu ball feet below a square white Car...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French and Asian Collaboration 19th Century Régence Style Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and very unique pair of French and Asian collaboration 19th century Régence st. porcelain and ormolu vases mounted into lamps. Each lamp is raised by a finely detailed pie...
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19th Century French Regency Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Antique Pair English Staffordshire Porcelain Table Lamps Ridgway or Rockingham
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine pair of English Staffordshire Porcelain mantle vases now converted to electric table lamps of medium proportions, Circa 1860. Of traditional bulbous outline ...
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Porcelain Lamps by Picard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and enameled porcelain lamps hand signed by Picard. Each lamp is raised by a striking and richly detailed ormolu base with block rosettes, a wonderfully executed draped fabric with tassels and charming acorn finials. The socle pedestal is decorated with a berried laurel band while above is the beautiful porcelain body with finely hand painted scenes of charming cherubs playing outside...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Impressive Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Three-Light Marble Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
An impressive late 19th century gilt bronze mounted three-light marble lamp The Verde green marble with bronze foliage designs, the corners with thre...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by a circular white Carrara marble base with a fine fitted wrap around...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu candelabra lamps. Each four arm lamp is raised by a circular base with a finely mottled wrap around band, striking interlo...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Porcelain and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Louis XV st. porcelain and ormolu lamp. The lamp is raised by a striking richly chased ormolu base with fine foliate designs and Greek keys in a satin...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Louis XVI St. Marble and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of French 19th Louis XVI st. White Carrara marble and ormolu electrified candelabra lamps, after a model by Pierre Gouthière. Each lamp is raised by ormolu topie shaped feet b...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Celadon Porcelain and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. celadon porcelain and ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by an elegant circular ormolu base with fine rosette block feet and wrap around berried laurel and Coeur de Rai designed bands. The beautifully shaped celadon porcelain body displays striking scrolled handles at each side with superb richly chased foliate designs leading to finely detailed cornucopias, additional swaging berried laurel garlands, and a fine wrap around gold tooled band...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Period Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and unique pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu six arm candelabra lamps. Each lamp is raised by elegant topie shaped feet and square t...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Candelabras Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very large scale pair of French early 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu candelabras mounted into lamps after a model by Pierre Gouthière. Each lamp is raised by a tria...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu candelabra lamps. Each three arm lamp is raised by a circular base with a fine mottle...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Pair of French Onyx and Ormolu Lamps
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An impressive pair of French onyx and ormolu lamps, each in the form of a classical urn decorated with lavish ormolu mounts comprising a high scroll handle...
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Early 1900s French Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Onyx, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu and White Carrara marble candelabra lamps. Each four arm lamp is raised by fine ormolu topie shape...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabras Mounted into Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and very high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu candelabras mounted into lamps. Each lamp is raised by an impressive and most decorative tripod base wi...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Bronze Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze candlesticks mounted into lamps. Each lamp is raised by a circular ormolu base with protruding rosettes...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large 19th century French empire bronze ormolu table lamp
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Tall 19th century French empire bronze ormolu lamp, circa 1860. Here we have a lamp of the finest quality, previously would have been a gas lamp but converted to electricity in the ...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Bronze and Leather Lamp by Etienne Kohlmann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Table lamp with black leather base of classical scroll form with gilt bronze and painted wood faux candle. With original aluminum uplight and two small European socket lights on the ...
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1940s French Vintage Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Unique Pair 19th Century Gilt Bronze "Japonisme" Candelabra by Maison Marnyhac
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Unique Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze “Japonisme” Ten Light Candelabra by Maison Marnyhac Maison Marnyhac Floral decorated vase shaped body with handles, sitting on three dolphin...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Sevres Type Painted Gilt Porcelain & Ormolu Mounted Vase Table Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Sevres Type hand Painted, Gilt Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted dual handled Vase Table Lamp with original harp and figural painted porcelain finial. Light bulb socket likel...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Brass, Ormolu

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Cantonese Enamel Table Lamp Vase Yellow Green
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb and quite early example of JUST ONE Chinese Hand painted Canton enamel tall ovoid form Vase of octagonal outline now converted to an Electric Table Lamp, raised on six ormolu ...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Antique Set Four French Doré Bronze Neoclassical Ormolu Candlesticks Lamps 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine and quite rare Set of Four (two identical pairs) French Ormolu and patinated Bronze early Victorian Single Light Candlesticks of tall slender form and fairly st...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Hand Painted Porcelain & Gilt Ormolu Lamp C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Sevres Hand Painted Porcelain & Gilt Ormolu Lamp with Courtiing & Landscape Scenes C1880 Measures - 35 1/2" x 20" x 20"
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Fine Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases Oil Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Chinese Export, 19th century porcelain bottle vases mounted with French ormolu as oil lamps. The well potted ovoid light pale-green porcelain pear...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Cherub Table Lamp Louis Revival Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique French Louis XVI Revival ormolu table lamp with Carrara marble base, circa 1870 in date. An ormolu triple branch light candela...
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1870s Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Siena Marble Table Lamps 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An antique pair of French ormolu mounted and Giallo di Siena marble Neo Classical table lamps, Circa 1870 in date. The pair are of baluste...
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1870s French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Marble, Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Neo-Greek st. Giltwood, Bronze and Ormolu lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elegant and finely detailed pair of French 19th century Neo-Greek st. ebonized Fruitwood, Giltwood, patinated Bronze, and Ormolu lamps. Each stunning lamp is raised by three p...
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19th Century French Greek Revival Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Sèvres Porcelain Watteau Scene Ormolu Cobalt Blue Table Lamp 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning French Sèvres soft paste signed porcelain and ormolu twin handle electric table lamp of traditional bulbous form and of outstanding quality, and good size proportions, raise...
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19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

American Dedham Style Pottery Sang de Boeuf & Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
By Chelsea Keramic Art Works
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous and extremely rare early 20 century American Dedham pottery oxblood & gilt bronze table lamp of medium proportions. In the shape ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Ormolu Table Lamps

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Brass and Porcelain Table Lamp with Ormolu, circa 1890
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique French porcelain and brass table lamp with shade, France circa 1890. Impressive mirror noir vase lamp with a gilded brass ormolu base and acanthus leaf detail. The body feat...
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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Brass, Ormolu

A French Empire Style Lamp Late XIXth Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French Empire Style Lamp Late XIXth Century A French gilt and parcel patinated bronze standard lamp In the shape of a Ionic Greek column The fluted stem with foliate capital on a ...
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1890s French Empire Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Bronze, Ormolu

Ormolu Mounted Chinese Celadon Crackle Porcelain Lamp Marked E.F Caldwell, 1800s
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Quite Large 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Chinese Celadon Crackle Porcelain Vase mounted as Lamp, Marked E.F. Caldwell. Presented is an exceptional lamp from the 19th century, masterfully blending Chinese and American artisanship, and distinguished by the signature of E.F. Caldwell. Enhanced with an ormolu mount, this lamp showcases a captivating Chinese celadon crackle porcelain body, elegantly fashioned on the mounts. Adorned with intricate geometric patterns and foliate designs, the ornate ormolu top features a mesmerizing arrangement of filigree and delicate beading. A resplendent finial crowns the lamp, an embellished jewelry-like pierced circular ornament adorned with inner scrolls. Gracefully positioned on a stepped ormolu base, the lamp stands tall atop four foo-dogs, each grasping a ball. Notably, the male foo dog...
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1890s American Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Elegant Italian Pair of Doré Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Column Neoclassical Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
An elegant Italian pair of gilt doré bronze and diamond cut crystal, ormolu-mounted column-form neoclassical lamps in the manner of baccarat. Measures: Height 51 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Ormolu Table Lamps

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

True Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Bronze & Porphyry Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period patinated bronze, verdigris ormolu and Porphyry candelabra lamps. Each six arm lamp is raised by a square Porphyry base with a striking wrap around berried laurel ormolu band and exceptional richly chased swaging blooming flower garlands encasing the circular Porphyry support. At the center are charming verdigris cherubs sitting on patinated bronze rocks...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis Philippe Period Bronze And Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis Philippe period patinated bronze, ormolu and Sienna marble lamps. Each candlestick lamp is raised by a...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Antique French Cobalt Porcelain Lamps with Ormolu Mounts, Circa 1900-1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Cobalt Blue Porcelain Lamps with Ormolu Mounts, Circa 1900-1910.
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Early 20th Century French Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Set of Four Italian Murano Glass Table Lamps Mid-Century Modern Barovier Toso
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality and quite rare set of four Italian Murano glass and ormolu midcentury electric table lamps of good size proportions, circa 1950s. Firmly attributed to a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Wonderful French Rock Crystal Bronze Ormolu Mounted Regency Rare Caldwell Lamp
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French rock crystal and bronze ormolu mounted Regency Empire style lamp in the manner of E.F. Caldwell.
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20th Century French Belle Époque Ormolu Table Lamps

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Rock Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

Pair Neoclassical Ormolu Candlestick Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair Charles X Ormolu candlestick lamps. Fine pair finely chased gilt metal candlesticks with grey painted candle sleeves above anthemion capitals with ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Revival Rococo Acanthus Bronze Candlesticks 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
This exquisite pair of 19th-century Louis XVI Revival Rococo acanthus bronze candlesticks is a stunning representation of neoclassical elegance and timeless beauty. Crafted with intr...
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19th Century Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage Ormolu and Marble Dolphin Table Lamp Louis Revival
Located in London, GB
This is a truly superb large white marble and ormolu Louis Revival table lamp, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century. The central column stands on four ormolu dolphins ...
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1980s French Vintage Ormolu Table Lamps

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Marble, Ormolu

Tall Japanese Gilt Bronze Urn Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Gilt brass Japanese urn with a pair of handles, the top handles with rings. Bands of relief at each pair of handles.
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1960s Japanese Vintage Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Pair of French Mid-Century Rose Quartz and Bronze Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French 1940s rose quartz and bronze dore table lamps with 3 seahorses at base (PRICED AS Pair).
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1940s French Vintage Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Early 20th Century Green Marble and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Richmond, London
A superb quality gilt bronze mounted urn in Verde Antico marble, now fitted as a table lamp. France or Italy, late 19th – early 20th century. Why we like it This table lamp is crafted from rare Verde Antico marble, quarried in Larissa, Thessaly, Greece. Known for its deep green color and distinct white and black veining, this marble is valued among collectors and designers for its unique character and scarcity. The stone is paired with finely cast gilt bronze mounts that provide a pleasing contrast and add subtle elegance to the piece. Verde Antico marble is considered rare and historically significant. The Corsi Collection of Decorative Stones at Oxford University Museum of Natural History catalogue entry 566. (143.2) reads: “Another of a lighter green, with white and more definite black markings. The two amazing tables in the Galleria degli Animali in the Vatican Museum are of this type. (Very rare).” Image attached to the listing. The Galleria degli Animali, or Hall of Animals, was created during the papacy of Pius VI (1775–1799) as a “stone zoo” of sorts, using ancient sculptures that were often restored and occasionally reimagined. This ambitious project brought together prominent artists of the 18th century, including Francesco Antonio Franzoni from Carrara. The artworks in this space reflect themes of nature and hunting, with coloured marbles chosen to suggest the textures and colours of animal fur, feathers, or to create eye-catching contrasts. See last two images in the listing. Combining Verde Antico marble with high-quality gilt bronze accents, this lamp is a distinctive piece that brings historical character and timeless appeal to any space. May be wired for any country. Lampshade not included. Height without shade: 53 cm / 21 in. Would you like to see more beautiful things from our collection? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favourite our shop to get your first dibs...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Gilded Electrified Candlestick Lamps Signed by Sterling Bronze Co. Circa 1910s
Located in New York, NY
ATL1836 A pair of single light gilt bronze electrified candlesticks having crystal bobeches dressed with spear and rosette prisms. Signed by t...
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Early 20th Century American Baroque Ormolu Table Lamps

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Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of 19th C. French Faux Marble Tole Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lovely pair of lamps made from 19th Century French tole and gilt bronze oil lamps, with a faux marble paint finish. Shades not included,...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Metal, Ormolu

Pair of 19th C. French Faux Marble Tole Lamps
Pair of 19th C. French Faux Marble Tole Lamps
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Sang De Boeuf, Ormolu Mounted Vase, by Rookwood 1936, Now as a Lamp, Dark Glaze
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sang de Boeuf, Ormolu Mounted Vase, by Rookwood Pottery 1936, now as a Lamp, Light Glaze Beautiful glazed vase raised on four ormolu elegant paw feet, attributed to E.F. Caldwell (O...
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1930s American Chinese Export Vintage Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Bouillotte Desk Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Each three arm candelabra; with painted black tin shades and gilt bronze finials, wired for electricity. From the Collection of Mario Buatta, New York, NY.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

French Gilt Bronze Baroque Style Candlestick Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French gilt bronze baroque style candlestick lamp
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Early 17th Century French Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Vases / Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative pair of late 19th century Chinese cloisonné enamel vases / lamps. Each having wonderful turquoise ground and exotic flowers, with gilded ormolu mounts.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of Gilt Bronze Ostrich Egg Lamps by Charles
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Chic pair of gilt bronze neoclassical lamps centered on Ostrich eggs, Signed on bottom by Maison Charles. Great quality, wonderful detailing.
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20th Century French Ormolu Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Pair of Renaissance Style Ebonized Metal and Cast Ormolu Table Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Edward F. Caldwell & Co 1851-1914 attributed renaissance revival style ormolu gilt and ebonized metal decorated table lamps, New York, early 20th century. Measure 26.25" tall...
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Revival Ormolu Table Lamps

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Metal, Ormolu

Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Pricket Form Lamp Attributed to F. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely detailed pricket stick style lamp features rock crystal quartz mounted with bronze fittings on a triangular base ending in paw feet.
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Ormolu Table Lamps

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Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Substantial Pair of French Louis XVI Antique Black Slate Urn Lamps, 43” H
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A VERY FINE AND SUBSTANTIAL PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU-MOUNTED BLACK SLATE URNS, NOW FITTED AS LAMPS Paris, France circa second half of the 19th century unmarked Item # 403PUW1...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Slate, Brass, Ormolu

Pair of Superb Antique Louis XVI Style Bagues Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Lamps
Located in New York, NY
The exquisite and rare pair of Louis XVI style lamps each features a gilt bronze structure formed as a central stem with multiple scrolling branches. The branches are adorned with pe...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Garnitures Urns Now as Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of black marble and gilt bronze garniture urns now as lamps. The bottle form marble urns with ormolu mounts and bases with two sockets fo...
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1870s French Antique Ormolu Table Lamps

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Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu

Antique Ormolu Table Lamps and Other Ormolu Lighting for Sale on 1stDibs

Able to double as task lighting, table lamps can illuminate darker corners of a room, and antique ormolu table lamps and other ormolu lighting can be incorporated into a variety of spaces.

Your style of decorating doesn't have to necessarily have to be rooted in neoclassical design in order to tastefully introduce ormolu — while demand for the material and/or technique was at its peak in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries, ormolu table lamps, desk lamps and other ormolu furniture and decor are still widely loved by contemporary designers and collectors.

What is ormolu?

Ormolu is a brilliant form of decorative trickery. To the untrained eye, ormolu table lamps, clocks, jewelry boxes and other ormolu furniture and decor look like they're made of solid gold. But those in the know recognize ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — as having been essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

“Most commonly, ormolu refers to a bronze object that has been covered with gold, typically 18 karat or 24 karat,” explains Jamie Sinai, director of the antiques specialist Mayfair Gallery, in London. “For that reason, ormolu is sometimes called gilt bronze or, in French, bronze doré. Strictly speaking, however, the term ormolu also denotes the technique of applying gold to a metal.”

“The word comes from the French or moulu, which translates as ‘ground or powdered gold’ — the form the gold takes before it is applied to a metal surface.”

From the court of King Louis XVI to that of Napoleon I, the French elite snapped up furniture mounted with ormolu, as well as sconces, candelabra and table lamps made from the material. 

If you're looking to bring a touch of this 19th-century pizzazz to your desk, an antique ormolu table lamp is a decorative touch that blends ornament and functionality. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room, and a well-crafted ormolu table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Today, antiques collectors and interior designers seek out the finest in ormolu clocks and continue to prize ormolu for its extraordinary craftsmanship and history-infused glamour. 

“This wondrous material was highly sought after in France as the ultimate luxury. It magically resembled solid gold and sparkled under candlelight,” says Sinai.

Find antique ormolu table lamps, ormolu floor lamps and other ormolu lighting on 1stDibs.

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