Bronze Furniture

In Tiffany Studios' exquisite "Nautilus" table lamp, a cast bronze mermaid emerges from a churning sea, holding a lighted nautilus shell aloft. This lamp, one of the few patented by Tiffany Studios, received its patent on May 2, 1899, and was featured in Siegfried Bing’s landmark Louis Comfort Tiffany exhibition at the Grafton Galleries. The mermaid base was sculpted by Louis Gudebrod, the only lamp base artist credited by Tiffany Studios. The nautilus shell motif, prominent in European decorative arts of the 17th century, originated from Dutch ships that transported the shells from the South China Sea, some 15,000 miles away. These shells showcased the Dutch Republic's global mercantile strength, and Dutch painters often featured them in still-life works—many of which are now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection. Inspired by this artistic tradition, Tiffany transformed the iridescent shell into a table lamp. The shell softened and modulated the light, similar to the effect of Tiffany's Favrile glass shades, creating a warm glow reminiscent of the gas lighting familiar to the era. Item #: L-21744 Artist: Tiffany Studios New York Country: United States Circa: 1899 Dimensions: 17.5" height, 4.75" width, 8" deep. Materials: Nautilus shell, Bronze Base Signed: GUDEBROD and Tiffany Studios New York Literature: Alastair Duncan, "Tiffany Lamps and Metalware", Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2007, pg. 86, fig. 336. Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: The shape of the exotic nautilus, found in the western Pacific, has long been the muse of architects, artists, and designers. One only has to look to Grecian columns, to spiral staircases, or to the nautilus cups of the sixteenth century for examples. Louis Comfort Tiffany's glass interpretation of the "Nautilus" shell design was first displayed at the Paris Exposition Universelle 1900, where he was displaying the best lamps that he had to offer. By bringing this intricate and difficult-to-make model to the World's Fair, Tiffany was showing the international design world just how well-made and beautiful a Tiffany Studios New York lamp...

Benino Round Exotic Wood Cast Bronze Pedestal Dining Table by Costantini Design 60" round and 29" high as shown The Benino Round Pedestal Tab...

Rare pair of large lounge chairs or club chairs designed in the California coastal organic modern taste by Thomas Pheasant for McGuire. The set includes 2 lounge chairs and 1 matchin...

French 19th Century Bronze Serpent Base Specimen Marble Pietra Dura Chess Table, Circa 1890s This extraordinary French bronze and specimen marble chess or checkers table from the 18...

A circa 1940's patinated bronze neoclassic lantern with 3 candelabra lights. Measurements: Diameter: 15" Drop: 44"

A Bronze Koi Fish. The beautiful fish can be used as a decorative piece, a vase, and if you're really ambitious, could make a lovely fountain. A compliment to any space - living ro...

Vintage Nupe of Nigeria thinly cast hollow bronze purse or container, probably created by the lost wax process with attached bronze bells and rings. Hollow with fine overlaid designs...

The Cumulus chair is a whimsical floor sculpture designed to start conversation and draw admiration. The unique and organic shaping of the seat and backrest is reminiscent of cloud f...

An original solid bronze passageway light by Kokosha of Osaka, Japan. Made from solid cast bronze with a wire cage and shatter proof acrylic protective dome, this is an extremely ro...

A striking vintage Italian bar cart dating from the 1960s, this elegant piece embodies the glamour and sophistication of the Hollywood Regency aesthetic. Designed with a sculptural s...

Falconer on horseback after the original model by the French master, Pierre Jules Mene (1810-1879), measuring 28 in tall, 29 inches wide and 9 in deep.

Walter Lamb Bronze and Rope Lounge Chair Manufactured by Brown Jordan Beautiful natural patina

Emile Gallé, probably the greatest master of Art Nouveau, was born in Nancy, France, on May 4, 1846 to Charles Gallé and Fanny Reinemer. This single-glass bulb lamp decorated with a ...

A pair of midcentury Chinese modern lamps made from Bronze with wood base. Similar pair of lamps were features in Architectural Digest showing Jen...

Pair of large French circa 1920s molded glass and crystal five-light sconces. Measurements: Height 32" Width 19" Depth 13".

ISIDORE JULES BONHEUR French, 1827-1901 "Mare and her Foal" Sand-cast nuanced medium-brown patinated bronze Signed in cast "I. BONHEUR" and cold-stamped PEYROL verso Cast circa 187...

Extra large and truly timeless Art Deco 3 light pendant that will never fail to impress. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialities, finding a top quality antique a...

Antique French Louis XVI style pair of nightstands topped with a white marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs. Two dovetailed small drawers with brass details.

The Crescent Console Table by Carlos Solano is a statement of refined craftsmanship and sculptural elegance, inspired by mid-century modern design principles. Featuring solid brass c...

Very beautiful chandelier in the Louis XVI style in the shape of a hot air balloon with 6 light arms and 6 light points in the center. Rich crystal ornamentation in the form of gar...

Light bronze vase made by GAB in the 1950's. Beautiful & good condition. Contact us for any questions!

The now iconic bronze coupe vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Each piece is handmade and hand patinated so there is always a slig...

The Bloom Chandelier renders an abstract Banana blossom in hand blown glass. An elongated teardrop is topped by three glass leaves in varied colors and capped by a crown of stacked ...

Jugenstile cast bronze inkwell in the form of a bat (Fledermaus).

This is a reproduction casting of a Jules Moigniez bronze. The bronze rest on a green marble base. Its a good casting. nicely detailed. The name ...

1970s Sherle Wagner Hollywood Regency hand painted porcelain Chinoiserie Ming Blossom Blue powder room / bathroom wash basin sink, nickel plated br...

ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE French, 1796-1875 Panther of Tunisia [smaller version] Sand-cast patinated bronze Signed in cast BARYE Cast executed last quarter of the 19th century 3 1/2" H ...

1900s Astonishing large “Fragata Siglo XVIII”model ship in walnut wood. Handmade. Made in England. This model is amazing and in excellent condition and all handmade. A true piece of ...

Italian 19th century bronze bust of Augustus Ceasar, finely detailed and well patinated, standing on turned ebonized wood and marble socle plinth base.

A signature piece from our stone collection, the expertly hand-sculpted Dionis Side Table evokes the subtle curves and contours of tumbled stones sha...

A Wonderful Large Vaughan Designs Style Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Filigree Bell Jar Lantern With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And ...

Polished bronze Venetian face by CM Volare, 1994.

"Ombra della sera" Etruscan bronze, 3rd century BC, Museo Etrusco Guernacci, Volterra "Shadow of the evening". This copy of the “Evening shadow”, is an authorized cast after the orig...

1960s heavy solid Bronze Clam Seashell Planter, Jardinières or Cachepots attributed to Maison Jansen. Features 6 large, detailed shells in stunning done craftsmanship. In all origina...

Great & small shape and warmest colors, alabaster light fixture. Looking for a light that brings both character and warmth to your home? This stunning alabaster pendant could be jus...

An elegant and sculptural Danish Art Deco bronze vase by Just Andersen (1884–1943), crafted in the late 1920s to 1940s and stamped with the model mark “D20.” Originating in Denmark, ...

This wonderful, whimsical, and naughty bronze by the Bergman Foundry is a real joy. Highly detailed casting and meticulously painted bronze has the added feature of a toy, you can p...

A rare pair of hand sconces by Jean Marais, originally part of his ceramic line, this version in bronze is never seen. It is said the inspiration for the model came from his movie “B...

A circa 1930's leaded glass light fixture with 2 interior lights

Solid Bronze Bulldog Door Knocker. The Detailing of the dogs face along with a rich Patina make this a great piece to greet your guests! Two holes on the reverse allow the knock...

AUTHOR: Dance Card Notebook. TITLE: 19th C. Palais-Royal Work Mother of Pearl & Gilded Bronze Dance Card Notebook. PUBLISHER: France, c.1800's. DESCRIPTION: 1 vol., 3-3/4" x 2-1/...

This impressive life-size bronze Bacchanal group, conceived after Clodion, captures the exuberant spirit, sensuality, and theatrical movement that define the finest French Neoclassic...

Antique Handel School Floral Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp With Bronze Base Unsigned C1920 Measures - 17.75"h x 10.75"diam This table lamp, in the manner of Handel, features a le...

A beautiful Art Deco chandelier with very elegant design, crown-shaped of gilt bronze with a satin handcut glass dome shade and a small shade hanging from the top, all supported by f...

Designed by French sculptor Pierre Le Faguays in 1925, this Art Deco bronze statue features a young Grecian female archer named "Diana" gracefully pulling her bow. The statue highlig...

This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III Bacarrat ormolu and glass Cave a Liqueur, or tantalus, circa 1860 in date.  The Cave a Liqueur features an ormolu case with glass pa...

pair of circa 1920's large cut crystal table lamps with bronze base

Wall lamp 'Lens' designed by Francesco Rota in 2013. Wall lamp giving up & down direct light. Pressed and curved metal structure. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Lens by Francesco Rot...

Midcentury abstract bronze sculpture. Stunning midcentury abstract bronze sculpture. This well cast abstract bronze has great patina and is perfect for a cocktail table, console tab...

This is a Bronze Sculpture Lamp by A.Moreau. It depicts a young peasant girl sculpture wearing a long robe, barefoot standing on small slope with flowers and holding some Lilies flow...

Early 20th century cast bronze figure of a rooster with good patina and traces of original gilding. Cast with nicely detailed feathers and in an alert posture.

Lovely 1930s bronze vase, in a plump form with decorative handles and details. Patinated in beautiful green nuances. GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an important influe...

Pair of Murano Glass Leaf Wall Lights with Bronze Accent, Art Deco Style In stock and ready to ship from our Miami gallery Elegant pair of Murano glas...

A four-doored sideboard in hand-patinated brass. Each door operates on push-to-open, soft-close hinges. Handcrafted in the North to order, this sideboard can be commissioned in besp...

Pair of very large antique obelisks in the French Empire style with malachite veneers and neoclassical gilt bronze mounts including goddesses and masks...

A gorgeous antique Art Deco period gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3....

This is a very good antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculpture, sometimes called a temple lions, made of bronze, with excellent detail, dating to the 19th century, Qing period or poss...

This is an antique Tudor Rose mortar and pestle. An English, bronze apothecary instrument, dating to the mid 17th century, circa 1650. Accessorise your counter tops with this deligh...

Bronze Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish.

21st Century desk lamp in golden bronze and with porcelain base decorated with sky with clouds and pure gold decorations. The metal parts are finely chiselled. The joint on the bar a...