Copper Furniture

Circa 1920. We offer this fantastic Art Deco table lamp made in cooper, great patina.

Antique 19th century Indo Persian copper tea or coffee pot with an arabesque pattern, embossed flower motif and tendril design. Middle Eastern Arabian Persian style coffee pot in copper embossed with floral design. Persian Copper In Collectible Copper Metalware Antique Collectible Metalware, Copper Middle Eastern Pot...

Brass vase from Africa 1990s Great condition.

Lot of five vintage copper coffee pots for rustic kitchen decoration vintage rustic style copper kitchen decoration They are very decorative...

Contemporary Peach / Rose Gold tinted Orbis™ round mirror with a solid brushed copper frame. The detailing and finish, including visible copper plated screws, emphasise the craft and...

Oversize French Copper Saucer Pan Chamonix Palace. Palace copper pan 28 inches L , 14 inches diameter , 8 inches Height. Polished. The ‘Chamonix Palais’ was the third Grand Palais in...

St. Julien with Sulky Molded Copper Weather Vane, attributed to J.W. Fiske, New York, last quarter 19th century, full-bodied molded sheet copper horse and driver vane with cast iron horse's head and driver's hands, sheet copper reins and seat, copper rod wheels, mounted on a ebony base. This has the original threading as seen in the last photo below. A very similar Attrib Fiske Weathervane...

A three-panelled feature screen in patinated brass, inspired by one of the iconic bridges which cross the River Tyne. Hand crafted in the North to order. Custom sizes and finishes ar...

This is an antique pitcher for tea ceremony made in Japan around 1920s (Taisho era). And made with Copper. This pitcher has a signature on the bottom, written Kinyoudou. This kind ...

An extraordinary historical Nautical rope winding Ship's Windlass from the great age of exploration and commerce reinterpreted as a standing table. The windlass section is antique wi...

Circa 1970. We offer this Mexican Mixed Metal Tray by Los Castillo. The mix of metals is silver, copper, bronze, aluminum.

A baluster cabinet vase made in France. Beautiful decorative baluster vase created in France in the beginning of the 20th century. The cabinet vase has been crafted in porcelain and...

Marble Floor Lamp "Wagneriana" by Lella and Massimo Vignelli The "Wagneriana" floor lamp, a masterpiece of design crafted by the renowned Italian duo Massimo & Lella Vignelli in 198...

Ceiling lights by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950. Aluminum frame with anodized copper finish, featuring a unique etched spiral within t...

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. M...

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Artichoke pendant light, Denmark, circa 1957. Copper, aluminum, and enameled steel.

A great Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere brass, copper and metal life-size tree sculpture. Rare form Brutalist design. Large leaves and verdigris green metal base. Signed C Jere on leaf.

A set of four late 19th century French graduated good quality copper cooking pans with riveted iron handles. retaining some of their original interi...

18th Century Pink Battersea-Bilston Mourning Box, Ex-Collection of H.R.H. Princess Royal Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood (1897–1965) ...

Beautiful large, heavy Mid Century umbrella stand made of copper and brass. Manufacturer is Vereinigte Werkstätten. Made in Germany. Great design from the golden 1950s. Umbrella stan...

Turkish tin copper tray table on wooden folding stand Turkish Persian Mameluke style tinned copper tray table. Very nice unusual Asian dark bron...

Illuminate your space with a touch of rustic elegance and sporting charm with this exquisite, wall hanging lantern. Crafted from solid copper, this piece is not just a light fixtur...

19th C original gilded surface full body eagle weather vane with the best undisturbed surface.The base is custom made iron stand.This eagle is attr...

TC floor lamp 1 by Studio ThusThat Unique piece. Dimensions: 150cm x 58cm x 30cm Materials: Hand-formed slag geopolymer, hammered copper, brass fitt...

French Art Nouveau Desk Lamp A beautiful and elegant swan-shaped desk lamp, featuring flowers and leaves, which are classic motifs from the Ar...

Beautifully hand carved alabaster Beaux Arts or Classical Revival light fixture with copper-clad hardware. In exceptional original condition, and of excellent quality. Newly re-wire...

Chinese Canton Enamel Baluster Vase and Cover with Four Landscape Reserves, 20th Century 2 Pieces, Vase and Cover A beautifully enameled Chinese baluster-form vase and cover, dati...

This charming vintage handmade plate features an assortment of old Swedish copper coins in denominations of 1, 2, and 5 öre from the years 1955 to 1971....

Presenting a captivating and sculptural patinated bronze sundial, a testament to the artistry of Swedish sculptor Sune Rooth (1903-1981). This exceptional piece transcends mere timek...

Exceptional dressing / vanity polyptych folding screen (5 panels). Mahogany structure with inlays / marquetry of different essences with floral motifs. Copper handles, hinges and...

Here is a fantastic Art Deco bulbous milk glass light fixture with a traditional curved skyscraper shape to the glass and the metal cap. The glass shade is decorated with art deco st...

Mid 19th century English sheffield silver plate tea caddy / thin biscuit with exterior design details and attached covered top . The tea caddy ...

This ornate “Feuille” (leaf) mirror is a genuine French treasure showcasing impeccable artisanal craftsmanship. The distinct alternating petal design creates a sophisticated rhythm a...

19th century still life painting after Pieter Claesz (1597-1660) Dutch. This outstanding 19th century oil painting on copper shows an amazing intuitiv...

This wonderful German Black Forest figural pendant lamp features a hand-carved figure of a mountain climber. The detailed carved wooden mountaineer is...

Contemporary Peach / Rose Gold tinted round mirror with a solid brushed copper frame. The detailing and finish, including visible copper plated screws, emphasise the craft and qualit...

Lofty Tibetan Dungchen ceremonial long horn crafted with copper and brass in a dramatic telescoping sculptural form. Retracted height: 25".

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Nice Patinated pendant light design by hans bergström for Atelje Lyktan in the 60's. The light is made in copper and has a really nice patina. Good overhall condition. Hans Bergström...

This exceptional Moegi Odoshi Nimai-Dou Gusoku (Green Laced Armour), crafted in the 17th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai armor design and craftsmanship. Made ...

Six Petal Tray Antiqued Copper Cream Lacquer Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. This te...

These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom built using materials of the highest quality and are shipped complete with the new shades, harps and finials shown in the photos. A majestic pair of vintage Asian Cloisonne vessels...

A beautiful antique storage box, made of bamboo, beautifully decorated with plates of gracefully embossed copper. The chest was probably made in Japan, for the European/French market...

A circa 1900 etched copper Chinese lamp with patinated finish. Measurements: Height of body: 12" Height to shade rest: 21" Diameter: 6.5" (base)

A brass, copper and white fabric wall light produced by Gnosjö Konstsmide, Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.125” H x 13.3” W x 5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...

Lovely patinated brass table lamp by Poul Henningsen with lacquered copper top shade and yellow painted acid-stained glass lower shades. This example dates to the early 1940s. The to...

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered c...

Vintage Oneida tray. Silver Plate on copper. The tray has a beautiful antique design and is 13.5" long by 9.5" wide. Oneida Company is operating sine 1848, producing high quality ta...

Copper and polished brass Boot umbrella stand, France, ca. 1920.  Beautiful handmade Umbrella and Boot Holder that can also be used as a Flower Holder. This object was made in France...

Conical Vase in Patinated Copper, 1950. Wonderful vase in patinated copper, made by a craftsman in 1950. Dated on the underside. Great as a decorative item or as a vase - soli...

Incredible over-scale copper chocolate pot, or vat, in attractive original verdigris finish. This impressive pot can be repurposed as a large planter, or just a stand alone sculptura...

Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' raw copper outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in raw co...

Poul Henningsen PH 5 copper pendant for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. To celebrate, Louis Poulsen is pu...

Scandinavian Perforated Copper Mid-Century Modern Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1960s Fully functional. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and...

Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110 'Rulle' raw copper outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in raw ...

A very rare chance to acquire a pair of double matching Art Deco wall light sconces. Made from butterscotch colored catalin/phenolic Bakelite and copper metal-ware, all with original...

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming flowers on the light blue ground made in t...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Arts & Crafts Shapland & Petter Hall stand with hand hammered Copper panels over a Walnut frame with inset sheild mirror Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A very good looking well made and decorative hat glove coat and scarf rack, this one is rare as it has the central mirror and its an earlier than usual example circa 1900 Made by Shapland & Petter, a full blub on their life and works can be found below In terms of the condition it is straight and solid, the piece sits well in any setting and looks decorative and very English country house, we have cleaned waxed and polished the timber, there is one hook slightly bent, otherwise its in fine order Dimensions Height:- 205cm Width:- 113cm Depth:- 40cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple Introduction This Barnstaple based company manufactured some of the finest pieces of furniture in Arts and Crafts style but very little has been written about the company or the pieces they produced. It a great shame that whilst Shapland and Petter pieces have been illustrated in books and auction catalogues they are invariably attributed to other makers such as Liberty and Co in London or Wylie and Lochhead in Glasgow. With this feature, we intend to inspire a more thorough appreciation of the work of the company; readers are invited to help with the task by sending photographs and information. Collectors and auction houses are now showing significantly more interest in Shapland and Petter pieces. The company, based in Barnstaple, England produced a very wide range of furniture in several different styles including many pieces in period reproduction and municipal style for town halls and commercial premises alongside their superb Arts and Crafts range Distinctive features of their superb Arts and Crafts style are the use of heart shaped piercing, geometric shapes with angled arches and the application of repousse copper panels. Decoration with marquetry, metal inlay, mounting of ceramic and enamel cabochons were techniques which they mastered with a combination of state of the art technology and traditional craftsmanship. Most distinctively, the pieces were extremely well made, with care and very best quality materials The growing interest in Shapland and Petter has raised many questions about the origins of the firm, and the sources of influence on their designs, some of which resemble designs by Ashbee, Ballie Scott, Voysey and Talwin Morris. Links have been assumed with Liberty and Co with the supposition Shapland and Petter worked on commissions for Liberty. There appears to be little evidence to support many of the assumptions which have developed around the company and this article is intended to help to start the discussion and to stimulate research The History of Shapland and Petter The Museum of North Devon in Barnstaple have an archive of Shapland and Petter which includes some company records and a small display of furniture and related items. The following text gives history of the company and is reproduced from the display boards in the museum with kind permission of North Devon Museums For over 100 years the Shapland and Petter factory has stood at the end of Barnstaple Long Bridge. Manufacturers of doors, door sets, and custom wood interiors, NT Shapland and Petter Ltd are still one of the towns largest employers. The company was established by Henry Shapland (b. 1823), a cabinet maker by trade. He embarked on a voyage to America in 1848, where he was inspired by an invention for a wave-moulding machine. He was only allowed to see it if he left the country immediately. Returning home with only rough notes, he reproduced the machine and in 1854 began a cabinet making business in one room at the Raleigh woolen mill in Pilton. Later the firm moved to Bear Street in Barnstaple. Henry Petter was an accountant who entered into partnership with Mr Shapland. The business progressed and in 1864 they bought the Raleigh Factory where Shapland first began his work. Success was rapid, but in 1888 the building burnt down. Immediately work began on a bigger and better factory - their present site by the Long Bridge - which included many modern inventions The two Henrys died within two years of each other - Petter in 1907 and Shapland in 1909. In 1924 Shapland and Petter merged with the Barnstaple Cabinet Company, producing North Devon's biggest industry. During the First World War Shapland and Petter's skilled craftsmen turned their hands to wooden propellers for the aircraft of the Royal Flying Corps. After the war, public tastes changed, and hand carved furniture was too expensive for many. Shapland and Petter's output now included elegant veneered pieces with smooth Art Deco lines. The company fitted out Pullman carriages and ocean liners and made hand-carved church furniture. The famous England Rugby Captain W. W. Wakefield was appointed Company Director in 1927. Throughout the depression of the late 1920's and early 1930's the company still managed to produce high quality work Furniture manufacturing continued until the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939. Many workers left to fight, while the factory worked on Air Ministry contracts for ammunition boxes. After the war came radio cabinets and laboratory and contract furniture, until eventually large quantities of doors were being produced for hospitals, hotels, schools, offices and other buildings. Examples of Shapland and Petter's work can be seen all over North Devon. In Barnstaple, the shop front at 109 High Street is a good example, and the interior of the old Lloyd's Bank, now Chamber's Brasserie, was also Shapland's work. Examples of carving by Shapland's men can be seen in two chairs and a reading desk in Barnstaple Parish Church As cabinet makers, Shapland and Petter employed up to 350 people at a time. There were designers, carvers, cabinet makers, machinists, polishers, and labourers. The company was one of the first to install American labour-saving devices and was keen to adopt the most up-to-date machinery The fire of 1888 at the Raleigh Cabinet Works was a huge loss for the company. However, it resulted in a new factory which was altogether more modern and better equipped. The new building by the river was arranged into blocks. The production line began with the saw mills and ended with the finishing rooms. There was modern machinery in every department - one of their saws was the first of its kind in Britain. Water sprinklers and electric lights were a necessity - this factory would not burn down As well as the furniture production, Shapland and Petter imported timber by sea and rail. The new factory 's facilities were exceptional Shapland and Petter were renowned for excellent design and workmanship. The carvers were highly skilled, serving seven year apprenticeships and attending classes at the Barnstaple School of Art. Ornately carved furniture required up to a hundred tools The factory produced made to order woodwork for banks, hotels, and shops; mantelpieces, paneling and staircases. They fitted out Pullman railway carriages, the London Guildhall, and Edgar Wallace 's dining room as well as houses like Tapeley Park in North Devon Much of the work involved intricate leaded glass panels, or inlaid fruitwood designs, like the white bedroom suite shown in the exhibition here. This type of work is typical of Art Nouveau 1895 to 1910, inspired by the fluid shapes of plants and flowers Many pieces were made from standard designs. There were hundreds to choose from, and a selection could be seen in local and London showrooms and in catalogues. Although mass-produced, this furniture was well-made by skilled technicians and modern machinery Arts and Crafts designs of Shapland and Petter The development of the Arts and Crafts Movement in the South West of England has not been written up in any detail though we do know of the Art Potters of Barnstaple from the excellent book of this name by Audrey Edgeler. Less is known of the Barnstaple Guild of Metal Workers. We know of the Bath Cabinet Makers and the Newlyn School of Industrial Art in Cornwall but very little has been written about the furniture makers of Barnstaple in Devon The establishment of a large cabinet making firm in Barnstaple is not remarkable in itself; there were several cabinet makers in the area. What is interesting is that this particular Barnstaple firm should become a leading maker of Arts and Crafts furniture, copying the styles of the leading Architect designers and creating their own unique style Critics may point out that as their work was commercially driven and reliant upon machines it therefore does not really qualify as Arts and Crafts. Whilst the company was highly innovative in machine technology, they also employed many craftsmen who worked with their hands in woodcarving, marquetry work, design and application of decorative copperwork and other artistic embellishment in the true Arts and Crafts tradition. Anyone who has experience of Shapland and Petter workmanship knows the level of craftsmanship invested in each piece Sources of inspiration There appears to be no evidence to link any known architect, artist or designer to the Shapland and Petter company. Their designs appear to have been created solely by their own internal design staff none of whom appear to have published or registered their work in any other context C. R. Ashbee who established the Guild of Handicrafts visited Barnstaple in 1893 and provided a twelve week course on the design and decoration of furniture. It is presumed that this visit was hosted by Shapland and Petter, and that their own staff and those from other local furniture makers attended the course. Ashbee appears to have been unimpressed by the commercial attitudes he encountered and apparently disappointed at the lack of interest in his (high minded) lectures. What is interesting however is the similarity between some of his designs and those used by Shapland and Petter, particularly in respect to inlaid floral design. Perhaps he left a lasting influence which has not yet been verified There has been some speculation on the influence of Scottish designers, particularly because of the use of Glasgow rose designs which are typical of the Glasgow School, and particularly of Talwin Morris. There are also several designs which use similar motifs to those used by Baillie Scott, the use of two doves in flight for example. More research is needed to trace possible links here. One thing that is clear is that there was a great deal of copying and selling designs in the furniture industry at the time and a nineteenth century survey on the furniture trade recorded that '' Barnstaple pays the best prices for designs ..'' Collaboration with other companies There is evidence that Shapland and Petter organised a wide network of companies to retail their products and hence many pieces have the labels of retail furnishers added. Little is known of their marketing in Europe and America but it may be that many Arts and Crafts pieces were sold abroad. Shapland and Petter had excellent access to rail and shipping lines for importing timber and presumably for exporting their finished products The extent of their collaboration with other companies is yet to be ascertained but there is evidence that their suppliers included the Della Robbia Pottery, Pilkingtons Tile...

A late 19th century engraving, depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and cherubs "Christ aux Anges". Engraved on a copper panel, silver plated. After Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641)...

A large antique Tibetan Buddha shrine or prayer box (also known as Gau) which encases a painted terracotta Buddha figure, all wrapped in a hand embroidered quilted silk brocade. This was used as traveling shrine and carried on one's person when away from home. Beginning with the “om” written on the left hand side of this traveling shrine, an itinerant Tibetan monk once traced his fingers clockwise over the embossed characters. As he did this, he recited "om ma ni padh mey hum," the universal Tibetan Buddhist prayer for the well-being of all sentient beings. Known as a Gau, this portable shrine...