Gold Furniture

magnificently handcrafted chinoiserie cabinet of the highest quality. This was made in England & dates from the 1930’s. This is one of the finest examples we have ever come across, ...

Suzuki Shonen (1848-1918) Aged Pine Meiji period (1868-1912). Circa 1900. Two-panel Japanese screen. Ink and gold leaf on paper. This commanding two-panel screen by Suzuki Shōnen...

Venetian pair of wall lights of modern organic design, with Art Deco Design, entirely handcrafted in Murano (Italy), the scalloped edge bowls in high-quality crystal blown Murano gla...

Pair of carved giltwood wall consoles or bracket shelves, Spain, 1930s. Carved Wood, Giltwood, Gold Leaf Antique Spanish Neoclassical Revival Giltwood Wall Brackets. These stunning o...

Salt & Pepper is a luxurious design object created for FuoriSalone 2022 and unveiled at the event. Far more than simple table accessories, these twin pieces embody the concept o...

Unique Foliage Floral Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron with 5 Opaline Glass Globes Spain, 1950. Large Size. One of a kind foliage globe chandelier in gilt iron and milk glass with flo...

Description: Double-mesh gold coin purse with a smooth arch and two internal compartments. Metal: Gold Origin: French Brand: Eagle Head Weight: 88.16 grams Dimensions: 8cm x 8cm Pur...

An Edwardian enameled case-box by Louis Kuppenheim. This is a beautiful and exceptionally rare presentation case-box created during the Edwardian period in Pforzheim, Germany, circa...

Eye-catching Polychomed gilt metal floral table lamp, Spain, 1930s. This table lamp features a standing up red flower holding a bulb. The flower is raising up from a plant with green...

AMBIANIC presents Brass Gold Tissue Holder Vanity Box rectangular box features ornate floral details decorative legs. 11.38 x 6.25 w x 4 h Preowned condition original vintage Refer ...

For your consideration a beautiful table mirror by Cartier with white, rose and yellow gold details. 1970s made in France. This piece is in near excellent condition with minim...

A very exclusive and high quality gold plated chandelier by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960. The light fixutre is made of a gilded brass frame ...

Exquisit gold-plated brass and blown crystal glass 'Palazzo' flush mount lights made by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, in late 1960s - early 1970s. This lights are handmade and high q...

Note: Price Per Light The Pet Lights collection showcases whimsical yet elegant table lamps featuring the charming characters Uhuh, Purr, and Noot Noot. The lamps, made from frosted...

Set of two Midcentury Hollywood Regency daisy flower gilt iron coffee tables, France, 1950s. A set of two glamorous gold leaf gilt iron occasional tables with glass round tops stand...

This lamp is special because it is a product of Deknudt family business which was founded in 1956 by Armand Deknudt and this explains the name of the lamps. In 1992 this family busin...

This warm and elegant Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Dish originates from Italy, Circa 1950. Featuring an expansive organic profile reminiscent of a flower in bloom, t...

A striking antique six-fold Japanese screen. This is one of a pair. The subject is "Tokaido", which features famous locations between Tokyo and Kyoto. The design is beautifully det...

A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s. It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with ind...

Pocket photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver, gold plated with two-tone translucent fired enamels on guilloché, with hand-engraved edge. Napoleon III Empire style. Hinged octagona...

Glamorous large Italian circular gold twisted rope tray with mirrored base, by Dimart, Italy 1980s. Very good condition.

Description: Two-tone gold handbag with a smooth bow, black cabochons on the clasp, and eleven ball-shaped pendants with a chain in a padlock style. Metal: Gold Origin: European Bra...

19th century English silhouette with gold gilding details in original antique frame.

Extremely rare Montblanc sealed set of 3 Charles Dickens pens, consisting of a fountain pen (with a 18k gold nib), a ballpoint pen, and a mechanical pen, the green resin barrel decor...

Egyptian (Mid-Century) print of people serving a pharaoh with hieroglyphs and vases with tops resembling animal heads in gold and red trim frame

Limoges porcelain fish service with a scalloped border evoking a shell, framing hand-painted aquatic decoration. The whole is enhanced with rich gilding and raised gold forming a del...

A magnificent Italian giltwood altar candlestick from the 19th century, recently electrified as a table lamp to bring that splendor of the baroque to a modern interior. The new, coni...

Spanish Sunburst Flush Mount, Gilt Iron, Spain, 1950s. _________________________________________________________________________ Stunning Brutalist Foliage Sunburst Light Fixture / C...

The Vertigo Gold sculptural side table is made up of 28 stainless steel elements meticulously mirror polished and plated one by one in precious 24 kt gold. A real jewel that has the ...

A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s. It is made of a brass frame decorated with individual "jewel" like crystals. Mult...

Tableware Set "Blue Rubanea" made in Limoges blue and gold porcelain by Christofle. All pieces are signed. Can be put in dishwasher and microwave...

Rectangular pill box with 2 slightly rounded sides, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with a hand-painted miniature with fired enamels of a sailing boat by the painter Romano B...

A fabulous Baccarat 'Harcourt' crystal and gold-plated champagne cooler, dating from the 1970s. The tapering octagonal crystal bucket has an acid-etched Baccarat mark on the undersi...

A Japanese two-panel folding screen painted with pigments on a gold leaf ground, depicting a group of bamboo plants. The composition features slender stalks alternating with thinner ...

Large Spanish sunburst light in gilt metal and frosted glass,greeen ; white ; orange........other color Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf ...

This exquisite pair of modernist sconces exemplifies the artistry of Murano glassmaking, featuring hand-blown fluted glass enriched with delicate 24-karat gold flecks. Crafted in Ita...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown aqua and gold flecks Italian art glass ribbed and scalloped rim bowl. Attributed to the Barovier and Toso company. The bowl has a flared out rim w...

Set consisting of 6 sconces. Sconces gold-plated Swarovski crystall Italian Design 1970s Cascade of Crystal.

A parcel gilt samorodok silver cigarette case by Vladimir Gordon S.t Petersburg, with green stone, c.1900 Embossed signature.. A Fine quality Russian silver cigarette case. Reticul...

Very beautiful and rare "fleur de lys" wall light, designed and produced by ferro arte in spain in the 1970s. Metal structure gilded with gold leaf. Unique object that will illuminat...

This is a fine example of a period Regency Carved Giltwood Eagle surmounted mirror. The mirror displays a wonderful proportion with a 24 inch diameter with finely carved details tha...

80s Very Rare Set of Vintage Postmodern Memphis Geometric Distressed Glass & Gold Leaf Designer Hivo Van Teal Table Lamps - a Pair Extraordinary and Super Rare Pair of 80s Postmodern Glass and Iron, Stacked, Acid Washed, Distressed Table Lamps...

The original design of the three rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized designs. Beyond the origi...

African Carved Hardwood Figure, 20th Century Tribal Sculpture, 27 cm This striking African carved hardwood figure dates to the second half of the 20th century and exemplifies the pow...

Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect, mounted on gold frame / Made in Italy Measures: Height 12.5 inche...

18K yellow gold, emerald and diamond statement ring in the form of a serpent/snake with ruby eyes. Stylishly designed to wrap around your finger and display the elegant form of gold ...

Modern brass light fixture: This brass pendant light consists of two separate pendants suspended from a single ceiling canopy. Each pendant is built around a vertical arrangement of...

The “Eggs” cabinet is not symbolic. It simply exists — as a physical result of processes, tools, and time. It is a sculptural piece developed from a simple idea — to create an objec...

Antique Louis XV style gilt wood (gold leaf) marble top console table, late 19th century. With a marble top with molded front and side edges, a foliate carved frieze with a large cen...

Pair of Italian Rococo (18th Cent) gilt carved wall shelves designed with multiple scrolls and foliage and a center shell.

On offer here is a stunning and rare tall pier mirror that was made in Southern France in the mid-19th century, circa 1850. The mirror frame is lavishly adorned with many natural orn...

Pair of Silver Salt Cellars with Cobalt Liners, Antique English Floral Design A fine pair of antique English sterling silver salt cellars, each of circular form, decorated with repou...

Pair of Hand Forged Tree Shaped Candle Holders, Iron, Gold Leaf Spain, 1940s ___________________________________________________________________________ One of a kind hand forged iro...

This elegant empire style armchair is inspired by the glamour of the 30s. Its sinuous structure is in mahogany, finely adorned with carved decorations highlighted with gold leaf. The...

A two-fold Japanese paper screen painted in ink and colour on a gold ground with the Uji River and lotus beneath its renowned bridge. Rimpa School, Japan 17th century, Edo period. ...

Direct from France: Direct from a private chateau near Paris, a stunning 184pc. gold plated sterling silver (vermeil) flatware set by internationally known French silversmiths "Societe Parisienne d'Orfevrerie" complete with original 6-drawer storage cabinet and 16 magnificent serving pieces, superb condition - circa 1911 and no monograms. The annals of 19th century French silverware bear witness to numerous illustrious workshops, yet few achieved the remarkable synthesis of technical mastery, artistic innovation, and aristocratic prestige as the Société Parisienne d'Orfèvrerie. Founded by Odiot during the flourishing years of the Second Empire, this distinguished Parisian firm carved its legacy through exceptional creations in gold-plated 950 sterling silver, known as vermeil, particularly in the realm of flatware. While maintaining its distinct identity, the firm's close association with the legendary Odiot dynasty - through shared master craftsmen, parallel design philosophies, and overlapping aristocratic patronage - positioned it among the foremost creators of luxury tableware in nineteenth-century Europe. The Early Years: The emergence of Société Parisienne d'Orfèvrerie coincided with a period of remarkable innovation in French decorative arts during the mid-nineteenth century. Though lacking the multi-generational heritage of the Odiot dynasty, which traced its origins to 1690, SPO rapidly ascended to prominence by adopting and adapting the exacting standards that had made Odiot synonymous with excellence in European silverware. This connection manifested most significantly through the migration of skilled artisans between workshops, as numerous master silversmiths who had trained in Odiot's ateliers brought their expertise to SPO's benches. These craftsmen carried with them not only technical knowledge but also the aesthetic sensibilities that defined French high silverwork during this golden age. What set Société Parisienne d'Orfèvrerie apart was its particular specialization in vermeil, the art of gold-plating sterling silver. While Odiot certainly produced vermeil pieces among its vast output, SPO made this technique a defining characteristic of its production, particularly in flatware. The process demanded extraordinary precision, involving the plating of 950 sterling silver - an alloy of exceptional purity containing 95% fine silver - with a substantial layer of 24-karat gold. This marriage of precious metals created tableware that combined the structural integrity and luminous quality of silver with the sumptuous warmth of gold, resulting in pieces that glowed with rich, deep radiance. The technical challenges of this process were considerable, requiring perfect preparation of the silver surface and meticulous control of the gilding bath to ensure even, durable coverage that would withstand generations of use. Master Craftsman in Vermeil: The foundation of SPO's flatware excellence lay in its uncompromising approach to materials and technique. In an era when many manufacturers had begun adopting the 925-sterling standard for economic reasons, SPO remained steadfast in its use of 950 silver, a purer alloy that offered superior workability and a distinctive luminous quality. This higher silver content not only enhanced the metal's natural brilliance but also provided greater resistance to the stresses of daily use, ensuring that pieces maintained their structural integrity over decades of service. The gold plating process itself represented a triumph of French electrochemical innovation, with SPO's craftsmen perfecting a technique that deposited a substantially thicker and more durable layer of gold than conventional gilding methods. Each component in an SPO flatware service represented countless hours of skilled labor, beginning with the careful forging of blanks that would be transformed through a series of specialized processes. Master chasers employed repoussé techniques to create intricate decorative motifs on handles, working from the reverse side to produce low-relief designs of floral arrangements, mythological scenes, or geometric patterns. Engravers then refined these elements, adding delicate details that brought the designs to life with astonishing realism. The functional elements of each piece received equal attention, with blades and bowls carefully balanced for optimal weight distribution and ergonomic comfort. A single place setting might require weeks of work from multiple specialists, each contributing their expertise to create a harmonious whole. The most elaborate commissions incorporated personalized elements that transformed functional tableware into bespoke works of art. Aristocratic clients frequently requested custom monograms or family crests, often executed in exquisite detail with additional embellishments of enamel or precious stones. These personalized touches not only demonstrated the owner's status but also served as a testament to SPO's ability to accommodate the most discerning tastes. The firm's workshops maintained extensive pattern books containing hundreds of design variations, allowing for nearly infinite customization while maintaining the cohesive aesthetic that defined SPO's output. A Favorite of European Royalty: Like its esteemed counterpart Odiot, Société Parisienne d'Orfèvrerie enjoyed considerable favor among European royalty and aristocracy, particularly during the reign of Napoleon III. The Second Empire court's appetite for lavish tableware created ideal conditions for SPO's ascent, with the firm's vermeil flatware becoming a particular favorite for state banquets and diplomatic gifts. The inherent qualities of vermeil - its resistance to tarnishing in humid conditions and its opulent visual appeal - made it especially desirable among the international elite who frequented Paris during this period of unprecedented luxury. Among SPO's most illustrious commissions was a comprehensive twelve-place vermeil service created for Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III. This magnificent ensemble exemplified the rococo revival style favored by the imperial court, with each piece featuring elaborate rocaille scrollwork intertwined with naturalistic vine motifs. The service's attention to detail extended to its specialized pieces, including fish servers with delicately pierced blades and sauce ladles with perfectly balanced handles. Another significant patron, Tsar Alexander II of Russia, commissioned a vermeil flatware service featuring Cyrillic monograms and subtle references to traditional Russian decorative arts, demonstrating SPO's ability to adapt its designs to diverse cultural preferences. The firm's clientele extended beyond imperial courts to include the rising financial and industrial elites of the period. American magnates touring Europe, British aristocrats refreshing their country estates, and the newly wealthy bourgeoisie of Paris all sought SPO's creations as tangible symbols of their refined taste and social standing. This broad appeal stemmed from SPO's unique position at the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and innovative production techniques, allowing it to meet the exacting standards of old-world aristocracy while satisfying the practical demands of modern entertaining. Awards and Accolades: The excellence of Société Parisienne d'Orfèvrerie's creations received formal recognition at the great international exhibitions that served as showcases for industrial and artistic achievement throughout the nineteenth century. The 1855 Paris Exposition Universelle marked a watershed moment for the firm, where its exhibition of vermeil flatware earned a gold medal and lavish praise from the international jury. Contemporary accounts particularly noted the flawless execution of the gilding and the ergonomic perfection of each piece, with one critic remarking that the flatware seemed to "anticipate the hand's movements before being lifted." Subsequent appearances at the 1862 London International Exhibition and the 1867 Paris World's Fair further cemented SPO's reputation as a leader in luxury flatware...

This stunning and graphic modernist brass snowflake chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned fo...

An elegant suspension, chandelier, ceiling light, circular in crown or sun, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, circular assembly of folded leaves in patinated golden brass forming...

Vintage gold leaf engraving "Pino Collection", by A. Carullo made in Italy in the 1980s, gold 23K. Vintage engraving has certification of authenticity and a signature. This artisti...

Provenance from a private collection in Connecticut, acquired in the 1980's. This beautiful ring bearing a jasper stone dates back to the roman era. The jasper stone depicts a typical roman image of a satyr. The 22 Carat gold ring...