Gold Furniture

Signed African Stone Sculpture by Morning Chijumani, Zimbabwe, 20th Century Height: 24 cm Width: 13 cm Material: Carved stone Signature: MORNING CHIJUMANI Origin: Zimbabwe, Southern...

Rectangular table frame for oval photo cm. 5.5 x 7.2 in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel, aqua green, on guilloché, with borders and ornaments in th...

This antique pocket watch was made by the well known Hamilton watch company of the United States in approximately 1920. The watch is in good working order with a white porcelain face...

18th century French school, portrait of an aristocrat woman circa 1760 - 1770, oil on canvas set into a Louis XVI style frame (the frame is a 19th century production ; it is gilt wit...

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...

A Pair of Oval Rococo Gilt Wall Mirrors Each of the Mirrors have an exquisite gilt Frame in the Rococo Style, they have a large Ribbon the t...

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...

Spectacular mid-century Murano Art Glass Floor Lamp, designed by Barovier & Toso. For demanding collectors of unique, singular and hard-to-find pieces in the Italian Murano glass art market, this very rare and elegant Venetian torch...

Incense holder mod “Haas Monster” designed by The Haas Brothers, handcrafted in enameled biscuit ceramics with 24-karat gold and brass details, U.S. Every item LA Studio offers is c...

Exquisitely carved antique Chinese amethyst peach amulet pendant on 14K yellow gold, natural pearl and faceted amethyst long chain necklace 19th Centu...

Dimensions- H: 53 3/4 in W: 31 in D: 3 in This antique 19th century Italian carved gold gilt wall hanging mirror is truly a luxurious piece that will bring a sense of luxury and cha...

Elegant Italian Empire period gilt wood frame crafted in Tuscany, dating from the early 19th century.
This richly carved piece features wide bands with deep laurel leaf decoration, s...

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...

A fine and exquisite example of the designers work. The bag is signed and numbered 0089. Known for his elegant refinement the designer was born in 1939 and passed in 2014. Working in Rome and fully understanding the Mediterranean love of pure refinement his designs express a sublime play of luxury with simplicity. These small clutches are in demand the world over. Examples of his work can be found carried by the best-dressed women from the highest levels of society and in institutional collects such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London as well as a long list of other international museums and institutions too numerous to mention. Crafted completely by hand in Italy these are like fine small sculptures with no two being alike. The gems and stones used are examples of the lapidary art...

Round Italian Flower Chandelier 1970s Murano Glass Parts Brass gold Plate

J0104 Superb large French gilded wall mirror, having a replacement glass in in gilded frame with Greek key decoration and fabulous shell crest with scrolls and flowers to the centre....

Direct from Paris: A stunning 182-piece antique sterling silver flatware set by two of France’s premier silversmiths “Puiforcat”, currently owned b...

If you're looking for the best in sexy, Mid Century Modern style glasses, you've found them. Top of the line. The best of times. These vintage rocks glasses were manufactured by the ...

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Blooming cherry grove on rivers edge with pieces of gold leaf creating gold mist. Mineral pigments on mulberry paper with black lacquer trim and bronze mounts.

A unique 1970s French Dore/Golden bronze sculpture with a large amethyst and quartz clusters and oyster shell. Biography: Claude Victor Boeltz, the European surrealist master artis...

Title: Monumental Chinoiserie Lacquered 4-Panel Folding Screen, Circa 1920-1950 Description: A Striking Chinoiserie Coromandel-Style Folding Screen Presenting a magnificent four-...

A robust 18th century Italian console table with an exquisite giltwood base supporting its original, thick slab of white marble. The monochromatic stone features delicate gray veinin...

This beautiful set of wall lamps was designed by Austrian designer and lamp maker Wilhelm Vest and lovingly handcrafted. Wilhelm Vest is known for his geometric and simple designs as...

An authentic ancient Bruttium, the Brettii, Æ quartuncia coin, (circa 216-214 BC) custom mounted within a 22-karat gold band and bezel. The obverse, or front side of this coin is hea...

Spanish Sunburst Mirror, Giltwood, Gold Leaf ___________________________________________________________ Mini sized carved giltwood sunburst mirror, Spain, 1940s This lovely petite g...

This classic pair of sconces was manufactured in Italy around 1930. They are made of a sandblasted and "costolonato" Murano glass shade and gilted brass frame. Very good condition: g...

A spectacular and highly sought-after pair of vintage French haute couture figural clip-on earrings, masterfully crafted by the celebrated Parisian designer Dominique Aurientis, circ...

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...

Versace Vanitas gilt, hand-carved armchair, Gianni Versace, 1994. Listing is for single chair. The shape of the Vanitas took inspiration from a Louis XV chair bought by Gianni Versace from a French antique dealer...

Magnificent “Chinois Table” with a pair of engraved Chinese vignettes on top in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-applied enamels in blue, green, and orange with gold and copper ...

Amazing set of two chairs and a sofa original from the 19th Century. This sofa and chairs embodies the opulent Rococo style, known for its flowing curves, ornate carvings, and asymme...

Pair of 18th century gold Irish Georgian water-gilt gold leaf curtain pelmets. They are from a stately home in Ireland. They have a classic Irish shell...

Unique stack of leather books design tantalus with hidden 'shot glasses' & decanters. If you are looking for the most interesting and worldly gift for yourself, a friend or a loved ...

This lovely set of two delicate table lamps was made in Italy. The white glass blossoms are artfully designed and individually mounted on the golden lamp frame. The light is so encha...

This elegant set of 12 Art Deco plates were realized by Minton for the esteemed American luxury maker Tiffany in England circa 1930. They feature circular bodies with subtly raised c...

Art Deco Fontaine Console Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Fontaine console table is named after Jean de La Fontaine, the renowned Frenc...

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...

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. This listing is for a set of 3 Yves Klein Tables: Monogold, Monopink & IKB This iconic table is from an edition begun in 1963 under the supervision of Yves Klein’s widow, Rotraut Klein-Moquay, based on a model he designed in 1961. The artist died in 1962 and other than the two models owned by his estate there are no vintage...

A rare and beautiful set of 12 hand-painted porcelain cup and saucers from Lenox. Masterfully painted by their re known artist: William Morley. A thick acid etched 24-karat gold band...

This darling pair of cloisonné crane pricket candlesticks would be the perfect addition to any home. In Chinese mythology the symbol of the crane represents longevity, and the depict...

This dramatic and elegant pair of table lamps were handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They fe...

Italian hand blown Murano "avventurina" mirrored glass table lamps, rewired for the US. Height to the top of the glass is 12.5 in. Avventurina: ...

This stunning table lamp is a masterpiece of Rococo Revival design, heavily influenced by the ornate Italian Capodimonte tradition. The ceramic body features elaborate pierced or "re...

Set of 10 antique dinner plates features an abstract garland decor, surrounded by leafy branches with red berries, in turquoise blue and green colors with red accents; this particula...

Antique Owl-shaped boxes in Chinese lacquer and gold leaf circa 1930 .

Elegant, airy, and unmistakably French, this exquisite pair of Maison Baguès side tables embodies the glamour of mid-century Paris. Crafted in finely detailed bronze doré, the frames...

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...

Kaizuka Pouf Ottoman, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in a DEDAR mint green velvet. Destined to...

Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown amethyst pink, with quilted surface, and gold flecks Italian art glass flower vase. The pattern is described as “Balloton”, with diamond / pyrami...

Hot Shot, active and alert, uses her stalked eyes to surveil the land for any potential volcanic eruptions and to warn all of those in the area. Make no mistake, her frantic temperament is not a weakness, as she is a known heroine. Thick-skinned, she can even swim in lava, her eyes bobbing above the boiling flow. When the heat is on, she can keep her cool. Material: Pewter base, double brass-plated and 18-karat gold-plated and hand polished three times. Hand-beaded with Venetian and Czech glass beads. Underside incised with “Hot Shot” by The Haas Brothers and Haas Sisters...

Spanish galleon or sailing ship wall sconce, gilt iron. Spain, 1950s In the style of Gilbert Poillerat. This stunning spanish galleon wall lig...

Rounded rectangular pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver with a fine hand-engraved Baroque-style design and fire-enamelled finish. Dimensions: 3.5 x 4.3 x 1.4 cm. Weight: 36 g. Desi...

Glamorous chandelier made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame with crystal pearlss. Manufactured by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany in the 1960s. Style: Hollywood Regency. Colo...

This graceful two-panel screen captures the essence of summer with its subtle depiction of slender grasses and fine lines, artfully arranged against a golden background. The screen e...

The Narrative This exquisite glass sculpture captures the quintessential elegance of Venetian zoomorphic art. Hand-sculpted in the 1990s by the renowned maestro Giovanni Dalla Fina, ...

A vintage side table with brass plating external frame and an inner elevated chrome frame that supports the glass top, a stylish and practical piece of furniture. The combination of ...

An exclusive pair of wall lights model "Florida" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in mid century, circa 1970, (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s). Handmade and...

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...

Beautiful large classic mirror, classic crested mirror, with a gold-leaf gilded frame made of resin, extensively decorated with acanthus leaves and flowers, Baroque style object, mad...