Malachite Furniture

This wonderful clock set was created in France in circa 1870, in the late 19th century. The set, which consists of a mantel clock and pair of candelabra is crafted from gilt bronze (...

An ebony humidor lined with Spanish Cedar, inlaid with malachite banding on the sides and a map of Russia on the top with Diamonds showing the location of Moscow and St Petersburg and a gilt bronze Russian Brown Bear mounted...

Two French malachite and gilt bronze circular side tables French, c. 1900 Height 69cm, diameter 62cm These elegant circular side tables (French: ‘guéridons’) were crafted in ...

Console table with malachite top on double tripod base in black metal In the spirit of ADO CHALE - Industrial Base Measures : 96x66cm H:71,5cm Materials : Malachite - Metal Weight ...

French Charles X malachite, lapis lazuli, and gilt bronze figurative clock French, c. 1830 Measures: Height 75cm, width 53cm, depth 23cm This fine mantel clock is a superb example of the Charles X style. The clock, wrought from malachite, lapis lazuli, and gilt bronze, features the distinctive feature of most Charles X period clocks: a large sculptural surmount. In the present clock, the sculptural surmount depicts Urania, Greek muse of astronomy. She is accompanied by a lapis lazuli globe...

Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This valuable, unique art piece is a great chance to bri...

Two large Malachite obelisks from Congo. The stone is old but the obelisk was carved in the 1960s.

Vintage French Couture gold and malachite towel ring by Serdaneli Paris. For over 45 years, Serdaneli, the "haute couture" of bathroom fittings,...

This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight, circa 1880 in date. This splendid rectangular paperweight is exquisitely inlaid with a sumptuous arrangement of semi-precious stones including malachite, agate, onyx and amethyst. It is beautifully inlaid on a slate base. Not only is this desk paperweight very functional, but it is also an exquisite mineralogical wonder that can be admired by all discerning collectors. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation, Dimensions in cm: Height 2 x Width 17 x Depth 10 Dimensions in inches: Height 1 inch x width 7 inches x depth 4 inches. Pietra dura is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished coloured stones to create images. It is considered a decorative art. Pietre dure is an Italian plural meaning "hard rocks" or hardstones; the singular pietra dura is also encountered in Italian. In Italian, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three-dimensional objects in semi-precious stone, normally from a single piece, for example in Chinese jade. The traditional convention in English has been to use the singular pietra dura just to denote multi-colored inlay work. However, in recent years there has been a trend to use pietre dure as a term for the same thing, but not for all of the techniques it covers, in Italian. But the title of a 2008 exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Art of the Royal Court: Treasures in Pietre Dure from the Palaces of Europe used the full Italian sense of the term, probably because they thought that it had greater brand recognition. The material on the website speaks of objects such as a vase in lapis lazuli as being examples of "hardstone carving (pietre dure)" The Victoria & Albert Museum in London uses both versions on its website, but uses pietra dura. "A method of inlaying coloured marbles or semi-precious stones into a stone base, often in geometric or flower patterns...." Giovanni Montelatici...

Gueridon, tavolo in bronzo con piano in malachite, realizzato nella meta del xx secolo, italia centrale

Large Modern Italian Silver Gilt Vermeil Diamond Malachite Eagle Giaconi & Gioli Italian, c. 1970 Eagle: Height 58cm, width 44cm, depth 22cm Stand: Height 51cm, diameter 29cm Overal...

Elegant hand-crafted malachite and silver plate serving tray designed and manufactured in Mexico circa 1950s, executed in the refined style of Los Castillo of Taxco. This sophisticat...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Malachite statue of a young Elephant with the trunk rais...

Mexican Modernist Pin Malachite and Silver 2 1/16 diameter x .25 d Preowned vintage Refer to listed images

Stunningly beautiful natural organic form dish fashioned from the most amazing piece of malachite. Perfect as a piece of home decor or home accent this truly unique dish has a vivid ...

Exceptional Mexican Modernist creamer and covered sugar set by Wolmar Castillo, created in Mexico circa 1970s and distinguished by elaborate peacock-form handles, malachite and lapis...

Antique Neoclassical Louis XVI gilt bronze and malachite clock French, late 18th Century Measures: Height 56cm, width 35cm, depth 12cm Crafted from gilt bronze and a later malac...

A rare and highly decorative hand mirror by celebrated Mexican designer and metalsmith Emilia Castillo, created in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1970s. Sculpted in the form of a stylized fish, the mirror combines silver-plated metal with an extraordinary mosaic of richly variegated green malachite, creating an object that is at once functional, sculptural, and distinctly Mexican in character. The front is meticulously inlaid with individually fitted pieces of malachite, retaining the natural variations, veining, and tonal depth of the stone. Applied silver-tone elements define the fish's eye, mouth, fin, tail, and perimeter, giving the composition its wonderfully graphic quality. The reverse incorporates a beveled mirror within the fish-shaped frame. Of particular interest to collectors is the early “Mimi Castillo” signature. Emilia Castillo was known as Mimi in her youth, and this mark is associated with the formative period of her career, when she was still working within the artistic environment established by her father, Antonio Castillo. Antonio Castillo was one of the founders of the legendary Los Castillo workshop in Taxco, part of the generation of Mexican silversmiths who helped establish the city as an internationally recognized center for modern silver and decorative arts. Growing up within this remarkable creative tradition, Emilia developed an extensive knowledge of metalsmithing while ultimately establishing a visual language of her own. Her later work became particularly celebrated for imaginative combinations of silver, stone, natural materials, and sculptural forms inspired by Mexico's flora and fauna. This early fish mirror...

This elegant Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Black Marble Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi features high quality gilt bronze decoration such as the fully chiseled capital or the bas...

Empire period ormolu mounted malachite allegorical mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 50m, width 21cm, depth 14cm This fine mantel clock is an excellent ex...

ELEPHANT WITH OBELISK, ENGLISH, 19TH CENTURY – SIGNED A spectacular 19th-century English sculpture consisting of a finely crafted silver-plated bronze elephant, above which stands a...

Bronze porch table with Malachite by ARTISS Dimensions: L 125 x W 50 x H 92 cm Materials: Malachite, bronze ARTIS is named from artist, whose two -S" ...

This spectacular clock set is based on the works of the esteemed Neoclassical artist James Pradier (French, 1790-1852), whose sculptures can be found in nearly all of Paris's major m...

Bow cabinet with Malachite by Pierre De Valck. Dimensions: W 63 x D 30 x H 190 cm. Materials: Polished bronze with Malachite. Weight: 15 kg. Each piece is...

Large gilt-bronze and malachite Charles X style mantel clock French, 19th Century Height 74cm, width 53cm, depth 24cm This superb and impressively large mantel clock...

A beautiful pair of large ormolu mounted malachite Empire style vases. Executed in a mixture of styles but dominated by an Empire influence, these ...

Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to brin...

This elegant neoclassical style gilt bronze and veneer of malachite Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi features a balance shape. The malachite veneer could be changed with lapis veneer o...

Antique Parisian mantel clock and candelabra set by Denière et Fils French, 19th century Clock: Height 60cm, width 36cm, depth 19cm Candela...

Italian Miniature Model Sculpture Box Piano Silver Green Malachite Vermeil Italian, 20th Century Height 6cm, width 9cm, depth 11cm A charming and finely executed Italian miniature...

Large Charles X period gilt bronze and malachite clock French, circa 1830 Measures: Height 62cm, width 54cm, depth 20cm This fine mantel clock is a superb example of the Charles...

This Neoclassical Style Set of Lapis Lazuli and Gilt Bronze Vase Lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi are exceptional pieces of luxury design. Vases, which have an ovoid form, feature bul...

French Charles X malachite and gilt bronze figurative clock French, circa 1830 Measures: Height 62cm, width 45cm, depth 16cm This fine mantel clock is a superb example of the Ch...

A magnificent neoclassical center table featuring a dramatic circular malachite top with vivid green figuring and concentric decorative banding. The tabletop is bordered by a finely ...

An artisan made traditional berber necklace. It is executed in 800/1000 silver and features orange copal beads and beads in malachite. It has no markings but we suspect it was made b...

Clear crystal box with cut engravings embellished with brass detail made with the artisan lost wax technique with patinated gold finish and the semiprecious stones (Malachite). The c...

Pair of French Malachite and gilt bronze vases French, 20th century Measures: Height 63cm, width 40cm, depth 31cm Each vase in this pair is ...

Organic Modern Hand Carved Malachite and Rose Quartz Egg Sculptural Set of 4. Midcentury green malachite hand-burnished egg set of 3 with one large rose qu...

Collection Seven Italian Modern Miniature Musical Instruments Silver Malachite Italian, 20th Century Largest (cello): Height 6cm, width 3.3cm An exceptional example of Italian craf...

Pair Louis XVI Ormolu Malachite Amethyst Quartz Rock Crystal Candelabra French, Early 20th Century Height 92cm, width 43cm, depth 43cm This exquisite pair of girandoles, dating fro...

Impressive pair of monumental malachite vases from the 20th century, crafted from high-quality malachite with exceptional natural veining and deep green hues. These grand decorative ...

This mantel clock is a truly beautiful piece of design, crafted by the leading early 19th century French clock-maker, Pierre-César Honoré Pons. Honoré Pons...

This beautifully detailed Panther carving is masterfully hand-carved from a single, solid piece of malachite that was sourced from Zaire. Polished to a mirrored finish, the top quali...

Created to measure by Stan Usel, this desk of stainless steel, red copper and brass is inserted with a magnificent malachite and agates stones highlighting a mosaic radiation. Each p...

An exceptional and monumental Emilia Castillo silver-plated serving bowl with genuine malachite inlay, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, and hand-signed by one of Mexico's most celebrate...

A Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Gilt Wood Mounted Empire Style Malachite Lamp Table Beautiful malachite top above gilt bronze ram head mounts, giltwood stretcher joins the bronze legs. Malachite is a semi-precious stone and also a valuable copper ore, hydrous copper carbonate. It is a beautiful green earth stone with irregular black banding. It is easily recognized by its color, green streak, and silky or velvety luster. It was used to make beautiful jewelry and to adorn only the finest pieces of furniture. In the 18th-19th century malachite was popular with Russian Czars...

Lapis lazuli, malachite and silvered bronze étagère jewellery case table Italian, 19th Century Height 95cm, width 41cm, depth 29cm The finest ma...

A truly exceptional late 19th early 20th century Indian vase, hand turned in white marble. The vase is of bulbous shape, standing on a small stepped foot and finished at the top with...

Set of four Malachite Fornasetti plates.

This luxurious encrier de bureau is raised on scrolling and leafy feet mounting a malachite-finished base. The tray itself is modelled as a shell rising to a spring-loaded pen holder...

Beautiful polished freeform specimen featuring striking bands of mixed chrysocolla and malachite in a captivating concentric botryoidal growth pattern. The vibrant blues and rich gre...

A striking vintage Los Castillo lidded bowl from Taxco, Mexico, combining sculptural Mexican metalwork with richly colored natural malachite stone inlay. Crafted from solid copper wi...

This exquisite Regency-period rosewood table is distinguished by its remarkable specimen top. An exceptional relic of natural history, the tabletop, created circa 1840, bears nearly ...

Antique 19th Century Victorian malachite book shaped box with natural mineral samples. When the box is opened it reveales thirty two natural samples, each fitting into their own comp...

Round natural malachite stone bowl or Vide Poche with brass rim. This malachite was found in Congo DR It can be used as vide-poche, candy bowl or jewelry bowl. Deep emerald green c...

Artfully decorated silver gilded table clock by a Viennese master: Flat, rectangular corpus containing the musical mechanism, standing on four elaborately decorated volute feet attac...

19th century beautiful malachite and parcel-gilt side table with starburst design in the Louis XVI design. Ram's heads and pawed feet.

The exquisite art of pietre dure is at its absolute finest in this spectacular pair of Russian ormolu and malachite plinths. True works of art of the Restauration period, these plinths each feature a matching pietre dure mosaic crafted of the finest stones, all chosen to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in the final work. Depicting an onyx vase with tulips, roses, daffodils, magnolia and other flowers, these pietre dure panels are among the finest examples of this ancient art we have seen. The pietre dure is complemented by malachite panels of the highest quality, exhibiting exceptional depth through its extraordinary cellular structure. Malachite is one of Russia’s most precious stones, and its presence in these plinths indicates commission and ownership by an individual of considerable status. Mounted in an excellent stepped ormolu base, these plinths originally served as bases for vases or candelabra. The overall execution and appearance of these plinths is very characteristic of the taste associated with the immensely wealthy collector Nicolas Demidoff. As early as 1806, Demidoff had commissioned the Parisian goldsmith Henri August to supply a guéridon; in 1819, he ordered famed French bronzier Pierre-Philippe Thomire to supply mounts for a massive malachite vase (now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York), as well as a console table with legs in the form of Nike. Other commissions included a table given as a gift to Grand Duke Leopoldo II of Florence, now in the Pitti Palace. Demidoff eventually settled in Florence in 1822 and became Russian minister to the Tuscan Court. Elevated to the rank of Count of San Donato by the Grand Duke, he built a magnificent villa at San Donato on the site of lands formerly owned by the Medici. The villa was later inherited by Anatole, his son, Prince of San Donato, and there are records which confirm transactions he had with the Opificio delle Pietre Dure. The 19th century proved to be the golden age of Russian malachite. The stone became a sign of prestige and a token of wealth, so much so that Russian papers of the time wrote: "To afford having a big piece wrought in malachite is synonymous to owning diamonds." Year after year the Russian (Romanov) treasury paid increasingly unreasonable prices to hoard the best malachite, much of which went into Romanov palaces and extravagant objets d'art. The Hermitage Museum possesses a collection of over two hundred examples of this “palatial” malachite...

This spectacular 1950s Italian wine cooler, crafted in malachite, is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the era. The combination of the dazzling green malachite and the go...

Large pair of ormolu and malachite rhino table candelabra French, 20th Century Height 134cm, width 55cm, depth 49cm This remarkable pair of candelabra is ...