Ormolu Furniture

Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock Ormolu figural mantel clock with beautifully cast maiden in flowing robes holding a bunch of grapes towards a cherub. Fine quality chased orm...

This is a fantastic vintage wood cocktail cabinet with fabulous ormolu mounts, exquisite floral marquetry decoration and an elegant 'Marmo di Brescia' marble top, circa 1950 in date ...

A quarter striking bracket clock in a fine figured burr walnut case with ormolu mounts and sound frets backed in sage green silk. A gilded dial with silvered chapter ring, roman nume...

Pair of French malachite and ormolu pedestals French, 20th Century Height 102cm, width 44cm, depth 44cm Elegantly mounted with ormolu features and fully covered in malachite, this...

Antique French Louis XVI ormolu plateau with Dresden porcelain floral details, circa 1870-1880. Please Note that the 2 porcelain figurines shown in photos 6, 7 and 8 are sold separat...

A Pair Of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze And Royal Blue Sèvres-Style Porcelain Three-Light Vase Candelabra. Each baluster-form vase applied with a fruiting swag, flanked by twin entwin...

Antique French Empire Marble Top Satinwood Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts, Circa 1890.

A Very Large and Impressive Gilt-Bronze Mounted and Marquetry Inlaid Bookcase. Signed to the lock on the central door ‘Les Fils Chambon’. This very fine marquetry bookcase has a...

A good quality pair of 19th Century gilded ormolu and white marble Louis XVI style two branch candelabra, each having floral decoration, supported by cherubs, raised on circular pede...

A beautifully detailed French 19th century Louis XV st. Chinese export porcelain and Ormolu lidded urn. This wonderful lidded pot pourri urn is supported by four foliate Ormolu feet ...

Decorator Delight! PAIR! Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Table Lamps Brass, Ormolu & Porcelain Wow! What an exquisite and elegant pair of Frederick Cooper lamps...

An Important and Extremely Rare Grand Figural Cartel Clock, After a Design by Gilles-Marie Oppenord. Of grand proportions and of exceptional quality this rare cartel clock is after...

The best quality of construction. With rectangular breakfront form top with wonderfully figured kingwood with a cast bronze edge. Over a pair of pleated silk lined beveled glass door...

A striking late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sevres style cobalt blue and gilded ormolu jardiniere, with a pierced gallery, Rams head handles to either side, united by garlands of f...

A stunning pair of Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Mahogany, and Vert de Patricia marble pedestals. Each beautiful pedestal is supported by a triangular Vert de Patrici...

A Fine Pair of Transitional Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commodes, by Paul Sormani, After the Model by Charles Topino. Stamped beneath the marble top to one commode ‘SORMANI’...

An elegant 12 arm French pendant from the 1st Empire Period. The lead crystal prisms are all original and have a subtle grey/purple hue. The chandelier resembles a four tier fountain...

A Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Display Cabinet With Wedgwood Porcelain Plaques. The upper section has a s...

A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and polished steel pedestal table. The circular white marble top with bead cast surround, on athenienne tripod support with central spirally-fluted ste...

Pair 19th Century Regency bronze candlesticks with ormolu detail in the manner of William Kent. The pair depict two female figures in Greci...

A Large Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze Hall Lantern. Grand in scale, this palatial lantern is finely cast in gilt-bronze. It is sumptuously modelled with asymmetrical C-scrolls, swept aca...

A pair of Large Louis XV Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Marble Figural Candelabra. Each modelled with naturalistically cast rocaille and laurel leaf candle branches above cher...

A Very Fine Marble Top Marquetry and Gilt-Bronze Commode by Emmanuel Zwiener. The keyhole escutcheon stamped with the ‘ZN’ mark from the bronze master model. The back of the bronze...

A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal lantern. The lantern is modeled off an antechamber lantern still situated in the Palais de Versail...

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Six-Light Chandelier ‘aux Termes’ Attributed to Emmanuel-Alfred (dit Alfred II) Beurdeley, Paris. Modelled with three caryatid term figures holding spi...

This is a highly attractive and exhibition quality antique French Art Deco brass and ormolu standard lamp and shade, Circa 1920 in date. This splendid lamp features a distinguished...

This early 20th-century pendant chandelier was made in the Neoclassical style, which originated in Europe in the early 18th Century. The Neoclassical style was characterized by its s...

A unique and most decorated pair of French 19th century Charles X st. Ormolu and Malachite lamps. Each lamp is raised by a three sided concave Ormolu base with a mottled band of dent...

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk Antique French Napoleon III writing desk, made of mahogany wood, covered with remarkable marquetry veneers and fin...

A Fine Pair of Patinated Bronze Allegorical Busts of Autumn and Summer By Pierre-Louis Détrier. Finely modelled and cast, the busts depict young maidens allegorical of Summer and Au...

A fine Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany bombé vitrine by François Linke. Signed to the corner clasp 'F. Linke'. This elegant...

A high quality gilt bronze and Turquoise Sèvres style jeweled Porcelain clock set. The clock surmounted by a covered urn and flanked by lion masks on each side, en suite with a pair of painted turquoise porcelain vases...

A Fine Louis XVI Style Parquetry, Gilt-Bronze and Lacquer Mounted Petit Secretaire Cabinet, Attributed to Maison Beurdeley. Stamped to the reverse of the bronze mounts to the botto...

An impressive gilt and patinated bronze French Empire chandelier with twelve lights, attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751–1843). Winged Victory figures wearing classical robes stand...

A very unique and finely detailed pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rouge Griotte marble, patinated Bronze and Ormolu lamps in the manner of Clodion and attributed to Barbedi...

A stunning and large scale French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu chandelier. This eighteen arm eighteen light chandelier is centered by a berried foliate pendant below a spray of a...

A Mahogany grande commode en tombeau after the model by Charles Cressent, Possibly by Julius Zwiener. This impressive commode has a serpentine green marble top, the bombe front form...

The unusual model bronze dating to the late 19th century cast as a patinated bronze cherub holding two large strawberries with the vine looping over the back of the cherubs neck as i...

Fine quality french empire revival mahogany cabinet circa 1890. Generous proportions and as with all furniture of this scale and period it was built to come apart. Central glazed d...

A stunning and impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu candlestick lamps. Each lamp is supported by a three sided base with pierced Rocaille scrolling designs. The...

A Fine Pair of Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Bergères in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter. The Bergères each having armrests headed by finely cast caryatid herms. French, Circa 1880. François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter (1770-1841) was Napoléon’s pre-eminent court cabinetmaker. He built up the business of his father, the well-known chairmaker Georges Jacob, into one of the most important and successful furniture workshops in Paris which by 1808 employed 332 workmen producing annually furniture valued at 700,000 francs. Jacob-Desmalter et Cie produced neoclassical Empire style furniture often working to Percier and Fontaine's designs, such as for Napoléon’s throne...

Late 19th Century, shaped marble top with moulded edge on bombe shaped commode with two long drawers, ormolu mounts and handles, resting on cabriole legs mounted with ormolu acanthus...

A magnificent, fine quality late 19th Century French Mahogany cylinder bureau, by Francoise Linke. Having a three quarter pierced rococo ormolu gallery to the top, three drawers bene...

A scarce period Charles X (1818-1834) French Restoration mahogany travailleuse sewing (thread stand - side table - jewelry dressing table) with light, warm, beautifully aged patina. Born in France in the early 19th century, almost certainly Parisian work, exquisitely hand-crafted, this exceptionally executed example features ornate gilt bronze ormolu mounts, escutcheons, and elaborate gilt metal trim. Having a highly figured light mahogany hinged lid top, lifting open to reveal a striking finished interior with divided compartments and original inset mirror plate. The conforming rectangular case fitted with a faux drawer front over a dovetailed drawer with sectioned interior. Elegantly rising on oval-shaped medial shelf stretcher-joined curvacious legs. Dimensions (approx): 27" High, 20" Wide, 13.5" Deep Stunning light almost blonde antique mahogany coloring and mellow warm tone, superb wood grain detail, and charming, beautifully aged patina over the whole. Great shape overall. Retaining original antique character marks, wear consistent with age and indicative of minimal use, nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality, but only adds to the overall authenticity, refined elegant warmth, luxurious sophistication, and cozy unpretentious rustic elegance. Delivered cleaned, hand waxed, polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! What is Charles X style: The comte d’Artois – or Charles X - was the son of the dauphin Louis-Ferdinand de Franc and Marie-Josèphe de Saxe. He succeeded his two brothers Louis XVI and Louis XVIII and became the King of France in 1824. Thirty years after the French Revolution, he wanted to embody the return of monarchy and became the leader of the catholic party . As the previous kings, he was crowned in 1825 but he was soon overthrown by the revolution in July, 1830, called "Trois Glorieuses". He left then for England, Scotland, Prague and Istria where he died in 1836. Charles X style lasted from 1818 to 1834 and happened during the Bourbon Restoration (French Restoration). This style did not replace totally the style of furniture from the French Empire but it was different from the formalism in the Napoleonic era, during which strictness and simplicity were inspired by Greco-Roman art. Indeed, artistic fields flourished. In terms of furniture, this renewal was suggested by the softening of shapes. Even though the simple aspect from the French Empire was still visible, shapes became curvier with volutes and arabesques. Another distinction is the loss of the massive aspect of furniture and the decrease of dimensions in order to decorate smaller appartments. Handling ability and comfort were key-words in the making of furniture. Apartments had essential elements such as chests of drawers, big rounded tables in the dining room, desks or secretaries, armoires and even dressing tables, comfortable fainting couches in the living room, small tables, pedestal tables, as well as gondola chairs. The wavy aspect of the latters certainly represent Charles X style the best.  One of the most emblematic features of this style is the use of bois clairs – light woods in warm blond tones - and indigenous woods that are varnished in order to highlight the grains. Bird's-eye maple, ash trees, plane trees, yew trees, beech trees, olive trees and cedar trees were most likely to be used. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century dark woods were hard to find. In 1806, the Napoleon’s Continental System was established in order to ruin the United Kingdom by preventing the country from any business with the rest of Europe. Therefore craftsmen had to find alternatives from mahogany which was the most commonly used material at this time. After 1815, the import of wood was even more difficult because of peace treaties and the European political situation, which contributed to the popularity of the bois clairs and indigenous woods. The furniture was often decorated with fine inlays made out of dark wood representing foliage, which contrasted with the veneer. Even though these patterns can look like bronze decorations from the Empire era,  they were far more simple and did not represent any military or mythological attributes. On the tables, trays were sometimes made out of marble as in the French Empire, but it was often put aside and inlaid veneer, Verre Eglomisé – a type of glass with a mirror finish –, mirror or porcelain from Sèvres or Paris were more likely to be used. Decorative elements from the Monarchy were highly appreciated again as they suggested luxury. Indeed, marquetry work was particularly fashionable - Boulle marquetry thrived around 1820 as the works of the Levasseur family can show. In the same way, draperies and trimmings referred to the monarchist splendour. Fabrics were often white – the traditional colour of the Bourbons – or light coloured as oppposed to the typical green from the Napoleonic era.  One of the most symbolic figures from this period of time might be Jean-Jacques Werner (1791-1849), a cabinetmaker who worked for prestigious clients such as the Duchesse de Berry who was Charles’s step-daughter. His works can be seen at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and at the Grand Trianon in the Palace of Versailles. The duchess’s appartments situated at the pavillon de Marsan and at the Palais de Saint Cloud illustrate Charles X style the best with furniture made out of bois clairs and ornamented with dark wood patterns or fine gold decorations. Chales X style allows a transition between the sobriety of the Empire style and the abundant aspect of Louis-Philippe style. The gothic style started at this time through the "style à la cathédrale", inspired by religious architecture, which thrived from 1827 to 1830. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century, Romanticism put the spotlight on the Middle Ages. Cabinetmakers were not inspired by the medieval furniture but rather by architectural elements of churches and cathedrals. For instance the backs of chairs were decorated with arches shaped like rib and serration. In the same way, before Charles X abdicated, pieces of furniture were made out of dark woods – such as mahogany, which was used again in France – and were inlaid with light wood. Romanticism also influenced the layout of furniture in appartments to suggest movement through a mix of various styles, various shapes and various sizes, as opposed to the static aspect of Neoclassicism. The start of industrialisation and mechanisation also influenced this style as early technical developments led to the production of pieces of furniture in series. Credit: Marc Maison Bibliography: FANIEL Stéphane (Dir.), Le Dix-neuvième Siècle Français, Collection Connaissance des Arts, 1957, Hachette SASSONE, Adriana Boidi, Furniture from Rococo to Art Deco, 2000, Evergreen -- Extremely versatile: As warm and attractive as it is useful, this remarkable antique table having the ideal size and small proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a side table, accent or occasional table, tall sofa...

A stunning and high quality French 18th century Louis XVI period Ormolu, Mahogany, and Rouge Royale marble console. This beautiful three drawer console is raised by four circular tap...

A Large Louis Philippe Period Gilt-Bronze Table Centrepiece or Corbeille (Fruit Basket). Attributed to Guillaume Denière (1815-1903), Paris, Circa 1840. The four sculptural figures of seated children are attributed to Jean-Jacques Feuchère (1807-1852) and represent the four elements of Fire, Water, Earth, and Air. Each figure is accompanied by its corresponding attribute. Fire holds a flaming torch and sits atop a dragon. Water sits atop a dolphin and perhaps originally held a trident spear. Earth holds grapes and ears of wheat accompanied by a lioness and cub. Air holds a billowing robe and sits atop an exotic bird. The circular top of the centrepiece with beaded rim and cast in relief to the basin with strapwork and lion masks. The underside of the basin similarly cast with additional detail of herm figures above a belt of intertwined vine leaf and mice. The whole supported on a baluster upright hung with volutes and fruiting swags above a spreading socle and oval foot. This impressive centrepiece dates to the late 1830s or early 1840s when the patronage of King Louis Philippe I of France heralded a pronounced flourishing in the sculptural art of metallurgy. Such a specific dating can be made with reference to a surtout de table which was commissioned in 1834 by Ferdinand-Philippe, duc d’Orléans and eldest son of King Louis Philippe. That famous and documented surtout de table, comprised centerpieces, candelabra and tazze modelled in a new sculptural style with figures, animals and naturalistic decoration. Designed in the Renaissance revival style by Claude-Aimé Chenavard (1798–1838) and Jean-Baptiste-Jules Klagmann (1810–1867) and made by Chenavard’s pupil Guillaume Denière, the duc d’Orléans surtout was a ‘Gesamtkunstwerk’ with input from many designers, modellers and sculptors including from Jean-Jacques Feuchère (1807-1852), Pierre-Jules Cavelier (1814- 1894) and Antoine-Louis Barye (1795–1875). The surtout was delivered to Ferdinand-Philippe’s apartments at the Tuileries Palace in April 1839. Ferdinand Philippe, duc d’Orléans died in a carriage accident three years later, on 13 July 1842 and following the French Revolution of 1848 the extensive surtout was sold by his widow, the former Duchesse Hélène of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1814-1858) at Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 18-20 January 1853. It was divided into multiple lots with the sculptural centrepieces by Antoine-Louis Barye, candelabra and decorative dishes widely dispersed. The present centrepiece compares closely to multiple elements of the duc d’Orléans surtout de table, most obviously in the profusion of Renaissance revival strapwork and the figures of children which in appearance, pose and allegorical purpose are directly comparable to related figures of children variously employed as attributes for music, feasting and hunting across the centrepieces and candelabra which make up the Orléans surtout de table. Compare a pair of candelabra titled ‘candelabra with woman playing flute...

Pair of very large Chinese cloisonné enamel vases with French ormolu mounts Chinese and French, 20th century Height 215cm, diameter 78cm These superb vases bring together exceptional Chinese enamelling with ornate French ormolu mounts, combining the complex cloisonné technique with sumptuously detailed gilt-bronze additions. The ovoid-form vases are applied with lavish natural designs on the main body, decorated with eye-catching birds and butterflies amongst flowers and shrubbery. The animal and foliate motifs are set on top of a cream ground with intricate geometric patterning that emphasises the elaborate design of the vases. The necks of the vases are similarly decorated with birds and greenery. The necks and feet also feature ornate geometric patterns that complement the natural colour palette of the main body, adding further intricacy to the enamelled designs. Surmounting the vases is a pierced ormolu rim, which features acanthus-style and pineapple designs which complement the foliate imagery on the vases below. Each vase is mounted on four gilt-bronze feet cast in the shape of Chinese 'Foo' winged lions, combining impressive Chinese motifs with exceptional French craftsmanship. Cross-cultural pieces like these vases were highly popular decorative wares in late 19th century Europe; likewise, this pair effortlessly synthesise the design styles of the East and the West into monumental items with ornate and colourful designs. Provenance: From the collection of Larry Flynt...

A beautiful and high quality pair of Italian 19th century Genovese st. Rosewood and Ormolu side tables. Each exceptional single drawer side table is raised by four tapered cabriole l...

Fannières Frères Desk Clock Time Allegory Chased gilt and silvered bronze Desk Clock With an allegorical theme of Time in the form of a cherub suppor...

A good quality pair of 19th century classical ormolu chandeliers, each having 10 branches, with scrolling foliate and motif decoration. Wired for electricity.

A charming French Empire ormolu chariot clock, circa 1810 with 8-day movement, striking , in its original gilt case.

A Very Rare Pair of Louis XVI Style Exhibition Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bonheur Du Jours With Lacquer Panels, by Henry Dasson. One cabinet signed 'Henry Dasson / 1880' to the gilt-bron...

This is a superb and imposing antique French serpentine ormolu mounted, purple heart, walnut, marquetry and marble topped side cabinet, C 1880 in date. The entire piece highlights ...

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Aubusson Tapestry Upholstered Corner Settee. French, Circa 1880.

Cupid Cherub Vide-poche. Antique French Brescia round marble rimmed basin table centerpiece vide poche jewelry holder with stepped central pedestal topped ...

A beautiful French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood and Ormolu side table, signed Krieger, Paris. This wonderful piece is raised on four square tapered slender legs with...

A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Bisque Porcelain, Ormolu, and Giltwood lamps, attributed to Sèvres. Each wonderful lamp is raised on a square ...

A Fine Louis XVI Style Oval Three Tier Gueridon After The Model by Simon Phillippe Poirier and Martin Carlin. This fine and unusual gueridon has three graduating oval shelves surmo...