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Material: Ormolu
American Mahogany Marble Top and Gilt Stenciled Ormolu Console, NY, Circa 1815
American Mahogany Marble Top and Gilt Stenciled Ormolu Console, NY, Circa 1815

American Mahogany Marble Top and Gilt Stenciled Ormolu Console, NY, Circa 1815

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany marble top console with gilt stenciling skirt, flanking ormolu mounted mahogany columns, and terminating on the original gilt carved floral melon bulbous feet. Cons...

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1810s American American Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Large Antique 19th Century Russian Ormolu Chandelier
Large Antique 19th Century Russian Ormolu Chandelier

Large Antique 19th Century Russian Ormolu Chandelier

Located in London, GB

Large antique 19th century Russian ormolu chandelier Russian, Late 19th Century Height 133cm, diameter 124cm This grand chandelier, crafted in Russia during the late 19th century, ...

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Late 19th Century Russian Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Two-Tier Tea-Table
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Two-Tier Tea-Table

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Two-Tier Tea-Table

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French, 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted mahogany two-tier tea-table etagere attributed to François Linke (1855-1946). The oval Basque Jaspe marble top with a ...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, Iron, and Tole Bouillotte lamp
Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, Iron, and Tole Bouillotte lamp

Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, Iron, and Tole Bouillotte lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and large scale pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, Iron, and Tole Bouillotte lamps. This impressive pair are raised by circular mottled Ormolu socles with e...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Cast Iron

French 19th century Ormolu and black marble centerpiece, signed Barbedienne
French 19th century Ormolu and black marble centerpiece, signed Barbedienne

French 19th century Ormolu and black marble centerpiece, signed Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and black Belgian marble centerpiece, signed F. Barbedienne. This stunning centerpiece/tazza is raised on a circu...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Neoclassical St. Urns
Pair of French Mid-19th Century Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Neoclassical St. Urns

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Neoclassical St. Urns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome pair of French mid 19th century patinated bronze and ormolu neo-classical st. urns. The urns are raised by square pediments with a patinated base below a Coeur de Rai desi...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Table, circa 1890
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Table, circa 1890

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Table, circa 1890

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French Louis XVI style mahogany bureau plat. Having an inset leather top, gilded ormolu mouldings and scrolling foliate mounts to the frieze, two fri...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of Russian Gilt Figural and Ebonized Marble Top Pedestals, Circa 1790
Pair of Russian Gilt Figural and Ebonized Marble Top Pedestals, Circa 1790

Pair of Russian Gilt Figural and Ebonized Marble Top Pedestals, Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Russian Gilt figural and ebonized marble top pedestals terminating on tripod winged hoof feet. Late 18th Century

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1790s Russian Directoire Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Boulle Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Centre Table
19th Century Boulle Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Centre Table

19th Century Boulle Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Centre Table

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

This fine table is crafted in ebonised wood and features gilt bronze mounts and Boulle style marquetry. The table is of curved, oval shape, and is inlaid with marquetry to the top, a...

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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu, Brass, Bronze

Wonderful French Doré Bronze Baccarat Etched Crystal Centrepiece Swag Torches
Wonderful French Doré Bronze Baccarat Etched Crystal Centrepiece Swag Torches

Wonderful French Doré Bronze Baccarat Etched Crystal Centrepiece Swag Torches

By Baccarat

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful very fine French doré bronze and etched cut crystal centerpiece / jardinière with swags, bows and torches. Believed to be baccarat, unsigned.

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1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Belle Époque Marquetry Coffee Table, Manner of F. Linke
French Louis XV Style Belle Époque Marquetry Coffee Table, Manner of F. Linke

French Louis XV Style Belle Époque Marquetry Coffee Table, Manner of F. Linke

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French Louis XV style Belle Époque Figural ormolu-mounted mahogany, tulipwood and fruitwood marquetry oval coffee table with marble top, in the manner of François Linke (...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu centerpiece tazza
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu centerpiece tazza

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu centerpiece tazza

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu centerpiece tazza. This stunning centerpiece is raised by a triangular base with concave sides and showcasing a w...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Palatial Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases
Palatial Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases

Palatial Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Palatial Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Cobalt Blue Porcelain Vases and Covers Each of baluster form with domed cover with pine cone finial, above a wa...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Large Scale French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Pair of Large Scale French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Pair of Large Scale French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and extremely high quality true pair of large scale French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu candelabra lamps. Each seven arm candelabra is raised by a beautiful wonderfull...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire Style Ormolu and Solid Mahogany Side Chair
French 19th Century Empire Style Ormolu and Solid Mahogany Side Chair

French 19th Century Empire Style Ormolu and Solid Mahogany Side Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking French 19th century Empire st. ormolu and solid mahogany side chair. The chair is raised by handsome ormolu paw feet and square tapered legs. Each leg is accented with dec...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Empire Style Ormolu and Mahogany Side Tables
Pair of French Mid-19th Century Empire Style Ormolu and Mahogany Side Tables

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Empire Style Ormolu and Mahogany Side Tables

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and high quality pair of French mid 19th century Empire st. ormolu mounted mahogany circular side tables. Each table is raised by a beautiful bottom tier with mottled feet...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

A French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XVI st vanity/piano bench
A French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XVI st vanity/piano bench

A French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XVI st vanity/piano bench

By Napoléon III

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An attractive and most impressive French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Fruitwood, Ormolu, Giltwood and Porcelain vanity/piano bench. This finely detailed b...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Wonderful Neoclassical Etched Cut-Crystal Bowl Bronze Chandelier Ormolu Fixture
Wonderful Neoclassical Etched Cut-Crystal Bowl Bronze Chandelier Ormolu Fixture

Wonderful Neoclassical Etched Cut-Crystal Bowl Bronze Chandelier Ormolu Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful neoclassical etched cut-crystal fern bowl with bronze ormolu housing chandelier, this fixture is currently 20" high but maybe adjusted by removing or adding chain.

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20th Century French Regency Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Pink Porcelain Clock by Japy Fréres in the Louis XVI Manner
19th Century French Pink Porcelain Clock by Japy Fréres in the Louis XVI Manner

19th Century French Pink Porcelain Clock by Japy Fréres in the Louis XVI Manner

By Japy Frères

Located in London, GB

A table clock in the Louis XVI Manner By Japy Frères The finely chased ormolu case is dressed with pink 'Sèvres' style hand decorated polychrome panels to the face and sides, dep...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases
Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases

Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Mounted White Sèvres Style Vases Gilt bronze tops above a long neck with raised gold designs. The painted fron...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu

Very fine Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted marquetry commode
Very fine Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted marquetry commode

Very fine Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted marquetry commode

By Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in London, GB

Very fine Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted marquetry commode French, Early 20th Century Height 95cm, width 162cm, depth 59cm After an important model by Jean-Henri Riesener (French, 1734-1806), a highly renowned ebeniste of great standing, this exceptional commode is of outstanding quality, and fully embodies the quality of craftsmanship and great artistic style of the Louis XVI period and the original piece, which is currently housed in the Chateau de Fontainebleau, France. Riesener was a leading exponent and supplier of pieces in the Neoclassical Louis XVI style, and this design conveys the regal feel and presence of his manner, most notably in terms of the beautiful marquetry decorative panel to the front. It consists of a white marble top, above front facing drawers, with a lower door opening; curved sides that are extensively decorated with intricate geometric designs, and a central panel that depicts, in inlay...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and high quality true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by fine patinated bronze and ormolu bases with ...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Marble and Ormolu Lyre Clock in the Louis XVI Style
19th Century Marble and Ormolu Lyre Clock in the Louis XVI Style

19th Century Marble and Ormolu Lyre Clock in the Louis XVI Style

Located in London, GB

A French Clock Garniture in the Louis XVI Manner The clock and its accompanying candelabra constructed in gilt bronze mounted Italian Carrara marble; the timepiece with stepped elli...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Ormolu Bust of a 16th Century Prince, by Rancoulet
Ormolu Bust of a 16th Century Prince, by Rancoulet

Ormolu Bust of a 16th Century Prince, by Rancoulet

By Rancoulet

Located in London, GB

An Ormolu bust of a 16th century Prince, by Rancoulet French, Late 19th Century Height 72cm, width 42cm, depth 22cm Made by the skilled and renowned French artist and sculptor Ernest Rancoulet, (French, 1870-1915), this excellent gilt-bronze bust was made in the late nineteenth century, in fine neoclassical style. Rancoulet was best known for mythological scenes and figures, and depictions of athletes. He was also known for depictions of members of high society, often aristocratic women, exhibiting for a number of years at the Paris Salon, producing many exceptional likenesses, busts, and figurines, such as this. In this work, the sitter, envisioned as a 16th century Prince or nobleman of sorts, towards out and towards the left. He wears a plumed hat and a high collared cape, with a typical period frilled ruff. His tunic is elaborately decorated with jewellery. A portrait full of character and vitality, this work is an excellent representation of Rancoulet's work, and of French Neoclassical sculpture...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock  by Miroy Frères
Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock  by Miroy Frères

Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock by Miroy Frères

A superb early antique French ormolu and Sèvres style porcelain clock. It is made of exquisite ormolu (finely gilded bronze) mounted with very finely painted Sèvres style porcelain, ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

set of four French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu picture frames
set of four French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu picture frames

set of four French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu picture frames

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A high quality and most unique set of four French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu picture frames. Each most stunning hinged picture frame is decorated with an inner Rais-de-Coeur b...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Impressive 19th Century Viennese Enamel Table Cabinet
Impressive 19th Century Viennese Enamel Table Cabinet

Impressive 19th Century Viennese Enamel Table Cabinet

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century Viennese enamel table cabinet having gilded ormolu semi clad maidens surrounding two cherubs and a figure supporting a watch case. Enamel panels aroun...

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1860s Austrian Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Etagere Side Table, Manner of François Linke
Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Etagere Side Table, Manner of François Linke

Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Etagere Side Table, Manner of François Linke

By François Linke

Located in London, GB

An antique French louis xv revival kingwood and ormolu etagere in the manner of francois linke, late 19th century The circular quarter veneered and cross banded top with a pierced...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Porcelain, Onyx and Ormolu pedestal
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Porcelain, Onyx and Ormolu pedestal

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Porcelain, Onyx and Ormolu pedestal

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Epoque Period Porcelain, Onyx and Ormolu pedestal. This stunning pedestal is raised by thin Ormolu feet below a...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Onyx, Ormolu

Pair of Ormolu-Mounted, Cut Glass Candlesticks with Matching Comport
Pair of Ormolu-Mounted, Cut Glass Candlesticks with Matching Comport

Pair of Ormolu-Mounted, Cut Glass Candlesticks with Matching Comport

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A superb quality pair of ormolu mounted cut glass candlesticks with a matching comport the finely chased ormolu bases surmounted with a lapidary cut glass dome the central lapidary c...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Crystal and Ormolu box
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Crystal and Ormolu box

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Crystal and Ormolu box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Crystal and Ormolu box. This charming lidded Crystal box displays a finely cut cylindrical base with diamond cut designs and inner richly...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & Vernis Martin Desk, Attr. Majorelle
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & Vernis Martin Desk, Attr. Majorelle

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & Vernis Martin Desk, Attr. Majorelle

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Satinwood Parquetry and Vernis Martin Style Lady's Petit Writing Table Desk, attributed to Louis Majorelle (French, 1859...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Light Dragon Form Wall Sconces
Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Light Dragon Form Wall Sconces

Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Light Dragon Form Wall Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Light Dragon Form Wall Sconces with Medusa Masks The sconces are cast in gilt bronze and formed with tapering shield shaped backplates suppor...

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1810s French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

An Empire Style Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris
An Empire Style Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris

An Empire Style Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris

By Kahn

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris. Incised ‘L. KAHN’ to the back of the mounts. The bow-shaped top rail applied with a gilt-bronze anthemion m...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French Napoleon III Ormolu and Marble Carriage Clock signed by Ed. Chartier
French Napoleon III Ormolu and Marble Carriage Clock signed by Ed. Chartier

French Napoleon III Ormolu and Marble Carriage Clock signed by Ed. Chartier

Located in London, GB

A beautiful French Napoleon III ormolu carriage clock, with all five panels mounted in red marble. The marble panels overlaid with original gilt bronze neoclassical figures and acant...

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1880s French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French late 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XVI st. Ormolu fire screen
French late 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XVI st. Ormolu fire screen

French late 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XVI st. Ormolu fire screen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A high quality and most decorative French late 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XVI st. Ormolu fireplace screen. This freestanding square fire screen is supported on two split ...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th  century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Girondole lamps
French 19th  century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Girondole lamps

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Girondole lamps

By Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and tastefully decorated pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Girondole lamps. Each six light lamp is raised on a circular Ormolu base wi...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Pair
Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Pair

Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Pair

Located in Morristown, NJ

Late 20th c., pair of Italian Louis XVI style gold plated, patinated bronze and gilt bronze column table lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. Of beautiful quality, two light, fluted, col...

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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Ormolu Furniture

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Metal, Bronze, Ormolu, Gold Plate

French 19th Century Mahogany & Ormolu Guéridon Side-Table, Attr. François Linke
French 19th Century Mahogany & Ormolu Guéridon Side-Table, Attr. François Linke

French 19th Century Mahogany & Ormolu Guéridon Side-Table, Attr. François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style mahogany and gilt bronze (Ormolu) mounted guéridon side table with marble top, attributed to François Linke, (1855-1946). The sin...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Louis XV Commode After Charles Cressent
Louis XV Commode After Charles Cressent

Louis XV Commode After Charles Cressent

Located in BARSAC, FR

Superb Louis XV commode in the style of Charles Cressent, in floral marquetry in rosewood frames; exceptional ornamentation of very finely chiseled gilt bronze; beautiful veined whit...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Display Cabinets by Henri Picard
Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Display Cabinets by Henri Picard

Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Display Cabinets by Henri Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in London, GB

A remarkable pair of display cabinets By Henri Picard of Paris Constructed in mahogany, with extensive and superlative ormolu decoration. The cabinets of rectangular form, rising from turned and tapering toupie feet supporting an inverted breakfront lower tier, the shaped aprons housing three lockable drawers and incorporating gilt bronze mounts in the manner of Riesener. The square tapering legs decorated in conforming ormolu of the highest quality, and flanking a central cartouche depicting a lyre. The central vitrine lockable doors enclosing shelved mirrored...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of Late 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and White Marble Candelabra
Pair of Late 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and White Marble Candelabra

Pair of Late 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and White Marble Candelabra

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A fine pair of Louis XVI white marble and gilt bronze candelabra in the form of atheniennes. The rams-headed tripod has a snake entwined through the stem, the central ovoid form whit...

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Six-Light Bowl Chandelier
Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Six-Light Bowl Chandelier

Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Six-Light Bowl Chandelier

Located in London, GB

This beautiful bowl chandelier is designed in the Empire style, which flourished in France in the period 1804-14, when Napoleon Bonaparte was Emperor. The style is defined as a phase...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Kingwood, Gilt Bronze and Vernis Martin Side Cabinet
Antique Kingwood, Gilt Bronze and Vernis Martin Side Cabinet

Antique Kingwood, Gilt Bronze and Vernis Martin Side Cabinet

Located in London, GB

Antique kingwood, gilt bronze and vernis Martin side cabinet French, 19th Century Height 116cm, width 97cm, depth 44cm This kingwood cabinet is an exquisite piece of antique Fren...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Kingwood Ladies Writing Desk
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Kingwood Ladies Writing Desk

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Kingwood Ladies Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French 19th century Louis XV St. tulipwood and kingwood ladies writing desk. The desk is raised by four slender cabriole legs with fine wrap-around ormolu sabots, kingwood...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair Of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Ormolu And Marble Lidded Urns
Pair Of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Ormolu And Marble Lidded Urns

Pair Of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Ormolu And Marble Lidded Urns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and very high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu and Vert Campan marble lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a square Vert Campan m...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

A French 19th century Louis XV st. Ebony, Brass, Tortoiseshell and Ormolu desk
A French 19th century Louis XV st. Ebony, Brass, Tortoiseshell and Ormolu desk

A French 19th century Louis XV st. Ebony, Brass, Tortoiseshell and Ormolu desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Ebony, Brass, Tortoiseshell and Ormolu desk. This stunning three drawer desk is raised by scrolled legs elegantly deco...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and Ormolu bench
French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and Ormolu bench

French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and Ormolu bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and Ormolu bench. This wonderful rectangular bench with a fitted leather seat is raised by four scrolled legs with a bottom Ormolu ...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Porcelain Gilt Mixed Metal Mantel Clock
French Louis XV Style Porcelain Gilt Mixed Metal Mantel Clock

French Louis XV Style Porcelain Gilt Mixed Metal Mantel Clock

Located in Forney, TX

A breathtaking antique French Belle Époque period (1871-1914) porcelain mounted mixed metal mantel clock. Born in France in the late 19th / early 20th century, fine quality Parisian work, exceptionally executed in luxuriously opulent 18th century Louis XV Rocaille taste, finished on all sides so it can be placed anywhere in the room, featuring a visually striking sculptural floral fiolate adorned gilt metal case, heavily embellished with fine porcelain flowers...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th century Charles X st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Urn
French 19th century Charles X st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Urn

French 19th century Charles X st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Urn

Located in Catania, IT

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Charles X st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu urn. This lovely lidded urn has intricate and precision cutting .Lidded top and taper to th...

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Early 1900s French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Baccarat Crystal And Ormolu Chandelier
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Baccarat Crystal And Ormolu Chandelier

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Baccarat Crystal And Ormolu Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A truly stunning and resplendent French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu chandelier. This air balloon shaped chandelier has a unique and very rare cut Baccarat ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

20th Century French Black Enamel Tole and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp with Silk Shade
20th Century French Black Enamel Tole and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp with Silk Shade

20th Century French Black Enamel Tole and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp with Silk Shade

By Maison Jansen

Located in Firenze, IT

A beautiful pair of French Empire style early 20th century black lacquered metal and parcel gilt bronze table lamps with pagoda silk shades. These high quality chic and stylish neoc...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu, Metal, Bronze

French Empire-Style Bouillotte Lamp with Napoleonic Eagle Motif, circa 1925
French Empire-Style Bouillotte Lamp with Napoleonic Eagle Motif, circa 1925

French Empire-Style Bouillotte Lamp with Napoleonic Eagle Motif, circa 1925

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Empire-Style Bouillotte Lamp with Napoleonic Eagle Motif, circa 1925, Patinated and gilt ormolu with tole shade; fitted with two candelabra bulbs Three pieces: lamp base, sha...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Ormolu Furniture

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Metal, Ormolu

Cut Glass Mounted Ormolu, Rock Crystal and White Marble Three-Light Candelabras
Cut Glass Mounted Ormolu, Rock Crystal and White Marble Three-Light Candelabras

Cut Glass Mounted Ormolu, Rock Crystal and White Marble Three-Light Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

A fine pair of Baltic neo-classical cut glass mounted ormolu, rock crystal and white marble three-light candelabras. Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 30 1/2 in x 16 ...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Marble, Ormolu

Antique Ormolu Clocks, Lamps and Other Furniture and Decorative Objects for Sale

Antique ormolu furniture and decorative objects can be incorporated into a variety of spaces, and while demand for the material and/or technique was at its peak in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries, ormolu is still widely loved by designers and collectors today.

What is ormolu?

Ormolu is a brilliant form of decorative trickery. To the untrained eye, ormolu clocks, jewelry boxes and other ormolu furniture and decor look like they're made of solid gold. But those in the know recognize ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — as having been essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

“Most commonly, ormolu refers to a bronze object that has been covered with gold, typically 18 karat or 24 karat,” explains Jamie Sinai, director of the antiques specialist Mayfair Gallery, in London. “For that reason, ormolu is sometimes called gilt bronze or, in French, bronze doré. Strictly speaking, however, the term ormolu also denotes the technique of applying gold to a metal.”

“The word comes from the French or moulu, which translates as ‘ground or powdered gold’ — the form the gold takes before it is applied to a metal surface.”

From the court of King Louis XVI to that of Napoleon I, the French elite snapped up furniture mounted with ormolu, as well as sconces, candelabra and table lamps made from the material. “As the French reputation for supreme art, architecture and furniture developed, the craze for ormolu spread across Europe,” adds Sinai.

Today, antiques collectors and interior designers continue to prize ormolu for its extraordinary craftsmanship and history-infused glamour. 

“This wondrous material was highly sought after in France as the ultimate luxury. It magically resembled solid gold and sparkled under candlelight,” says Sinai.

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