Ormolu Furniture

A most impressive and high quality French 19th century Napoleon III Period Tortoiseshell, Brass, ebonized Fruitwood and Ormolu Boulle center table. This stunning center table is rais...

A superb, finely cast and well-patinated pair of French bronze busts representing Jean Racine and Pierre Corneille, two of the most celebrated dramatists of the 17th century. Each bu...

A stunning French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, Baccarat crystal and rock crystal twelve arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a striking solid rock crystal bottom b...

A Magnificent and Rare French 18th-Century Doré Bronze Mantel Clock Attributed to Robert Osmond. The clock is designed in the form of an urn, supported by a central pedestal and a re...

An exceptional pair of Porphyry, marble and ormolu mounted Obelisks, of typical form surmounted with foliate-cast finial above ball feet, resting on a panelled plinth mounted with li...

These gilt bronze (ormolu) wall sconces are magnificent pieces, each holding fifteen lights. The sconces will look beautiful either mounted onto the wall in a line, or paired and pla...

Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet French, c.1870 Height 165cm, width 174cm, depth 51cm This piece is a splendid, ebonised wood antique cabinet...

Pair of Early 20th century bronze, ormolu and wooden candelabra. Patinated Bronze Pharaoh Figures. Ormolu Candle arms. Wooden bases painted to resemb...

A very good quality late 19th Century French champlevé enamel and porcelain clock garniture, set in a gilded ormolu case, the porcelain panels to the clock and urns depicting classic...

A Rare and Very Special Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Two Tier Kidney Shaped Bureau By François Linke François Linke The upper case with shaped top, surmount...

A Pair of Early 19th Century English Ormolu Mounted Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal Two-Arm Candelabra. Each candelabra features finely hand-diamond cut crystal elements mounted with ormolu...

An outstanding English 19th century Gilt Metal and Velvet box. This wonderfully decorative box is raised by a flat base decorated with swaging foliate garlands leading to the body di...

A very good quality late 19th Century French Rouge marble topped, ormolu mounted Gueridon, having round tapering legs with scrolling foliate ormolu wrapped around, terminating in hoo...

A Great Quality Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vase Decorated with birds and floral arran...

A magnificent pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu urns. Each urn is raised by an elegant square base with concave corners and a fine bottom Ormo...

A fine Louis XVI-style large gilt-bronze and greige Rococo marble figural mantel clock is surmounted by three dore bronze putti figures hanging floral adornments among clouds with lo...

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

An Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Commode By Henry Dasson Henry Dasson A marble top above a frieze set with three drawers with pierced laurel decoration and ribbon tied foliate wreaths, over three garland-hung cupboard doors each with shelves, flanked by concave corners fitted with a freestanding baluster form column, the sides similarly decorated and standing on toupie feet. Signed Henry Dasson 1879 to the bronze mount on the side and stamped Henry Dasson 1879 twice to the back of the carcass. After the very famous 18th century model by Martin Carlin. Henry Dasson was considered one of the finest makers of gilt bronze mounted furniture in the nineteenth Century. He established a workshop at 106 rue Vieille-du-Temple, Paris, and specialised in the production of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI style furniture using the very finest ormolu mounts with the highest quality mercury gilding. In 1871, Dasson purchase Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen business and remaining stock. Dasson exhibited at the 1878 and 1889 Paris Exhibition. He displayed Louis XV and XVI styles as well as pieces of his own modified eighteenth century design. The exhibits in 1878 included a table entirely in gilt bronze, purchased by Lord Dudley. Martin Carlin (ca 1730 – 1785) was a Parisian ébéniste, born at Freiburg, who was received master at Paris in 1766. Carlin worked at first in the shop of Jean-François Oeben, whose sister he married. He set up independently in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine, an unfashionable quarter of Paris, where few of his wealthy clientele would have penetrated. Carlin sold his works exclusively to marchands-merciers such as Simon-Philippe Poirier and his partner Dominique Daguerre, who acted as decorator-designers. It was only through these entrepreneurs that Carlin could acquire the Sèvres porcelain plaques that decorate many of his pieces. His earliest such pieces are datable by the marks on their porcelain to 1766; they followed designs supplied by the dealer Poirier. Although Martin Carlin made some larger pieces— secrétaires à abattant (drop-front secretary desks), tables, and commodes— he is best known for refined small furnishings...

Pair of French neoclassical table lamps. Beautiful, imposing and elegant pair of table lamps, created in Paris France, back ...

This incredible American Gasolier is cut crystal with four graduated tiers of prisms encircling the central post and 6 lights with original frosted glass shades. Each shade is also w...

An exceptional late 19th century gilt bronze Mounted Louis XV/XVI Style Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre By Henry Dasson The rectangular top with pierced three-quarter gallery, above three frieze drawers, with the center drawer opening to a hidden leather book holder...

Empire period ormolu and mahogany swans' heads stool French, Early 19th Century Height 68cm, width 77cm, depth 39cm This beautiful antique stool is a class...

Pair of very large French Sèvres style porcelain and ormolu vases French, Late 19th Century Height 151cm, width 45cm, depth 39cm Executed in the style of Sèvres, one of the bes...

An elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. mahogany one drawer desk. The desk is raised by four slender, elegant cabriole legs with highly chased ormolu foliate mounts at the top, c...

An elegant and most decorative French 18th century Louis XV Period Japanese Lacquer and Ormolu side table, circa 1750. This exquisitely detailed rectangular shaped table is raised on...

French empire pair of candle holders lamps. Exceptional pair of antique candleholders, created in Paris France during the imperial period of Napoleon III, circa 1870. They was designed with French empire neoclassical patterns, masterfully crafted with parts made up in gilt bronze ormolu and patinated bronze. Mounted in fluted columns pedestals carved from gray dotted Granite, with polished finish. Embellished with garlands and putties mounted in a four square and stepped bases. Weight: Combined of 12 Pounds (5.45 Kilos). Measurements: 15 Height by 4.50 Length by 5.15 Width Inches, (38 x 11.43 x 13.08 Cm). French Empire Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873) was Emperor of France from 1852 to 1870 under the name of Napoleon III. In a way, the artistic codes of the Napoleon III style, also called Second Empire style, were presented at the Exhibition of 1844, during the reign of Louis-Philippe d'Orléans. The second Empire style, also known as the Napoleon III style, is a highly eclectic style of architecture and decorative arts, which uses elements of many different historical styles, and also made innovative use of modern materials, such as iron frameworks and glass skylights. It flourished during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III in France (1852–1870) and had an important influence on architecture and decoration in the rest of Europe and North America. Major examples of the style include the Opéra Garnier (1862–1871) in Paris by Charles Garnier, the Bibliothèque nationale de France, the Church of Saint Augustine (1860–1871), and the Philadelphia City Hall (1871–1901). The architectural style was closely connected with Haussmann's renovation of Paris carried out during the Second Empire; the new buildings, such as the Opéra, were intended as the focal points of the new boulevards. Comfort was the first priority of Second Empire furniture...

Pair of French Louis XIV style gilt bronze candlesticks, converted to table lamps, with recent French pleated silk lampshades. These lamps have been wired for the U.S.

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...

French Ormolu and porcelain mantel clock French ormolu mantel clock standing on a beaded oval base and resting on a mahogany plinth. Floral swag decoration to either side of the dial. The enamel dial with Roman numerals, original ‘blued’ steel hands signed ‘HRY Marc, Paris. Finely painted porcelain panel...

Antique French Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze couch French, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 107cm, width 192cm, depth 72cm This beautiful canapé style couch...

An exquisite French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal two tiered presentoir centerpiece. The presentoir is raised by a square base with an elegant stepped design...

French Empire style gilt-bronze and mahogany five-piece salon suite French, Late 19th Century Sofa: Height 107cm, width 162cm, depth 65cm Armchair: Height 101cm, width 68cm, depth 6...

A Pair of Mid-19th Century bronze & ormolu Candlesticks having reeded sconces above leaf scrolled reeded tapering stems with leaf scroll & lion’s paw triform bases.

French Empire gilt bronze and mahogany console table French, early 19th Century Height 92cm, width 120cm, depth 51cm This elegant console table is a superb example of French Emp...

An Exquisite Table à Ouvrage in the Louis XV manner by Beurdeley of Paris Of beautifully drawn proportions, constructed from kingwood, amaranth, and tulipwood alongside various specimen woods, the cabriole legs with gilded bronze foliate cast sabots and foliate espagnolettes, the shaped frieze inlaid with panels of floral marquetry to all sides, a single drawer sliding forward revealing a hinged leather writing surface itself flanked by two compartments; the shaped sliding top with a scrolled cartouche centred by musician monkeys surrounded by three marquetry trophies representing Music, Love, & Hunting surrounded by a trellis parquetry; surmounted by a three-quarter ormolu gallery 'à la grecque.' French, circa 1880 This exact table is illustrated in Denise Ledeoux-Lebard's 'Le mobilier francais du XIX siècle," as well as appearing in Camille Mestdagh's 'L'ameublement d'art francais,' and the model is discussed by Christopher Payne in his "Paris Furniture." The marquetry scene on the top of this writing table derives from engravings published in Paris in the mid-eighteenth century entitled Le Tambour de Basque and Le Tambourin by J. Guelard after designs by Christophe Huet (d.1759). the trophies come from a design by Gilles Demarteau l'aîné (1722-1776) and can be seen on several pieces of 18th century French fine furniture...

A Pair Of Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze Mounted Green Marble Vases. Each vase is of baluster form, the green Cipollino marble body encircled by laurel and vine leaf gilt-bronze mounts. The ...

Napoleon III period gilt bronze and porcelain mounted cabinet by Louis Grade French, circa 1860 Measures: Height 160cm, width 82cm, depth 4...

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...

A Petit Sonnerie carriage clock by Grohe of Paris The gilt bronze case comprehensively engraved, and having a retractable carrying handle; the lever movement driving the petit son...

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

Italian Louis XV Roman Bombe-Shaped Commode with Original Marble Top Circa 1730 This exceptional Italian Louis XV commode of Roman origin is executed in the elegant bombé form chara...

A stunning and high quality French early 18th century Louis XV Period Rosewood and Ormolu side table/desk. This wonderful table is raised by elegant and slender tapered legs ending w...

An elegant pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, patinated Bronze and marble tazzas/urns. This wonderful pair are raised by a black Belgian marble bases with curved f...

A stunning and high quality French 19th century Empire st. Sèvres Porcelain, Gilt, Onyx, and Ormolu pedestal. This beautiful pedestal is raised by a square stepped Onyx base with fou...

A most attractive and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Epoque Period Ebony, Ormolu, Silvered Bronze and Vert de Patricia marble side table, modeled after Adam Wei...

An extremely high quality French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. signed 'Lepaute, Paris' ormolu clock. The clock with a superb chasing throughout has all of its original gilt. Raised ...

French sculptor Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791) is the inspiration for this beautiful, sumptuous mantel clock. His clock, crafted in the late 18th Century and now on display at the Louvre Museum, caused such a stir when it was exhibited over 100 years later, at the Great Exhibition in Paris in 1900 that one reviewer claimed that it "attracted so much admiration from the crowds gathered around that the pressure was sufficient at times to endanger its safety." As well as this famed 'Three Graces...

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...

French Empire period ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock representing Ceres. The crowning of Ceres is a stunning clock of very fine quality and with totally original fire gilded...

A stunning and monumentally scaled true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Belle Époque period ormolu and patinated bronze candelabra lamps...

Antique 18th century Boulle bracket clock by Brezagez and Marchand French, circa 1740 Measures: Clock: Height 87cm, width 47cm, depth 21cm Bracket: Height 40cm, width 53cm, depth 24cm Total: Height 127cm This beautiful 18th century French bracket clock...

An Important Pair of Cabinets By Grohé Frères of Paris From a Noble Genoese Family Constructed primarily from matched tulipwood throughout, with purpleheart and bois de rose bandin...

A very attractive French 19th century Louis XVI st. Crystal and Ormolu lamp. This exquisite urn mounted into a lamp is raised by a square base with a foliate decorated socle shaped p...

A magnificent and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. marble and finely chased ormolu clock. The clock is raised on six ormolu topie shaped feet below the white Carrara marble base with scrolled foliate ormolu mounts and beaded border. Perched above is a charming winged cherub holding up an arrow. At each side are lovely ormolu maidens draped in classic attire with their flowing hair, holding up a floral wreath. Centered is the ormolu clock with paw feet fluted and scrolled designs at the base and swaging foliate garland. Above the enamel dial is decorated with a winged cherub bust...

An Excellent Quality Mid 19th Century Gilt Bronze Four Piece Surtout De Table on Low Stands This wonderful plateau cast with a grapevine bronze gallery, cen...

An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and Ormolu dining table. This stunning table is raised by circular fluted and tapered legs which are embellished by Ormolu chand...

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...

A wonderful French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, and Black Belgian marble statue of 'La Fortuna'. Fortuna is raised on a mottled black Belgian marble pedestal ...

Antique French Empire Style Marquetry Inlay Commode Chest of Drawers Gorgeous French Empire style commode/chest of drawers featuring intricate inlaid marquetry with a finely detaile...

An elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. electrified Baccarat crystal and ormolu Girandole lamps. Each five arm, two light lamp is raised by a fine circular ormolu base wi...