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Material: Ormolu
Gilt-Bronze Mounted Credence by Edouard Lievre, and Paul Sormani
Gilt-Bronze Mounted Credence by Edouard Lievre, and Paul Sormani

Gilt-Bronze Mounted Credence by Edouard Lievre, and Paul Sormani

By Edouard Lievre, Paul Sormani

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Credence, Designed By Edouard Lievre, Attributed To Paul Sormani, In the neo-Renaissance style, the spreading pediment with Vitruvian scroll-fitted frieze, c...

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

True Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Vases
True Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Vases

True Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Vases

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu vases. Each vase is raised by a mottled circular base with a decorative wrap around pattern. Each vase displays an impressive and richly detailed rock like design with a charming pheasant and a chicken. Finely etched water...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

Antique Three-Piece Louis XV and Sèvres Style Clock and Ewer Set
Antique Three-Piece Louis XV and Sèvres Style Clock and Ewer Set

Antique Three-Piece Louis XV and Sèvres Style Clock and Ewer Set

Located in London, GB

Antique Three-piece Louis XV and Sèvres style clock and ewer set French, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 36cm, width 34cm, depth 12cm Consisting of a central mantel clock a...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair French Louis XVI 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Alabaster Lamps
Pair French Louis XVI 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Alabaster Lamps

Pair French Louis XVI 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Alabaster Lamps

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Elevate any interior with this magnificent pair of 19th-century alabaster and gilt bronze mounted table lamps, exquisitely crafted in the grand European Neoclassical tradition. Rich in architectural elegance and adorned with finely cast bronze ornamentation, these exceptional lamps combine the timeless beauty of natural alabaster with the brilliance of gilded bronze, creating a luxurious statement suitable for the finest traditional or transitional interiors. Each lamp is centered around an elegant hand-carved alabaster urn, gracefully proportioned and mounted upon a substantial stepped pedestal base. The warm honey-toned alabaster exhibits beautiful natural veining and subtle variations in color, ensuring that each lamp is truly one of a kind. Unlike manufactured stone, genuine alabaster possesses a translucent quality that softly reflects ambient light, adding warmth and depth while showcasing the stone's natural beauty developed over millions of years. The urn bodies are richly embellished with finely cast gilt bronze mounts executed in the classical French taste. Prominently displayed on each side are beautifully sculpted ram's head handles, symbols of strength, prestige, and classical refinement that were widely incorporated into Empire and Neoclassical decorative arts during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These impressive mounts flow seamlessly into elaborate swags, wreaths, floral garlands, and acanthus motifs that encircle the urns with remarkable precision and artistic detail. The stepped square bases continue the refined decorative vocabulary with beaded edging, cast bronze appliqués, classical rosettes, and scrolling ornamentation. Every bronze element demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship, featuring crisp casting and a beautifully aged gilt finish that has developed a rich patina over decades of careful preservation. The contrast between the luminous alabaster and warm gilded bronze creates a striking visual balance that immediately draws the eye. The elegant tapered stems support newly wired standard lamp sockets, making these lamps fully functional for modern living while preserving their authentic antique character. Their generous proportions make them ideal as statement lamps on console tables, library bookcases, bedside chests, or formal living room end tables. Whether placed in a grand foyer, luxurious office, or sophisticated sitting room, they instantly bring an atmosphere of European elegance and historic charm. During the 19th century, alabaster became one of the most desirable materials for fine decorative objects throughout France, Italy, and England. Its ability to be intricately carved while retaining a soft, luminous appearance made it particularly popular for clocks, urns, lamps, and architectural ornaments found in the homes of aristocracy and affluent collectors. Combined with finely chased gilt bronze mounts, pieces such as these represented the highest standards of decorative craftsmanship and were intended to reflect both wealth and refined taste. Today, authentic antique alabaster lamps...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Alabaster, Ormolu

Set of Four Gilt Bronze and Bohemian Glass Sconces
Set of Four Gilt Bronze and Bohemian Glass Sconces

Set of Four Gilt Bronze and Bohemian Glass Sconces

Located in London, GB

Set of four gilt bronze and Bohemian glass sconces Bohemian, 20th century Measures: Height 21cm, width 27cm, depth 19cm The sconces in this set are crafted from gilt bronze and ...

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20th Century Czech Bohemian Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

Two Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Table Lamps
Two Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Table Lamps

Two Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

These exquisite gilt bronze (ormolu) lamps were crafted in the late 19th century in France. With their classically-inspired urns, scrolls, foliage, flower and fruit swags, these lamp...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu chandelier
French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu chandelier

French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most decorative French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu chandelier. This exquisite twelve arm twenty four light chandelier is centered around an O...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Nice Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Transitional Style Parquetry Cabinet
Nice Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Transitional Style Parquetry Cabinet

Nice Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Transitional Style Parquetry Cabinet

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Nice Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Transitional Style Parquetry Cabinet Marble top above two doors. each door centered by a Bacchus mask within sunburst veneer, the corner...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu umbrella stan
French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu umbrella stan

French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu umbrella stan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A unique and most decorative French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu umbrella stand. This wonderful three sided umbrella stand is raised by three pierced su...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Chinese Daoguang Period Cloisonné & French Ormolu mounted centerpiece
Chinese Daoguang Period Cloisonné & French Ormolu mounted centerpiece

Chinese Daoguang Period Cloisonné & French Ormolu mounted centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and large scale Chinese early 19th century Daoguang Period Cloisonné and French Ormolu mounted centerpiece. This impressive centerpiece is raised on a richly detailed p...

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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Lamps, Signed Gagneau Paris
Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Lamps, Signed Gagneau Paris

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Lamps, Signed Gagneau Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and wonderfully detailed pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu lamps, signed Gagneau Paris. Each lamp is raised by a circular pedestal with a beaded edge. Above...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Jansen Antique Chandelier
Jansen Antique Chandelier

Jansen Antique Chandelier

By Maison Jansen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Fine Jansen chandelier of gilt bronze and crystal.

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Early 20th Century French Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Antique Pair of French Sienna Marble Grand Tour Bronze Candelabra Candlesticks
Antique Pair of French Sienna Marble Grand Tour Bronze Candelabra Candlesticks

Antique Pair of French Sienna Marble Grand Tour Bronze Candelabra Candlesticks

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A very fine pair of French patinated chisel cast bronze and well grained sienna marble grand tour single light table or mantle candlesticks of impressive quality. first quarter of th...

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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Siena Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Two Antique Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps
Two Antique Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps

Two Antique Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps

Located in London, GB

These beautiful oil lamps were created in France in the late 19th century. They are designed in a wonderful chinoiserie style—a European take on Chinese decorative arts. The lamp...

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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of unique and very decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised on a triangular support decorated with winged lions. Above is a base accented...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Crystal and Glass Chandelier
Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Crystal and Glass Chandelier

Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Crystal and Glass Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and extremely high-quality Baltic 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu, crystal, and smoked glass chandelier. The eight-light chandelier is centered by a charming bottom ...

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19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chandelier, Signed F. Barbedienne, Paris
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chandelier, Signed F. Barbedienne, Paris

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chandelier, Signed F. Barbedienne, Paris

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An extremely elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu four arm chandelier signed F. BARBEDIENNE PARIS. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful berried foli...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Mid 19thC French Empire Kingwood Occasional Center Table
Mid 19thC French Empire Kingwood Occasional Center Table

Mid 19thC French Empire Kingwood Occasional Center Table

Located in Altrincham, GB

Mid 19thC French Kingwood Occasional Centre Table - with ormolu banding and scroll decorations - sunburst veneered top - reeded and capped legs and single frieze drawer - 24" diam x...

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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, in the Louis XVI Style
French 19th Century Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, in the Louis XVI Style

French 19th Century Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, in the Louis XVI Style

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and patinated bronze sun burst cartel wall clock. Depicting cherubs among clouds and sun rays. The white enamel clock fac...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

A true pair of French 19th century faux Porphyry Ormolu patinated Bronze lamps
A true pair of French 19th century faux Porphyry Ormolu patinated Bronze lamps

A true pair of French 19th century faux Porphyry Ormolu patinated Bronze lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and most decorative true pair of French 19th century faux Porphyry, Ormolu and patinated Bronze lamps of Napoleon. Each impressive lamp is raised by a mottled rectangular ...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Porphyry, Bronze, Ormolu

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Carriage Clock
Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Carriage Clock

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Carriage Clock

Located in London, GB

This beautiful clock was crafted in circa 1870 in France. Known as a carriage clock, it was designed for use when travelling. Such clocks were crafted on a small scale with handles, ...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and high quality mid-19th century French Louis XIV st. ormolu clock. The clock is raised by four tapered fluted legs decorated with acanthus leaves. The scalloped shaped c...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Marble Vases
Pair of 19th Century Marble Vases

Pair of 19th Century Marble Vases

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive pair of French 19th century marble and gilded ormolu lidded urns. Each with classical ram’s head mounts.

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19th Century Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Large 19th Century Ormolu Globe Mantel Clock by Aug. Moreau
Large 19th Century Ormolu Globe Mantel Clock by Aug. Moreau

Large 19th Century Ormolu Globe Mantel Clock by Aug. Moreau

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century gilded ormolu globe mantel clock, having two cherubs supporting the blue colored globe clock that strike on the hour and h...

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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French Early 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Tilt Top Side Table
French Early 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Tilt Top Side Table

French Early 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Tilt Top Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very attractive French early 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany and ormolu tilt top side table. The table is raised by a fluted mahogany tripod support with elegant 'S' scrolling ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu and Marble Lidded Urns
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu and Marble Lidded Urns

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu and Marble Lidded Urns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu and Sarrancolin marble lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a beautiful pierced ormolu base with exceptio...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrines
Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrines

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrines

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and most impressive pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period Ebony, Tortoiseshell, brass, ormolu, and black Belgian marble Boulle cabinet vitrines. Each vitrine is ...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Pair of Candelabra Gilt Bronze Mounted White Marble Baluster Shape
Pair of Candelabra Gilt Bronze Mounted White Marble Baluster Shape

Pair of Candelabra Gilt Bronze Mounted White Marble Baluster Shape

Located in London, GB

Pair of candelabra, French in Louis XVI style, of white and blue Tarquin marble and have original ormolu mounts and candle holders. In fine condition with ormolu virtually mint, they...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze chandelier
French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze chandelier

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze chandelier. This most unique six arm chandelier is centered at the bottom by an elegant spira...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

A French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal vase
A French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal vase

A French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and most unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal vase. This stunning vase is raised on a tripod shaped Ormolu base has scrolled legs and Ormol...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

Antique Pair French Grand Tour Gilt Bronze & Marble Urns 19th Century
Antique Pair French Grand Tour Gilt Bronze & Marble Urns 19th Century

Antique Pair French Grand Tour Gilt Bronze & Marble Urns 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb antique pair of French Grand Tour gilt bronze and marble Borghese Campana urns, circa 1870 in date. This pair of gilt bronze campana urns is after the Borghese models, with...

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Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Antique French Marble Top Wine Tables
Pair of Antique French Marble Top Wine Tables

Pair of Antique French Marble Top Wine Tables

Located in London, GB

A beautiful pair of antique French marble top wine tables, dating from around the 1930’s period. The quality is outstanding and they are a very useful size. The marble tops have gor...

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1930s French Vintage Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Marble Top Wine Table
Antique French Marble Top Wine Table

Antique French Marble Top Wine Table

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and very well made antique French marble top wine table, dating from around the 1930’s. This is of superb quality, it is very sturdy and is a useful size. The solid wood...

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1930s French Vintage Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

True Pair Of French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Marly Horse Statues
True Pair Of French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Marly Horse Statues

True Pair Of French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Marly Horse Statues

By Guillaume Coustou

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most impressive and large scale true pair of French 19th century patinated Bronze Marly horse statues, after a model by Coustou. Each statue is raised on a rock and ground like des...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock
18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock

18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Signed: Joseph Gay Horloger du Roy A Turin The movement is contained in a white marble obelisk which is surmounted by an armillary sphere finial. The front with a panel chased wit...

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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

A pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces
A pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces

A pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces. Each beautiful sconce is centered by a circular bottom finial below foliate decorations coming from the plint...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

A Rare 19th Century Three Tier Whatnot Inlaid Parquetry and Ormolu Mount Detail
A Rare 19th Century Three Tier Whatnot Inlaid Parquetry and Ormolu Mount Detail

A Rare 19th Century Three Tier Whatnot Inlaid Parquetry and Ormolu Mount Detail

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare 19th Century well figured kingwood three tier whatnot with fabulous inlaid parquetry detail and fitted with well cast ormolu mounts throughout. This stunning piece is of...

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19th Century English Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of Empire-Style Neoclassical Gilt and Patinated Bronze Stands
Pair of Empire-Style Neoclassical Gilt and Patinated Bronze Stands

Pair of Empire-Style Neoclassical Gilt and Patinated Bronze Stands

Located in London, GB

A pair of Empire-style Neoclassical gilt and patinated bronze stands French, 20th Century 42cm high x 31cm wide x 31 cm depth Made from patinated bronze and gilt bronze in the French Empire style, with Neoclassical influences, these excellent stands were made in France in the 20th century. Placed upon four small gilt feet...

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20th Century French Empire Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood and Ormolu Side Table or Desk
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood and Ormolu Side Table or Desk

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood and Ormolu Side Table or Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning French 19th century Louis XV st. kingwood, tulipwood, and ormolu side table/desk, attributed to F. Linke The table is raised by impressive elegant cabriole legs with hands...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French 18th century Regence Period Mahogany, Ormolu and marble commode
French 18th century Regence Period Mahogany, Ormolu and marble commode

French 18th century Regence Period Mahogany, Ormolu and marble commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A high quality and most attractive French early 18th century Regence Period Mahogany, Ormolu and Rouge Royale marble commode, circa 1720. This stunning chest is raised on cabriole le...

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18th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Russian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble, Crystal, and Ormolu Lamps
Russian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble, Crystal, and Ormolu Lamps

Russian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble, Crystal, and Ormolu Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and extremely decorative Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble, rock crystal, crystal, and ormolu candelabra lamps. Each three arm lamp is raised by ...

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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French late 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and marble ewers
Pair of French late 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and marble ewers

Pair of French late 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and marble ewers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and high quality pair of French late 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble urns. Each stunning ewer is raised on a circular Rouge Griotte marble bas...

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany & Blue Turquin Marble Commode
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany & Blue Turquin Marble Commode

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany & Blue Turquin Marble Commode

By Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, flamed mahogany and bleu turquin marble commode à vantaux possibly by Henry Dasson after a model by Je...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Chandelier
Antique French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Chandelier

Antique French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Empire Ormolu and patinated bronze chandelier.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

A French 19th century Louis XV st. coffee table attr to Francois Linke
A French 19th century Louis XV st. coffee table attr to Francois Linke

A French 19th century Louis XV st. coffee table attr to Francois Linke

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very high quality and most attractive French 19th century Louis XV st. Belle Epoque period Kingwood and Ormolu coffee table attributed to Francois Linke. The table is raised by ...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Fantastic Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Inlaid Commodes
Fantastic Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Inlaid Commodes

Fantastic Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Inlaid Commodes

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Fantastic Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Inlaid Marquetry and Parquetry Commodes Each finely made commode with a shaped marble top over three short and two long dresser drawers...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Signed Statues
Pair of French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Signed Statues

Pair of French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Signed Statues

By Charles Hippolyte Marcellin Ferrat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and high quality true pair of French 19th century patinated Bronze and Ormolu statues, signed H. Ferrat. Each stunning bronze is raised by a square Ormolu plinth below a c...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Seven Light Basket Chandelier
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Seven Light Basket Chandelier

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Seven Light Basket Chandelier

Located in Long Island City, NY

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Seven Light Basket Chandelier The beaded bronze crown with a reticulated design, flowing beads leading down to a basket with drop crystals,...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

French Rococo Style Fire Screen, circa 1900
French Rococo Style Fire Screen, circa 1900

French Rococo Style Fire Screen, circa 1900

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th century French ormolu Rococo style fire screen, having scrolling foliate decoration, with mesh and raised on out swept feet.

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Period Wall Plaques
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Period Wall Plaques

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Period Wall Plaques

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period Rouge Griotte marble and ormolu decorative wall plaques. Each wall decor is centered by a...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Ladies Bombe Bureau
19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Ladies Bombe Bureau

19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Ladies Bombe Bureau

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Dublin, IE

A magnificent 19th century French ormolu mounted and brass marquetry inlaid bombe bureau in the Louis XV style with three quarter brass gallery top, the fall front to reveal a superb...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ebony Cabinet Vitrines
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ebony Cabinet Vitrines

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ebony Cabinet Vitrines

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most elegant and extremely decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Napoleon III period, ebony, bone, giltwood, ormolu and glass cabinet vitrines. Each striking vitrine is raised by charming bun feet. Leading up each side are striking square and circular columns with ormolu foliate plinths and capitals, fine inlaid bone fillets and beautiful giltwood flutes. The door retains its original glass pane and is framed within a lovely beaded ormolu band. The ebony frame has fine inlaid bone fillets and intricately carved giltwood rosettes, which is repeated at each side of the cabinet. Inside are three upholstered shelves...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Sevres Porcelain Mounted Side Cabinets
Pair of 19th Century Sevres Porcelain Mounted Side Cabinets

Pair of 19th Century Sevres Porcelain Mounted Side Cabinets

By Holland & Sons

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality pair of late 19th century amboyna 'Sevres' style porcelain mounted plaques, each having wonderful gilded ormolu swag decoration to the doors, column supports to the si...

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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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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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