Porphyry Furniture

A Substantial and Weighty Ancient Porphyry Slab, Possibly Serving as a Lid (?) Pavement (?) or Sealing a Tomb Exhibits a rectangular form Its surface is adorned with the remnants of...

Bowl made of Egyptian porphyry and fire-gilded bronze mounting, sign. Escalier de Cristal Paris (1804-1923), France, 2nd half of the 19th century. Cf. for the vessel type: D. Del Buf...

Ancient red porphyry is a magmatic effusive lithotype characterized by a Bordeaux-red color, composed of a cryptocrystalline matrix in which floating phenocrysts of pale pinkish whit...

An ancient example of a red Imperial Porphyry fragment dating back as far as 1st century Ancient Rome. This is a rare and unusual worked example of this semi-precious stone which is ...

19th century Swedish Gustavian console table in Egyptian taste with Porphyry marble top. ca 1810 Sweden.

A gold, antique Swedish Gustavian freestanding console table made of hand crafted gilded Pinewood with a white-grey painted marble top, designed and produced most likely by Jonas Frisk in good condition. The edges, borders of the Scandinavian side table are enhanced by detailed tablecloths and palmettes carvings and porphyry-imitating sides, supported by four round twisted tapered legs, collar and ball, standing on a rectangular wooden base. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Circa 1810 - 1820, Stockholm, Sweden, Scandinavia. Jonas Frist was a Swedish artist and designer, born in 1787, in Stockholm, Sweden and passed away in 1849. In 1805, Frist received the rights to design and produce mirrors and console tables by the Kommerskollegium. From 1810 - 1814, his studio was located on the street Storkyrkobrinken and from 1814 - 1824, he moved to the public square Riddarhustorget, in Gamla stan...

This pair is very old from the Ching Wang Shu XIX Dynasty And the color is exquisite. They are in good condition with only A few flea bite tiny chips on ...

The pair of obelisks with gilt lion faces on front base and gilt lion paws at corners, signed indistinctly. Rome dated 1893.

A curated collection of hand-worked 19th century Italian Grand Tour specimen marble fragments and semi-precious stones, many with original collector’s labels. This diverse set inclu...

A fascinating Italian Grand Tour collection of hand-worked 19th century specimen marble fragments and semi-precious stones, many with original collector’s labels. This diverse set i...

A sensational and extremely high quality pair of Russian 19th century neo-classical st. Imperial Porphyry lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a fine circular base with an elegant mott...

The white marble background with the inlaid title “MARMI EX ALTRE PIETRE ANTICHE” which includes small oval and rectangular marble and porphyry specimens.

Made in France circa 1840s this finely cast pair of sphinxes are represented in the recumbent position most associated with the form. Showing on both figures are two hieroglyphic car...

A Remarkable Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Marble Candelabra by Sormani of Paris After the originals by Jean-François Lorta (1752-1837) Residing at the Louvre Constructed from the unusual...

Ancient red porphyry is a magmatic effusive lithotype characterized by a Bordeaux-red color, composed of a cryptocrystalline matrix in which floating phenocrysts of pale pinkish whit...

Stamped H. Nelson Charming Louis XV-inspired scalloped-shaped writing table decorated with a fine gilded and chiseled bronze mount. The tray, surrounded by a gilded bronze mold, is ...

Very fine and important center table with square shaped Egyptian porphyry veneered tabletop. Base in walnut and ebonized wood of the Directoire period of the late 18th century, made with special care and 'original choice of the Radica and marquetry. Provenance from an aristocratic family descendant of Parma. Measurements: cm 120 x 120 This particular Imperial grade of porphyry came from a quarry in the Eastern Desert of Egypt. The term "porphyry" is from Latin and means "purple". Purple was the color of royalty, and the "Imperial Porphyry...

DESCRIPTION: Art Deco mortar made with green porphyry. It's a very decorative and it was made circa 1930, Sweden. CONDITION: Very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age a...

An early 19th century Swedish or Russian Porphyry campana urn vase carved in a Classic shape, likely carved by the Alvdalen factory in Sweden, the vase presently mounted on a faux gr...

Antique Italian Neoclassical Grand Tour Period Green Porphory Circular Shaped Tazza/ Centerpiece on a Rouge Marble Plinth This antique tazza or centerpiece, formed with a wide circu...

A large bowl made of Blyberg Porphyry from Älfdalen, Sweden, circa 1800.

The base & hinged lid are fashioned from panels of porphyry, specifically that of ‘Rhomb’ Porphyry, which is a relatively rare volcanic rock with very distinctive phenocrysts (cr...

An Italian Bronze Figure of the Dancing Faun After the Antique depicted standing ‘in contrapposto’ and raised on a Louis XVI style ormolu mounted porphyry and red marble base. The D...

A 19th century neoclassical Regency Statuary and Imperial Egyptian Porphyry antique marble fireplace surround, in the Egyptian Revival style. The neoclassical forms of this fireplace are the epitome of fashionable Regency taste. It features a simply moulded shelf resting above a panelled Egyptian Porphyry frieze centred by a crisply carved and bold statuary marble mask depicting Aurora, the Roman Goddess of dawn. Flanked by circular Imperial Egyptian Porphyry capitols to the end blocks, thus supporting Imperial Egyptian Porphyry tapered panelled jambs raised on plain foot blocks. The external return sections have a recessed panel with cock-beading. Shown with its original statuary marble kerb fender...

Each with a porphyry cup at top of red marble cylindrical column. Siena marble , white and grey marble plinth base.

Pair of French antique gilt bronze and porphyry lamps French, Late 19th Century Lamps: Height 87 (tallest) / 75cm (shortest), diameter 21cm Shades: Height 32cm, diameter 50cm This...

This Italian Carved Gilt & Faux Porphyry Side Table, crafted in the mid-20th century, features intricate carvings and a luxurious faux porphyry top. The gilded wood base adds an eleg...

The mounts are similar to those by Gouthière. The one vase having more speckling of white in the porphyry than the other.

Beautiful, hand carved, painted and parcel-gilt 3 sided console table with tapered, spiral legs surmounted by a foliate relief apron and an original, porphyry top.

Pair of 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Porphyry Obelisks w Ormolu mounts. Please note: Though a pair, one obelisk is 34 1/2" and the other 35" The shorter obelisk is due to a ...

Rare and Large Imperial Black Porphyry architectural fragment partially polished, 23,5 x 15 x 12 cm Porfido Nero is a rare Black Variety of Imperial Porphyry from Gebel Dokhan (th...

A pair of 19th century bronze Grand Tour framed roundels, one depicting Hercules battling the Nemean Lion and another similar plaque detailed with a classical youth pouring water for...

Set of six faux porphyry mugs. Six unique hand cast majolica nautical cups/mugs in faux porphyry glaze with celadon blue interior wash and contrasting “rope” trim. Markings for Calta...

A monumental pair of neoclassical period, Swedish Porphyry Campagna shaped vases, circa 1810. These magnificent handcrafted urns are carved from the uniquely Swedish Porphyry stone, rest on square plinths. Purchased from Didier Aaron in Paris by Michael Taylor. A vase of this shape based on the Borghese vase in the Louvre is shown in a French catalogue of 1805 advertising porphyry from Elfdal in Sweden (H. Sundblom et al., Porfyr, exhibition catalogue, December 1985-February 1986, p.31). A vase of the same shape and size in Blyberg porphyry...

The purple/white stone in the shape of a sphere

A 19th century Italianate style fireplace carved from Istrian stone with semi-precious inlaid marbles. The frieze panel inlaid with Egyptian Imperial red Porphyry, Ancient Green Peloponnesian Porphyry and lazurite, supported on similarly panelled jambs. The jambs surmounted by carved ionic capitals. Attributed to Sir Charles Barry and Thomas Allom. A near identical example can be found in the Music room of Highclere Castle...

A Large Set of Six Italian Grand Tour Doré Bronze-Mounted Plaques of The Roman Ceasars with Porphyry Cameo and Green Marble backs. The set consists of six octagonal plaques, each fr...

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

Pair of Egyptian Revival Italian specimen marble obelisks Italian, 20th Century Measures: Height 262cm, width 54cm, depth 54cm The obelisk...

A handsome and complete French early 19th century 1st Empire Period Porphyry and Ormolu garniture clock set. This wonderful three piece garniture set is comprised of a central clock ...

19th century French red aventurine top silver box.

Empire style candlestick, with a cylindrical porphyry base that rests on three bronze claws, the base is the support of the bronze figure of a sphinx or Egyptian character.

An important Charles X imperial porphyry lyre clock. Crafted from red porphyry and ormolu. Movement signed and dated 1828. Clockworks have been...

An elegant and most decorative pair of Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. Mecca lamps. This wonderful pair of urns mounted as lamps are raised by faux Porphyry painted square bas...

A very fine pair of antique roman porphyry, Grand Tour period hand carved lidded vases. These are a fabulous and quite decorative pair of porphyry lidde...

This impressive pair of gilt and patinated bronze candelabra is a quintessential example of the French empire style. Drawing from Greco-Roman influence, each candelabra features a ce...

Square platform top above a porphyry standard on an out stepped socle ending on a square base

The concave form rounded central porphyry vases adorned with flowers and fruit decorations in ormolu and flanked by ormolu snake form twin handles, all supported on square porphyry a...

This stunning 18th century fireplace mantle is crafted from a rare quality of porphyry. This natural stone is renowned for its extreme hardness and its characteristic warm, soft pink...

An outstanding and high quality Italian 19th century neo-classical st. Imperial Porphyry and ormolu urn. The exceptional solid Porphyry urn is raised by a square ormolu base with a r...

Pair of French Neoclassical style ormolu mounted porphyry vases French, 20th Century Height 125cm, width 48cm, depth 38cm Exuding timeless elegance and inspired by Neoclassical des...

One of the most important early nineteenth century specimen hardstone table tops ever created, with 373 specimens, mounted on a beautifully designed and constructed base by Gillow. ...

Beautiful Pair of patinated bronze rams' heads on porphyry and white marble mounts.

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...

An Important Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks. Each obelisk is of square section tapering form with a spiked orb finial and embellished with carved roundels of the twelve Roman...

A handsome and most decorative Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Wood, Giltwood and red Porphyry coffee table. This wonderful coffee table is raised by tapered fluted pati...

An Impressive 'Grand Tour' Specimen Marble Top Centre Table The base attributed to William Trotter of Edinburgh Constructed in a finely patinated mahogany, with a Florentine Pietra ...

Imposing cup in red, Egyptian porphyry featuring three cupids on a circular base. The patinated bronze cupids serve as the supporting stem for the wide-rimmed cup. Two of the cupids ...

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 ...

This stunning antique mantel clock is unusual for its serpentine design, featuring a gilt bronze, hanging snake head that acts as a clock hand. The 360 degree turning circular ena...