Porphyry Furniture

The grand tour porphyry columns with yellow marble Corinthian capitals and bases on black slate and gray Brescia ogee formed squares. Measures: height: 16” base: 3 1/4” square.

A rare pair of finely figured Swedish Blyberg Porphyry Campana Urns of grand scale dating to the early 19th Century. Swedish Circa1820 This pair of superb large urns are of bel...

Russian centre table in elm root topped with porphyry and bronze circa 1830.  

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...

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...

Description: Console with a marble top featuring various samples, a Porphyry central section, Carrara marble bases with Porphyry inserts, and Giallo Antico marble details. ADDITIONAL...

A stunning and extremely high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, Bleu Turquin marble, and Porphyry candelabras. Each ca...

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...

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 ...

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.

A fantastic and quite large pair of French Louis XVI style dore bronze mounted green marble or possibly Greenish/Grey Porphyry Pot-Pourri vases mounted as lamps, attributed to Henry ...

A sensational and extremely high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and green Porphyry, four arm candelabras. Each large scale candelabra is raised by a square ...

Highly Important & extremely Rare Pair of early Jeweled Italian Porphyry, hand carved Rock Crystal, and Dore Bronze three light Candelabra, mounted with various precious stones, inc...

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...

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 Collection of 25 Samples with in a Verde Antico Border, with Wooden Frame, Italian, late 19th Century. Each Specimen 2 1/2” x 1 3/4”

Very fine and important center table with square shaped Egyptian porphyry veneered tabletop. Base in walnut and ebonized wood of the Directoir period of the Late 18’ 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...

A Magnificent and Large Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Two-Light Candelabra after Clodion, on Swedish Neoclassical Blyberg Porphyry Bases, circa 1860. An e...

Notable Pair of Urn form Table Lamps in Neoclassical style with good size and great weight. The stone in an Oxblood Porphyry with fine color and Classical brass mounts including M...

An Elegant Silver Mounted "Rannas" Porphyry Paperweight, with small chip on a short edge. Beautiful figuring to the stone. Would enhance any desk's appearance. Circa 1890.

A magnificent pair of Egyptian Porphyry and ormolu brule parfumes after Gouthiere, French Louis XVI/ neoclassical design circa 1870, after Pierre Gou...

A 19th C. Russian Ormolu Mounted Centerpiece with Porphyry and Carved Jade Cups. This Russian centerpiece is composed of a rectangular porphyry tray fitted with four carved jade cup...

Pair of fine, hand-carved, circa 1830, gilt-wood, Florentine console tables. Porphyry veneered tops sit above a tiered, plinth supported by fl...

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...

An extremely elegant pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Grand Tour period Imperial Porphyry tazzas. Each tazza with wonderful proportions is...

The 30 samples with an accompanying listing of Swedish Porphyry. All round in various diameters and thicknesses. The samples mounted in a custom Maple wood frame with the ability to ...

Woman with mask, alabaster sculpture in the style of the antique on a porphyry and white Carrara marble base

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...

Pair of bronze and porphyry lions. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. Tags: Coppia di leoni in bronzo e porfido. ...

The 17th century putti raised on gilt bronze-mounted neoclassical porphyry bases from the late 18th century.

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 ...

A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Epoque Period Mahogany, Ormolu, and green Porphyry side table. This stunning table is raised by four ...

A magnificent and monumentally scaled Italian early 19th century solid Porphyry and ormolu urn, circa 1810. The most impressive urn is raised by a circular base with a fine stepped and mottled border. At the center is an impressive and most decorative reeded design below the smooth elegantly curved body with richly sculpted scrolled handles at each side. Above the curved neck is the removable lid also decorated with a beautiful reeded design, mottled band, and centered by a striking ormolu acorn finial. All original gilt. Porphyry was Imperial Rome’s most prestigious stone for columns, vases, and other objects. The word “porphyry” comes from the Latin word for purple, which was the color of nobility to the Romans. Porphyry is considered the Imperial Stone of the Roman Empire. In the year 18 AD, the Roman Legionnaire Caius Cominius discovered a beautiful purple stone in the eastern desert of Egypt. It was a deep purple color with flecks of larger white crystals and was perfect for carving. This porphyry quickly became the most prestigious stone for the elite of Rome and Byzantium. For centuries the Romans quarried this treasured stone...

A very impressive good quality 19th Century French Empire influenced Gueridon, having a rare Porphyry marble top, wonderful hand carved gilt wood decoration to the frieze of Oak leav...

Candlesticks Gustavian pair Swedish 18th century red marble dark bronze Sweden. A pair of candlesticks made during the early 19th century in Sweden. Base in red marble with women sha...

A stunning and rare pair of French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Porphyry and ormolu urns. The urns are raised by a square base with concave corners with richly chased foliate rosettes centering beautiful fitted interlocking patterns. Above a fine tied berried laurel band two impressive Greek key designed handles encase the striking Porphyry body. Each handle displays fluted patterns and rich foliate movements with a swaging berried laurel. The elegantly shaped neck displays a beaded ormolu band and an intricately chased foliate band while showcasing the beautiful Porphyry. Porphyry was Imperial Rome...

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...

A high-class late Gustavian gilt console table made in Stockholm, Sweden around 1800. The legs feature carved Egyptian-inspired heads and fluted details. The table's frieze is decora...

Pair of Louis XVI style porphyry and ormolu candelabra. Rising from a square base supported by gilt bronze bracket feet, giving way to a stepped stiff-leaf ormolu border; the porphy...

Consolle with a marble top featuring various samples, a Porphyry central section, Carrara marble bases with Porphyry inserts, and Giallo Antico marble details. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INF...

An exceptional and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Porphyry, ormolu and faux painted Porphyry lamp attributed to Sormani. The brûle parfum lamp is raised by an el...

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 sensational and high quality pair of French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Porphyry and fire gilded ormolu lidded urns. The pair are raised by a square ormolu plate below the mottl...

This remarkable rosewood centre table attributed to legendary firm Gillows showcases masterful craftsmanship and stunningly rare hardstone specimens. The table's base is ornately crafted, complete with lion's paw feet, emphasizing the quality of the wood. The most impressive element of this beautiful piece of furniture, however, is the exquisite inlaid table top. Featuring eighteen semi-precious and hardstone specimens artfully arranged in alternating geometric shapes, rare stones like gem quality Lapis Lazuli, Egyptian porphyry and Siberian amethyst dazzle the eye. Other stones and specimens inlaid in square, circle and hexagon shapes include pyrite lapis lazuli, malachite, green aventurine, agate of amethyst, greek spartan porphyry, labradorite, fossilized wood, occhio di pavone, brèche verte d'égypte, sicilian jaspers, blood stone, spanish brocatelle, siena brocatelle, convent siena and nero antico. The sheer variety and superb quality of these features is an overwhelming visual delight and a triumph of craftsmanship. Hardstone pieces such as this were popular among the British aristocracy...

Pair of obelisk table lamps in the Hollywood Regency style. Attributed to Anthony Redmile, London, 1970s. Faux porphyry with gilt appliques and inset with distressed mirror. Newly re...

A sensational and extremely high quality true pair of French 19th century neo-slassical st. ormolu, patinated bronze and Porphyry electrified candelabras Aux Victoires. Each candelab...

A very good quality pair of 19th century bronze and gilded ormolu three branch candelabra, one modeled as a bacchanalian satyr, the other a putto, out stretched arms holding three br...