1890s Furniture

French Patinated Spelter Bull Sculpture by Charles Valton (1851–1918). This striking French patinated spelter bull sculpture by Charles Valton is a fine example of late 19th-century...

Majolica Vase Three Eglantines (Wild Roses) by Delphin Massier, Vallauris, France Late 19th Century Earthenware A stunning French Majolica vase featuring three beautifully modeled e...

A very rare three piece wicker parlor suite of hand woven reed and caning done in a a beautiful mellow natural finish.attributed to the Heywood Wakefield Company Wakefield ,Ma. late...

BEAUTIFUL and RARE Antique French Oak Gothic Revival Statuary Niche, Cabinet, Pedestal or Altar~~Cathedral Piece~~Late 19th C. HIGHLY CARVED with cross and Gothic elements~~lower ...

This stunning match safe/vesta case is a beauty. It dates from the Late Victorian Western erain 1890 . It is crafted in 10k yellow gold. The center features a pair of Stallion horses...

The box is modelled in the form of a Walnut beautifully crafted to be expected by this venerable silversmith. The box is hinged in full working order and retaining it's lavishly gil...

Majolica oyster plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1890. Reference / page 98 "Collecting oyster plates" of Jeffrey B. Snyder.

French Majolica Wild Rose Cake Stand Delphin Massier Circa 1890, 9.8 inches diameter , 4 inches height.

A crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions, this vase crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts in the vase produce a magic visual effe...

Lovely brass photograph frame Good condition Free UK shipping  

An exceptional Art Nouveau / Jugendstil wall mirror from the Vienna Secession period, manufactured in Vienna, Austria. Attributed to Georg Klimt and dated back to 1897. A high-qualit...

Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Chambre D'Artisan dining room chairs. Design by Gustave Serrurier-Bovy. Striking Belgium design from the 1890s. Solid oak decorative frames wit...

A striking Aesthetic Movement bamboo and rattan nightstand featuring a beautifully hand-painted chinoiserie lacquer panel across the front, adorned with delicate florals and branch m...

19th French Majolica Palissy Fish Wall Platter Decorated with a fish , ferns , lizard,shells and crawfish. 12.2 by 8.2 inches.

French Majolica Wild Rose Plate Delphin Massier Circa 1890.

French Majolica oyster plate with green acanthus leaves, circa 1890.

Iroko and wood mural shelves of the Art Nouveau period with a balustrade, columns drawers and niche. Very fine details: you can observe the elaborate balustrade and the marquetry in...

A finely cast bronze sculpture depicting a standing female nude, created by the German sculptor Peter Breuer (1856–1930). Executed in Berlin around 1890, this work shows Breuer’s cha...

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from Lyon, circa 1894 A charming French antique casket from circa 1890s with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fea...

Colorful French Majolica green oyster plate with stylized leaves, circa 1890. Very rare color.

Beautiful hand-carved dog head walking stick cane, crafted in the renowned Black Forest or Brienz region at the end of the 19th century. This charming antique features a wonderfully ...

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

Small English Green Majolica Leaf Handled Dish circa 1890  

19Thc Original painted sailor coin bank.The condition is very good.

Antique French Carved Planter Breton Brittany Oak Doll Bed Fireside Box c1890. Direct from the Brittany region of France, and one of the most unique treasures we’ve found in quite s...

Antique table lamp or wall sconce by William Arthur Smith Benson, England, ca.1900. Glass, bronze and brass. Very fine shade in vaseline glass. Bronze and brass fixture. Can be used...

19th Century Majolica shell plate signed Sarreguemines. 8.3 inches diameter.

French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art Nouveau inkwell by renowned French ceramist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910). This finely crafted piece showcases Dalpayrat’s signature red copper-glazed stoneware, especially rich and luminous near the base. Elegantly mounted in pewter, the design exemplifies the organic flow and refined detail of the Art Nouveau period. Dimensions: Height: 3.54 in. (9 cm) Diameter: 5.12 in. (13 cm) Materials: Stoneware with pewter mount Condition: Excellent+++++, museum-quality preservation Markings: Incised signature "Dalpayrat 1500" under the base (see photo) This inkwell is a collectible example of French ceramic art at the turn of the century—perfect for collectors of Art Nouveau, 19th-century French ceramics, or the works of Dalpayrat. Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910): A Pioneer of French Ceramic Innovation Adrien Dalpayrat was a French ceramicist and researcher who played a key role in the revival of stoneware at the end of the 19th century. Born in 1844 in Limoges, Dalpayrat studied drawing and porcelain painting in his hometown before beginning his professional career at the Jules Vieillard faience factory in Bordeaux. There, he met his wife, Marie Tallerie, with whom he had two sons—Albert and Adolphe—who would later become his primary collaborators. Throughout his early career, Dalpayrat worked for several major ceramic manufacturers, including Ashwin (Valentine), Fouquet (Toulouse), François Blanc (Monaco), and Léon Sazerat (Limoges). In 1889, seeking greater independence, he moved to the Paris region and established his own studio in Bourg-la-Reine. Collaborations and Artistic Evolution Dalpayrat’s creative vision expanded through his collaboration with sculptor Alphonse Voisin-Delacroix. Together, they explored neo-Gothic and Palissy-inspired motifs, creating a remarkable ceramic bestiary. Following Voisin-Delacroix’s death in 1893, Dalpayrat partnered with Adèle Lesbros, which marked a shift in his work toward simpler, more refined vase forms influenced by Japonism. Japanese art had been introduced to France during the 1867 Universal Exhibition, but it wasn’t until the 1878 Exhibition, particularly through the ceremonial stoneware used in the Japanese tea ceremony, that Japonism truly captivated French artists. This influence led Dalpayrat to create vessels with organic, vegetal, and animal-inspired forms. Technical Mastery: The Secrets of Copper Red Among all the ceramists of his time who sought to replicate the elusive Chinese “sang de boeuf” (oxblood) glaze, Adrien Dalpayrat was arguably the most successful. He didn’t simply reproduce the legendary copper red—he transformed it. By manipulating glaze thickness, firing temperature, atmosphere, and copper oxide content, he developed a unique palette of flamed and mottled red glazes that became his signature: the renowned Dalpayrat red. He further enriched his pieces by introducing streaks and inclusions of turquoise, blue, green, and yellow—freeing the red glaze from monochromy and turning it into an expressive, living surface. His work pushed stoneware beyond function into expressive art, merging form and glaze in bold, sculptural harmony. Beyond Ceramics: Bronze Mounts and Architectural Works Dalpayrat also collaborated with renowned jewelers such as Ernest Cardeilhac and Keller to produce pieces mounted in gilt bronze, blending ceramics with decorative arts at the highest level. In an effort to make his work more accessible, he opened a second faience workshop focused on simpler, more affordable pieces inspired by Nevers and Rouen ware. However, this venture faced financial difficulties and closed by 1900. The main family studio followed in 1906 as the popularity of Art Nouveau declined. Dalpayrat then returned to Limoges, devoting his final years to painting and drawing until his death in 1910. Legacy and Recognition Despite financial struggles during his lifetime, Dalpayrat’s ceramics were widely acclaimed at major international exhibitions: Bronze medal, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1893) Silver medal, Antwerp International Exhibition (1894) Gold medal, Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900) Today, his work is part of prestigious museum collections. In 2020, the Petit Palais in Paris acquired a large bird motif vase created in collaboration with Voisin-Delacroix, now on view in Room...

M. H. Baillie Scott, attributed An exceptional pair of Arts and Crafts exterior sliding doors, forming part of a larger architectural set by attribution to M. H. Baillie Scott. A s...

Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1890s or older wall console or shelf. Minor patina gives this piece a classy statement. Made of hand craft wood and gilded. Use just as a decorativ...

English ironstone platter circa 1890. Chinoiserie or Imari style, decorated with flowers.

Large French Black Forest wood box, circa 1900. 11.8 by 7.3 inches , H / 5.3 inches. Music instruments Jewel box.

This lovely late 19th century large Haviland & Co Limoges porcelain chocolate pot features a tall scalloped base and upper edge, whimsical ribbon shaped handle, and hand painted sprigs of pink garden roses with gilded details throughout. The green underglaze mark "Haviland France" indicates the plate was manufactured by Haviland & Co. in Limoges, France. The red overglaze mark "Haviland & Co. Limoges FOR HOWELL-DOHRMANN CO OAKLAND CAL." indicates that the item was made specifically for the Howell-Dohrmann Co. retailer in Oakland, California, a prominent retailer in Oakland, California, which commissioned items like Haviland Limoges China...

A late 19th century French enameled cast iron parlor heating stove. This antique stove features a tubular shaped body with two doors and a removable Cer...

19Thc Navajo Indian weaving large area rug or weaving in a geometric eye dazzler pattern.Such an early weaving and in fine condition,This is a larger rug or weaving that measures 5....

19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet ( 13'2" x 21'5" - 401 x 653 ) Antique Oversized Sarouk – Farahan Persian Knotted Rug, Country of Origin: Iran / Persia, Circa Date: 1890s....

France, 1890 Cupboard with upper and lower cabinet sections, plank doors with knob and latch hardware, interior shelving, and bracket feet. 54.25”w x 22.5”d x 83”h Ref. PRIM911 $ 13,200

19th Century French Majolica flowers plate.

This exquisite Art Nouveau vase by Émile Gallé in Nancy is statement pieces in the room. Signed E. Gallé. Large Flattened banjo form cabinet vase with red currant decoration in clea...

Colorful Majolica asparagus and artichoke plate Salins, circa 1890.   

Small French Majolica Swan Jardiniere Circa 1890. Height / 4 inches. Lenght / 5.2 by 2.5 inches.

Charming late 19th century Black Forest carved wooden box, dating to approximately 1890–1900. This elegant small box is beautifully decorated with traditional Black Forest motifs, in...

Transform a forgotten corner into a focal point with this pedestal table. This piece strikes a perfect balance between Old World elegance and modern monochromatic chic. Featuring a r...

Victorian Period, Continental Silver (.800) snuff/trinkets box, having a hinged lid, Hanau, Germany, Ca. 1895. Box is decorated with Neoclassical figures. Box measures 3 1/4 inches ...

A finely mounted antique Chinese embroidered silk panel, composed of robe fragments carefully stitched and presented as a vertically oriented decorative textile. The central field d...

Superb Antique map of Cyprus Published Edward Stanford, Charing Cross, London 1894 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

French Art Nouveau centerpiece planter by Victor SAGLIER, 12 rue d'Enghien , Paris, France, ca.1890. Silverplate metal. Black patina in the hollows to accentuate the reliefs. Height ...

Elegant French picture frame dating from the late 19th century, circa 1890, made during the Napoleon III period. The frame is crafted in wood and adorned with finely cast gilt bronze...

Monumental 19thc Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Floor/ Table Lamp. Featuring original Tiffany style tiled Art Glass Shade. Signed by Artist Gustave Gurschner. Large and heavy Sc...

"Verdant Vintage: A Triptych from Edward Step's Botanical Compendium" Presenting "Verdant Vintage," an exquisite selection of original antique prints from the seminal volume "Favour...

Title: 1897 Botanical Print – Alpine Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis Alpestris) Description: This original 1897 botanical print features the alpine forget-me-not (Myosotis alpestris), a...

French Majolica oyster plate with seaweeds Salins (East of France) circa 1890.  

Antique English Oak Bench Stool Farmhouse Table Trestle Jacobean 4 ft Seating c1890. Direct from England, a VERY long, 4 ft. antique English oak bench, excellent for use as seating ...

A tall and elegant Burmantofts Faience art pottery solifleur vase decorated in bright turquoise glazes dating from around 1890. This stunning lightly potted earthenware vase stands o...

Pair of Majolica Flowers & Leaves signed Luneville Cache Pots Circa 1890, H / 7 inches , D / 9 inches by 7 inches.

Beautiful Antique French flame Mahogany secretaire/bureau/cabinet. The inside is lined with maple and finished with ebonized black details. The cabinet has got lots of charm and char...

This is a beautiful antique English gentleman's hardwood sword stick with a carved bone pommel and a sterling silver mount, with hallmarks for Birmingham 1896 and makers marks for th...

Monumental Antique Mechelen Renaissance Revival China Hutch, circa 1890s. Made from oak with elaborate figural and floral carved details. Features vibrant original stained glass w...

Beautifully carved and richly expressive, this antique dog head letter opener is a fine example of late 19th-century Black Forest or Brienz craftsmanship. Hand-carved from wood, the ...

Wonderful prints of ancient Egyptian wall decoration After Howard Carter Dated 1896 Lithographs Unframed. The price is for the set of 3 The...