1890s Furniture

This is an antique serving dish. A French, cut glass and ormolu presentation centrepiece or fruit bowl in the Empire manner, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Wonderf...

Run of large Brass Nickel Plated converted double oil lamps Exceptional colour, patina and quality Dutch store interior, Zaandam approx. 1890 2x E27 / E26 bulb holders covered by ...

Charming Austrian late 19th-century carved wooden bird mounted on its original stand, designed for wall hanging or standing. This delightful folk art piece belongs to the long-standi...

Rare French Majolica purple dish with a curled leaf-stem handle signed Onnaing Mouzin, circa 1890.

Victorian Flow Blue Cheese Dish and Cover — c.1893, Staffordshire A beautifully decorated Victorian flow blue cheese keeper, comprising a wedge-shaped cloche and matching underplate...

Charming Austrian late 19th-century carved wooden bird mounted on its original stand, designed for wall hanging or standing. This delightful folk art piece belongs to the long-standi...

English Victorian Majolica oyster plate, circa 1890.

Unusual French Majolica asparagus plate with 3 spaces unsigned, circa 1890.

Miniature 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase. Height / 3.6 inches. Diameter / 2 inches.

French Green Majolica plate Salins, circa 1890.

This antique platform table was crafted during the Late Meiji Era (1868–1912) Constructed with a substantial single-plank ash wood top and solid zelkova supports, it reflects the pr...

A stunning and highly decorative Victorian sterling silver card case with a central raised cartouche to the centre, both back and front. Surrounding this cartouche is a plethora of ...

French Majolica white daisy plate Orchies, circa 1890.

Magnificent and rare Aesthetic Movement wall cabinet. Striking English design from the 1890s. Solid walnut frame with original door and drawer. Overall original hand-painted floral d...

Green Majolica oyster plate, six white wells on a green basket weave, circa 1890 signed Longchamp.

Antique German KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Hand-Painted Oyster Plate with six wells. The KPM Royal Berlin factory, renowned for producing fine porcelain since the 18th century, is hi...

An exquisite antique hand mirror crafted in the Art Nouveau style, featuring elegant flowing lines and high-relief floral decoration. The sculptural handle and back are richly adorne...

Impressive monumental oak cabinet standing approximately 2 meters high, richly carved in the Gothic Revival taste. The cabinet features elaborate architectural carving throughout, i...

French Majolica strawberries plate Orchies, circa 1890.

Large 19th Century Pair of Ewers Thistles Vases signed Delphin Massier. Height / 22 inches.

Small Majolica water lily pond plate Wasmuel, circa 1890.6 inches diameter , 8 plates available.  

A gorgeous antique American Empire, Victorian, or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Gorgeous quarter sawn carved oak, with glass f...

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...

French aqua turquoise Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1890. 6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.

French Majolica blue, pink and grey oyster plate unsigned from Fives Lille, circa 1890.

A gorgeous antique Victorian carved oak full size bed frame USA, Circa 1890s Measures: 56.75"W x 77.5"D x 60.25"H. Very good original vintage condition.

A beautiful antique Continental pressed glass jewelry casket, crafted in richly molded blush pink glass and mounted in a warm patinated brass frame. Dating to the turn of the 20th ce...

English Victorian Majolica oyster plate, circa 1890.

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...

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...

Spanish painting dated 1895. Oil on canvas, first canvas, artwork depicting a portrait of a pirate (corsair or bravo) of excellent pictorial quality. A beautifully sized and easily p...

Majolica Pansy plate Jerome Massier Circa 1900.

Culled from a high quality collection of silver plate with the best and most unique pieces selected for this top of the line seven piece English tea service; this antique ensemble, w...

French Majolica oyster plate With lemon, Circa 1890.

French Majolica asparagus plate Onnaing, circa 1890.

An elegant antique French wall-mounted ceramic sink dating to the turn of the 20th century, exquisitely decorated with hand-painted floral motifs in soft, muted tones. This piece ref...

Created during the height of Europe’s fascination with richly mounted decorative porcelain, this exceptional pair combines the celebrated ceramic artistry of Royal Bonn with the refi...

Elegant blue and white oyster plate signed Bordeaux Vieillard, circa 1890. Six wells surrounded by blue seaweeds of different kinds. Ref / 2732.

A gorgeous antique Victorian vanity or dressing table with mirror By Widdicomb USA, Circa 1890s Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 34.25"W x 19.75"D x 59.25...

19th Century Japanese Imari Plate. 8.5 inches diameter.

Majolica water lily pond plate Wasmuel, circa 1890.   

Colorful Majolica asparagus and artichoke plate Salins, circa 1890.   

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...

19th Century French Majolica Pottery Cherries & Strawberries Platter. 9.3 inches diameter.

A fabulous oak wall calendar Lovely colour of wood Good condition. All text and numbers complete Free UK shipping   

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 ...

The hand-colored plates from the sixth edition of "A History of British Butterflies" by Morris are exquisite examples of Victorian natural history illustration. Here's a description ...

Antique Set of Black Forest Roe Deer Trophies, Germany ca. 1890s/1900s An elegant ensemble of six antique roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) antler trophies from the turn of the 20th ce...

Trio of Antique Botanical Prints: Chrysanthemum Carinatum, Paris Daisy & Chrysanthemums This exquisite set of antique botanical prints highlights "Chrysanthemum Carinatum," "Marg...

Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Square Platter Charger. 15 by 15 inches.

Antique French Breton Cabinet Armoire Carved Crown Brittany Wardrobe c1890. Direct from France, an impressive antique Breton cabinet or armoire with bold carvings and a strong visua...

French Majolica chesnut leaf plate , circa 1890. 7.3 inches diameter.

Antique French Vineyard Grape Hod Wine Bucket Winery RED Urn Fireside Box c1890. Direct from France, a wonderful antique metal grape hod or “hotte”, with stunning hand painted Frenc...

French Majolica plate Onnaing Circa 1890. flowers and blackberries.

Large Art Nouveau enameled glass vase by Legras, France, 1890s. Made of hand-blown blue glass in the shape of a cylinder with a swirling finish on its outer face. Carefully hand-pain...

Sensational camphor wood trunk or chest. Larger than the usual models. Interesting feature of the double lock Originally used as a travel trunk possibly on a naval or military campa...

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...

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...

This is an impressive antique brass Victorian ecclesiastical eagle lectern, circa 1890 in date. The 5ft3inch (157cm) lectern features an eagle with wings outstretched and detailed f...

French Majolica blue, pink and grey oyster plate unsigned from Fives Lille, circa 1890.