Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10

19th Century Gilt Bronze & Malachite Guéridon Table

About the Item

Important 19th Century Rococo Gilt Bronze & Malachite Guéridon. This magnificent table is designed and made in the most superb sculptural of rococo form, this finely cast polished & gilded solid Bronze masterpiece, incorporates a truly fabulous Malachite top. The top is an absolute work of art, displaying the most dramatic of vibrant figurations and colour, the centre radiating out highlighting the gorgeous magnificence of this most favoured of Russian gemstones. All set within the most exquisitely sculpted ‘’C’’ scrolled and flowing acanthus cast rim, supported and held by three acanthus leaf branches, which then scroll to join a central swirling column of the upmost beauty, leading to three of the most intensely drawn and shaped flowered lattice & ‘’C’’ scrolled legs you could ever wish to see. An absolute sublime masterpiece. In excellent condition with the gilding being fully returned to its original rich opulence. Malachite has been used throughout history to decorate palaces around the world. In Russia you will find the Malachite Room in the Winter Palace in St Petersburg, which was the former residence of the Russian Tsars. The name Malachite is believed to come from the Greek word “molochitus”, referring to the mallow leaf which is similar in colour. Malachite has been used by humans since antiquity and was believed to protect one from evil. In Ancient Egypt, the colour green was highly symbolic, representing new life and fertility. Ancient Egyptians referred to the eternal paradise they believed awaited them in the afterlife as the “Field of Malachite”. In Ancient Greece and Rome, Malachite was carved into amulets, jewellery, and statuary. Ancient Romans referred to Malachite as the "peacock stone", associated with the Queen of the Gods, Juno. A truly majestic & palatial masterpiece. Approximate Size: Height: 30 inches Width of Top: 18.5 inches Depth of Top: 18.5 inches A truly magnificent sculptural & palatial work of art.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Diameter: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Malachite,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1204236446542

More From This Seller

View All
Early/Mid-Century French Polished Steel Flower Gueridon Table
Located in London, by appointment only
A highly polished steel Gueridon occasional table with the shiny steel leaves and petals of a flower. This table dates to the early 20th century during the art deco period, it was...
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Gueridon

Materials

Steel

Early/Mid-Century French Polished Steel Flower Gueridon Table

Early/Mid-Century French Polished Steel Flower Gueridon Table

$11,669
18th Century Qianlong Jade Bowl On 19th Century Gilt Bronze Stand
By Henri Picard
Located in London, by appointment only
Magnificent Grand Scale Late 18th Century Qianlong Period Spinach Green Jade Bowl On 19th Century Gilt Bronze Stand By Henri Picard. To have created a sculptural bowl of this excepti...
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls

Materials

Jade, Bronze

18th Century Qianlong Jade Bowl On 19th Century Gilt Bronze Stand

18th Century Qianlong Jade Bowl On 19th Century Gilt Bronze Stand

$7,894 / set
Pair of Bronze and Gilt Classical Vases by Barbedienne, 19th Century
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine pair of 19th-century Bronze and Gilt Classical Vases By Ferdinand Barbedienne 1810-1892. Each is unique with male nude figures in classical Greek poses playing music and ad...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze and Gilt Classical Vases by Barbedienne, 19th Century

Pair of Bronze and Gilt Classical Vases by Barbedienne, 19th Century

$21,967 / set
American 19th Century Bronze Lantern, Attributed to Hooper & Co. Boston
By Hooper of Boston
Located in London, by appointment only
A Rococo Revival brass chandelier, of square tapering form with lush scrolls enriching each face. Possibly American and attributed to Hooper and Co of Boston USA, circa 1850. ...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

American 19th Century Bronze Lantern, Attributed to Hooper & Co. Boston

American 19th Century Bronze Lantern, Attributed to Hooper & Co. Boston

$15,102
Pair of French Carcel Polished Bronze Table Lamps, 19th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
Pair of French Carcel Polished Bronze Table Lamps Rare pair of early 19th century polished and lacquered bronze table lamps attributed to ...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Carcel Polished Bronze Table Lamps, 19th Century

Pair of French Carcel Polished Bronze Table Lamps, 19th Century

$9,473 / set
Pair 19th Century Console Tables
Located in London, by appointment only
Incorporating one of the rarest stones on Earth. Two of only a handful of tables with this stone known to exist. Important and rare pair of early 19th century Italian Napoleonite and figured walnut stylized dolphin console tables, circa 1810. The carving and quality of this grandly proportioned pair is absolutely superb. In addition to their stunning stylized design, these tables boast visually stunning and incredibly rare tops veneered in Corsican Orbicular...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Granite, Marble

Pair 19th Century Console Tables

Pair 19th Century Console Tables

$61,782 / set

You May Also Like

19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Gueridon
Located in London, GB
This Russian gueridon (circular side table) is crafted from beautifully-contrasting green malachite and gold gilt bronze. Created in the 19th century, the table illustrates the fashi...
Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Gueridon

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Gueridon

19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Gueridon

$48,052
A French Bronze Gueridon, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A French Bronze Gueridon, 19th Century The bronze cross frame base to black stone inset top. A fine traditional Campaign form having Bronze Strap frames with the legs terminating in...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Gueridon

Materials

Stone, Bronze

A French Bronze Gueridon, 19th Century

A French Bronze Gueridon, 19th Century

$31,185
Fine 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble Gueridon
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century French gilt bronze and marble gueridon with gilt bronze eagles heads and pawed feet.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Gueridon

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Fine 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble Gueridon

Fine 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble Gueridon

$10,500
19th Century Fine French Gilt Bronze and Marble-Top Guéridon Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century fine marble-top and gilt bronze guéridon with pawed feet and a gilt bronze and mahogany gilt bronze wrapped legs
Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Gueridon

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Fine French Gilt Bronze and Marble-Top Guéridon Table

19th Century Fine French Gilt Bronze and Marble-Top Guéridon Table

$9,500
A fine 19th century French Louis XV gilt bronze and onyx gueridon table
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XV gilt bronze gueridon table with a Russian Onyx top. Very fine casting and gilding . The top has a deep Onyx green color.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Gueridon

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

A fine 19th century French Louis XV gilt bronze and onyx gueridon table

A fine 19th century French Louis XV gilt bronze and onyx gueridon table

$14,500
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Gueridons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very elegant pair of late 19th Century French, Louis XVI style, gilt bronze and lacquered brass gueridons or side tables. Each with a circular alabaster top and conforming under ti...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Gueridon

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Gueridons

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Gueridons

$15,816 / set

Recently Viewed

View All

More Ways To Browse

Carved Malachite Jewelry
Antique Peacock Jewelry
Ancient Egypt Amulet
View All Popular Gueridon Searches