Gilt Furniture

Large, heavy Empire style gilt and patinated bronze Amphora table lamp decorated with fine ornaments and garlands on a square base supported by four feet covered with leaves. Five-li...

Rare Gilt Art Deco Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works – Chinese Children, circa 1920s–1930s An exceptional and rare pair of Art Deco bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works, New York City...

This exquisite 19th-century gilded wooden mirror is a striking example of fine craftsmanship and timeless elegance. The mirror is adorned with a richly detailed, hand-carved wooden f...

Late Edo Period Rinpa School Chrysanthemum Blossom Screen Period: late Edo, early 19th century Size: 364 x 172 cm (143 x 67 inches) This exquisite late Edo period Rinpa school scr...

This early 20th century French Napoleon III style two-handled bottle cooler, dating to circa 1900, is an exceptional example of gilt-bronze and cut crystal craftsmanship. The cooler ...

A beautiful and large floral sconce from the 1970s by Ernst Palme, manufactured by by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany. Made of gold-plated brass with crystal glass petals. In excelle...

An elegant and finely crafted French side table in the Louis XVI taste, attributed to a Parisian workshop and dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890. This piece exemplifies the ...

Exclusive Mid-Century Gilded Bronze Chandelier with Crystals and Palm Leaf Design – Ø 98 cm (38.6 inch) A spectacular, large and very unique antique French Hollywood Regency gilt br...

Triptych clock in gilded and chiseled bronze with carved and gilded wooden bases. The clock with a large rectangular base features finely worked burin d...

A French Art Deco gilt iron bench circa 1920 with large scrolling and canted legs and rectangular seat newly and professionally reupholstered with a neutral toned linen upholstery. I...

The headboard is surmounted with a carved cresting and turned finials at each end, and the frame painted with scrollwork. The centre of the headboard has a cartouche containing a pai...

Fantastic authentic and antique bronze Buddha from Thailand from the Rattanakosin period, a large specimen gilded with 24 carat gold leaf, circa mid-19th century, this is the Dhyana ...

Impresionante y raro reloj francés de sobremesa de gran tamaño, fechado hacia 1870 (siglo XIX), realizado en mármol negro belga con paneles insertados de mármol rojo griotte. En su p...

Majestic Baroque bed in the style of Louis XVI. Solid beech wood, finely carved, colored and gilded. Low foot and high headboard, double braided, curved backrest framing. Openwork rocaille crowning...

A refined Charles X period opaline glass jewelry stand mounted with finely chased gilt bronze. Dating from circa 1825, this exquisite piece captures the delicate elegance of early 19...

Elegant hand painted chinoiserie and gilt wall mirror. The solid wood with hand painted vanilla background with Asian themed decoration and gilt highlights. 48 inches tall, 25 inches...

A circa 1920's English painted lantern with gilt details with 4 candelabra lights. Measurement: Present drop: 34" Height of body:24.5" Diameter: 14" widest point.

Beautiful Florentine Italian painted table with drawers. Perfect as a bedside table, next to a reading chair or used a small vanity table. It could ...

A good antique Italian Grand Tour miniature hand-painted portrait on a porcelain plaque of Beatrice Cenci after the original by Guido Reni (1575-1642), the painting in a gilt brass micro mosaic frame...

Gothic Revival hand-carved crucifix with original polychrome, 19th Century European ecclesiastical ART. An exquisite and spiritually moving 19th-century fine hand-carved oakwood cru...

A 19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood settee with a floral cartouche at the top of the back, and circled in a carved ribbon motif, with fluted and tapered legs. The back and...

Ferdinand Wagner II (German, 1847-1927) A very fine and charming triptych group of three oil on canvas laid on board titled "An Allegory to Spring" each panel depicting different playful and joyous scenes of putti and a cherubs reminiscent of spring, love and peace. The center panel depicting a seated putto, crowned with flowers, a standing putto behind him holding a sack of arrows and a seated cherub facing him next to a watchful peace dove on top resting of a flower bouquet. The left panel depicting a seated putto next to a standing putto with a freshly harvested apple. The right side panel depicting a standing cherub holding a fig branches with leaves. All three-in-one panels within individually carved giltwood frames. All panels signed at the lower left: Ferd. Wagner, circa 1890. Ferdinand Wagner II (German, 1847-1927) was the son of Passau Ferdinand Wagner Senior, a teacher at a vocational art school who began training him professionally at a young age. After traveling to Italy in 1867-1868, he continued with his art studies at The Munich Academy of Arts led by Peter Von Cornelius and Julius Schnorr...

Hollywood Regency style wrought iron wall mirrors by Ferro Art (also known as Ferroarte), Spain, 1960s. Wrought iron structure in gold leaf finish formed by a circular base of braide...

A very fine mid-Qing Dynasty Chinese hardwood and lacquer six-panel screen, Jailing Period, circa 1800. The hardwood frame inset with black lacquer panels. One side features an over...

Pair of light fixtures in gilt iron with foliage design. Spain, 1940s. These eye-catching flush mounts feature an structure made of gilt metal leaves surrounding a central light. The...

Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century These finely carved and polychromed wooden cornucopias exemplify the enduring symbolic power of the horn of plenty in European decorative arts. Each composition is rendered in high relief, the ribbed horn issuing an abundant cascade of fruit and vegetables—pomegranates, grapes, melons, pumpkins, gourds, citrus, corn, and floral sprays—arranged with exuberant Baroque fullness. Now mounted on forged iron bases for display, the pair measures 20" high × 28" wide × 3.5" deep, including stands 12.5" x 6" (carvings alone 28" wide × 17" high × 3.5" deep). The Cornucopia in History Originating in antiquity, the cornucopia (Latin cornu copiae) was first associated with Amalthea, the goat who suckled the infant Zeus, whose horn became a miraculous source of nourishment. In Roman culture it was carried by deities of abundance—Fortuna, Abundantia, and Ceres—as an emblem of civic prosperity and the cycles of nature. Revived in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, the cornucopia became a favored motif in architecture, painting, and decorative arts, symbolizing divine blessing, seasonal plenty, and the wealth of the natural world. Iconography of the Fruits and Vegetables The profusion of produce is not merely decorative but encodes symbolic meanings rooted in both classical and Christian traditions: Pomegranates—fertility, eternal life, and resurrection. Grapes—festivity, vintage, and the Eucharistic blood of Christ. Melons and Watermelon Slices—sensual abundance, refreshment, and ephemeral pleasure. Pumpkins and Gourds—autumn harvest, transformation, and the cycles of plenty. Corn (Maize)—sustenance and prosperity, reflecting New World influence on European symbolism. Citrus Fruits—health, luxury, and Mediterranean prosperity. Floral Sprays—seasonal beauty and the transience of life, underscoring vanitas themes common in still-life art. This allegorical language aligns the carvings with the broader European tradition of abundance imagery found in still-life painting, silverwork, and architectural ornament. Continental Style and Possible Origin The sculptural density, dramatic overlapping of forms, and naturalistic rendering suggest a Continental origin, likely Austrian, German, or Italian, c. late 19th century. While Swedish decorative carving of the same era tends toward flatter surfaces and folk stylization, these examples embody a more theatrical Baroque and Rococo inheritance, later enhanced with a polychrome or silver-toned surface to heighten their decorative impact. Originally conceived as architectural appliqués...

You are viewing a gorgeous French antique display easel in gilt Great for displaying pieces and paintings The top is adorned with an elaborate pi...

This mid century mantel clock is of exceptional quality, housed in a gilt and enamel case the blue enamelling flecked with gold imitate lapis...

An interesting Empire style French trumeau taken from a larger boiserie paneling. The applied carved and gilt crest depicts a center cameo with bows, laurel leaves and architectural ...

Wall plate by the Danish designer Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal made of metal wall mounted sheet lacquered in black and gilt with glass faceted frosted Art Glass.Limited edition from ...

Rare Georgian Silver & Bone Drinking Horn “Khantsi”, Decorative Sculpture 1894 A rare Georgian decorative drinking horn, also known as a “Khantsi”, crafted circa 1894 from natural co...

This is a Royal Copenhagen porcelain dinner plate from the Fauna Danica collection The Flora and Fauna Danica series, produced by Royal Copenhagen, is one of the world's most luxuri...

Pair of Faux Bamboo Gilt Pagodas Display Shelves, Style of Billy Haines  Italy, circa 1960s A striking pair of faux bamboo gilt pagoda display shelves,...

A very fine and important palatial Louis XV style 19th-20th century figural gilt bronze white marble mantel clock with figures of cherubs, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals and fo...

Decorate a wall or study with this elegant antique Parisian street scene painting. Crafted in France circa 1895, the oil on board composition titled “Chez la Modiste” captures a refi...

This refined antique French pastoral oil painting, attributed to Jules Louis Rame, depicts a serene farmyard interior with sheep and a lamb resting on straw, accompanied by chickens ...

This beautifully handcrafted wall piece pays tribute to the splendor of Andalusian architecture, echoing the intricate arches and decorative flourishes of the Alhambra in Granada. Made in early 20th-century Spain, it captures the spirit of Islamic Revival style with striking detail and artisan precision. At its center are three classic horseshoe arches, richly adorned with arabesques and supported by slender columns topped with finely worked capitals. A palette of soft reds, blues, and golds brings depth and warmth, further elevated by a rich burgundy velvet background. Surrounding the scene is a remarkable inlaid wooden frame, featuring delicate geometric patterns and flowing Arabic calligraphy — hallmarks of Neo-Mudejar design. This is not only a decorative object but a conversation piece, a rare combination of cultural history, architectural beauty, and fine craftsmanship. There are signs of restorations and some chipping to the plasterwork, mostly along the edges, but nothing that takes away from the overall beauty or structural integrity of the piece. Whether you're a lover of Islamic art, architectural miniatures, or simply looking for something rich in history and charm to add to your space, this piece brings timeless character and a story with it. A rare find with true soul. The large frame may have some minor losses and but this antique art work...

A pair of coffee / end or side tables, the travertine inset surfaces supported by elegantly splayed gilt metal legs. Northern Italy, circa 1975 Size:...

ROYAL CROWN DERBY (William Duesbury II period) - Imari Pattern - Exceptional early soft paste porcelain dessert service - featuring hand painted Japanese style decoration in iron red...

This exquisite French Louis Philippe mirror dates from the mid-19th century, around 1850, and exemplifies the elegant simplicity characteristic of the Louis Philippe period. The fram...

American (19th Century) sleigh with swell-sided, rounded-rectangular body painted in glossy green and red finish with interior plush, upholstered red seat and moss-carpeted bottom. P...

A six-arm elaborately carved and gold giltwood Rococo style chandelier. Rewired and in very good order, late 19th century Italian.

A magnificent 19th century French Louis XVI five piece carved walnut parlor suite richly upholstered in exceptional and rare handwoven Aubusson tapestries. The set includes four armc...

Large 20" Palwa chandelier, refurbished and rewired, Germany 1960 Stunning 20" (diameter) gold-plated chandelier by Palwa. With a taste for excellence in both craftsmanship and styl...

Great fun for a gardening afficionado - a delightful desk accessory wether you're planning a beautiful garden, tending a beehive, ordering new seeds for the season or wish for a an uplifting reminder at your work space of the bounty and beauty of nature... France, 19th century This fabulous antique French gilt bronze inkstand has a beehive central well with a hay stack cover, several bees on the surface, flanked by two bronze baskets with covers laden with fruit, flowers and wheat sheaves, at the base of one sits a bird leaning over a large basket with a container for sand in the shape of a large bunch of wheat tied with a rope and a bird perched on top as a cover. The back of this fantasy is composed of a group of garden implements which include a sickle, a spade, a trowel, a scythe, ring pliers and a pitch fork tied with an attractive bow and hung with garlands of flowers, masses of grapes, wheat forming a support for a quill. The base designed as naturalistic wood logs topped with rustic wood...

Pair of Candlesticks or Candle holders in gilt bronze, quartz rock crystal stone by the french artist Claude Victor Boeltz. Famous design like Jacques Duval Brasseur, Philippe Jean, ...

Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Ormolu Gold Marble Candleholder Candlestick Continental Bronze, marble Late 19th Century Dimensions: H x W x D: 6.5cm x 9cm x 7cm This charmi...

Dress a mantel with this elegant antique carved gilt mirror. Crafted in France circa 1860, and over 5 feet tall, the large mirror with arch...

A fabulous French antique, circa 1850, Sevres style porcelain mounted gilt metal mantel clock by Parisian sculptor and merchant Louis Hottot (1829-1905), with stamped Japy Freres sil...

FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT-BRONZE, POLISHED BRASS AND MAHOGANY GUERIDON Modeled after the design by Adam Weisweiler 20th century Item # 407UNK10P This gorgeous 20th century interp...

Elegant Italian mirror, circa 1940s or earlier. It retains its warm original patina.

Antique Biedermeier secretary with fire-gilt bronzes Berlin Curly maple and others circa 1810 Dimensions: H x W x D: 141 x 88 x 49 cm Description: Rare and highly refined Berlin w...

Very impressive Regency style round center table. The beautiful round brown thick marble top over veneered frieze over carved pedestal with platform and gilt bronze lion feet...

With gilt crown-shaped rim, knopped stem and circular base, this unusually large pair retains most of its original gilding. It also retains the original notched spear pendant prisms. The primary use of Victorian lusters...

Eyecatching 18th century style gilt Venetian serpentine commode/ chest of drawers from the era around 1940/50. An amazing looking commode/ chest of drawers which has been artfully cr...

One of a kind Spanish Bow Mirror with Cross Design, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf _________________________________________________________________________ Wrough...

One of two wonderful floral hollywood recengy floor lights, manufactured in Mid-Century in Italy between 1960 and 1970. They are made of crystal glass and metal in an antique gilt or...

Having splay legs and gilt highlights, this excellent statement table would be a highlight for mid-century or Hollywood-Regency interiors — It is well-crafted and visually striking. ...

Very large Louis XVI style four-light hexagonal lantern, France, 1920-1930. The lantern is made of solid brass with integrated cast bronze details, six curved sides with curved cut g...

Decorative hand fan in a gilded frame demilune frame 20th century (V - 164).