Gilt Furniture

Country French center table or console carved and painted in pale sage green with a rouge marble top and gilt wood accents, c. 1940s. A stunning table with a serpentine marble top h...

This important pair of Empire period vases, crafted in France during the first half of the 19th century, showcases exceptional artistry and refined elegance. The vases, made from exq...

A Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Marcolini Period Watteau Covered Potpourri. This rare Meissen porcelain potpourri vase, dating ...

Pair of circa 1960's Italian carved and gilt wood sconces with arm holding light. Measurements: Height: 34" Width: 7.5" Depth: 10"

A very fine Aesthetic Movement Royal Worcester triangular shaped jug hand painted with flowers and butterflies and made for Bailey Banks & Biddle in Philadelphia dated 1882. The porcelain jug is very reminiscent of the designs of Christopher Dresser with its angles and patterning and is formed in the shape of a triangle on a slightly wider foot with a decorative scroll and loop terminal handle and with a shaped top rim with a raised pouring spout with a low relief embossed stylized floral motif below and with an embossed floral edge border around the upper rim. The jug has a Z pattern border around the foot and is hand painted with floral and butterfly patterns around the body in colored enamels on ivory ground. The handle, upper rim, the embossed design and Z patterning around the foot are all painted in a satin brown color and highlighted with gilding which has also been used to outline the hand painted patterning to the body. The jug has a puce printed maker’s mark to the base along with a date code for 1882 and has puce printed retailers mark for Bailey Banks & Biddle. There are further painted marks and an impressed number to the rim. It is known that Christopher Dresser sold...

A Fine Swedish ormolu etched and engraved glass mirror after the model by Burchard Precht.The rectangular plate within a beveled foliate-decorate...

By far one of the most beautiful and unique sets of Dining Chairs our shop has ever carried, we are delighted to present this one of kind Set of Eight drop dead gorgeous Italian Neoclassical Chairs each with unique gilded hand painted Greco Roman murals...

Unusual gilt 20th century Art Nouveau wall mirror from the 1900s in Austria. This amazing looking antique wall mirror with a rustic charme has been hand carved out of softwood around...

Octagonal English coffee table Chesterfield table, circa 1900 Solid wood, octagonal table top (very rare) with 4 drawers. Classic green leather pla...

Dimensions- H: 50 1/4in W: 31 1/2in D: 2 1/2in This French Louis XVI Directoire Style Gilt Trumeau Wall Hanging Mirror is an exceptional example of mid 20th century french decor! Thi...

Very nice mid-century modern metal rope tea or bar cart. Nice vintage condition with some patina shown in the pictures.

A Pair of Early 19th Century English Ormolu Mounted Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal Two-Arm Candelabra. Each candelabra features finely hand-diamond cut crystal elements mounted with ormolu...

A large Mid-Century Chinoiserie dark red round tole tray with gold details. No maker's mark. This stunning tray is a nice large size decorated with hand painted figures in a Chinese ...

Eye-catching gilt wrought iron sunburst or starburst shaped ceiling light fixture or pendant, Spain, 1960s. The starburst / sunburst shaped frame surrounds a central exposed bulb. T...

Set of 6 midcentury French dining chairs with blackened iron frames and new black leather upholstery. Gilt highlights include a cord-shaped trim around the seat, the button at the ce...

Gilt Patinated Iron Sunburst Mirror Sunburst Mirror with Bronze Gilt Patina and Brutalist Design, Spain, 1950s This sunburst mirror was entirely made by hand. It has a frame with alternating rays in two sizes with cut endings. A twisted iron rope surrounds de mirror glass. It has a terrific aged original patina in bronze-gilt color. Unusual design. It can be used as wall or console mirror placed alone but also interesting as a part of a sunburst mirrors wall composition. Overall measures: 51 cm diameter x 5 cm H Glass measures: 28 cm diameter We are specialists in mirrors and sunburst mirrors: A curated selection is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. We invite you to enjoy the whole collection checking "more from this seller" and "all from this seller" Gilt Iron Mirror // Gilt Brutalist...

ROWLANDSON'S FIRST and most famous color-plate book. FIRST EDITION, in 3 volumes, with 104 brilliantly-colored acquaint plates. London: 1808-1810, Large 4to; 13 x 10 7/16 in. (330 ...

This 20th-century French chandelier features a unique and whimsical design, reminiscent of a hot air balloon shape. The structure is composed of gracefully arched metal rods forming ...

A Wonderful Vintage Baguès Style Rock Crystal Center Shaft And Drops With Alternating Beaded Swag And Floral Accents On A Gilt Brass Palm Form 6 Candelabra Light Chandelier

The gilt finish faux bamboo butler style coffee table seamlessly blends elegance and functionality in a captivating design. Crafted with attention to detail, this coffee table featur...

18th century, pair of Italian Baroque lacquered and gilt wood benches This particular pair of baroque benches was made in Rome, Italy, in the second half of the 18th century. Their wooden structure is entirely sculpted, lacquered and gilded in Mecca. It consists of a seat with a profile moved from which depart two armrests characterized by arched elements, moved and culminating in curls. The effect of great movement is enhanced by the decorations of rocaille taste with volutes and leaves that surround them creating dynamism. The band under the seat, quadrangular and move, is decorated with rocaille elements and framed with reserve that creates curls in some points of connection. The six curved legs, characteristic of the Baroque era, are decorated with phytomorphic elements and end with a curly...

An enchanting original Louis Philippe mirror from France, dating to the late 19th century. The mirror features a refined black frame with a carved gilt line and a soft gold trim, mer...

This listing is for a beautiful fabulous vintage Cachepot. Made of metal with a cute design. Black background with gold detailing. Perfect to use wit...

Set of six (6) large Italian hand-carved, gilt wooden and metal sconces of Venetian monkey form, each approximately 22 by 15 by 5 1/2 inches, with cand...

Gilt chinoiserie mirror, probably Italian, circa 1940s.

A Pair of Exquisite Antique French Sevres style cobalt porcelain gilt bronze mounted covered urns. Each unique covered vase is hand painted and g...

A French Louis XV Style Green-Lacquered and Parcel Giltwood Carved Chaise Lounge Armchair. The rounded backrest carved and caned frame in the shape of an extended armchair, with an e...

This Midcentury exquisite Italian gilt faux bamboo mirror from circa 1950 exudes a timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. The mirror features an intriguing frame design, compos...

Rare Italian chess table set from early 20th century in carved, lacquered, gilded and hand painted wood with very pleasant floral decorations. Me...

Onyx & Champleve Enamel From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this pair of French Champleve and Onyx Urns attributed to Barbedienne. The Urns of typical form wi...

Shelf oracle with chromed metal structure in gold finish with black tempered glass shelves. Also available in chrome finish.     

Finely cast French patinated and gilt jardiniere or centerpiece bowl in the Louis XVI style after the original model by Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912), depicting Cupid with his bow and ...

English Sterling & Enamel Flower Necklace, London, 1978 A beautiful English sterling silver and enamel flower necklace, made in London in 1978....

A circa 1900 French gilt bronze and crystal chandelier with 8 lights. Measurements: Diameter: 38" Min. drop: 40"

French Modern Style Gilt Metal & Curved Glass Paneled Pendant—Style of Adnet This stunning French modern-style pendant light, inspired by the designs of Jacques Adnet, features a so...

Magnificent large cage-shaped chandelier in gilded bronze presenting a beautiful and generous ornamentation in Baccarat crystal composed of large pendants, daggers (4 daggers in the ...

Italian 19th Century giltwood and Breche D’Alep marble console table. Richly hand-carved gilt wood in the form of masquerades, acanthus leafs, etc. Stunn...

A Wonderful Six Candelabra Light Maison Baguès Style Rock Crystal Drop Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Chandelier, Rewired With New Sockets And Comes Ready To Install With Chain And Canopy

A pair of gilt metal seahorse fragments, transformed into sculptural table lamps and mounted on custom lucite bases. These 19th-century forms captivate with their bold silhouette and...

This pair of sconces, in gilt metal, remind the style of Coco chanel, that used a table with the same decor in her Parisian appartment. They are in the Hollywood Regency style. The c...

Very large giltwood mirror engraved with floral motifs. Very fine original gilding, mercury mirror, wooden floor. France, 19th century. Height 180 cm - 70,87 po Width 103 cm - 40,55 po

A Very Large and Rare German Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Three Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set. This impressive set consists of three pieces: a center clock and two candelabras, each adorned with the most intricate and delicate details that have been executed to perfection. Each three armed candelabra is remarkably elaborate with foliate arms that are embellished with gilt-covered beautifully twisted branches and curling leaves on an ornate botanically-inspired base. Embraced by the arms of the candelabras are two 18th Century Meissen Porcelain figures of musical lovers, dressed in brightly detailed traditional clothes. The round clock face, with roman numerals, a white base, and ornate hands is surrounded by a flourish of gorgeous gilt foliage, exuding an air of elegance and refinement. Perched atop the clock is a stunning Meissen Porcelain figurine of a beautiful woman posed in mid-movement, her dress aflutter, and baring her leg as she gazes up at her left hand which is holding a bunch of grapes, while also grasping a wine goblet in her lowered right hand, representing the festivities of the moment. Surrounding the clock and extending down both sides the gilt foliate leads the eye to two cherubs each admiring tiny vases of exquisitely detailed flowers. Below the cherubs, on either side, are four white ceramic pillars...

"French Art Nouveau monumental display cabinet / vitrine having two rounded exterior sections containing an upper small and lower large cabinet, centering an upper glass door breakfr...

A circa 1960's French crackled glass light fixture with 2 interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 10.5″ Current drop: 22″

This elegant pair of Spanish gilt iron benches was recently handcrafted by skilled artisans using traditional iron working methods and materials. The hand forged, hammered frames fea...

Magnificent pair of floor lamps in cast and chiseled gilt bronze and patinated brass. Gorgeous base with very pretty bronze features. It is cast in a triangular molded shape with thr...

One of a kind carved Giltwood mirror with Ribbon-Tied Details and Bow Pediment. Italy, 1940s This stuning wall mirror has a convex glass and it is nicely decorated by a bow and ribbo...

Italian Red Tole & Neoclassical Gilt Medallion Tea Canister Lamp, Circa 1950 This Italian red tole tea canister lamp is a striking example of neoclassical design, featuring an elega...

A stunning Chinese tapered cabinet from the 18th century, black lacquered with original gilt chinoiserie motifs. Created in China during the Qi...

The pictures are part of the description. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help. 1x E27 socket. Works from 110V to 230V in all countries. Shipped without bulbs.

Rich ornamentation of finely chiseled gilded bronze, gray Saint Anne marble top. Opening two drawers on the front, one drawer on one side and a retractable shelf revealing a top ...

Dial signed G. Fabre, 4 rue des Filles du Calvaire, Paris Clockwork signed Samuel Marti – Médaille d’Or 1900 A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and statuary Carrare marble clock set, consisting of a clock and a pair candelabra...

Pair of circa 1900s repousse single light sconces with gilt finish. Measurements: Height: 21" Width: 11.5" Depth: 4".

An antique Satsuma Meiji bottle vase offers porcelain construction with hand painted and gilt genre scenes having figures throughout, c1910 Measures - 8...

A scarce period Charles X (1818-1834) French Restoration mahogany travailleuse sewing (thread stand - side table - jewelry dressing table) with light, warm, beautifully aged patina. Born in France in the early 19th century, almost certainly Parisian work, exquisitely hand-crafted, this exceptionally executed example features ornate gilt bronze ormolu mounts, escutcheons, and elaborate gilt metal trim. Having a highly figured light mahogany hinged lid top, lifting open to reveal a striking finished interior with divided compartments and original inset mirror plate. The conforming rectangular case fitted with a faux drawer front over a dovetailed drawer with sectioned interior. Elegantly rising on oval-shaped medial shelf stretcher-joined curvacious legs. Dimensions (approx): 27" High, 20" Wide, 13.5" Deep Stunning light almost blonde antique mahogany coloring and mellow warm tone, superb wood grain detail, and charming, beautifully aged patina over the whole. Great shape overall. Retaining original antique character marks, wear consistent with age and indicative of minimal use, nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality, but only adds to the overall authenticity, refined elegant warmth, luxurious sophistication, and cozy unpretentious rustic elegance. Delivered cleaned, hand waxed, polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! What is Charles X style: The comte d’Artois – or Charles X - was the son of the dauphin Louis-Ferdinand de Franc and Marie-Josèphe de Saxe. He succeeded his two brothers Louis XVI and Louis XVIII and became the King of France in 1824. Thirty years after the French Revolution, he wanted to embody the return of monarchy and became the leader of the catholic party . As the previous kings, he was crowned in 1825 but he was soon overthrown by the revolution in July, 1830, called "Trois Glorieuses". He left then for England, Scotland, Prague and Istria where he died in 1836. Charles X style lasted from 1818 to 1834 and happened during the Bourbon Restoration (French Restoration). This style did not replace totally the style of furniture from the French Empire but it was different from the formalism in the Napoleonic era, during which strictness and simplicity were inspired by Greco-Roman art. Indeed, artistic fields flourished. In terms of furniture, this renewal was suggested by the softening of shapes. Even though the simple aspect from the French Empire was still visible, shapes became curvier with volutes and arabesques. Another distinction is the loss of the massive aspect of furniture and the decrease of dimensions in order to decorate smaller appartments. Handling ability and comfort were key-words in the making of furniture. Apartments had essential elements such as chests of drawers, big rounded tables in the dining room, desks or secretaries, armoires and even dressing tables, comfortable fainting couches in the living room, small tables, pedestal tables, as well as gondola chairs. The wavy aspect of the latters certainly represent Charles X style the best.  One of the most emblematic features of this style is the use of bois clairs – light woods in warm blond tones - and indigenous woods that are varnished in order to highlight the grains. Bird's-eye maple, ash trees, plane trees, yew trees, beech trees, olive trees and cedar trees were most likely to be used. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century dark woods were hard to find. In 1806, the Napoleon’s Continental System was established in order to ruin the United Kingdom by preventing the country from any business with the rest of Europe. Therefore craftsmen had to find alternatives from mahogany which was the most commonly used material at this time. After 1815, the import of wood was even more difficult because of peace treaties and the European political situation, which contributed to the popularity of the bois clairs and indigenous woods. The furniture was often decorated with fine inlays made out of dark wood representing foliage, which contrasted with the veneer. Even though these patterns can look like bronze decorations from the Empire era,  they were far more simple and did not represent any military or mythological attributes. On the tables, trays were sometimes made out of marble as in the French Empire, but it was often put aside and inlaid veneer, Verre Eglomisé – a type of glass with a mirror finish –, mirror or porcelain from Sèvres or Paris were more likely to be used. Decorative elements from the Monarchy were highly appreciated again as they suggested luxury. Indeed, marquetry work was particularly fashionable - Boulle marquetry thrived around 1820 as the works of the Levasseur family can show. In the same way, draperies and trimmings referred to the monarchist splendour. Fabrics were often white – the traditional colour of the Bourbons – or light coloured as oppposed to the typical green from the Napoleonic era.  One of the most symbolic figures from this period of time might be Jean-Jacques Werner (1791-1849), a cabinetmaker who worked for prestigious clients such as the Duchesse de Berry who was Charles’s step-daughter. His works can be seen at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and at the Grand Trianon in the Palace of Versailles. The duchess’s appartments situated at the pavillon de Marsan and at the Palais de Saint Cloud illustrate Charles X style the best with furniture made out of bois clairs and ornamented with dark wood patterns or fine gold decorations. Chales X style allows a transition between the sobriety of the Empire style and the abundant aspect of Louis-Philippe style. The gothic style started at this time through the "style à la cathédrale", inspired by religious architecture, which thrived from 1827 to 1830. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century, Romanticism put the spotlight on the Middle Ages. Cabinetmakers were not inspired by the medieval furniture but rather by architectural elements of churches and cathedrals. For instance the backs of chairs were decorated with arches shaped like rib and serration. In the same way, before Charles X abdicated, pieces of furniture were made out of dark woods – such as mahogany, which was used again in France – and were inlaid with light wood. Romanticism also influenced the layout of furniture in appartments to suggest movement through a mix of various styles, various shapes and various sizes, as opposed to the static aspect of Neoclassicism. The start of industrialisation and mechanisation also influenced this style as early technical developments led to the production of pieces of furniture in series. Credit: Marc Maison Bibliography: FANIEL Stéphane (Dir.), Le Dix-neuvième Siècle Français, Collection Connaissance des Arts, 1957, Hachette SASSONE, Adriana Boidi, Furniture from Rococo to Art Deco, 2000, Evergreen -- Extremely versatile: As warm and attractive as it is useful, this remarkable antique table having the ideal size and small proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a side table, accent or occasional table, tall sofa...

A pair of Hollywood Regency-style gilt metal and crystal glass two-light sconces, attributed to Hans Kögl, Germany, circa the 1970s. This fabulous pair of gilt metal sconces features...

Mid-Century Modern French gilt metal faux bamboo bar cart with smoked glasses by Maison Baguès. This cart could be used as a side table and it can become a living room set together ...

Bohemian thick transparent glass bowl decorated with blue colour glass, gilt trims and gold pattern through the glass. The bowl is heavy and in a very good condition.

A pair of grand scale pier mirrors after a design attributed to John Linnell. Each arched divided plate within shaped outer slips entwined with foliate br...

A Wonderful Set Of 4 Mid Century Modern Murano Sconces In The Manner Of Barovier & Toso. With A Stunning Glass Shade In The Form Of A Large Leaf Shape And Having An Oval Gold Gilt B...