Achille Gamba Furniture

Centerplace Sign: Christofle 2825098 Metal: Silver plated We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we ...

Truly unique pair of gilt bronze table candelabras by Henri Picard of Paris, France. These amazingly sculptural antique candelabras for more than one reason have the wow factor. First of all, they are made by one of the most famous and celebrated metal workers and 'fondeurs' of mid 19th century Paris. This artisan was commissioned by many important 'patrons', but Henri Picard’s most notable achievement was to supply Napoleon 3rd with various decorative antiques, some of which are still in the State Apartment of the Louvre Museum. The second reason why these candelabras are in a league of their own is the subject matter. Almost all Belle Epoque antiques have classical-world subject matters, but this pair clearly is different and it is this difference that makes this pair even more unique and remarkable. It is almost as if Henri Picard had already caught a glimpse of what was to come three or four decades later. We say so, because the subject matter (with animals and lotus or lily leafs and their organic design) is almost Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts in style. At the base of each of these candelabras are three endearing frog sculptures crouching under lotus leafs. A little further up the stem are a snail, a fly and a beetle sculpture, three creatures that regularly are on the frogs menu. And with the importance of frogs in French culture these candelabras also are of cultural historical significance. The third reason why we believe these works of art are of museum quality are the details. Besides the amphibian, mollusk and insects sculptures, you simply cannot overlook the remarkable details in the leafs, the branches and the floral decorations. They are of a quality and beauty that will make people want to stop, to look at and to study them. Like they would in a museum. Even all the original and removable bobeches AND the two bronze candle extinguishers...

Elegant silver centerpiece on a tall, round, fluted, tiered base on four divided feet with floral decoration, with elongated radial and alternating small diamond-shaped perforations ...

A lovely large Mid-Century Italian majolica arrangement of lemons in a white octagonal bowl. Signed "Italy" on reverse. Freshen up your kitchen or breakfast room decor with this char...

Splendid Art Nouveau antique pewter tazza for Liberty & Co., Regent Street, London Tall, impressive table centrepiece with hand hammered and stylised decoration Circa 1910 Signed 'Tu...

A rather large vintage cast pewter cabbage bowl with a wonderful lettuce texture on the inside as well as the outside, and just waiting for a fabulous gar...

A wonderful pair of Tiffany Studios Poppy flower bud centers candelabrum, in the Art Nouveau Design finished in doré bronze gold finish Stamped: Ti...

An antique pair of sophisticated hand-crafted Swedish Grace Art Nouveau silver looking pewter candelabras designed and handmade with beautiful details in the small town of Eskilstuna...

This stunning and graphic pair of Art Nouveau candleholders were realized in the United Kingdom circa 1905. The larger features three trumpet ...

Elegant Art Nouveau candlestick in Pewter 1920s. Very elegant and large candlestick with a very distinct Art Nouveau style. Organic and joyful, this candlestick is interesting fro...

Pair of Marble and zamac candelabras French art Nouveau candle holder Natural decoration with dragonflies, butterflies and flowers circa 1900 Good antique condition Shipping: ...

Two elegant, simple silver candle holders on a round stand, round foot grooved on the side, raised smooth shaft in the middle with a profiled constriction, shaft widening conically t...