Antique Victorian late 19th or early 20th century cast brass ormolu set of 4 cabriole legs stunning!! Do not confuse these with inferior reproduction pieces - they are original!! Heavy, well cast pieces. There is a possible name on the inside, stamped. Unfortunately I can't quite read it. More research required. Some age related wear - exactly what you want shows age and patina
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37 cm tall
7 cm wide at top
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set of four heavy cast brass / ormolu furniture legs, almost certainly late 19th to early 20th century (c. 1895–1915).
Key visual clues
Art Nouveau styling – flowing, organic lines rather than rigid symmetry
Strong foliate / feathered motif running down the length
Elegant curved cabriole form with paw-like terminals
Substantial weight → cast brass, not pressed
Traces of verdigris confirming copper-rich alloy
Evidence of original gilding / warm ormolu tone
Mounting plates with screw holes suggest they were fixed to a console table, side table, or guéridon
The modelling quality is high – these were not mass-market hardware fittings.
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Possible maker
There is no visible maker’s mark, which is normal for architectural mounts, but stylistically these are consistent with:
French or Belgian workshops
Furniture mounts supplied to cabinetmakers rather than retail consumers
Comparable to mounts used by:
Maison Jansen
Krieger
Linke-period suppliers (not Linke himself, but the same ecosystem)
Parisian bronziers d’ameublement
In short: professional furniture mounts, not decorative repros.
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What they would have belonged to
Most likely original use:
A French Art Nouveau console table
Possibly a centre table / salon table
Could also have come from a small writing table or dressing table
The fact they survive as a matched set of four is a big plus.
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Condition
Good structural condition
Surface wear, patina, and areas of verdigris consistent with age
No obvious breaks or crude repairs
Wear enhances the authenticity and decorative appeal
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A striking and sculptural set of four antique cast brass furniture legs, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century and beautifully representative of the Art Nouveau movement.
Each leg is richly modelled with flowing organic lines and stylised foliate detailing, tapering elegantly to a curved terminal foot. The design is bold yet refined, with the naturalistic rhythm and movement so characteristic of Art Nouveau decorative arts.
The legs are heavy and well-cast, retaining a warm gilt-bronze tone with areas of aged patina and verdigris that speak to their age and authenticity. Originally intended for a fine console, centre table, or salon table, they now also lend themselves perfectly to creative reuse or interior styling.
Likely of French or Belgian origin, these mounts would have been produced by a specialist furniture bronze workshop supplying high-end cabinetmakers. While unmarked, the quality and design place them firmly within the tradition of turn-of-the-century Parisian decorative furniture.
Details:
Period: c.1895–1915
Material: Cast brass / ormolu
Style: Art Nouveau
Quantity: Set of four
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and patina
Original mounting plates present
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A rare opportunity to acquire a complete set of original Art Nouveau furniture legs – equally compelling as restoration elements or as sculptural decorative objects in their own right.
