The furniture crafted by esteemed French manufacturer Maison Forest during the late 19th century exceeds every metric of quality. Established in 1883 at 14 rue Pierre Picard in Paris, Maison Forest created exquisite pieces in the Louis XVI, Empire and Napoleon III styles.
Maison Forest was known for its range of cabinets, armchairs and writing desks that were made with meticulous attention to detail and an incorporation of only the finest materials. Its breccia marble-topped commodes, ebony cabinets with stone overlays and mahogany writing desks — which were embellished with leather surfaces and cast gilt-bronze mounts at the ends of their tapered legs — are prized by collectors and added notes of grace to any interior of the era.
Some of the furniture of Maison Forest was inspired by the work of Parisian designers such as Guillaume Benneman, who created furnishings for interiors at royal residences in the manner of Jean-François Oeben and Jean-Henri Riesener, a favorite of Marie Antoinette and whose work was exemplary of the neoclassical style.
Maison Forest moved its facilities at least once to 31 rue Cambaceres and later exhibited its offerings at the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 Chicago.
On 1stDibs, find antique Maison Forest case pieces, seating, tables and more.
Pair of Wood and Gold Leaf Armchairs by Maison Forest, France
By Maison Forest
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood and gold leaf armchairs by Maison Forest, France, late 19th century.
Gold Leaf
Pair of Patinated Wood and Gold Leaf Armchairs by Maison Forest, France
By Maison Forest
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of patinated wood and gold leaf armchairs by Maison Forest, France, late 19th century.
Gold Leaf
Pair of Vintage Sculpted Oak Armchairs by Madison Furniture
By Madison Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of vintage modern arm chairs feature unique "box" style sides. The beautiful wood grain and floating angled backrest add to the allure. Smooth edges and plush blue upholstery ensure comfort in any modern interior. Made by Madison Furniture Industries...
Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$6,000 / set
H 38.38 in W 26 in D 24.5 in
French Louis XV Style Pair of Armchairs, Caned Seatback, 6 Available
By Massant
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV style pair of armchairs, caned seatback. Classical pure-lined model in Trianon grey with natural cane back and upholstered off-white seat...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
$7,500 / set
H 42 in W 25 in D 21 in
Beautiful Pair of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Carved Wood Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Pair of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Carved Wood Arm Chairs High backs with high wavy arms, fine floral and foliate carved motifs on the back, arms and bottom. Detail...
Fabric, Wood
$3,500
H 28 in W 24 in D 22 in
Pair of Brutalist Armchairs Woven Strap Leatherette Wood Frames, Circa 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome pair of 1960s chairs in the American Brutalist style. Each chair features heavy woven leatherette straps, mounted to a geometric form stained wood frame, supporting origin...
Faux Leather, Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Armchairs, Pair of Parisiens Fauteuils
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Louis XVI Armchairs, Pair of Parisiens Fauteuils A stunning pair of original 19th Century French Louis XVI armchairs...
Beech, Fabric
Pair of Oak Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Oak armchairs, UK, circa 1880.
Oak
Pair of Ikat Regency Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of handsome armchairs upholstered in an chevron ikat patterned fabric. Perfect as captain chairs in dining room or occasional chairs in the living room. The dimensions are 24.5&...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Andre Sornay Armchairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Andre Sornay chairs with arms and silk upholstered seat and back....
Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Louis XIV Style Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XIV style armchairs. The chairs have a painted wood, carved frame with an off-white upholstered fabric.
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Rococo Armchair, Hand-Carved Wood, Silver Leaf, France, 1870
Located in Miami, FL
Customized antique armchair. Finely carved wood frame, typical of the Rococo style. Reupholstered in a modern fabric. Wood refinished in silver leaf. Very sophisticated carved wood. ...
Fabric, Wood
French Empire style Black Wood and Velvet Armchair, 1850s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / armchair / wood, velvet / Empire / Antique French Empire style armchair made around 1850. This characterful chair features a blackened wooden frame with gracefully c...
Velvet, Wood
Nordic Armchair in Wood and Damask Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Nordic armchair of the 50s. The structure is made of wood. Its typically Nordic lines and Scandinavian design give the seat modernity and essentia...
Brass