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.
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cabinet by Maison Forest Paris
By Maison Forest
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Wonderful Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry and Parquetry Cabinet by Maison Forest, Paris Maison Forest The breche violette marble top above a cente...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Interesting 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Cabinet by L. Bontemps
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Transitional Style Chinoiserie Cabinet by L. Bontemps L. Bontemps The rectangular breakfront pink quartz top above three high d...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry and Parquetry Cabinet by Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Inlaid Marquetry and Parquetry Cabinet By Theodore Millet By Theodore Millet The large marble t...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Stunning Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cabinet -François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Stunning Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Hand-cut Floral Marquetry Cabinet By François Linke François Linke Brèche d’Alep serpentine fronted marble top, abov...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Vernis Martin Cabinet by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fantastic Quality Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Vernis Martin Cabinet By Paul Sormani Paul Sormani The upper tier of t...
Bronze, Ormolu
Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cabinet by Durand
By Gervais Durand
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Transitional Style Marquetry Cabinet by Durand Gervais-Maximilien-Eugene Durand The Brèche d' Alep marble top above two long inlai...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French 20th Century Gilt-Bronze Mounted & Marquetry Meuble d'Appui Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine French 20th Century Gilt-Bronze Mounted and Marquetry Meuble d'Appui à Hauteur (Side cabinet). The rectangular variegated white marble top with outset corners over a gilt foli...
Marble, Bronze
French 19th century Ebony, Coromandel, Ormolu and marble cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and most impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Epoque Period Ebony, Coromandel, Ormolu and Portoro marble cabinet. This exceptional Commode A Porte (commod...
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Kingwood, Gilt Bronze and Vernis Martin Side Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Antique kingwood, gilt bronze and vernis Martin side cabinet French, 19th Century Height 116cm, width 97cm, depth 44cm This kingwood cabinet is an exquisite piece of antique Fren...
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Lacquered Small Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Petite 19th-century armoire in ebony veneer, adorned with brass inlay decoration. It opens with two doors with panels of Chinese lacquer from the 17th century, featuring birds on fl...
Granite, Brass
19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Amboyna & Lacquer Cabinet by Henry Dasson of Paris
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
An Ormolu-Mounted Amboyna and Lacquer Bonheur-du-Jour by Henry Dasson Constructed from mahogany with amboyna burl and mounted with finely cast and hand-chased gilt bronze, surmounte...
Marble, Ormolu
Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Side Cabinet by Mercier Frères
By Mercier Freres
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze mounted mahogany side cabinet by Mercier Frères French, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 98cm, width 132.5cm, depth 55cm This super...
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
