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Maison Forest Cupboards

French

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.

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Creator: Maison Forest
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cabinet by Maison Forest Paris
By Maison Forest
Located in New York, 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 c...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Maison Forest Cupboards

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Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cabinet by Maison Forest Paris
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cabinet by Maison Forest Paris

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cabinet by Maison Forest Paris

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet by Maison Forest
By Maison Forest
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted Louis XVI style Coromandel lacquer cabinet By Maison Forest. Marble top above a bron...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Maison Forest Cupboards

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet by Maison Forest
19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet by Maison Forest

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet by Maison Forest

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Maison Forest cupboards for sale on 1stDibs.

Maison Forest cupboards are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Maison Forest cupboards, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Prices for Maison Forest cupboards can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $47,500 and can go as high as $52,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $50,000.

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