The 19th-century German cabinetmaker Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener rose to prominence for his beautiful reproductions of Louis XV furniture in the Rococo style. The influence of the Art Nouveau movement can be seen in Zwiener's work as well, and his ornate cabinets, gilded writing desks and exquisitely detailed chests of drawers are just some of the many examples of his mastery of furniture design.
Zwiener was born in Herdon, Germany, around 1848. By 1880, he had moved to Paris and established a workshop on the Rue de la Roquette. Zwiener was quick to earn esteem among the European nobility as a producer of fine furniture. In 1884, he created a replica of the famous Bureau du Roi roll-top desk for King Ludwig II of Bavaria. He also partnered with famed French sculptor Léon Messagé, whose gorgeous designs are credited with helping Zwiener win the gold medal at the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle.
In 1895, Zwiener returned to Berlin after securing a commission from Wilhelm II. His workshop was taken over by cabinetmaker François Linke. Linke's style was similar to Zwiener's. Linke also continued to work with Messagé, preserving the workshop's tradition of exceptional craftsmanship.
In Germany, Wilhelm II was eager to showcase the talents of German furniture makers to the world. He tasked Zwiener with producing an extensive suite of furniture for his royal palaces. The furniture was exhibited at the German Pavilion during the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. Later, many of the pieces followed Wilhelm II to his manor house, Huis Doorn, in the Netherlands, where he lived in exile.
Over his career, Zwiener also produced furniture for elite international clients like New York art collector Charles Tyson Yerkes and French author Baroness Hélène van Zuylen of the Rothschild banking family.
On 1stDibs, find antique Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener case pieces, tables, wall decorations and more.
Signed Pair Zwiener Bronze Oak Breche D' Alep Marble Console Tables
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This signed pair of Zwiener bronze-mounted oak console tables exemplifies the height of French craftsmanship and design, blending regal elegance with masterful detailing. Attributed ...
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Fine Bronze Marble Top Demilune Console Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy gold tone bronze marble top Demilune console hanging table.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Oak Consoles with Marble Tops, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of oak consoles from France with marble tops. The tops are scalloped around the edge to mirror the bases. The bases have gorgeous hand carv...
Marble
$7,878
H 30.71 in W 64.18 in D 18.9 in
Gustavian Style Console Featuring French Breche Violette Marble
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A hand carved/hand finished console in the Gustavian Style featuring Louis XVI detailing with two drawers in a lightly aged, antique white, patina. A further striking feature of this...
Marble, Bronze
Premium Marble and Oak Console Table - Roman Travertine
Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, IT
The Maha Console Table by Lebanto is a stunning blend of natural materials and expert craftsmanship, designed to bring timeless elegance to your home. Featuring a luxurious marble or...
Marble
$3,090
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Louis XV style corner console in gilded wood and Breche marble top, 19th century
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Louis XV style corner console in carved, molded and gilded wood. A rich decoration of foliage and volutes on a lozenge background forms the foot of this console table. The top of the...
Marble
$2,184 / set
H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 12.21 in
Pair of Louis XV style giltwood and marble console tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pier of small giltwood wall mounted console tables with marble tops. Minor scratches and wear to the gilding.
Marble
$5,250
H 29.5 in W 31.75 in D 17 in
A French Louis XV Style Carved Oak Wall Console Table with Marble Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
with serpentine rasotica marble top above a conforming carved oak base with dramatic scalloped apron centering a bold shell medallion flanked by rocaille carving; raised on cabriole ...
Oak
$2,985
H 33.25 in W 60 in D 19 in
Louis XV Style Polished Steel & Polished Bronze Marble Topped Console Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This large and impressive wrought iron Louis XV style console, crafted in the 1980s, is accented with large polished cast bronze mounts consisting of acanthus leaves, laurel leaves and ball spacers between the steel elements. The table wall mounts and appears to float in space with dynamic tension. The top and bottom are crafted from tessellated dark green gray marble that adds a rich patterned surface to the overall design. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement...
Marble, Bronze, Steel
Small Louis XV Style Oak and Marble Top Wall Console Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
An elegant small wall table or console table in the Louis XV style. Early 20th century. Oak with a marble top. Wall consoles of this type and proportion were traditionally used in ...
Marble
Kidney Shaped Side Table with Breche D'alep Marble
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Side table, having a kidney-shaped top of Breche D'Alep marble, bordered by a pierced brass 3/4 gallery, raised on round, tapering legs, ending in touipe feet. Stock ID: D3415.
Breccia Marble, Brass
$5,675
H 36.62 in W 58.27 in D 24.02 in
Italian Giltwood and Breche D'alep Console With Table Marble Top
Located in Kastrup, DK
Italian 19th Century giltwood and Breche D’Alep marble console table. Richly hand-carved gilt wood in the form of masquerades, acanthus leafs, etc. Stunn...
Marble
Neoclassical Carved White and Brèche Violette Marble Console
Located in Essex, MA
A large carved marble and breche violette topped console table. Free standing with winged figural supports holding a shell and beautiful marble top. Provenance: Sotheby's Private ...
Breccia Marble, Statuary Marble