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.
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Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Side Table by Zwiener
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality Louis XVI-style mahogany side table. Stamped E. ZWIENER Maker: Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener (1848-1895) Date: 19th century Origin: French Size: H 30 x W 16 1/2 x D 12...
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Mahogany Gueridon Side Table
Located in Brentwood, TN
French Louis XVI style mahogany gueridon or pedestal side table featuring an inset marble top surrounded by a pierced gilt-metal gallery. The circular top is framed by a delicate bra...
Marble, Brass
Fine Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Nightstand Table
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality antique French Parisian marble-top mahogany bedside cabinet, circa 1890. Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late 19th century, exceptionally executed in refi...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Small Louis XVI Style Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Louis XVI–style side table is crafted in cherry wood and features refined, classical proportions characteristic of the style. The table opens with two discreet side draw...
Leather, Cherry
Louis XVI Style Side Table with Marble Top & Mahogany, Circa 1850
Located in Winter Park, FL
A mid 19th century French Louis XVI style marble top marquetry circular side table with a dovetailed drawer and lower shelf. Made of veneer of mahogany and various exotic wood veneer...
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style, French Antique Bouillotte Side Table
Located in Austin, TX
Side table from France in the Louis XVI style. This charming side table is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous Fren...
Carrara Marble, Brass
$11,250Sale Price|25% Off
H 30 in W 31.5 in D 19.5 in
Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Side Table
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted side table or writing table with drawer by François Linke. The foliate key plate with ormolu banding repea...
Ormolu
Pair of Mahogany Louis XVI Style Side Tables
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a charming pair of inlaid Louis XVI style side tables. The tops are aggregate stone. They are framed by a brass pierced gallery over a central drawer and cabinet door faced w...
Brass
Louis XVI Style Side Table, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality early 19th century, French parquetry inlaid two-tier side table with a single frieze drawer, ormolu mounts and raised on delicate cabriole legs.
Louis XVI style side table
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI Side table
Marble, Brass
Louis XVI Mahogany Bedside Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The square veined white marble-top and brass gallery above a tambour door and a side drawer, the turned tapering legs terminating in brass caps.
Marble
Marble, mahogany, and ormolu Louis XVI style centre table
Located in London, GB
With a large rectangular pink granite surface resting upon a guilloche frieze, this fine antique centre table, crafted in the early twentieth century, mixes both Rococo and Neoclassi...
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany and ormolu side table. The table is raised on fluted tapered legs with ormolu topie feet and finely chased ormolu top caps. The ...
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Pedestal by Joseph Zwiener
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted marble top pedestal by Joseph Zwiener. A tapered body with a bronze mounted wreath above a musical trophy, with volute mounted angl...
Marble, Bronze