L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

French

Dating back to the Bourbon Restoration in France and the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, l’Escalier de Cristal (the Crystal Staircase) was founded by Madame Veuve Désarnaud as the first company to offer decorative objects made from crystal and gilded bronze. The firm was located in the Palais Royal in Paris, opposite the Louvre. It grew through a series of owners to become the gold standard for reproductions of 18th-century furniture — so perfect they were often mistaken for originals.

Désarnaud won numerous awards for her creations, including a gold medal at the 1819 Paris Exposition des Produits de l’Industrie Française for a dressing table featuring her signature bronze-crystal combination. A tailor named Boin bought the company around 1830; he in turn sold it to Pierre-Isidore Lahoche in 1840. Lahoche’s son-in-law, Émile Pannier, joined in a partnership in 1952 before Émile’s sons took over in 1885, establishing Pannier Frères. The company ceased commercial production in 1923.

Starting as early as the 1860s, there was a growing appetite for Japanese-style furniture, thanks in large part to the Japanese pavilion at the International Exposition of 1867. Henry Pannier reimagined some of the company’s designs to meet this new demand. The stylized furniture was a huge success and earned the company many awards, including the gold medal at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. Others who contributed to this stylistic trend included French artist Émile Gallé, French glassmaker and ceramicist François-Eugène Rousseau, French furniture designer Louis Majorelle and French cabinetmaker Gabriel Viardot.

Henry Pannier made a constant effort to sketch each object the company sold and record it in his notebooks. Over 50 years, he recorded 2,800 furniture designs, each with its own name, date of sale and price. On some pieces, l’Escalier de Cristal signed the models, adding a layer of authenticity and distinction for today’s collectors.

Museums around the world have collected pieces from l’Escalier de Cristal, including the State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, the Musée d'Orsay in Paris and the Corning Museum of Glass in New York.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of l’Escalier de Cristal decorative objects, vases, desk accessories and more.

Creator: L'Escalier de Cristal

19th Century Napoleon III Side Table, Maison L'Escalier de Cristal Paris

$4,179

19th Century Napoleon III Side Table, Maison L'Escalier de Cristal Paris

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A refined side table made of burr walnut veneer on an oak base, with elegant tapered legs, at the ending gilt bronze clawfeet. The table has extra server drawers on both sides. Around the top a copper rim. The table is stamped on the bottom: Maison L'Escalier de Cristal Paris...

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

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Bronze

Signed Escalier De Cristal of Paris Metamorphic French Louis XVI Desk Table

$6,396Sale Price|20% Off

Signed Escalier De Cristal of Paris Metamorphic French Louis XVI Desk Table

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is an incredible signed L Escalier De Cristal of Paris metamorphic desk or ladies vanity. The desk is beautifully inlaid and features inlaid brass inside the fluted legs and a g...

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Escalier de Cristal French Louis XV Side Table

$8,800

19th Century Escalier de Cristal French Louis XV Side Table

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in Forney, TX

A gorgeous antique Louis XV style side table by Escalier de Cristal with beautiful patina. Hand crafted in Paris France during the last quarter of the 19th century, it features a verde marble-top, above a diamond motif parquet case with a single drawer, opposing side having a pull-out serving tray slide with green inset gilt-tooled leather panel, long slender cabriole legs with beautiful exotic wood inlay floral medallions, medial shelf with checkerboard motif parquetry and cross-banded border, ending with decorative gilt-bronze accented feet. Signed Escalier De Cristal Paris Dimensions: (approx) 29" H, 14.5" W, 14.5 D Great antique condition. Original, unrestored, antique condition. Having patina. Missing one gilt foot accent. Some loss. Wear/tear consistent with age and use. Provenance: From the estate of Lonnie Alfred "Bo" Pilgrim (May 8, 1928 – July 21, 2017) co-founder of Pilgrim's Pride, which at one time was one of the largest chicken producers in the United States. Pilgrim co-founded Pilgrim's Pride when he opened a feed store...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Table by L'Escalier de Cristal

$47,700

Antique Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Table by L'Escalier de Cristal

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in London, GB

This superb piece is an antique ormolu mounted Louis XV style table, masterfully crafted with kingwood, tulipwood, and parquetry, by the famed Parisian firm L'Escalier de Cristal. Th...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

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Marble

19th Century, French Mahogany Coffee Table by Escalier de Cristal

$7,662

19th Century, French Mahogany Coffee Table by Escalier de Cristal

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in IT

19th century, French mahogany coffee table by Escalier de Cristal Paris, second half of the 19th century Dimensions: cm L 46 x P 33 x H 68 The...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

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Bronze

French Aubergine and Gilt Japanned Occasional Table

$4,800

French Aubergine and Gilt Japanned Occasional Table

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in New York, NY

With four drawers above a medial shelf, curved legs, decorated on all sides with exotic birds, old French printed paper label ‘[Maison de L'Escalier de Cristal]/Pannier-Lahoche &...

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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Gueridon Table by L'Escalier de Cristal, Mahogany & Marble

$22,500

Louis XVI Gueridon Table by L'Escalier de Cristal, Mahogany & Marble

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI-style (Mid-19th Century) mahogany gueridon table with 4 reeded legs, mahogany apron, and a bronze gallery around a Spanish brociatella marble top. (Signed Escalier d...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Marquetry Vanity Table or Side Table

$2,495

H 29.5 in W 24.5 in D 17.5 in

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Marquetry Vanity Table or Side Table

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This mid nineteenth century French Napoleon III period marquetry side table is constructed of walnut. Called a "travailleuse" in French, it was originally used as a lady's work table...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk

$3,900

H 29.75 in W 48 in D 26 in

Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk

Located in Pomona, CA

A fine French writing desk of ormolu mounted walnut and mahogany, in the Louis XVI style, featuring an inlaid pattern of mahogany, with brass trim around the edge, with five drawers ...

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1950s French Vintage L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Occasional Table

$2,600

H 27.5 in Dm 20.5 in

Maison Jansen Occasional Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in East Hampton, NY

Elegant marble-top table with a steel and brass base in the French Regency style.

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1940s French Vintage L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

French Carved Fruitwood Louis XV Style Side Table

$1,375

H 27 in W 28 in D 20 in

French Carved Fruitwood Louis XV Style Side Table

Located in Norwood, NJ

Provincial French carved fruitwood Louis XV style side table. Country French styling with raised tray form top panels and carved elements on apron and cabr...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood Bureau-Plat Desk

$125,000

H 30.5 in W 79.5 in D 38 in

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood Bureau-Plat Desk

By H. Conquet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and large French 19th century Louis XV style ormolu mounted (gilt bronze) kingwood and walnut bureau plat by H. Conquet after a model by Charles Cressent. The shaped rect...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

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Bronze

19th Century French Marquetry Side Table

$1,937Sale Price|50% Off

H 30.5 in W 28 in D 16.5 in

19th Century French Marquetry Side Table

Located in Norwood, NJ

Elegant French side table dating to the late 19th century, crafted in richly grained wood with fine marquetry inlay throughout. The gently shaped top is centered by a detailed geomet...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Walnut, Ebony, Pearwood

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gildwood Carved Center Hall Table

$14,985Sale Price|49% Off

H 31.5 in W 55 in D 32 in

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gildwood Carved Center Hall Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style gildwood carved center hall table. The rectangular shaped intricately carved frame with an X-stretcher centre with a urn, all surmount...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

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Marble

French Rococo 19th Century Louis XV Style Parcel Giltwood Carved Center Table

$12,750Sale Price|30% Off

H 31.75 in W 61.5 in D 34 in

French Rococo 19th Century Louis XV Style Parcel Giltwood Carved Center Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and rare French Rococo Revival 19th century Louis XV style parcel-giltwood carved center table with marble top. The intricately and partially distressed gilded and cream color...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

Materials

Wood

French Belle Époque 19th-20th Century Giltwood Carved Rococo Center Hall Table

$14,950Sale Price|48% Off

H 32.5 in W 56 in D 33.25 in

French Belle Époque 19th-20th Century Giltwood Carved Rococo Center Hall Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French Belle Époque 19th-20th century giltwood carved Rococo Louis XV style center hall table. The rectangular frame with serpentine front and sides with four cabriolet legs connected with an "X" stretcher centered with a draped finial, all intricately carved with floral swags and garlands below a pierced apron centered with a framed seashell...

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

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Marble

Vintage French Oval Marquetry Occasional Table/nightstand

$995

H 27 in W 21 in D 16.75 in

Vintage French Oval Marquetry Occasional Table/nightstand

Located in Malibu, CA

Louis XV French 9occasional table, made from mahogany & other veneers with nice mounts and a single drawer in the front. This table is in exceptionally good condition having bee...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

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Walnut

Antique French Inlaid Napoleon III Side Table / Vanity 19th Century Marquetry

$2,780

H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 14.97 in

Antique French Inlaid Napoleon III Side Table / Vanity 19th Century Marquetry

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

A very nice Napoleon III side table inlaid with marquetry 1860-1870. Standing on curved and blackened legs with connecting platform. The beautiful instrumental inlaid top and flora...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

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Copper

Antique French Louis XVI Writing Desk Cognac Leather

$5,433

H 29.93 in W 52.76 in D 29.14 in

Antique French Louis XVI Writing Desk Cognac Leather

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

Antique Louis XVI style desk with cognac leather top and gold embossed frieze. The front of the piece has three dovetail drawers with bronze details and keys. The locks work perfectl...

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1910s French Louis XVI Vintage L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

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Leather, Wood

Previously Available Items

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Rosewood Marquetry Gueridon Side Table

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H 28.75 in Dm 19.25 in

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Rosewood Marquetry Gueridon Side Table

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late nineteenth century French Louis XVI Style marquetry gueridon or side table is signed on the bottom by the maker Escalier de Crystal, Paris. The Escalier de Crystal firm was...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

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Bronze

French Aubergine and Gilt Japanned Occasional Table

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H 29 in W 17.75 in D 13.25 in

French Aubergine and Gilt Japanned Occasional Table

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in New York, NY

With four drawers above a medial shelf, curved legs, decorated on all sides with exotic birds, old French printed paper label ‘[Maison de L'Escalier de Cristal]/Pannier-Lahoche & Cie, 1, Rue Auber & Rue Scribe, 6 [En face e Grand Opera...

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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Belle Époque French Liquor Side Table by Escalier de Cristal, circa 1890

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H 30.07 in W 19 in D 19.25 in

Antique Belle Époque French Liquor Side Table by Escalier de Cristal, circa 1890

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This is a very exciting piece of exquisite craftsmanship by the firm of Escalier de Cristal in Paris, probably executed around the turn of the century. The quality of the table is se...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

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Brass, Bronze

French Louis XVI Gilt Gueridon Marble Table

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H 28 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in

French Louis XVI Gilt Gueridon Marble Table

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) white painted & gilt trim round gueridon table with 3 carved ram head legs and green marble top & shelf. (signed ESCALIER DE CRYSTAL, PARIS)

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique L'Escalier de Cristal Tables

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Marble

L'escalier De Cristal tables for sale on 1stDibs.

L'Escalier de Cristal tables 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 L'Escalier de Cristal tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by L'Escalier de Cristal were created in the louis xv style in france during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Gervais Durand, Maison Krieger, and Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley. Prices for L'Escalier de Cristal tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,000 and can go as high as $44,574, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,227.