Louis-Jean-Sylvestre Majorelle, more commonly known as Louis Majorelle, was a French artist, metalworker and Art Nouveau designer celebrated for his bedroom furniture, cabinets, chairs and decorative objects.
In 1877, Majorelle moved to Paris from the town of Nancy where he began his studies in painting under Jean-François Millet at the École de Beaux Arts. Following the death of his father, a furniture designer, he returned to Nancy and took over the family workshop. Parisian architect Henri Sauvage designed Majorelle’s house in Nancy, Villa Majorelle, which featured stained glass by Jacques Gruber.
In order to increase productivity and reduce costs — as well as shift the family business’s focus from reproductions of 18th-century furniture such as Louis XV chairs to instead working in the era’s Art Nouveau style — Majorelle integrated modern techniques and processes at his atelier (these changes were in part inspired by innovative glassmaker Emile Gallé).
The workshop became known for Majorelle’s distinctive designs and the pronounced craftsmanship of its offerings. There were tables made from mahogany and ormolu that featured handsome bronze mounts and marquetry, table lamps that shared common ground with the prized designs associated with Tiffany Studios, and decorative pieces that Majorelle produced in partnership with Daum, a revered manufacturer of French art glass.
The work was very much characterized by the botanical motifs and curvaceous silhouettes of Art Nouveau design, and the business was successful. Majorelle produced a range of items during the early 1900s and was a participant in the 1900 Paris Exposition as well as the Exposition de l'Ecole de Nancy in 1903.
In 1916, a devastating fire broke out in Majorelle’s factory on the rue du Vieil-Aître in Nancy. It destroyed all of the company’s awards, sketches, molds, equipment and archives of Majorelle’s work. In 1917, destruction again shook his business when his shop on the rue Saint-Georges was bombed by German aircraft. The designer marched on — he relocated to Paris where he shared a workspace and created vases and other vessels in the Art Deco style before he moved back to Nancy. Majorelle designed the Nancy Pavilion at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in 1925 with Alfred Lévy. He died in 1926.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Louis Majorelle Coffee Table, Nesting Tables
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Art Deco coffee table is stamped by the French designer Louis Majorelle (1859-1926). The signature is branded inside of a shell on the underside o...
Palisander
Desk Daum Nancy in parchment (leather), Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugendstil
By Louis Majorelle, Daum
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Louis Majorelle was a French cabinetmaker and decorator: Following his father's death in 1879, he returned to Nancy to manage the family workshop. Initially, he produced furniture ...
Bronze
Louis Majorelle Writing Desk, France 1930's
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Majorelle Art Deco writing desk, the modernist line are a departure from the organic lines usually associated with the artist. Signed with a marquetry. 37.5X22X34 Top 29
Walnut
Louis Majorelle "Chicorée" Walnut and Oak Dining Suite
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
This Louis Majorelle extendable dining table, accompanied by a set of six matching chairs, is a solid display of French Art Nouveau style in furniture. The "Chicorée," or "Chicory," ...
Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Art Nouveau Dining Set by Louis Majorelle, Walnut & Marble, c. 1905
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
An Art Nouveau set consisting of a wooden table with a Violet d'Afyon marble top, two open-sided armchairs, and four chairs, model "AUX CLEMATITES," all with carved and openwork deco...
Breccia Marble
Pair of Art Nouveau Plant stands / Pedestals by Louis Majorelle 1907 France #2
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite pair of stylized Art Nouveau plant stands / pedestals by Louis Majorelle designed in 1907 with carved ''Vigne Vierge'' decorations. ...
Wood, Mahogany
Louis Majorelle Signed French Art Nouveau Game Table, circa 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Art Nouveau marquetry walnut and exotic wood game table signed by Louis Majorelle. The tabletop is decorated with large leaves and stems. Stylized with fine marquetry side a...
Walnut
Louis Majorelle Three-tiered Pedestal
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
This French Art Nouveau three-tiered walnut pedestal by Louis Majorelle, features a rotating tray on the top. Striated grooves adorn the upper portion of the legs. The gently curving...
Fruitwood
$14,500 / set
Pair of French Art Nouveau Mahogany Console Tables
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Nouveau mahogany bracket console tables with a floral carved apron supported on a single leg with "D" shaped yellow marble top (Signed with label: LOUIS MAJORELLE)...
Marble
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Mahogany Dining Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Mahogany and Ash Dining Table, with two modern extension leaves, unsigned. Extended: 29" H x 98" W x 51.25" D. Provenance: Lillian Nassau, New York. Sot...
Ash, Mahogany
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Games Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau games table by Louis Majorelle, featuring an inlaid marquetry top and carved legs and skirt. The marquetry decoration features stems, leave and, flowers around a...
Wood
French Art Nouveau Triangular Table by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A triangluar French Art Nouveau table by Louis Majorelle. This two-tiered triangular table is made of mahogany. Its carved legs are finished with gilt bronze sabots, circa 1910. A s...
Bronze
Mahogany Two Tier Circular Side Table by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Montreal, QC
Mahogany two tier circular side table by Louis Majorelle with marquetry inlaid decoration and mother-of-pearl. branded mark "Majorelle Nancy," France:circa 1920
Mahogany
French Art Deco Mahogany Side Table by Louis Majorelle, Signed, Circa 1930
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful French Art Deco circular mahognay side table by Louis Majorelle. Signed Majorelle Nancy. 1930's.
Mahogany
Side Table by Louis Majorelle, Nancy, Art Nouveau Period, Circa 1900.
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Side table by Louis Majorelle, Nancy, Art Nouveau period, circa 1900. Two level side table, marquetry work with floral motifs by Louis Majorelle,...
Bronze
Émile GALLÉ - Exceptional Marquetry Tea Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Beaune, FR
Rare model for this superb tea table with double marquetry trays with floral decorations: wheat, dandelion flowers, poppies and cricket/grasshopper. Magnificent mahogany base carved ...
Fruitwood
$8,525Sale Price|20% Off
Olga Pedestal Table by Louis Majorelle, France, circa 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb pedestal / side table in mahogany with double trays. Each foot is decorated with a bronze shoe / hoof with a floral motif (clematis or orchids). Art Nouveau, France, circa ...
Bronze
Louis Majorelle Two Tier Marquetry Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Dallas, TX
LOUIS MAJORELLE (1859-1926) TWO-TIER OCCASIONAL TABLE, CIRCA 1900 mahogany, the tops inlaid in various fruitwoods, cast bronze mounts 32¼ in. (82 cm.) high; 35½ in. (90 cm.) wide;...
Mahogany
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau table by Louis Majorelle. The table top is decorated with leaves and flowering vines in fruitwood marquetry. The table's marquetry sides are ornamented with a ...
Wood
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau marquetry walnut and macassar ebony salon table by Louis Majorelle. The table top is decorated with leaves and vines. The legs have carved flowers. Circa 1900 P...
Ebony, Macassar, Walnut
French Art Nouveau Table by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau mahogany salon table with fruitwood marquetry by Louis Majorelle. The table top is decorated with leaves and vines. The legs have carved flowers, circa 1900. ...
Fruitwood
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Marquetry And Carved Desk Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis Majorelle Marquetry and hand carved salon table with morning glories. Four hand carved legs heavily carved on top. Desk form with a large single drawer. Signed “L. Majorelle” i...
Fruitwood
$10,320Sale Price|20% Off
Majorelle Art Nouveau Ormolu Two-Tier Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau ormolu table. Measures: Width 42.5", depth 27", height 29.5". In good used condition.
Bronze
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Two Tier Marquetry Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Dallas, TX
A LOUIS MAJORELLE CARVED MAHOGANY AND MARQUETRY TWO TIER TABLE. CIRCA 1900 Inlaid in various woods with stylised vines, leaves and branches, the top with inlaid inscription, bronze ...
Mahogany
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Wooden Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau mahogany center table by Louis Majorelle, the rounded top above a slightly bowed frieze, over downswept tapering channeled legs joined by a conforming undertier,...
Bronze
Art Nouveau Bronze Mounted Marquetry Tray Table by Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Louis Majorelle - art Nouveau - bronze mounted - marquetry tray table A French Art Nouveau Tray side table produced in France in c1900 by master cabinetmakers Louis Majorelle, using...
Rosewood
Bronze Desk with Black or Brown Leather Wrapped Top
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Ballard, CA
A hand-sculpted and forged bronze desk with brown or black leather wrapped top and drawer, fastened by bronze nails. Custom sizes, finishes and glass top available. Interior of drawe...
Bronze
Chinese Carved Rosewood Plant Stand / Pedestal
Located in San Diego, CA
High quality vintage Chinese carved rosewood plant stand / pedestal, circa 1970s. The stand is in very good vintage condition and measures 11.5...
Rosewood
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Bombay Writing Table Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Bombay Writing Table Desk
Kingwood
$46,247 / set
H 31.5 in W 141.74 in D 51.19 in
Asnaghi “Eubea” Dining Table and 12 Chair Suite in Harwood, Gilt and Silk
Located in Barrowford, GB
Asnaghi make pieces of furniture that are far more than just that. They create real works-of-art of intrinsic value, Peerless in design and execution, and expected to become heirloom...
Wood
Antique Leather Top French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
This antique French Louis XVI style writing desk, crafted in France circa 1940s, exudes timeless elegance and classical refinement. Made from walnut with a light natural finish, it f...
Brass
French Art Nouveau Wooden Pedestal by Emile Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau two-tiered square pedestal with carved and marquetry decoration by Emile Gallé. The pedestal has two marquetry shelves depicting leaves. Its four sinuous legs ar...
Wood
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Games Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau games table by Louis Majorelle, featuring an inlaid marquetry top and carved legs and skirt. The marquetry decoration features stems, leave and, flowers around a...
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined antique French Louis XVI style writing desk crafted in exotic tulipwood veneer with crossbanding and chevron designs, having a tooled leather top with a brass gallery, the ca...
Brass
French Art Nouveau Wooden Pedestal by Emile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau selette by Émile Gallé. Gallé made very few selettes of this quality and design during his career, and even fewer of those with curved lower pieces that reunite ...
Wood
Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant French style writing desk with Louis XV lines in blond wood with silver leaf-painted table edge and feet. 3 drawers. Fitted g...
Wood
Baker French Louis XV Style Lacquered Writing Table Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent French Louis XV style writing table bureau plat desk crafted by Baker Furniture. The desk features a patinated bronze mounted leather...
Brass, Bronze
$5,920 / item
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Modern Black Writing Table Desk or Vanity Console in high gloss
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Refined elegance and classic design characterize the Kanttari Writing Desk. The definition of rich furniture design, this beautiful writing desk is handmade with soft to touch black ...
Brass
French Art Deco Desk in Macassar Ebony By Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Desk - By Louis Majorelle Exceptional quality Art Deco desk produced in France c1925, in Macassar Ebony and stamped with his unique inlay signature Majorelle Nancy to the i...
Macassar
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H 50.01 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair of French Art Nouveau Plant stands / pedestals by Louis Majorelle 1907 #1
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite pair of stylized Art Nouveau plant stands / pedestals by Louis Majorelle designed in 1907 with carved ''Vigne Vierge'' decorations. E...
Wood, Mahogany
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H 33.08 in W 34.65 in D 24.41 in
L. Majorelle Marquetry Art Nouveau Tea Table, Serving Table, France, Signed
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning Te-Table or Serving Table in marquetry with flowers and paillons , Art Nouveau , Ecole de Nancy , France , circa 1900 .With bronze handles in the both sides and signed by th...
Bronze
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H 30.52 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
French Art Nouveau Side Table / Gueridon by Louis Majorelle Nancy 1900 Lillies
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exceptional French Art Nouveau side table / gueridon "Nymphoides Peltata'' by Louis Majorelle 1910. Amazing 2 tier side table with marque...
Walnut
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Side Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany, French Art Nouveau side table with a marquetry top.
Mahogany
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H 30 in W 48.5 in D 27.5 in
Louis Majorelle Rare Writing Desk with Botanical Inlays ca. 1900 (Signed)
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Art Nouveau artisan writing desk with incredible botanical motif inlays on top and gently twisting legs by Louis Majorelle, France ca. 1900 (signed on top “L. Majorelle, Nancy” ...
Wood
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Writing Desk with Rare Matching Chair
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This piece is in it's original finish and has its original matching chair. A French Art Nouveau desk in walnut, veneer wood fruit and bronze by Louis Majorelle. The three drawers of ...
Tulipwood, Walnut
French Art Deco Desk by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A French Art Deco desk produced by Louis Majorelle of exceptional quality as you would expect from this French Cabinetmaker. The use of unusual exotic veneers book matched and spaced...
Ebony, Mahogany, Oak, Tulipwood
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H 31.5 in W 32.29 in D 23.63 in
Majorelle, Cherry Blossom Tea Table, Marquetry, Art Nouveau, 20th Century
By Louis Majorelle
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful tea table in marquetry of different woods, with a decoration of flowers and white cherry trees, on the 2 trays This table is signed Majorelle...
Wood
Art Nouveau Salon Table by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Petworth, GB
Art Nouveau oak and walnut inlaid 2 tier Salon table Inlay oak and walnut Stylised Japanese inspired floral design By Louis Majorelle Circa 1900 Reference: Louis Majorelle by Alastair Duncan...
Oak, Walnut
Walnut Art Deco Side Table with Inlay by Louis Majorelle, 1920s
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent Art Deco side table with inlay. Design by Louis Majorelle. Striking French design from the 1920s. Solid walnut base with curved lined legs. The original veneered tabl...
Walnut
Art Deco Double Top Coffee Table Signed Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A two round top mahogany coffee table circa 1930 signed Majorelle one top is 56cm by 56 and the second one 36cm by 36.
Mahogany