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Maison Forest Furniture

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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Signed Maison Forest Marquetry Inlaid Bronze Mounted Secretary Desk with Cubbies
Signed Maison Forest Marquetry Inlaid Bronze Mounted Secretary Desk with Cubbies

Signed Maison Forest Marquetry Inlaid Bronze Mounted Secretary Desk with Cubbies

By Maison Forest

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare and exceptional cabinet by Maison Forest is the sort of furniture that gives off an air of quiet authority, like it knows the room will eventually organize itself around it...

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Maison Forest Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Rouge Marble Jewelery Quality Bronze Secretary Desk by Jules Piret
Rouge Marble Jewelery Quality Bronze Secretary Desk by Jules Piret

Rouge Marble Jewelery Quality Bronze Secretary Desk by Jules Piret

By Maison Forest

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This was made by Jules Piret, Not Maison Forest but I can't change the field for maker. This exceptional rouge marble–topped secretary cabinet by Jules Piret is the sort of furnitur...

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Maison Forest Furniture

Materials

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

By Maison Forest

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Coramandel Lacquer Cabinet By Maison Forest By Maison Forest A fine marble top above a single bronze mounted drawe...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Maison Forest Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Patinated Wood and Gold Leaf Armchairs by Maison Forest, France
Pair of Patinated Wood and Gold Leaf Armchairs by Maison Forest, France

Pair of Patinated Wood and Gold Leaf Armchairs by Maison Forest, France

By Maison Forest

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Pair of patinated wood and gold leaf armchairs by Maison Forest, France, late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Maison Forest Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Maison Forest Signed French Louis XVI Style Writing Table - Late 19th Century
Maison Forest Signed French Louis XVI Style Writing Table - Late 19th Century

Maison Forest Signed French Louis XVI Style Writing Table - Late 19th Century

By Maison Forest

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and very fine quality 19th century French bureau plat by renowned Parisian ébéniste Maison Forest. Maison Forest is one of the most famous french cabinetmakers of the 19th a...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Maison Forest Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Cabinet Vitrine Clock Signed FOREST
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Cabinet Vitrine Clock Signed FOREST

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Cabinet Vitrine Clock Signed FOREST

By Maison Forest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A rare and monumental French 19th century neo-classical st. burl ash, ebony and ormolu mounted cabinet vitrine with the original capital and fitted clock signed FOREST. This spectacu...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Maison Forest Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

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

By Maison Forest

Located in Long Island City, 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 cente...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Maison Forest Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

A fine 19th century French mahogany and gilt bronze console by Maison Forest
A fine 19th century French mahogany and gilt bronze console by Maison Forest

A fine 19th century French mahogany and gilt bronze console by Maison Forest

By Maison Forest

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine 19th century French Louis XVI mahogany and marble topped console. Signed by French cabinetmaker Maison Forest. Fine gilt bronze details in the frieze. Original marble top

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Late 19th Century French Antique Maison Forest Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat by Maison Forest, circa 1900
Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat by Maison Forest, circa 1900

Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat by Maison Forest, circa 1900

By Maison Forest

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An Empire style gilt-bronze mounted bureau plat by Maison Forest. Paris, circa 1900. Bearing two labels to the underside: 'FOREST/TAPISSERIE/EBENISTERIE/31 RUE CAMBACERES.PARIS...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Maison Forest Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Wood and Gold Leaf Armchairs by Maison Forest, France
Pair of Wood and Gold Leaf Armchairs by Maison Forest, France

Pair of Wood and Gold Leaf Armchairs by Maison Forest, France

By Maison Forest

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Pair of wood and gold leaf armchairs by Maison Forest, France, late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Maison Forest Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Five-Light Candelabra, circa 1900
Pair of Five-Light Candelabra, circa 1900

Pair of Five-Light Candelabra, circa 1900

By Maison Forest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A superb pair of five-light gilt and patinated bronze electrified candelabra featuring cherubs supporting a naturalistic branch type candelabra signed "Fo...

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Early 20th Century French Maison Forest Furniture

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Ormolu, and Marble Commode
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Ormolu, and Marble Commode

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Ormolu, and Marble Commode

By Maison Forest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany, ormolu, and Sienna marble commode, signed Forest. The beautiful and uniquely shaped four drawer chest is raised by elegant circ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Maison Forest Furniture

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Siena Marble, Ormolu

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Located in Swedesboro, NJ

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Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a rare and extremely unusual clock by the famous firm of Maison Forest of Paris. The clock features a gorgeous and very clean original rosewood case with a magnificent figura...

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Maison Forest furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Maison Forest furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Maison Forest furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Maison Forest were created in the neoclassical style in france during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Haentges Freres, Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener, and Victor Raulin. Prices for Maison Forest furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $14,500 and can go as high as $185,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $22,500.

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