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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Creator: Maison Forest
Dealer: FD Antichita srl
19th Century Napoleon III Credenzas Kingwood Marquetry signed Maison Forest
By Maison Forest
Located in Roma, RM
A Fantastic Maison Forest cabinet, signed with stamp on the back, great quality cabinet embellished with very classy bronzes and an inlay worthy of Maison Forest.
Furniture that woul...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Maison Forest Furniture
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Marble, Bronze
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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.