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.
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...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
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...
Bronze
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...
Siena Marble, Ormolu
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...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
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...
Ormolu
19th Century English Olivewood and Brass Inlaid Cabinet
By Town & Emanuel
Located in London, GB
A William IV cabinet attributed to Town and Emmanuel Constructed in a strongly grained olivewood and dressed with gold brass inlays and an etched and engraved brass panel; rising from a plinth base, the lockable single door having an inset panel in the manner of Jean Berain, enclosing a shelved interior, and flanked by narrow vertical conforming panels; the apron being dressed with three bronze rosettes, and the Jura Jaune marble is dressed with a three quarter arcaded brass gallery, circa 1830 The cabinet is illustrated and discussed in Christopher Payne’s “British Furniture 1820 to 1920” published in 2023. Payne singles out the rarity of the olivewood timber used as well as the necessity for hand cutting the large marquetry panel. Literature: Payne, Christopher. British Furniture 1820 to 1920 : The Luxury Market. ACC Art Books, 2023, pp. 38-39 (illus. fig. 1.33). Town and Emanuel Recorded in the 'Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840', published by the Furniture History Society, as being situated at 103 New Bond Street between 1830 and 1840, and apart from being manufacturers of furniture, also dealt in 'curiosities and antiques'. The late renowned connoisseur Christopher Gilbert records in his 'Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture' London 1997, also published by the Furniture History Society, a writing table in the Transitional manner with similar plaques. Their label reads 'Town and Emanuel, manufacturers of Buhl Marquetrie, Resner (sic) & Carved Furniture, tripods, screens & c. of the finest and most superb designs of the Louis 14th. Splendid cabinets and tables inlaid with fine Sevres and Dresden china...
Marble, Brass
$12,000
H 52.37 in W 61.82 in D 11.82 in
Late 19th Century French Mahogany and Burr Cabinet with Gilt-Bronze Mounts
By François Linke
Located in Miami, US
This exquisite French cabinet, by the renowned cabinetmaker François Linke, exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship of the late 19th century. Crafted from rich mahogany and adorne...
Mahogany
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant mahogany & pink marble commode from France, 19th century, in the Louis XVI style that easily fits with Empire and transitional tastes that value noble materials. The t...
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Vitrine or Wall Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French faux bamboo vitrine or wall cabinet made of pitch pine with turned cherry wood details and finials. Glass paned door with thr...
Glass, Cherry, Pine
$3,890
H 39.5 in W 28.5 in D 17 in
French Provincial Style Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key
Located in Soquel, CA
French Provincial Style Walnut Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key. Original Finish.
Walnut
$14,979
H 46.46 in W 45.67 in D 24.41 in
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretary, Walnut, Marquetry, Cylinder Desk
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XVI cylinder desk with marquetry Germany (Westphalia) Walnut etc. Classicism around 1795 Dimensions: H x W x D: 118 x 116 x 62 cm Description: Beautiful writing fur...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
19th C. French Louis XV Style Vitrine
Located in Houston, US
19th C. French Louis XV style hand carved vitrine in oak with original glass. Hand carved decorations indicative of the Louis XV style along with cabrio...
Glass, Oak
Swedish Secretary with Marquetry
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece of symmetry, the cantilevered sides of the body meet the rectangular working surface, creating a setback for the upper writing surface. Crafted of Nordic birch and fir,...
Birch
French 19th Century Vernis Martin Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts
Located in London, GB
A Vernis Martin cabinet in the Louis XVI manner Constructed in mahogany, with extensive ormolu mounts; the square rectangular tapering legs, d...
Ormolu
French Walnut 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A solid walnut commode from France, 19th century, with all the signature elements of the Louis XVI style exhibiting curious patina to blend with interiors from rustic to more refine...
Brass
$58,233 / set
H 38 in W 24 in D 18 in
Pair of French 19th Century Floral Marquetry Side Cabinets with Marble Tops
Located in London, GB
Constructed in kingwood, with gilt bronze mounts; rising from bracket feet, the cabinets, a true left and right pair, have central doors dressed with well executed floral marquetry p...
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Mahogany Louis XVI Style Vitrine
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
We love this Louis XVI style mahogany vitrine from France, crafted during the 1870s, topped with an antique piece of red marble that is surrounded by a pierced brass gallery. Three s...
Metal, Brass
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H 33.75 in W 57.25 in D 21 in
French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Bronze Mounted Commode By Maison Forest
By Maison Forest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 33 3/4 in W: 57 1/4 in D: 21 in An extraordinary French Louis XVI style bronze-mounted commode by the renowned Parisian maker Maison Forest, one of the most respect...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Cabinet By Maison Forest
By Maison Forest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 63in W: 72in D: 19in This French inlaid Chinoiserie cabinet wardrobe armoire signed Maison Forest was built to last! Maison Forest was established at 14 rue Pierre...
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
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H 56 in W 53 in D 13 in
Fine 19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine by Forest
By Maison Forest
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Mahogany and gilt bronze mounted viewing cabinet signed Maison Forest. Very fine gilt bronze mounts with three sections and marble tops. The cabinet is illuminated and has glass shelves for display...
Marble, Bronze
Signed Maison Forest of France Marble Top Figural Bronze Mounted Vitrine
By Maison Forest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Signed. Brass ormolu. Marble top. One glass door containing 2 glass shelves. Measures: Lighted. 54 3/8" H x 53 1/2" W x 14 1/4" D.
Marble, Bronze
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H 50.25 in W 41.25 in D 18.63 in
Signed Maison Forest Antique Secretaire Secretary Desk in Louis XVI Style
By Maison Forest
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A fine French fall-front secretary desk from the first quarter of the 20th century, this piece was executed by the shop of Maison Forest in Paris and exhibits all of the careful atte...
Marble, Bronze
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H 88.75 in W 37 in D 19.5 in
Pair of French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Carved Vitrines by Maison Forest
By Maison Forest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style mahogany and parcel-gilt-wood carved Vitrines by Mâison de Forest, Paris. Each two-corps cabinet crowned with a carved parcel-giltwood shell above a single door vitrine with two glass shelves. The lower storage compartment with single carved wood shelf...
Glass, Mahogany, Giltwood