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.
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 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
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
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
19th Century French Demilune Vitrine Display Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Embrace the timeless allure of our antique demilune-shaped vitrine and china cabinet, Beautifully finished in a warm, inviting red stain. T...
Brass
19th Century Regency Mahogany Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century Regency French style mahogany vitrine with brass mounts, the cabinet with two shelves, the interior lined with velvet supported on sabre legs.
Brass
$4,914
H 77.96 in W 37.8 in D 15.75 in
Late 19th Century Display Cabinet or Vitrine, Umbertino, Neoclassic with Drawer
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1890s, display cabinet or vitrine, umbertino, neoclassic with drawer in solid walnut and veneer walnut. Restored and wax polished in good conditions. Excellent patina. With one shelf...
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Vitrine Cabinet Ca. 1820-1840
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A vitrine cabinet with an arched quadruple pediment above a single glazed door with one long drawer centered by bronze and ebonized mounted 3/4 classical figural columns. The whole i...
Glass, Wood
French 19th Century Vitrine Display Cabinet Showcase by Conquet
By H. Conquet
Located in New York, NY
A French 19th Century Vitrine display cabinet showcase by Conquet Marquetry inlaid bronze mounted bois de vilotette cabinet in the Louis ...
Marble, Bronze
$5,714Sale Price|27% Off
H 65.56 in W 40.95 in D 19.49 in
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Showcase Cabinet / Vitrine
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful one-door showcase cabinet, the body is made of pine wood with covered cherrywood veneer. The cabinet dates back to the Biedermeier period circa 1830. The glass is original ...
Pine, Cherry
$3,486Sale Price|30% Off
H 72.5 in W 32.5 in D 15 in
19th Century French Walnut Vitrine, Hand-Carved, Neoclassical Style
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Country French Walnut Vitrine will make a stunning display case for your most prized possessions! Crafted in the inimitable French m...
Steel
19th Century Empire Style French Mahogany Vitrine
Located in Berlin, DE
High-quality Cuba mahogany on solid softwood. Architecturally articulated body. Two-door, bent frame box on pressed, carved, poliementvergolddete claw feet. Recessed tower with two t...
Wood, Mahogany, Softwood
19th Century Sedan Style Vitrine
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An unusual French 19th century kingwood, vernis martin vitrine in the style of a Sedan chair. Having serpentine glass to the front and sides. Bombe fronted painted panels, ormolu mou...
Kingwood
Sold
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
Sold
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