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Maison Forest Tables

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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
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 Tables

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Bronze, Ormolu

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 Tables

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Marble, Bronze

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 Tables

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Bronze

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Maison Forest tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Maison Forest tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Maison Forest tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by Maison Forest were created in the Louis XVI style in france during the 19th century. Prices for Maison Forest tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $14,500 and can go as high as $22,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $19,820.

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