By the start of the late 19th century, Maison Krieger was one of the largest furniture manufacturers in Paris, renowned throughout France and Europe for their quality workmanship and range of furnishings and decor.
The company was founded in 1826 by Bas-Rhin-born brothers Nicolas and Antoine Krieger, who distinguished themselves by producing exceptional reproductions of Empire furniture as well as luxury 18th-century furniture including in the styles of Louis XV and Louis XVI.
Working with marble, mahogany, gilt and bronze, Maison Krieger produced elaborate cabinets and buffets, magnificently handcrafted consoles, center tables, chairs and other pieces. The firm also collaborated with master ébéniste François Linke, and the Maison Krieger label can be found on some of Linke’s works.
Throughout the mid to late 19th century, Maison Krieger underwent several transformations. In 1850, the company was renamed Antoine Krieger et Cie. Following Antoine’s death in 1856, his son-in-law took charge, changing the firm’s name to Cosse-Racault et Cie. Several years later, in 1880, the company became Krieger, Damon et Cie when it merged with furniture manufacturer Damon et Colin.
Despite their multiple reformations, Maison Krieger’s reputation for designing and producing elegant furniture never wavered, and they garnered critical acclaim at several major exhibitions of the 19th century.
In 1849, the firm exhibited at the Exposition des Produits de l’Industrie in Paris. They participated in the Great Exhibition in London two years later, winning a second-class medal for an oak sideboard they made for a client from the Ottoman Empire. In 1855, they exhibited at the Exposition Universelle in Paris and again in 1900.
By the 1920s and 1930s, Maison Krieger had up to 1,000 employees working in their massive workshops in Faubourg St. Antoine. However, the company ceased production in 1945.
Today, Maison Krieger furniture continues to be highly coveted by antique collectors and connoisseurs of 18th-century reproductions and 19th-century pieces.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of antique Maison Krieger furniture.
Set French Louis XVI Maison Krieger Cane Walnut Upholstered 5 Piece Parlor Set
By Maison Krieger
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptionally rare signed Maison Krieger five-piece French Louis XVI parlor set embodies the neoclassical grace and craftsmanship that define...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Set of 4 Walnut and Leather Renaissance Style Chairs by Krieger
By Maison Krieger
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Set of 4 chairs by the renowned manufacturer Maison Krieger from Paris. Probably late 19th century. Made in the style of the Italian Renaissance, as they were very popular, especial...
Leather, Walnut
$3,564Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century Set of 6 Chairs from the Krieger House, Paris
By Maison Krieger
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this beautiful set of six carved mahogany chairs crafted by the renowned La Maison Krieger in Paris. Each chair featur...
Wood, Mahogany
Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Giltwood Side Chairs
By Maison Krieger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant set of four French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany and giltwood side chairs. Each chair is raised by slender circular tapered fluted legs with a finely carve...
Mahogany, Giltwood
$1,315Sale Price|34% Off
H 38.59 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
19th Century Petite French Ballroom Side Chair, in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Petite French ballroom side chair, in Louis XVI style having a giltwood frame with carved floral ornaments. The front legs are curved and the seat is semi round in front having a cus...
Wood
$1,456 / set
H 37.41 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Chairs with Striped Silk Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A matched set of 19th century Louis XVI style dining or side chairs with walnut furniture, nicely carved floral rosettes, and new cream and light green striped silk upholstery. A Cla...
Silk, Walnut
$7,500 / set
H 37.75 in W 17.25 in D 19 in
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th Century) mahogany side chairs with bronze trim and cane seats and back (PRICED AS SET).
Bronze
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Chairs is truly a timeless classic! Featuring curved oval seatbacks and generous seats, the set...
Walnut
Vintage Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A striking Renaissance Revival Savonarola style chair crafted in carved walnut with a rich dark finish. The sculptural X-form base and carved back stretcher reference classic Florent...
Walnut
19th century Scottish Country house open armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very high quality Scottish country house open armchair. Beautifully designed with shapely arms and side rails. The chair, unusually has Ash arms and legs which offers a lig...
Ash
$14,110 / set
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in
Klismos Shiny Walnut Saber Legs Brown Leather Chairs Customizable Set of 6
Located in IT
From the collection of Customizable Klismos Chairs, Pescetta here presents a chair with saber legs, natural walnut wood shiny finishing and leather seats capitonnè (with buttons). Av...
Walnut
$6,800 / set
H 40 in W 26 in D 63 in
French Giltwood and Tapestry Five-Piece Salon Suite Louis XVI Style, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
French giltwood and tapestry five-piece salon suite Louis XVI style, circa 1890. Comprising a canape and four fauteuils upholstered in French Aubusson tapestry's depicting children a...
Wool
$2,974
H 34.26 in W 26.78 in D 19.69 in
Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut Restored and Wax Polished
By Michele Bonciani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Renaissance Savonarola chair in carved walnut restored and wax polished. Attributable : Fratelli Bonciani – Cascina. About: Savonarola chair The term derives from the chair on...
Walnut
$9,426 / set
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Leather and Walnut by Arne Norell, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare pair of easy chairs, model Löven, was designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, during the 1960s. The chairs exemplify the principles of Scan...
Leather, Walnut
Mid 19th century country house armchair
Located in Batley, GB
A shapely mid 19th century country house armchair. Raised on turned and carved walnut front legs with splayed rear legs and all with brass casters. The chair has particularly nice fo...
Walnut
$4,732Sale Price / set|70% Off
H 34.26 in W 52.76 in D 20.48 in
19th Century Fine French Louis XVI Carved Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Sofia, BG
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style hand grey painted and carved five-piece salon suite, comprising of a canapé, two fauteuils and two chairs, all reupholstered in floral...
Wood
Art Deco Dressing Table with Stool by Krieger, circa 1925
By Maison Krieger
Located in Paris, FR
Mahogany dressing table with arrow-tip legs and wound motif feet. Three side drawers, two drawers decorated with floral adornment marquetry (made of mixed woods, metal and ivoirine)....
Bronze, Steel