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.
$3,733Sale 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
Pair of 19th Century French Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning pair of 19th century French armchairs exemplifies the elegance and artistry of the period. The solid walnut frames are skillfully hand-carved with intricate floral and ...
Upholstery, Walnut
19th century country house armchair
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality late 19th century country house armchair. Raised on turned walnut legs and brass casters. Structurally in good solid order and for upholstery. As with all our upho...
Walnut
19th century John Taylor & Sons Country house armchair
By John Taylor
Located in Batley, GB
A 19th century country house armchair by John Taylor & Sons of Edinburgh. Raised on walnut legs and the original casters. Structurally in good solid order with tight joints and int...
Walnut
$5,400 / set
H 36.75 in W 28 in D 23 in
Magnificent Set Four 19th Century Highly Carved Armchairs from South of France
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Really beautiful set of Four French Louis XV Highly Carved Fauteuils or Armchairs bough in the South of France and in immaculate shape. Intricately carved pen armchairs, upholstered ...
Damask, Walnut
$947Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.67 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
French Oak Armchair/Throne from the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries
Located in Opole, PL
French Oak Armchair/Throne from the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries in Floral Upholstery We present you this grand French armchair made of oak wood, with a softly upholstered se...
Upholstery, Oak
$2,872Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
19th Century Set of Spanish Colonial Armchair and Two Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Spanish Colonial style chairs and armchair, having leather both seats and backs, and brass nailheads. Armchair measurements: Height ...
Leather, Wood
Antique armchair from the late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique armchair from the late 19th century. Dimensions: height 124 cm / seat height 42 cm / width 68 cm / depth 70 cm The armchair is in very good condition, after professional re...
Oak
19th Century French Invalid's Mechanical Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine chair made during the reign of Louis Philippe circa 1870 was created from mahogany, bronze and steel. Designed to be a marvel of engineering this chair was a costly and sty...
Bronze, Steel
Pair of 19th Century White Upholstered Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of Napoleon III mahogany armchairs in a white upholstered fabric. Circa 1860.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$890Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.98 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in
French Louis XVI Walnut Armchair From the Early 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
French Louis XVI Mahogany Armchair From the Early 19th Century A piece of furniture from the first half of the 19th century, with a softly upholstered seat and backrest. The chair f...
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century English Smokers Bow Chairs Set of 4
Located in Pomona, CA
The set of four 19th-century English smoker bow chairs features classic bentwood craftsmanship, with gracefully curved backs. The design is timeless...
Beech
19th Century Cockpen Chair
Located in Lymington, GB
A sophisticated 19th-century Cockpen armchair in excellent condition throughout. This is of wonderful Chinese Chippendale design: a pierced back of a rarely-encountered scheme. Mos...
Fabric, Mahogany