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.
Impressive Empire Style Buffet by Maison Krieger
By Maison Krieger
Located in London, GB
Impressive Empire style buffet by Maison Krieger French, circa 1900 Measures: Height 199cm, width 217cm, depth 66cm This magnificent Empire style c...
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Burr-Amboyna, Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Cabinet by Maison Krieger
By Maison Krieger
Located in London, GB
This beautiful display cabinet was crafted by the prestigious furniture company, Maison Krieger. The firm was founded in 1826 by Antoine Krieger. Over the course of the 19th century,...
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Display Cabinet
By Maison Krieger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany and ormolu display cabinet, signed KRIEGER. The cabinet is raised by disc...
Ormolu
Vernis Martin Mounted Parquetry Side Cabinet by Maison Krieger, French
By Maison Krieger
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An exceptional and very rare Louis XV style gilt-bronze and Vernis Martin Mounted Parquetry side cabinet by Maison Krieger. Stamped to the carcass ‘K...
Bronze
$115,000 / set
H 75 in W 30 in D 18 in
Fantastic Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrines by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fantastic Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Demilune Vitrines By Paul Sormani Paul Sormani Each with balustrade galleries and raised on spiral decorat...
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Vitrine of Kingwood and Gilt Bronze Mounts
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
A fine vitrine in the manner of Francois Linke Constructed in kingwood, with gilt bronze mounts, in the Louis XVI Transitional style; rising from bronze foliate sabots, with gent...
Marble, Bronze
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
$9,803Sale Price|20% Off
H 64.57 in W 32.68 in D 13 in
French Linke Style Display Cabinet, 19th Century
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century plum pudding mahogany Louis XVI style vitrine, having a marble top, gilded ormolu mounts, shaped glass panels to the door and sides, three glass shel...
Ormolu
Antique Empire Painted Buffet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Empire style painted buffet / cabinet, 19th century. The paint is later and 20th century. With a faux marble molded overhanging top over two cup...
Wood, Paint
$2,475
H 69 in W 29 in D 15 in
Antique 19th C. French Louis XV Vernis Martin Ormolu Serpentine Vitrine Cabinet
By Vernis Martin
Located in Plainview, NY
Antique 19th C. French Louis XV Vernis Martin Ormolu Serpentine Vitrine Cabinet A 19th century French Louis XV-style Vernis Martin vitrine cabinet, circa 1880. The serpentine, bow-f...
Ormolu
Ormolu, Kingwood and Vernis Martin Side Cabinet by Linke
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
Kingwood, Vernis Martin and Gilt-Bronze mounted side cabinet by Linke French, Late 19th Century Height 127cm, width 147cm, depth 50cm Made in the late-nineteenth century in the height of the French Belle Époque, this exceptional ormolu, kingwood, and Vernis Martin cabinet...
Marble, Ormolu
Impressive, Ebonized Empire Buffet, Marble, Bronze, France 1880s
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet from France in the Empire style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany that has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum-quality. The ...
Marble, Bronze
$5,880
H 35 in W 52 in D 19 in
Antique French Neoclassical-Style Carved-Wood Buffet Console, in Blue Color
Located in East Point, GA
A French neoclassical style carved and painted wood buffet cabinet from the early 20th century. This antique cabinet from France features a rectangular-shaped top top, with pronounced rounded corners, which rests atop a neoclassical style case which houses three drawers set horizontally above a pair of doors, flanked within rounded and fluted side posts (whose carving is repeated down the rear side posts). This server is nicely raised upon rounded and flute-carved legs, which taper gently and terminate into petite metal feet. The doors open to reveal an interior shelf and plentiful storage space within. This piece has a custom blue palette (including shades of turquoise, teal, and aqua) with a slate blue top. This early 20th century French buffet server...
Wood
$84,950
H 85 in W 56 in D 19 in
French 19th C. Louis XVI Style Mahogany & Ormolu Mounted Display Cabinet Vitrine
By Adam Weisweiler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI Style mahogany and ormolu mounted two-door display cabinet vitrine, after a model by Adam Weisweiler (French, 1744-1820) with two-doors belo...
Ormolu
$555
H 53.5 in W 26 in D 14 in
Vernis Martin French Curio Cabinet Bronze Mounts and Hand Painted Panels
By Vernis Martin
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Distressed paint but structurally sound and tight, Vernis Martin vitrine with hand painted panels, bronze mounts and curved glass. Has working lockset & key. Three glass shelves all ...
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Framed / Mahogany Base Curio Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
French two piece gilt bronze mounted and glass frame with gilt accent mahogany wood frame holding base curio cornered display cabinet. The curio / vitrine cornered cabinet features a demilune shape , giltwood legs with a Y shape stretcher bar with a gilt accent centered finial top. The cabinet also features a gilt bronze adorned laurel wreath top inset with a glass door. There is only one adjustable and removable glass shelve. The bronze pegs can be adjusted as well. The backdrop and the bottom base is mirrored. The cabinet is well kept and in great condition. The door isn't flush close all the way. Minor wear to the mahogany wood base related to use / age. The curio stands...
Bronze
Chinoiserie Display Cabinet / Hand Gilt Black Lacquered Wood Vitrine
Located in Tarry Town, NY
magnificently handcrafted chinoiserie cabinet of the highest quality. This was made in England & dates from the 1930’s. This is one of the finest examples we have ever come across, ...
Gold, Brass
19th Century Louis XVI Style Cabinet
Located in Leimen, DE
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Cabinet with Bronze Mounts, France, Circa 1880 This refined Louis XVI style cabinet was crafted in France around 1880 and showcases the timeless elegance of ...
Mahogany
Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted China / Display Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Louis XV style bronze mounted China display cabinet / vitrine with exterior inlaid design details. The interior of the cabinet has two glass she...
Bronze
Maison Krieger - Empire Style Mahogany and Bronze Cabinet
By Maison Krieger
Located in Beaune, FR
Very beautiful buffet or sideboard in mahogany and gilded bronze in Empire style. Sea green marble top, this piece of furniture opens with 3 doors and 3 drawers. The bronzes are of v...
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 67.72 in W 40.95 in D 19.3 in
FINAL Burr-Amboyna, Marble, Gilt & Patinated Bronze Cabinet by Maison Krieger
By Maison Krieger
Located in London, GB
This beautiful display cabinet was crafted by the prestigious furniture company, Maison Krieger. The firm was founded in 1826 by Antoine Krieger. Over the course of the 19th century,...
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 67.72 in W 40.95 in D 19.3 in
DEPOSIT Burr-Amboyna, Marble, Gilt & Patinated Bronze Cabinet by Maison Krieger
By Maison Krieger
Located in London, GB
This beautiful display cabinet was crafted by the prestigious furniture company, Maison Krieger. The firm was founded in 1826 by Antoine Krieger. Over the course of the 19th century,...
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 33.5 in W 23.5 in D 14.5 in
Exceptional Pair of Maison Krieger French Parquetry Nightstand Cabinets
By Maison Krieger
Located in Shippensburg, PA
It is difficult to imagine a more pleasing pair of nightstand cabinets than the present example. Expertly veneered in a complex array of parquetry and marquetry along the fronts with...
Marble, Bronze
French Inlaid Louis XVI-Revival Cabinet
By Maison Krieger
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A highly-inlaid French Louis XVI-Revival breakfront side cabinet in rosewood, kingwood, and mahogany. The piece ihas diamond parquetry throughout, and features a marquetry floral sti...