Furniture and decor created in the Louis XV and Louis XVI styles may have been Maison Mercier Frères’s specialty, but the leading 19th-century firm also earned the patronage of European courts and of Eastern royalty for its elegant custom furniture. In subsequent decades, the Maison also explored the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, retaining its wealthy clientele and gaining loyalty among newcomers to the historic manufacturer.
Providing the Spanish crown, the Persian royal family and much of Europe’s royalty with the highest quality furniture was a main source of revenue for Maison Mercier Frères throughout the 19th century. Founded by Claude Mercier, Maison Mercier Frères participated in major French exhibitions, including the 1844 and 1849 Exposition des produits de l’industrie française and the Universal Expositions in 1867 and 1900.
While it primarily operated out of a manufacturing location on rue Saint-Antoine in Paris, Maison Mercier Frères also established a joint factory in Lyon in 1913 called Mercier & Chaleyssin. A later branch opened in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1914, with another on 59th Street in New York City in 1927. Despite its popularity, a well-placed store on the Champs-Élysées and worldwide branches, the company closed in 1985, leaving behind a treasure trove of expertly made vintage and antique furniture.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Maison Mercier Frères tables, case pieces, decorative objects and more.
Maison Mercier Brass and Lucite Folding Tray Table, circa 1960
By Mercier Freres
Located in Atlanta, GA
Maison Mercier, Paris, designed this exceptional mid-century modern barware folding tray table. The stunning piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1960. The large-scale square b...
Metal, Brass
French, Vintage, Purple Lucite Tray Table, Circa 1980
Located in Austin, TX
Tray table from France featuring a chrome x-shape base that folds out to support a purple Lucite tray top. The Lucite tray is framed with chrome trim and features a textured pattern ...
Chrome
Moroccan Folding Tray Table in Brass and wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Traditional Moroccan Folding Tray Table, Brass, Wood, Morocco, 1940s-1950s. This moorish brass tray table features a round brass tray...
Brass
Brass, Copper and Iron Folding Galleried Tray Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Copper and iron folding tray table with brass gallery Measures 20"D x 27"H and 32H when folded. Good vintage condition. W6052622.
Copper, Iron
$1,150
H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Colonial Tray Table Brass Bamboo Style Maison Jansen, France 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury Tray Table Brass Bamboo Style Maison Jansen, France, 1960s. colonial style removable tray. base can be folded.
Brass
$2,350
H 25.875 in W 20.875 in D 16 in
Vintage French Tray Table with Lucite Base and Brass Trim, 1980
Located in Austin, TX
Tray table from France featuring a Lucite x-shape base that folds out to support a Lucite tray top. The Lucite tray is framed with brass trim and features a textured pattern througho...
Brass
Moorish Inlaid Six-Legged Folding Side Table and Brass Tray Top.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Moorish Inlaid Six-Legged Folding Side Table and Brass Tray Top. The inlay work makes this folding tray an exceptional handmade side table. A hand carved turned wood base of 6 legs ...
Brass
Moorish Moroccan Style Folding Wood Brass Tray Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautifully patinated large Moroccan brass tray drink table featuring a carved wood folding base. The wood is hand-carved with a six leg octagonal form with Middle Eastern turned sup...
Brass
Asian Etched Brass Tray Table on Six Leg Folding Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome mid-century modern tray table featuring an Asian inspired etched brass tray top. The tray is subtly incised or etched with a small vignette in the Asian motif. The edge of t...
Brass
Moorish Moroccan Style Folding Brass Tray Drink Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome middle eastern Moroccan style brass top drinks table or tray table featuring a weathered patina on the etched top. The six leg base has a hexagonal shape with mother-of-pear...
Brass
Antique English Folding Tray Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made folding butlers tray table. A very good looking well made and decorative piece, ...
Brass
Asian Engraved Brass Charger Folding Tray Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Engraved and recessed brass tray or charger tabletop with folding mahogany hexagonal base. Top tray is removable and the hexagonal mahogany base with top and bottom stretcher folds flat. Brass pie...
Brass
1930s Casablanca Brass Folding Tray Tea Table, Moroccan 6 Leg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Early 1930s Moroccan Brass Folding Tray Tea Table, wonderful craftsmanship and quality. One of the oldest and Moroccan Tray tables we have come across. Very nice quality and heavy w...
Brass
Sold
H 24.02 in W 28.54 in D 19.5 in
Christian Dior Home Lucite Plexiglass and Silver Plate Folding Tray Side Table
By Christian Dior, Mercier Freres, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
This luxury Mid-Century barware folding tray table was designed for the Christian Dior Home Collection circa 1960s by Maison Mercier, Paris. It is generally acknowledged that Gabriel...
Metal, Silver Plate
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H 18.12 in W 23.23 in D 15.36 in
Pair of French Side Tray Tables Faux Tortoise Brass Maison Mercier 1970s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Paris, IDF
Heighten the modern look of your living area with this beautiful pair of sophisticated side tables with folding feet and removable trays, in brass and faux tortoise pattern produced ...
Brass
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H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 18.12 in
Rare French Side Tray Table Faux Tortoise Brass Maison Mercier, 1970s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Paris, IDF
Heighten the modern look of your living area with this sophisticated side table with folding feet and removable tray, in brass and faux tortoise pattern produced by the French manufa...
Brass
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H 22.05 in W 25.99 in D 18.12 in
French Hollywood Regency Tray Table Chrome Faux Tortoise Maison Mercier 1970s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Paris, IDF
Heighten the modern look of your living area with this sophisticated side table with removable tray in chrome and plexiglass with faux tortoise pattern produced by the French manufac...
Chrome