Maison Millet Furniture

Exceptional Pair of French Ormolu and Black-Patinated Bronze Candlesticks by Millet, After Étienne Martincourt, Circa 1880 An exceptional and highly important pair of 19th-century F...

This admirable fine console has a shaped marble top; inset within gilt-bronze border; on a conforming base with decorated gilt bronze mounts. Below is a central cupboard with finely ...

‘Grand Psyche’, monumental Art Nouveau mirror by Maison Millet French, c. 1900 Height 270cm, width 170cm, depth 57cm This exquisite antique mirror was crafted around 1900 by the e...

Beautiful pair of Louis XV style ewers in « Brèche sanguine » marble and gilded bronze. Rich Rocaille decoration with asymmetrical foliage motifs, resting on an elegant openwork scal...

A Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Walnut and Bois Satiné Parquetry Writing Desk, ‘Bureau en Rognon’, By Maison Millet, Paris. The curved cartonnier with five drawers around ...

**French Gilt Doré Bureau Plat Desk by Maison Millet – Exquisite 1890–1920s Ormolu Masterpiece** This exceptional **French gilt doré and mahogany bureau plat** is attributed to the ...

A pair of Napoleon iii gilt-bronze and marble Corinthian pedestals by MILLET. Each with square rouge griotte marble top and column. The corinthian capitals finely cast in rich gilt-...

A fine and beautiful French 19th century Louis XVI Kingwood and parquetry inlaid armoire or cabinet by Maison Millet. Fine gilt bronze mounts and a Breccia marble top. Interior with ...

A pair of cabinets in the Louis XVI manner By Maison Millet of Paris The pair of demilune cabinets constructed from bois noirci, rising fr...

Dimensions: 5.5 inches high x 8.5 inches wide x 8.25 inches deep. An exceptionally decorative 19th-century French Louis XV-style inkwell, or encrier, by the celebrated Parisian firm of Maison Millet, associated with Théodore Millet. Combining the exuberance of the Rococo revival with the exceptional bronze craftsmanship for which Maison Millet became renowned, this remarkable desk accessory exemplifies the refinement and artistry of French decorative arts during the second half of the 19th century. The composition is distinguished by its elaborate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, sculptural foliate ornament, and richly figured wooden surfaces. Two covered inkwells sit symmetrically within an elegantly shaped, wood-inlaid platform, each crowned by an intricately decorated lid with a raised finial. The surrounding gilt-bronze framework features pierced scrollwork and finely modeled foliate details, while a dramatic, branching arrangement of naturalistic leaves rises from the rear, creating a striking sculptural silhouette. Beneath, the shaped base is adorned with flowing Rococo scrolls, delicate foliage, and a prominent shell-form motif at the center of the front apron. The result is an object that transcends its original practical purpose, functioning as a miniature work of decorative sculpture. The contrast between the warm, richly toned wood and the luminous gilt-bronze ornament gives the piece considerable visual depth. Curving lines, asymmetrical foliage, pierced details, and elaborate cast ornament evoke the graceful vocabulary of the Louis XV period, reinterpreted through the sophisticated craftsmanship and luxurious taste of the Belle Époque. Every element contributes to the inkwell's sense of movement and refinement, from the sculptural rear ornament to the beautifully articulated bronze mounts surrounding the ink pots. Of particular importance, the bronze mounts are signed “MB” underneath, providing a significant detail for collectors and researchers of Maison Millet. Specialist auction descriptions identify the MB initials on related Maison Millet bronze...

A very impressive and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Rosewood, ormolu, and Rouge Royale marble center table/desk by Theodore Millet...

An Exceptional Matched Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Parquetry Commodes/Night Stands By Maison Millet Theodore Millet after Jean-Francois Leleu The ...

Dimensions (Per Sconce) - H: 17 in W: 16 1/4 in D: 8 in Presenting an extraordinary Pair of French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Ormolu Sconces by the renowned Maison Millet, one o...

Provenance: Château de Paradis, La Croix-en-Touraine, France Measures: Clock height 72 cm (28.3 in.), width 59 cm (23.2 in.), depth 26 cm (10.2 in.) Pedestal height 128 cm (50.4 in.), width 40 cm (15.7 in.), depth 40 cm (15.7 in.) Sumptuous rotating clock...

A Special Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Marble Top Side Table By Maison Millet Maison Millet The shaped breche violette marble top above the pierced bronze floral fr...

A lovely pair of 19th century French Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted Cipollino marble urns masterfully made by Maison Millet, now mounted as lamps. Each Cipolin Antique de Grèce m...

A fabulous pair of antique French Louis XVI style, doré bronze three-arm candelabras. Each candelabra finely casted, and further enhanced with the finest quality of doré bronze and hand-chasing, leading to an elaborate amount of detail to each aspect of the arms, body, and base. The gorgeous candelabra arms extend upward into coils that terminate into rooster heads. The arms also extend outwards into grape vines which end with bunches of grapes. The body of the candelabra is flanked with three finely chased rams heads. Flowing from each are hanging wreaths and flowers. The heads are supported by acanthus leaves which terminate downwards into rams hooves. Moving upwards and underneath the body are two beautiful acorn finials. Each candelabra is signed, Millet A Paris...

A fine transitional style gilt bronze mounted guéridon with a Breccia marble top, by Maison Millet. The reverse of the gilt bronze stamped 'MB' for Maison Millet. The table has...

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Wedgwood Porcelain Cartel Clock and Companion Barometer, by Maison Millet, Paris, after the model attributed to Pierre Gouthière. The clock dial is...

19th Century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks with Polychrome Porcelain, marble base The pair of elegant candlesticks with three lights was made in France, in the nineteent...

Magnificent cabinet / showcase also acting as a cardboard box in the upper part signed "MILLET Paris". This piece of furniture is Louis XV style, in marqu...

A Beautiful Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood Tea Table with Cherubs By Theodore Millet Theodore Millet Each section with a molded breche violette marbl...

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Inlaid Marquetry and Parquetry Cabinet By Theodore Millet By Theodore Millet The large marble t...

An Elegant Marquetry Pedestal By Maison Millet of Paris Of elegant bombé form with bookmatched kingwood crossbanding and a bois de bout floral marquetry panel on a bois satiné ground, the corners dressed with acanthus ormolu mounts terminating in sabot feet; surmounted by a brèche violette molded marble top. The back of the mount bearing "MB" for Blaise Millet. French, circa 1900 Dimensions: H: 49 in / 125 cm W: 14 in / 35 cm D: 14 in / 35 cm Millet et Cie Founded in 1853 at 11 rue Jacques- Coeur, and, after 1897, working from 23 Boulevard Beaumarchais, describing themselves as furnishers of 'meubles, bronzes d'art, genre ancien et moderne', according to their trade card; they were awarded numerous honours a Gold Medal at the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris, and at the 1900 exposition, a Grand Prix for their efforts. Maison Millet is consistently ranked alongside Beurdeley, Dasson, and Sormani as one of the top Parisian furniture...

A fine pair of Napoléon III gilt-bronze three-light wall appliques, by Maison Millet. Each applique is cast as a winged mermaid canephore figure supporting a palmette cast basket ...