Maison Millet Building and Garden Elements

French

Known throughout France for its Belle Époque furniture and decorative objects, Maison Millet was one of Paris’s most formidable furniture makers during the 19th century.

The company was founded in 1853 by Théodore Millet, a talented cabinetmaker who specialized in crafting artistic bronzes and making 18th-century reproductions of furniture, particularly in the Louis XVI style.

During the mid-1800s, Maison Millet’s designs consisted of elaborate and skillfully embellished furniture that was elegant and luxurious. Pieces such as cabinets, cupboards and vitrines were made from fine wood and gilt bronze. Table lamps featuring Cipollino marble and wall sconces were highly decorative, ornamented with hand-chiseled ribbons, bows and flowers. For Maison Millet’s bronze pieces, it is said the company collaborated with many well-known Parisian sculptors and bronze casters, including Claudius Marioton.

By the late 19th century, Maison Millet’s reputation for exquisite furniture was firmly established. At the Paris Universal Exposition in 1889, the firm won the gold medal, and at the 1900 Universal Exposition, it won the grand prix and three diplômes d’honneur. In 1902, Maison Millet was given the distinguished honor of being one of a few furniture makers authorized by the Château de Versailles to make a replica of Marie-Antoinette’s famed Grand Cabinet à Bijoux (a jewelry case).

Following Maison Millet’s accomplishments and the success it enjoyed towards the end of the 19th century, furniture production slowed in the early 1900s. By 1906, its remaining pieces had been auctioned off, and by 1918, the company had closed.

Today, Maison Millet’s name continues to resonate among interior designers and avid collectors of 18th- and 19th-century furniture.

On 1stDibs, find a range of antique Maison Millet case pieces and storage cabinets, lighting, tables and more.

Creator: Maison Millet

19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Bombé Pedestal in the Louis XV Style by Millet

$30,424

19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Bombé Pedestal in the Louis XV Style by Millet

By Maison Millet

Located in London, GB

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...

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19th Century French Antique Maison Millet Building and Garden Elements

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Breccia Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Pedestal, in the Style of 'Linke'

$13,829

H 48.43 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in

19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Pedestal, in the Style of 'Linke'

By François Linke

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century French marble topped classical pedestal, having its original marble top, wonderful elegant gilded ormolu mounts, fine quality marquetry inlaid f...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Maison Millet Building and Garden Elements

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Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XVI Faux Marble Pedestal

$1,980

H 46 in W 11 in D 11 in

19th Century French Louis XVI Faux Marble Pedestal

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Louis XVI Faux marble pedestal is a gem of the classical style! Designed in a style that has existed for over 3,000 years! Solid wood painted to look exactly like...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Maison Millet Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Pair 19th Century Fruitwood and Bronze Pedestals with Marquetry Inlay

$5,500 / set

H 42 in W 16 in D 16 in

Pair 19th Century Fruitwood and Bronze Pedestals with Marquetry Inlay

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful pair of antique (19th century) pedestals crafted from fruitwood with lovely inlaid designs of scrolling foliage and ribbons with gilt bronze mounts at the edges of the tops...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Maison Millet Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Pedestal

$16,300

H 47 in W 12 in D 11 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Pedestal

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Fleur de Pêcher marble and Ormolu pedestal. This exquisitely decorative pedestal is raised on a square marble base with Or...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Maison Millet Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Ormolu

Console of Louis XV Style in Gilded Wood, France, 19th Century

$2,791Sale Price|20% Off

H 34.26 in W 41.7 in D 18.31 in

Console of Louis XV Style in Gilded Wood, France, 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Magnificent console of Louis XV style from the Napoleon III period. Composed of many golden volutes, this console reminds us of the finesse and delicacy of this style. The feet are...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Maison Millet Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Mounted Pedestal

$13,100

H 43.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Mounted Pedestal

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome French mid-19th century Louis XVI st. ebony, giltwood and ormolu mounted pedestal. The pedestal is raised by a square ebony base with a richly chased Coeur de Rai designed...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Maison Millet Building and Garden Elements

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Ormolu

A French Louis XIV style 19th century pair of carved marbles pedestals

$11,813

H 51.18 in W 17.32 in D 12.6 in

A French Louis XIV style 19th century pair of carved marbles pedestals

Located in PARIS, FR

A French 19th century Louis XIV style pair of carved marbles pedestals. The square moulded top and the base are in griotte red marble, the tapering body in Ribbon Campan marble with ...

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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Maison Millet Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Griotte Marble

French 19th Century Louis XVI Pedestal

$2,990

H 23 in W 42.5 in D 42.5 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI Pedestal

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Very interesting pedestal by its dimensions and form, very decorative inside a home.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Maison Millet Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Brass

English 19th Century Regency Style Satinwood Pedestal Column

$10,800

H 47.5 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in

English 19th Century Regency Style Satinwood Pedestal Column

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant English 19th century Regency st. Satinwood pedestal column. The pedestal is raised by a square base with a finely carved wrap around gadroon design. Above the lightly curv...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Maison Millet Building and Garden Elements

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Satinwood

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Pedestal Column in Marble and Ormolu

$18,800

H 52 in W 12 in D 12 in

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Pedestal Column in Marble and Ormolu

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and high quality French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. pedestal column in marble and ormolu. The pedestal is raised by a square two tier Vert de Patricia marble base elega...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Maison Millet Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Marquetry Display Pedestals Attributed to Maison Millet, France, c. 1890

$150,683 / set

H 55.12 in W 16.93 in D 13.78 in

Pair of Marquetry Display Pedestals Attributed to Maison Millet, France, c. 1890

By Maison Millet

Located in PARIS, FR

Elegant pair of Louis XV inspired display pedestals attributed to Maison Millet. They are decorated on three sides with a beautiful marquetry of stylized flowers in “bois de bout”, i...

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Maison Millet Building and Garden Elements

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Plaster Pedestals

$18,500 / set

H 48.75 in W 16 in D 16 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Plaster Pedestals

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. plaster pedestals. The pedestals are raised by square mottled bases below the fluted tapered fut. The central column has interior...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Maison Millet Building and Garden Elements

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Plaster

Previously Available Items

Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Secretaire Pedestal by Maison Millet, circa 1880

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H 42.92 in W 14.18 in D 10.63 in

Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Secretaire Pedestal by Maison Millet, circa 1880

By Maison Millet

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An unusual Louis XV style gilt-bronze and marquetry inlaid secretaire pedestal by Maison Millet. French, circa 1880. Stamped to the reverse of the bronze mounts 'MB' for Maison Millet. This elegant and unusual pedestal is of of bombé shape with fine gilt-bronze foliate mounts. The pedestal has a shaped Brèche d'Alep marble top above a front fitted with a series of drawers, each finely inlaid with floral marquetry. The dummy front to the second drawer opening to reveal a leather writing surface and a fitted interior. It is unusual to find a small secretaire of pedestal form and rare to find an example of such wonderful quality and by an important maker. Maison Millet was established by Blaise...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Maison Millet Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze

Maison Millet building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Maison Millet building and garden elements are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider building and garden elements by Ferdinand Barbedienne, Gilbert Poillerat, and Roger Tallon. Prices for Maison Millet building and garden elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $28,031 and can go as high as $28,031, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $28,031.