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.
MILET & DIFFLOTH – Ornamental Glazed Ceramic Charger with Wildflower Decor
By Emile Diffloth, Maison Millet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
MILET (Ceramist) and DIFFLOTH (Decorator) created this exceptional collaborative work, emblematic of high-end artistic production in Sèvres at the end of the 19th century. The MILET ...
Ceramic
Ming Dynasty Celadon Glazed Charger
Located in Stamford, CT
Ming dynasty celadon glazed charger having fluted interior with plain well center.
Ceramic
Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Sale Canister with Grapes, Kitchen Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
This decorative ceramic canister showcases a hand-painted grape motif inspired by classic Italian artistry. Designed with a fitted lid, it offers practical storage while serving as a...
Ceramic
Eugenio Pattarino Ceramic Charger
By Eugenio Pattarino
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fantastic and rare ceramic charger by Eugenio Pattarino. Vibrant red color and Classic Italian Mid-Century style is represented very well in this piece. Eugenio Pattarino was born in 1885 and passed away in 1971. He was a master sculptor and model maker and taught in art schools in both Venice and Frankfort, Germany. In the late 1940s he opened his own studio in Florence. His factory used both “EPF” and “CAPEF” (Artistic Ceramics Professor Eugene Pattarino) to mark his pieces. His studio is best known for its large religious statutes, many of which reside in a number of churches in Italy and the U.S. In the 1950s Pattarino had more than fifty artists working for him and some among them were considered the best ceramists in Italy. At this time Eugenio was joined by his son, Ranier, and the company began concentrating on more eclectic themes. These pieces, when new, were quite expensive when they were purchased but almost never garner anywhere near their original cost at today's auctions. The factory claimed that the Vatican used Pattarino’s ceramics as gifts to famous visitors, including President John Kennedy, Andre Gide and Paul Sartre. Unfortunately there is no proof to back these claims. As a matter of fact I have discovered that the Pattarino name is almost generally unknown in Italy and even lesser known in Florence. His name is, however, recognized here in the United States and most of the factory’s output can be found in the U.S. where it was imported. In November 1966 the Arno River flooded its bank and inundated most of Florence. Work to restore damaged art...
$750 / item
H 2.5 in Dm 24 in
Vintage Celadon Ceramic Charger Plate with Crackled Glaze – Elegant Table Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage celadon ceramic charger plate with crackled texture. This elegant vintage ceramic charger plate features a delicate celadon glaze that enhances the simplicity and purity of...
Ceramic
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Plate with Two Clowns, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This is a glazed ceramic plate depicting two clown with two contrasting behaviors, which gives the scene a poetic narrative full of s...
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Cup
Located in New York City, NY
Bronze colored glazed ceramic vase. Hand formed, with undulating curves throughout.
Ceramic
Rambervillers French Ceramic Vase with Beautiful Glaze
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rambervillers, French ceramic vase. Beautiful glaze! In perfect condition. Measures: 26 cm high. Stamped.
Midcentury Ceramic Charger Bowl Studio Work
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Irregular shaped charger like bowl depicting an exotic beauty. Marked on the back in the glaze TAKA-PUKA and on a sticker attached to the back: B.H.I.A, TL w/6, wall plaque, Rs 22/50.
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase With Black Glaze & Decorated With Flowers From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This ceramic vase boasts a sleek black glaze adorned with charming floral motifs, capturing the essence of vintage elegance. Crafted in the 1960s, it stands as a testament to the end...
Ceramic
Tim Keenan Wall Mounted Ceramic Charger
By Tim Keenan
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tim Keenan wall mounted ceramic charger. 2021.
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Tim Keenan Wall Mounted Ceramic Charger
By Tim Keenan
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tim Keenan wall mounted ceramic charger. 2021.
Ceramic
Tim Keenan Wall Mounted Ceramic Charger
By Tim Keenan
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tim Keenan wall mounted ceramic charger, 2021.
Ceramic