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.
$28,500 / set
Pair of Ormolu Mounted Marble Lamps by Maison Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Tarzana, CA
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...
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Three-Arm Candelabras, Signed Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in New York, NY
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...
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Ormolu Sconces By Maison Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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...
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Three-Light Wall Appliques, by Maison Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
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 ...
Ormolu
$5,629Sale Price / set|39% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 11.82 in
Louis XVI Style French Majestic Pair of Crystal and Bronze Girandoles
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Monum...
Crystal, Bronze
$2,850 / set
H 18 in W 7 in D 6 in
Beautiful French Dore Bronze Marble Cherub Ormolu-Mounted Candelabra Lamps, Pair
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful pair of French gilt doré bronze and marble cherub ormolu-mounted candelabra / three branch lamps.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Ormolu Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of 19th Century or Earlier Louis XV Ormolu Wall Sconces or Appliques. Two arms each with ribbon and bow back, foliate arms ending in foliate candle cups. Provenance: Prominent...
Ormolu
Pair of Ormolu Mount Rock Crystal Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of carved urn form ormolu mounts rock crystal lamps. 19"in/H to the top of the rock crystal.
Rock Crystal
1940s French Louis XV Style Sconces - Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
A beautiful pair of French 1940's Sconces, the patina is so nice on these. 2 light wall sconces. Please see our other listings for a bigger pair in the same style. 17 1/2 in....
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Louis XV Style French Bronze Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Louis XV style French two-light cast bronze sconces. Nice quality casting with original patina. Rewired, new sockets and candle covers. Circa 1900-1920. Dimensions: 10.25"...
Bronze
$2,500Sale Price / set|56% Off
H 17.5 in W 10 in D 9 in
Pair of 19th Century Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Table Lamps by Sevres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of fine quality 19th Century Louis XVI style Sevres porcelain ormolu mounted table lamps. Traditional French porcelain. These beautiful h...
Bronze
$5,017 / item
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 8.67 in
Napoleon III Style Gilt Bronze Sconce By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
In this Napoleon III Style Gilt Bronze Sconce By Gherardo Degli Albizzi You can appreciate both hunting and vegetal motifs in the form of a boar and oak leaves that create a sinuous ...
Bronze
$2,730Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 22 in W 16 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Huntington, NY
This lovely pair of gilt-bronze sconces, have been cleaned rewired and are ready to use.
Bronze
$3,452 / set
H 21.26 in W 11.82 in D 8.27 in
Napoleon III Pair of gilt bronze ormolu wall sconces France
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
Elegant pair of large gilt bronze wall sconces, late Napoleon III period. Late 19th-early 20th century. The central front is ornamented with a large bow with cascading ends and divi...
Ormolu
Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A prism and global rock crystal quartz lamp with fine cast gilt brass insert and base, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. To the rock crystal: 17" H. (Lampshade not included)
Rock Crystal
$8,500 / set
H 19.75 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Three-Light Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A symbolic and distinguished pair of Louis XVI-style ormolu three-light wall appliques. The tied drapery backplate molded with oak branches and stag hoofs and cast with tassel terminal. The three branches each, the form of a French hunting Horn...
Bronze
Empire Black and Gilt Bronze Chandelier by Millet, France 19th Century
By Maison Millet
Located in Paris, FR
Extremly elegant French Empire 19th century gilt bronze and black patina six light chandelier signed by famous Millet Paris. The chandelier has a beautiful decor composed of many finely chiselled details with a central winged angel. It is electrified without piercing the original 19th elements and is in compliance with US standards. Maison Millet T. was founded in Paris in 1853, he was a master cabinetmaker and bronzer famous and awarded at the Universal Exhibitions of Paris in 1889 and 1900. He was one of the very few cabinetmakers to obtain the authorization of the Chateau de Versailles to make the replica of Queen Marie-Antoinette's famous jewelery cabinet...
Bronze
Fantastic Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Sconces by Maison Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fantastic quality pair of late 19th century gilt bronze three light sconces. By Maison Millet The finely chiseled sconces with spiral arms decorated with leaves and berries, the body centered with swags of roses and flowers, the top with a bow knotted ribbon and the bottom with tassels. Signed Millet A Paris...
Bronze
Stunning and Important Gilt Bronze Chandelier by Maison Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning and important late 19th century gilt bronze fifteen-light chandelier. By Maison Millet. A central lyre shaped stem with satyrs masks, suspended by a serpent and a fl...
Bronze
Antique Louis XV Candelabra in Golden Bronze
By Maison Millet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pair of antique and elegant candlesticks in golden bronze, French, 19th century. O/4190.
Bronze, Gold Leaf