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.
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
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 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
$5,043 / 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
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
$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
$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
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Each with three outward scrolling candlelights in the form of a hunting horn, mounted on tasseled-swag encircled by a wreath of oak leaves.
Bronze
$2,776Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of bronze wall sconces with tied loop ending in tassels holding three twisted and fluted arms. Dimensions: 23.5” high by 12” wide by 7.25” deep. Condition: Please see detail...
Bronze
Pair Bronze Louis XV Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair bronze Louis XV style sconces. Pair vintage Louis XV style two-arm wall lights newly electrified. Italy, circa 1920. Dimensions: 12" H x 9.5" W x 4” projection
Bronze
$12,000 / set
H 25.25 in W 13.25 in D 10.75 in
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze three-light wall sconces Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 25 1/4 in x 13 1/4 in x 10 3/4 inches.
Bronze
$595 / set
H 18 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Candelabra Wall Sconces - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Candle Holder 3 Arm Candelabra Wall Sconces - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x 11.5" W x 8" D.
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