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
$5,691Sale 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
$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
$4,276Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 18.5 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
Pair of French ormolu mounted marble table lamps
Located in Cheshire, GB
A pair of French ormolu-mounted marble table lamps, in the form of neoclassical urns having swags and masks. All raised on shaped stepped bases. Terminating in toupee feet. Dimension...
Marble
Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fine carved prism and globe rock crystal lamps with polish brass decorations and base. Custom quantities available. Measures: To the rock crystal: 22 in/H (Lampshade not i...
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.
$2,600Sale Price / set|27% Off
H 25 in Dm 5 in
Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Celadon Enamel Vases as Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE (1/18) Pair of celadon crystalline enamel vases as lamps with 19th century French ormolu ribbon and banding. Bases and caps are brass the color of bronze. Shades are...
Pair of 19th Century French Dore Bronze Three-Arm Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of late 19th c. French Dore Bronze Sconces with Urn and Flame Motif.
Bronze
$4,600 / set
H 28 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., pair of Italian Louis XVI style gold plated, patinated bronze and gilt bronze column table lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. Of beautiful quality, two light, fluted, col...
Metal, Bronze, Ormolu, Gold Plate
$20,000 / set
H 26 in W 14.5 in D 12 in
Fantastic Quality Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Six-Arm Candelabra
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fantastic Quality Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Six Arm Candelabra Each with a very fine designed upper body with roses and berries, the lower part as a spiral on a round...
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Silver Plated Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI Style silver plated bronze bouillotte lamp. This stunning antique French Louis XVI style silver plated bronze bouillotte lamp or desk lamp with adjustable tole shade...
Bronze, Tôle
Pair of 19th Century French Doré Bronze Candelabra Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century finely chased French doré bronze candelabras converted to lamps. The base diameter is 9 inches. The shades are included and are handmade of parchment paper. They...
Bronze