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.
Rare Signed Millet Vernis Martin Paint Decorated French Louis XVI Corner Cabinet
By Maison Millet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Presenting a superb French Louis XVI–style paint-decorated corner cabinet signed Millet, a refined and beautifully crafted piece that perfectly embodies the elegance and artistry of ...
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Style Writing Desk, Gilt-Bronze Mounted, Circa 1900, France
By Maison Millet
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Walnut and Bois Satiné Parquetry Writing Desk, ‘Bureau en Rognon’, By Maison Millet, Paris. The curved cartonnier with five drawers around ...
Bronze
Pair of Lacquer and Ormolu-Mounted Cabinets in the Louis XVI Manner by Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in London, GB
A pair of cabinets in the Louis XVI manner By Maison Millet of Paris The pair of demilune cabinets constructed from bois noirci, rising fr...
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Exceptional Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes By Maison Millet
By Jean-François Leleu, Maison Millet
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional Matched Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Parquetry Commodes/Night Stands By Maison Millet Theodore Millet after Jean-Francois Leleu The ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Théodore Millet - Cabinet Cartonnier Vitrine Louis XV Style
By Maison Millet
Located in Beaune, FR
Magnificent cabinet / showcase also acting as a cardboard box in the upper part signed "MILLET Paris". This piece of furniture is Louis XV style, in marqu...
Wood
Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Kingwood Parquetry Cabinet by T Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and beautiful French 19th century Louis XVI Kingwood and parquetry inlaid armoire or cabinet by Maison Millet. Fine gilt bronze mounts and a Breccia marble top. Interior with ...
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry and Parquetry Cabinet by Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Inlaid Marquetry and Parquetry Cabinet By Theodore Millet By Theodore Millet The large marble t...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$14,869 / set
H 35.63 in W 28.35 in D 17.72 in
Pair of French 18th Century Louis XVI Corner Cabinets with Flower Marquetry
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An exceptional pair of Louis XVI period corner cabinets or encoignures with elaborate marquetry work. Each cabinet opens with a front door, revealing two shelves, on bracket feet. Be...
Marble
19th C. French Louis XV Style Vitrine
Located in Houston, US
19th C. French Louis XV style hand carved vitrine in oak with original glass. Hand carved decorations indicative of the Louis XV style along with cabrio...
Glass, Oak
$450,000
H 62.5 in W 82 in D 41 in
French 19th-Century Louis XV Style Figural Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau-Plat Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Palatial French 19th-Century Louis XV style figural gilt bronze mounted tulipwood marquetry three-drawer bureau-plat cartonnier with Dual clock-works by Lenoir, Paris, surmounted wit...
Ormolu
$118,000
H 38.5 in W 81 in D 29 in
19th Century French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Superb 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt- bronze mahogany, kingwood and fruitwood marquetry armorial commode with Sycamore Marquetry and magn...
Ormolu
19th-C. French Corner Cabinet
Located in Ballard, CA
A single door painted French corner cabinet in the Louis XVI style. Made out of pine wood painted with light gray/blue and cream accents. Feature...
Iron
$24,950Sale Price|48% Off
H 37.5 in W 57.75 in D 24.75 in
A 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted & Marquetry Bombé Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted kingwood and tulipwood floral marquetry Bombé two-drawer commode with a Royal veined yellow marble top. The serpentine body wit...
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Style Hand-Painted Curio Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Hand Painted Wood, Original Curved Glass, Brass Accents, Original Skeleton Key Style: French Louis XV This elegant curio vitrine ...
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet in Coral Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gustavian corner cabinet crafted in pine, originally painted in coral colour with a warm and naturally aged patina. The cabinet is constructed in two sections and features a gently ...
Pine
$4,400
H 31.11 in W 50.79 in D 23.63 in
French Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers, Walnut & Bronze Mounts, 19th century
By Bernard Molitor
Located in Odense, DK
A grand yet grounded piece, this antique Empire commode dates back to the early 19th century. Crafted in rich walnut with glowing depth, the piece reflects the stylistic ideals of th...
Marble
$5,411 / set
H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 26.78 in
Early Paint Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk & Stool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early painted circa 1880-1900 French Louis XV style Bureau plat writing table with later stool This is a wonderful find, the burea...
Brass
$24,950Sale Price|47% Off
H 37 in W 63 in D 27 in
French 19th-20th century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted kingwood, amaranth, satinwood and Tulipwood Bois Satiné and Bois de Bout Floral Marquetry Two-Drawer Commode of bom...
Marble, Bronze
$14,850Sale Price|25% Off
H 34.25 in W 53.25 in D 23.25 in
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted satinwood and tulipwood Bois Satiné and Bois de Bout floral Marquetry two-drawer commode of bombé serpentine form, ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Sold
H 73 in W 36 in D 17 in
Wonderful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine Cabinet -Theodore Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A wonderful late 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted parquetry vitrine cabinet by Theodore Millet Theodore Millet In demilune form, ...
Bronze
Sold
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...
Marble, Bronze
Bureau à Gradin Desk by Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fabulous and rare bureau à gradin, or tiered desk, was crafted by the highly respected ébéniste Theodore Millet of Paris, founder of the acclaimed Maison Millet firm. Displaying...
Ormolu
Antique Kingwood and Ormolu Commode
By Maison Millet
Located in London, GB
A Diminutive Commode in the Louis XVI Manner After the original by J.F Leleu, By Millet of Paris Constructed in purpleheart wood, amaranth and kingwood, and dressed with very fine...
Marble, Ormolu