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.
Fine Leather Top Dore' Bronze Ormolu French Louis XVI Desk Theodore Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
**French Gilt Doré Bureau Plat Desk by Maison Millet – Exquisite 1890–1920s Ormolu Masterpiece** This exceptional **French gilt doré and mahogany bureau plat** is attributed to the ...
Brass
Pair of marble corinthian gilt-bronze pedestals By Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Napoleon iii gilt-bronze and marble Corinthian pedestals by MILLET. Each with square rouge griotte marble top and column. The corinthian capitals finely cast in rich gilt-...
Marble, Bronze
Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marble-Top Console de Desserte
By Maison Millet
Located in New York, NY
This admirable fine console has a shaped marble top; inset within gilt-bronze border; on a conforming base with decorated gilt bronze mounts. Below is a central cupboard with finely ...
Bronze
Special Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Marble Top Side Table By Maison Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Special Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Marble Top Side Table By Maison Millet Maison Millet The shaped breche violette marble top above the pierced bronze floral fr...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Ormolu Center Table
By Maison Millet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very impressive and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Rosewood, ormolu, and Rouge Royale marble center table/desk by Theodore Millet...
Marble, Ormolu
Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Tea Table By Theodore Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood Tea Table with Cherubs By Theodore Millet Theodore Millet Each section with a molded breche violette marbl...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Transitional Style Guéridon by Maison Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine transitional style gilt bronze mounted guéridon with a Breccia marble top, by Maison Millet. The reverse of the gilt bronze stamped 'MB' for Maison Millet. The table has...
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Leather Top French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
This antique French Louis XVI style writing desk, crafted in France circa 1940s, exudes timeless elegance and classical refinement. Made from walnut with a light natural finish, it f...
Brass
Late 19th Century Pedestal Table
By France"
Located in TARBES, FR
Pedestal table or small tripod table from the end of the 19th century, the legs are in carved wood, oak top, wear of time consistent with age and use, piece of great originality. Goe...
Oak
$2,187 / set
H 31.11 in W 33.08 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Marble Top Console Tables
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French gilt wood marble top console tables, dating from around the 1950’s. They are beautifully designed in the rococo fashion, the quality is superb. The...
Marble
Fine Bronze Marble Top Demilune Console Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy gold tone bronze marble top Demilune console hanging table.
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Console Marble Top, Brass & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
French Louis XVI style Mahogany console topped with a white Carrara marble, decorated by a gilt brass openwork gallery and bronze elements. A wooden lower shelf between legs finished with golden bronze clogs. Perfect in an entryway, or to create a small whiskey bar...
Carrara Marble
$11,286Sale Price|24% Off
H 31 in W 51.5 in D 31 in
A French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood Marquetry Writing Table/Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood Marquetry and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Ladies Writing Table or Desk. The single drawer center table surmounted on each corner with...
Bronze, Ormolu
$20,507
H 39.38 in W 47.64 in D 25.99 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
19th century French Louis XV style ormolu mounted writing desk French, Late 19th Century Height 100cm, width 121cm, depth 66cm Crafted in the late 19th century, this writing desk i...
Ormolu
19th Century Marble Topped Gueridon
Located in Arundel, GB
A 19th C French Gueridon, centre table. Bleached mahogany veneer with lion paw feet and a faceted pedestal, topped with a grey marble.
Marble
$2,130
H 30 in W 48.5 in D 25 in
French Louis XV Bureau Plat Leather Top Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A gorgeous French Louis XV style executive writing desk or bureau plat desk Mahogany, with bronze/bronze trim and ormolu mounts, and embossed green leather top. Remnants of gilt fin...
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Pedestal Side Table W/ Marble Top
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite late 19th-century French Empire-style guéridon side table, sourced directly from Provence and meticulously restored. Handcrafted from solid mahogany, the table features ...
Marble
Louis XV Style Bureau Plate, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Louis XV style bureau plat, having an inset leather top, gilded ormolu mounts, three frieze drawers to one side, d...
Ormolu
$125,000
H 30.5 in W 79.5 in D 38 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood Bureau-Plat Desk
By H. Conquet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large French 19th century Louis XV style ormolu mounted (gilt bronze) kingwood and walnut bureau plat by H. Conquet after a model by Charles Cressent. The shaped rect...
Bronze
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H 31.25 in Dm 24.25 in
French Louis XV 1870s era Marble Top Bronze Mounted Mahogany Round End by Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
**French Louis XV Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Top Occasional Table by Millet, Circa 1870s** This exquisite **French Louis XV style occasional table with drawer** b...
Marble, Bronze
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H 31.25 in Dm 24.25 in
French Louis XV 1870s era Marble Top Bronze Mounted Mahogany Round End by Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
**French Louis XV Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Top Occasional Table by Millet, Circa 1870s** This exquisite **French Louis XV style occasional table with drawer** b...
Marble, Bronze
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H 30 in W 33 in D 21.5 in
Maison Millet, a Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Parquetry Kingwood Table
By Maison Millet
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Maison Millet, a Louis XV style ormolu-mounted parquetry kingwood table, circa 1880. Very high quality bronze mounts. Bronzes have been removed to reveal the MB stamp. Photo avail...
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Kingwood, Ormolu and Fluorite Side Table by Maison Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in London, GB
This elegant circular side table (French: guéridon) was created in France by the Maison Millet (fl. 1853-1918). The company was established in 1853 by Théodore Millet, specialising i...
Stone, Ormolu, 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
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H 29.5 in W 33 in D 19 in
Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Writing Table by Maison Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A very Fine late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted Louis XVI style mahogany and sycamore writing table by Maison Millet Diamond parquetry top above a foliate scrolled frieze with a velvet lined pull-out writing slide. Each side similarly decorated and with a drawer, on fluted legs. After the famous model by Jean-Henri Riesener. The gallery molding engraved Millet A Paris...
Bronze