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.
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
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
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
$1,584Sale Price|34% Off
H 28.35 in Dm 23.63 in
19th Century French Marble Top and Cast Iron Bistro Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming 19th century French guéridon, or bistro table, beautifully embodies the timeless character of classic French cafés. The round top is crafted from natural marble with so...
Marble, Iron
$4,577
H 17.72 in Dm 28.75 in
Guillerme & Chambron, Oak Gueridon, Ceramics by Danikowski, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Boleslaw Danikowski
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme & Chambron, oak gueridon. Ceramics by Danikowski. Edition Votre Maison.
Ceramic, Oak
Rare Fine Quality Gilded Bronze Gueridon by Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare fine quality gilded bronze guéridon by Maison Baguès with palm motif tripod base the gallery top fitted with "Verde Antico marble".
Bronze
19th C. French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Grey Marble Gueridon
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Grey Marble Gueridon with Rams’ Head Detail
Marble, 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
19th Century French Cast Iron Marble Top Bistro Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French cast iron bistro table with pedestal base. Good quality heavy casting with dolphin head feet and black painted patina. Original red and grey veined marble top w...
Marble, Brass, Iron
19th Century French Cast Iron Marble Top Bistro Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French cast iron bistro table with pedestal base. Good quality heavy casting. Stripped of painted finish at some point. Warm gray patina with light rusting. White marb...
Marble, Brass, Iron
Maison Jansen Style Chrome Gueridon
By Maison Jansen
Located in Astoria, NY
Maison Jansen style chromed metal gueridon side table with round glass top. Measures: 26.5" height x 27" diameter.
Metal, Chrome
Early 19th Century French Marble Top Center Table or Gueridon
Located in Essex, MA
Period early 19th century marble top mahogany center table. Baluster shaft with original marble top and paw lion legs.
Marble
Large 19th Century French Marble Topped Gueridon
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th century French marble topped gueridon with a good carved walnut base. 1820. The marble is 1-inch thick. Code: 8849 Dimensions: H: 28.5" (72.4 cm) Di: 45" (114.3 cm)
Marble
Elegant Louis XVI Style Gueridon
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant gueridon or occasional table in the style of Louis XVI, made in France, circa 1910-1920. Beautiful ormolu decoration and parquetry.
Wood
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