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 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
$62,263
H 50.01 in W 14.57 in D 12.21 in
Onyx, Marble, Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Pedestal Clock
Located in London, GB
This colorful pedestal clock has been crafted from fine red marble and green onyx, and beautifully decorated with gilt bronze (ormolu) and champlevé enamel. While a popular crafts material in ancient times, onyx was largely forgotten about until its rediscovery in the mid-19th century in Algeria by a French marble-worker called Delmonte. Onyx became highly fashionable in France following this discovery, and it was used to create a variety of decorative art objects. The clock features a green onyx cube-shaped case, which is surmounted by a slightly projecting red marble top. This top is fringed with champlevé enamel drapery-like motifs, with gilt bronze drop-finials. The case is mounted on its front with a circular dial, which features a central floral champlevé enamel motif, encircled by black Arabic Numerals. This dial is set within a gilt bronze egg-and-dart and champlevé enamel bezel. The sides of the case are mounted with circular gilt bronze barometers...
Onyx, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Pair of tall marble column pedestals
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A pair of tall classic marble pedestal stands. They look like a blend of polished marble and limestone, warm black with griege undertones and peachy-terracotta and burgundy hues. Not...
Marble
$16,000 / set
H 49 in W 12 in D 12 in
A Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Pedestals
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Pedestals The square rouge marble top above a circular neck, the tapering columnar support mounted with gilt bronze arrow...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$2,490
H 42 in W 11.75 in D 11.75 in
Antique Neoclassical Variegated Green Marble and Gilt Bronze Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Antique (19th century) marble pedestal in the Roman neoclassical style, crafted from variegated green marble with gilt bronze mounts including Corinthian capitol. 42 inches tall wit...
Marble, Bronze
Pair Of Dark Gray Marble Pedestals
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of dark gray fluted marble pedestals resting on circular plinths, circa mid 20th century. Approximate diameter of tops 10".
Marble
Pair of Empire-Style Marble Top Gold Gilt & Painted Pedestals
Located in Southampton, NJ
Pair of Italian Empire-style gilt and painted pedestals topped with Kastoria Red Marble from Greece, circa 1960. In very good vintage condition having polished marble and solid frame...
Marble
Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Pedestals
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) gilt pedestals with 3 carved mermaid and griffins at base.
Wood
$75,000 / set
H 42 in Dm 14 in
Pair of Russian Gilt Figural and Ebonized Marble Top Pedestals, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Russian Gilt figural and ebonized marble top pedestals terminating on tripod winged hoof feet. Late 18th Century
Marble, Ormolu
$62,263 / set
H 58.67 in W 20.87 in D 13.78 in
Near Pair of Gilt Bronze and Marble Mounted Mahogany Pedestals after Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
These beautiful pedestals are based on a design by the acclaimed French craftsman, Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806). Riesener was the official cabinetmaker to King Louis XVI, and was ...
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Gilt Wood Pedestals With Black Marble Tops
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Striking pair of neoclassical-style pedestal tables featuring richly patinated gilt wood columns set on square black marble bases and topped with matching circular black marble surfa...
Marble
$17,500 / set
H 44 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Fine and Rare Pair of French Gilt Bronze , Porcelain and Marble Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of French gilt bronze, porcelain & marble pedestals 19th/20th century Each with portraits of Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife, Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma Measures: 44 x 14...
Marble
Pair of Louis XVI style giltwood and marble pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of Louis XVI style giltwood and marble pedestals French, late 19th Century Height 98cm, diameter 35cm The superb tripod pedestals in this pair are fine examples of the Louis XV...
Carrara Marble