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French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Commode De Chateau

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A spectacular and grand scale French mid 19th century Louis XVI style flamed mahogany and ormolu mounted Commode de Chateau after a model by Guillaume Beneman, Joseph Stöckel and attributed to Maison Krieger. The extremely high-quality chest is raised by handsome and most impressive lion pawed ormolu supports. The elegant frieze displays a fine fluted design with fitted brass fillets flanked by detailed ormolu rosettes. The three central drawers are sans traverse (without crossbar) showcasing the cabinetmaker's high level of skill. Each drawer displays stunning and intricately detailed mounts of charming birds amidst a richly chased floral wreath, the eternal flame, and a quiver with lovely foliate movements. Two columns lead up each side decorated with ormolu designs of foliage, eternal flames, and large bows, all below ormolu acanthus leaf capitals. Each of the curved side doors displays beaded circular designs framing the most impressive large central foliate reserves. Above is the original white Carrara marble top with a mottled border. Exceptional quality throughout.

Creator:
Maison Krieger (Cabinetmaker)
Dimensions:
Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 83.5 in (212.09 cm)Depth: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)
Style:
Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Carrara Marble,Mahogany,Ormolu
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
West Palm Beach, FL
Reference Number:
Seller: 109861stDibs: LU949923064492
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Maison Krieger

By the start of the late 19th century, Maison Krieger was one of the largest furniture manufacturers in Paris, renowned throughout France and Europe for their quality workmanship and range of furnishings and decor.

The company was founded in 1826 by Bas-Rhin-born brothers Nicolas and Antoine Krieger, who distinguished themselves by producing exceptional reproductions of Empire furniture as well as luxury 18th-century furniture including in the styles of Louis XV and Louis XVI.

Working with marble, mahogany, gilt and bronze, Maison Krieger produced elaborate cabinets and buffets, magnificently handcrafted consoles, center tables, chairs and other pieces. The firm also collaborated with master ébéniste François Linke, and the Maison Krieger label can be found on some of Linke’s works.

Throughout the mid to late 19th century, Maison Krieger underwent several transformations. In 1850, the company was renamed Antoine Krieger et Cie. Following Antoine’s death in 1856, his son-in-law took charge, changing the firm’s name to Cosse-Racault et Cie. Several years later, in 1880, the company became Krieger, Damon et Cie when it merged with furniture manufacturer Damon et Colin.

Despite their multiple reformations, Maison Krieger’s reputation for designing and producing elegant furniture never wavered, and they garnered critical acclaim at several major exhibitions of the 19th century.

In 1849, the firm exhibited at the Exposition des Produits de l’Industrie in Paris. They participated in the Great Exhibition in London two years later, winning a second-class medal for an oak sideboard they made for a client from the Ottoman Empire. In 1855, they exhibited at the Exposition Universelle in Paris and again in 1900.

By the 1920s and 1930s, Maison Krieger had up to 1,000 employees working in their massive workshops in Faubourg St. Antoine. However, the company ceased production in 1945.

Today, Maison Krieger furniture continues to be highly coveted by antique collectors and connoisseurs of 18th-century reproductions and 19th-century pieces.

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