Description
Maison Millet, France, late 19th century, elegantly curved oak frame, mahogany and rosewood veneer, fine ornamental and floral marquetry with various partly dyed precious woods, with polished finish in traditional artisanal technique, one intermediate compartment, finely chiselled gilt bronze fittings, partly in the form of rams’ heads and leaves, intermediate compartment and top with edging, signed MILLET a PARIS, height 76 cm, diameter 53 cm, beautiful professionally restored condition.
The present item is subject to conservation legislation (ASB)
MAISON MILLET (1853-1918), established in Paris in 1853 by Théodore Millet, was renowned for crafting luxury furniture and gilded bronze objets d’art of exceptional quality, primarily inspired by 18th-century styles. The firm’s reputation for excellence led to collaborations with other esteemed cabinetmakers, including François Linke, to meet high demand. Maison Millet achieved significant acclaim, securing a gold medal at the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris and the Grand Prix in 1900. The company operated as a manufacturer until 1902 and continued as a retailer until 1918.
