{"title":"French Furniture","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench furniture is celebrated for its elegance, proportion and remarkable range of decorative styles, from the grandeur of Louis XIV design to the refinement of Louis XV, Louis XVI and later French revival periods. This collection highlights furnishings that bring craftsmanship, historic character and a distinctly French sense of balance into the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntique French furniture often reveals the artistry of cabinetmakers, gilders, carvers and bronze workers whose skill shaped some of the most admired interiors in Europe. Fine marquetry, giltwood, ormolu mounts and sculptural silhouettes can each speak to the period, region and taste that shaped a piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore M.S. Rau's French furniture collection for exceptional seating, case pieces, tables and decorative furnishings selected for beauty, quality and their ability to anchor sophisticated interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"louis-xvi-commode-by-pierre-roussel","title":"Louis XVI Commode by Pierre Roussel","description":"Matchless style and high-quality craftsmanship are the hallmarks of Pierre Roussel's furniture, and this exceptional Louis XVI-era commode epitomizes this master craftsman's skill. Crafted of rosewood veneer with a violet wood frame and intricate parquetry inlay, the cabinet's graceful design is also highly practical. The compact form holds two drawers, one of which can be locked for added security. A specimen of marble provides the perfect surface, while bronze ormolu mounts add an additional hint of luxury to the drawers and body. Elegantly curved cabriole legs with bronze ormolu shoes complete this impeccable piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Known for his superior craftsmanship, Roussel was a highly respected maître ébéniste of the 18th century. His furniture pieces were favored by grand patrons such as the Prince de Condé and the Princess of Monaco, and his furnishings graced the halls of the Palais Bourbon and the Château de Chantilly. He was particularly renowned for creating commodes such as the present piece, which display his mastery over parquetry and marquetry to stunning effect. Signed examples in such exceptional condition as this are rarely found on the market. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Stamped \"P. Roussel\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 31 5\/8\" wide x 18 5\/8\" deep x 33\" high","brand":"M.S. 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Cabinetmakers drew their inspiration from the cupboards of Italy, Germany and Spain, but by the reign of Louis XV, the French armoire had reached its height of popularity and possessed a distinctly French flair. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Originating in France in the 18th century, the French Provincial style was born of the ornate Louis XV and Rococo. However, it was crafted by furniture makers in the provinces, outside of the cities. By nature, its beauty relies more on form, function and available materials, and less on ostentatious decorative elements, such as gilding or intricate marquetry. Crafted of different kinds of solid wood, depending on the region (oak, walnut, elm, fruitwoods and sometimes mahogany), these pieces were carved with great artistry and skill, yet were made to be functional and long lasting. Though less exuberant than Louis XV and XVI design, French Provincial furniture exhibited a more serene and approachable splendor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Late 18th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 73\" wide x 30\" deep x 107 1\/2\" high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41239102881927,"sku":"30-0232","price":48500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-0232_1_e041a774-fc8d-47cb-b0c8-a339e23e81b0.png?v=1712738183"},{"product_id":"louis-xvi-style-french-vitrine","title":"Louis XVI-Style French Vitrine","description":"This rare and stunning vitrine was crafted in the manner of the illustrious French ébéniste François Linke. A master of the Louis XVI style, Linke was renowned for his highly original designs that blended the opulence of Rococo with elements of the Art Nouveau. The two styles come together in perfect harmony in this exquisite vitrine, which displays all of the gilt splendor of Rococo and fluid lines of Art Nouveau.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe impressive display cabinet is adorned by beautifully chiseled and gilded bronze mounts of floral garlands and elegant scrollwork. Perfect proportion gives this elegant vitrine a lightness in design, while its mirrored interior and glass shelving make it the perfect display piece.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1890\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n34\" wide x 16\" deep x 61\" high","brand":"M.S. 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What makes this desk even more stunning is the inclusion of three concealed drawers that are opened only by the spring-loaded secret release mechanisms located underneath.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe first porcelain mounted furnishings appeared sometime in the mid-18th century in the shops of the foremost Parisian art dealers. These furnishings successfully, and quite beautifully, married renowned Sèvres porcelain with fine furniture to create a new segment of the decorative arts that appealed greatly to the aristocracy, especially women. The Duchesse de Mazarin, Comtesse du Barry, Marie-Antoinette and the Grand Duchess Maria Feodorovna of Russia are all known to have exquisite collections of Sèvres-mounted furniture. This ornate writing desk, or bureau plat, is a stunning 19th-century example of this treasured decorative art. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDemand for porcelain-mounted furniture was successfully met by Sèvres substantial team of gifted porcelain artisans, particularly flower painters, whose remarkably intricate and elegant floral motifs were the most often requested to adorn these brilliant furnishings. Today, the greatest collections of Sèvres porcelain furniture are held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, the Wallace Collection in London and the famed Louve in Paris. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1880\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n53\" wide x 31\" deep x 32\" high","brand":"M.S. 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Today, it is extremely rare to find a large suite retaining such high levels of quality, condition and elegance. Combining the talents of both the ébéniste and tapestry weaver with exceptional style and sophistication, this set is a superior find. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Aubusson region was the leading manufacturer of fine tapestries since their emergence in the 14th century, with an impressive repertoire that made them the first choice among 18th-century French nobility. Because they favored a certain degree of harmony in their décor, a room whose walls were hung with classically-inspired tapestries would naturally be paired with furnishings bearing similar woven motifs. The late 19th century witnessed a great revival of these early Aubusson furnishings amongst the elite. This suite is a particularly fine example of the Louis XV style, exhibiting the highest quality craftsmanship in all respects.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1870\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSofa: 76” wide x 32” deep x 48” high\u003cbr\u003e\nArmchairs: 29” wide x 27” deep x 41” high\n ","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41239051010183,"sku":"29-4050","price":148500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/29-4050_1.png?v=1712739547"},{"product_id":"rococo-style-pair-of-twin-beds","title":"Rococo Style Pair of Twin Beds","description":"Superior craftsmanship and elegant adornment characterize these exceptional, matching pair of mahogany twin beds by François Linke, the most influential and distinguished French ébéniste of his time. Credited for designing highly innovative furnishings by infusing Rococo style and the latest trends of Paris, these Louis XVI-style Linke beds exemplify the wonderful talent of this truly original artisan. Beautifully embellished with doré bronze mounts of the absolute highest order, the beds are exceptional works of art.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe nature of Linke’s business was divided into two broadly based groups, both of which moved his career into the wealthiest of social circles. The established decorating partnership of Carlhian \u0026amp; Beaumetz, quickly became one of Linke’s biggest clients, and their name appears in Linke’s records frequently between 1888-1910. Carlhian \u0026amp; Beaumetz commissioned from Linke numerous pieces for highly prominent and significant buyers such as the Hamptons of Pall Mall, the Duveens, Arabella Huntington and the Hindleys. In fact, in 1905, Hindley, an important English furniture maker and retailer, distributed a catalogue for his Bond Street store, which almost solely featured Linke furniture. Linke’s private patronage of influential socialites also grew rapidly. Records show commissions for Kaiser Wilhelm II, the Katzensteins, Elias Meyer, the King of Egypt, Faud I and the Devotos, wealthy aristocrats of Italy and Argentina. Today, the regard for Linke’s creations is unwavering and it is even more rewarding to obtain a piece of furniture by this incredible ébéniste, one of the most important furniture makers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach bed is signed \"F. Linke\"\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA similar pair of twin beds are featured in \u003cem\u003eFrançois Linke 1855-1946: The Belle Epoque of French Furniture\u003c\/em\u003e by Christopher Payne, 2003, page 445, Plate 526.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1890\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n46 3\/4\" wide x 85 3\/4\" length x 62\" high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41239128342663,"sku":"30-2608","price":44500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-2608_1_1b30a48e-7e9b-4ce6-ad41-d1c3a3744ce7.png?v=1712737755"},{"product_id":"louis-xvi-style-ormolu-pedestal","title":"Louis XVI-Style Ormolu Pedestal","description":"Tremendous size and exquisite ormolu detailing distinguish this important 19th-century Louis XVI-style French pedestal. Crafted of richly grained hardwood, this outstanding fixture boasts bold ormolu mounts of exceptional quality from top to bottom. Standing just over six feet tall and raised upon ormolu lion’s paw feet, the monumental and strong pedestal was no doubt created to display a work of art, such as a fine sculpture or bronze masterpiece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1880 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 27 1\/2” wide x 17 1\/2” deep x 72 1\/4” high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41239053893767,"sku":"29-4793","price":44500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/29-4793_1_0db9f559-067d-4a5d-8cfb-3c0e181ff70f.png?v=1712739513"},{"product_id":"louis-xvi-giltwood-console-table","title":"Louis XVI Giltwood Console Table","description":"Fashioned in the Louis XVI style, this magnificent French console table has an opulent, yet classical feel. Crafted of luxurious giltwood with a marble top, the half-moon table is bedecked with Neoclassical mounts that accent the table’s intricate design and fluted legs. Crafted with subtlety and a meticulous attention to detail, this table epitomizes all of the best elements of this refined style.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBased on the furniture and decor created during the reign of French King Louis XVI (1774-1789), the Louis XVI style experienced a comeback in the 1860s in Europe and the eastern part of the United States. This revival reintroduced a formal classicism to furniture with an emphasis on simplicity, straight lines and symmetry. Slenderness of proportion was once again favored in furniture, as well as delicate classical motifs and understated luxury. Today, this elegant and timeless style remains highly prized.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1860 \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n38 1\/4\" high x 43\" wide x 21 3\/4\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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These range from the refined border along the top to the intricate acanthus mounts adorning the corners and friezes, as well as the laurel leaf designs on the legs and the ball feet's decorative caps. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With a special turn of a key, the center panel emerges from the desk's interior, revealing the table's hidden, beautifully constructed second nature. This hidden drawer is comprised of three sections, each with its own expertly inlaid surface. With a pull of a bar located underneath, these latched sections are released. The two side sections unfold outward to reveal two large storage spaces and four small drawers with gilt bronze laurel leaf pulls. The center section rises at an angle for reading or writing. Adjustment of the bar underside locks it in place, and the velvet-lined inset holds a mirror on its reverse side. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e After working alongside his father for many years, Alfred Beurdeley became the successor to his family’s prosperous furniture manufacturing enterprise in 1875. The company specialized in high-quality, 18th-century revivals and his extravagant style captured the attention of wealthy Parisians eager to decorate their estates with rare and important Louis XV and Louis XIV-style furnishings. Beurdeley exhibited his works at the International Exposition of 1878, the Amsterdam Exposition of 1893, after which he was appointed Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur and the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1889. Shortly after obtaining the prestigious honor of the Gold Medal in Paris, Beurdeley closed his shop in 1895, sold his famous collection, and spent the remainder of his life in seclusion. In the short span of 20 years, Beurdeley made an indelible mark on the history of 19th-century French furnishings, for his creations remain among the finest of the period. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A similar table is featured in \u003cem\u003e19th-Century European Furniture\u003c\/em\u003e by Christopher Payne, page 54. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1870 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Closed: 42 3\/4” wide x 24 1\/2” deep x 29 3\/4” high","brand":"M.S. 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Each of the table’s three console drawers are armed with locks, ensuring precious contents are kept safe and sound. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Venetian cabinetmaker Paul Sormani established his Parisian boutique specializing in crafting meubles de luxe, or “small fancy furniture,” in 1847 and soon became a fashionable favorite of French royalty. Sormani’s popularity among nobility and gentry soared after being commissioned by Empress Eugenie, wife and consort of Napoléon III, to decorate the royal palace. The Sormani House exhibited furnishings at the 1855 World's Fair in Paris where the firm's designs were awarded a silver medal and again at the 1862 World's Fair in London, placing third with a bronze medal. While exhibiting at the 1867 World Expo in Paris, Sormani's designs won yet another silver medal and were described in these terms by judges: “All production reveals quality of execution of the first order.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1870 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed “Sormani Paris \/ 134, Rd Haussmann” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 45 3\/4“ wide x 25 3\/4” deep x 64“ high ","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41238278733959,"sku":"30-9904","price":54500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-9904_1_d41ab5f3-bb77-470b-bb65-4c64560b8769.png?v=1717921746"},{"product_id":"louis-xvi-style-french-caned-settees","title":"Louis XVI-Style French Caned Settees","description":"This exquisite pair of 19th-century French settees captures the spirit of the Louis XVI style. The versatile chairs are exquisitely crafted with gracefully curved, double caned seat backs, while bronze ormolu accents add a hint of luxury to the carved wood frames. Beautifully embellished throughout, the settees rest on four classically-inspired reed legs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Renowned for its old-world refinement, Louis XVI-style furniture originated during the reign of Louis XV of France in the mid-18th century. Highly ornamental, yet elegant, Louis XVI furniture was more feminine and subdued than in previous years, and was constructed with gracious curving lines from crest to foot. In addition, cast and gilded bronze mounts were added, accentuating the elegance and luxury of these intricately crafted pieces. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 19th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 37\" wide x 25\" deep x 33\" high","brand":"M.S. 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Beautifully embellished with Durand's distinctive Rococo-style ormolu mounts, the secrétaire rests on four curved feet enveloped by ornamented bronze. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCelebrated as one of the greatest ébénistes of luxury furniture at the turn of the century, Durand was a master at creating original designs inspired by the Louis XV and Rococo styles. He established the firm of Maison Durand in 1870, and he soon thereafter received international recognition when the Maison triumphed at the 1889 Paris \u003cem\u003eExposition Universelle\u003c\/em\u003e. Today, high-quality, signed examples such as this are becoming increasingly scarce finds.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStamped \"G. Durand\"\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1880\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n46 1\/8\" high x 24\" wide x 11\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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The frieze itself serves as a spacious storage compartment to hold playing cards and game pieces. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1860\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTable Opened: 35\" square x 29 3\/8\" high\u003cbr\u003e\nTable Closed: 35\" wide x 17 1\/2\" deep x 30 1\/8\" high\n ","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43672832016519,"sku":"30-5045","price":28850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-5045_2_1afe84f4-bffd-4bdd-b000-8577e7d330d0.png?v=1767206677"},{"product_id":"french-meuble-de-milieu-by-grimard","title":"French Meuble de Milieu by Grimard","description":"Enveloped in sumptuous parquetry and doré bronze, this majestic Louis XIV-style French \u003cem\u003emeuble de milieu\u003c\/em\u003e displays the characteristics of incredible quality and masterful workmanship synonymous with the Parisian firm of Maison Grimard. Crafted of sumptuous kingwood, the parquetry door opens to reveal six compartments used to store linens, such as those for the bedroom or even the dining table. The masterful woodwork is flawlessly balanced by intricate doré bronze mounts in the form of Neoclassical floral swags, garlands, plumes and acanthus scrolls. The delicately spiraled doré bronze feet give the cabinet a sense of lightness and balance. Enhanced by a beautiful rouge Campan marble top, this cabinet is an excellent example of late 19th-century French furniture craftsmanship at its finest. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The firm of G. Grimard produced some of the finest \u003cem\u003emeubles d'art\u003c\/em\u003e, or fine art furniture, during the second half of the 19th century in Paris. A frequent and tremendously successful exhibitor at the great international exhibitions, Grimard's body of work consists primarily of Louis XVI and Neoclassical-inspired creations that consistently exhibit the highest quality workmanship. Today, his pieces are incredibly rare and highly sought after.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1880 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 34 1\/2\" wide x 18 1\/2\" deep x 58 1\/2\" high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41237959409799,"sku":"30-4699","price":88500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-4699_1.png?v=1717921299"},{"product_id":"directoire-upholstered-armchairs","title":"Directoire Upholstered Armchairs","description":"The classic sophistication of the Directoire era is on display in this fashionable pair of armchairs. Beautifully upholstered in elegantly striped fabric, the chairs feature reeding, shell adornments and scrollwork reminiscent of the neoclassical style, adding to the richness of the handsome frames.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1795\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n22” wide x 17” deep x 35 1\/2” high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDirectoire furniture is so named because it was crafted during the period of the French Directory, just prior to Napoléon’s reign. Pieces in this style take much of their inspiration from ancient Roman artifacts that had been recovered from the Pompeiian excavations in the late 18th century. Elegant lines, sparse detail and ornamentation are all characteristics of this aesthetic, which influenced designers for many years after.","brand":"M.S. 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This exquisite and extravagant style is marked by asymmetrical composition of shells, flowers, acanthus leaves, musical instruments and mythological figures such as gods, \u003cem\u003eputti\u003c\/em\u003e and satyrs. Furniture was more feminine and subdued than in previous years, and was constructed with gracious curving lines from crest to foot. In addition, cast and gilded bronze mounts were added, accentuating the elegance and luxury of these intricately crafted pieces. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 36 1\/4\" high x 18 5\/8\" wide x 21\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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Highly ornamental yet elegant, the style evolved to look more feminine and subdued than in previous years, with an emphasis on curving lines. As evident in this set's majestic legs and back, elegant curves provide a romantic deviation from heave Baroque lines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Jean-René Nadal l'Ainé was renowned for his high quality and opulently carved furniture in the Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. Born into an important cabinetmaking family, he quickly rose to prominence in his own right, becoming primarily a furniture maker for the Crown as well as for the Comte d'Artois. This exceptional settee, almost certainly made for a client of great importance, bears all of the hallmarks of this celebrated ébéniste. A similar armchair by Nadal that was once held at Versailles is currently in the collection of the Musée du Louvre. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"Nadal L'Aine\" under upholstery \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1760 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 82 1\/4\" wide x 36\" deep x 43 1\/4\" high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41789880172679,"sku":"30-7987","price":44500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-7987_1_c39dfa30-d2cd-418c-b949-f3734710e013.png?v=1726233605"},{"product_id":"louis-xv-style-writing-desk-by-francois-linke","title":"Louis XV-Style Writing Desk by François Linke","description":"Superior craftsmanship and elegant bronzework characterize this tambour front rolltop writing desk by François Linke, the most important French ébéniste of his time. Linke is celebrated for designing highly innovative furnishings by infusing the Rococo style with the Art Nouveau trends of Paris, and this Louis XV-style desk exemplifies his highly original style. Beautifully embellished with Linke's trademark doré bronze mounts and rich inlay, this desk is exemplary of the famed ébéniste's innovative interpretations of the lavish Rococo style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For Linke, winning the coveted Gold Medal at the 1900 Paris Exhibition Universelle confirmed his already solid reputation as France's leading ébéniste. His work had long been admired for its exceptional quality and unique interpretation of the Louis XV style. Born in Bohemia in 1855, Linke moved to Paris in 1881 where he established his now-famous workshop and showroom. Word of Linke's superior work spread quickly through France, and he soon eclipsed even the finest furniture houses of Paris. Today, Linke is counted among the most important furniture makers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his work is dearly coveted by collectors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A similar desk is pictured in \u003cem\u003eFrançois Linke: The Belle Epoque of French Furniture\u003c\/em\u003e by Christopher Payne. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Stamped \"Ct. Linke\/Serrurerie\/Paris\" beneath lock plate and signed \"F. Linke\" on an exterior bronze mount \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Late 19th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 35\" wide x 20 1\/4\" deep x 39 1\/2\" high","brand":"M.S. 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Usually crafted of mahogany and ebony, furniture of the period was adorned with inlay of box, holly, pear and walnut woods, as well as porcelain, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl and ormolu ornaments. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Largely due to the influence of Emperor Napoleon III, who wished to have his name associated with the classical grandeur of Rome and cement his place in French history, the decorative style of the mid- to late-19th century is distinguished by a vast mixture of styles from previous centuries. Eclecticism reigned as craftsmen revisited the most opulent styles from decades past and created their own elaborate versions. Artisans were inspired by the Renaissance age, Boulle furniture of the Baroque period and the Louis XVI style. These pedestals represent the opulent and eclectic designs of this popular era. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1870 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e 16 1\/4” wide x 11 3\/4” deep x 49 1\/2” high\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"M.S. 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The abattant, tables of the cheval mirror, cabinet and nightstands are all fitted with beautiful green marble tops. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each piece is phenomenal and was crafted with extraordinary expertise. Most notable are the superior bronze mounts. Inspired by the style created to glorify Emperor Napoleon, the decorative Empire elements radiate royalty, power and elegance. Bronze legs of winged creatures support the vanity and nightstand while the secretary and cabinet rest on large bronze paw feet. Urns, swags and a variety of mythological creatures are all cast and gilded to the finest degree. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Antoine Krieger took his inspiration for this set from the furnishings of Malmaison, one of Napoleon and Josephine's Parisian palaces. A similar bedroom suite was acquired by circus magnate John Ringling to adorn his bedroom at Ca d'Zan, now part of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1860 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Measurements:\u003cbr\u003e Bed: 65\" wide x 86\" long x 62 1\/2\" high:\u003cbr\u003e Cabinet: 62\" wide x 23 1\/2\" deep x 41 1\/2\" high:\u003cbr\u003e Cheval mirror: 72\" wide x 20 1\/2\" deep x 80\" high:\u003cbr\u003e Secrétaire à abattant: 46\" wide x 20\" deep x 60\" high:\u003cbr\u003e Vanity: 54\" wide x 27\" deep x 66\" high:\u003cbr\u003e Nightstands: 19 1\/4\" square x 34 1\/2\" high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41826972336263,"sku":"29-5791","price":788000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/29-5791_1_ea050718-3aa4-4ac1-9593-af8b47003777.png?v=1728290182"},{"product_id":"louis-xvi-style-marquetry-commodes","title":"Louis XVI-Style Marquetry Commodes","description":"This magnificent pair of French commodes captures the refinement of the Louis XVI style. A highly detailed parquetry design is inlaid into the commodes’ facades and centered by beautiful marquetry still lifes of fruits, flowers and urns. The foliate motif continues with abundant neoclassical bronze ormolu decoration, including acanthus swags and wreath drawer pulls. Each commode is completed by a white marble top accented with elegant grey veins. Crafted with subtlety and meticulous attention to detail, this pair of commodes epitomizes all of the best elements of the neoclassical Louis XVI style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Based on the furniture and decor created during the reign of French King Louis XVI (1774-1789), the Louis XVI style experienced a comeback in the 1860s in Europe. This revival reintroduced a formal classicism to furniture with an emphasis on simplicity, straight lines and symmetry. The slenderness of proportion was once again favored in furniture, as well as classical motifs and understated luxury. Today, this elegant and timeless style remains highly prized. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1880 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 59\" wide x 19 1\/2\" deep x 35 1\/2\" high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41238612017287,"sku":"31-3639","price":198500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-3639_1_5f5bde42-2df8-445f-ae9d-eb401ef68305.png?v=1717922792"},{"product_id":"pair-of-louis-xvi-console-tables","title":"Pair of Louis XVI Console Tables","description":"These classic Louis XVI-era console tables epitomize the grace and sophistication this celebrated style is renowned for. The elegantly tapered legs feature gold gilt detail and a beautiful patina, while the slender aprons display finely carved sunburst and foliate details, which are complemented by gorgeously veined gray marble tops. To find a single console table in this condition is remarkable, to a perfectly matched pair is truly exceptional.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Late 18th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 55 1\/4\" wide x 24 5\/8\" deep x 34 7\/8\" high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44313052708999,"sku":"31-3402","price":58500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-3402_1_f12f0859-c169-4b17-ae9e-98cded0d6766.png?v=1775056985"},{"product_id":"louis-xv-style-porcelain-mounted-card-table","title":"Louis XV-Style Porcelain-Mounted Card Table","description":"This Louis XV-style French card table was designed with both elegance and function in mind. Adorned by Sèvres-style porcelain floral plaques and gilt bronze mounts, its serves as a well-appointed side or console table when not in use. When one is ready for a card game, the table quickly transforms into a sturdy playing surface, complete with green felt, by simply unfolding the hinged top. Exhibiting the timeless grace of traditional Louis XV design, the table is a triumph of early 19th-century inventiveness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Card playing and gambling were very popular pastimes among the fashionable elite during the 18th- and 19th-centuries, and tables such as this were specially crafted and housed in some of the finest estates throughout Europe. To find a porcelain-mounted example is a rarity, particularly in such excellent condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1870 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 32 1\/2\" wide x 16 1\/4\" deep x 30\" high\u003cbr\u003e With table top expanded: 32 1\/2\" wide x 32 1\/2\" deep x 30\" high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43693439385735,"sku":"31-2803","price":34500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-2803_1.png?v=1769786794"},{"product_id":"francis-i-renaissance-sideboard-1","title":"Francis I Renaissance Sideboard","description":"This astonishing 16th-century dressoir, or sideboard, was crafted in Lyon during the height of the French Renaissance. It is one of just three known examples of its kind and the only not presently held in a museum collection. It was originally one of a pair, and its mate is a prized possession of the famed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rauantiques.my.salesforce.com\/sfc\/p\/A0000000JY02\/a\/8X000000MoTs\/vxkOeRhbDs6VHWh_LTUiTDvGZhQRD6xFFIfl3cPAQRs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrick Collection in New York\u003c\/a\u003e; a third smaller cabinet can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum (London). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Masterfully executed, the dressoir's exterior is crafted entirely of rich walnut, with a sturdy oak interior. The elaborate carvings offer a visual compendium of the decorative motifs found in the art of the French Renaissance, from satyrs and harpies to female terms and masks, as well as decorative strapwork. First emerging at the court of Francis I in the 1530s, this style became increasingly playful over the decades, as demonstrated by the charming and whimsical design of this dressoir. In terms of craftsmanship and quality, it remains in impeccable condition, considering it was crafted over 425 years ago.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paperwork in the Frick Collection archives lends insight into the history of the sideboard, as well as its mate. The matching dressoir was purchased by the legendary Henry Clay Frick and first reappeared in 1855 in a restorer’s workshop in Marseilles. The two sideboards were almost certainly still a pair at that time, and both likely underwent expert restoration. After restoration, the present dressoir disappeared - due to the relatively small size of homes during this era, many such pairs were split and sold as individual pieces of furniture.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Frick’s dressoir entered a significant collection in Europe, where it was later bought by famed English dealer Sir Joseph Duveen. This collection of furnishings reportedly cost Duveen $1,500,000, and his purchase was reported by every major newspaper in the Western world. The star of the collection was the “16th-century cabinet,” and Duveen brought it to New York for Mr. Frick’s approval. Frick was immediately enamored with the piece and paid an incredible $110,000 for it in 1917. That price places the Frick dressoir among the most expensive pieces of furniture ever to sell in the history of the world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e To find the mate to such an important and spectacular piece of furniture, particularly in such excellent condition, is truly a once-in-a-lifetime discovery. This dressoir is the absolute rarest, most important piece of furniture on the market today.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1575 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 71 3\/4” wide x 23 1\/2” deep x 65 3\/8” high \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e References:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Furniture,\u003c\/em\u003e 1965, Joseph Aronson \u003cem\u003eWorld Furniture,\u003c\/em\u003e 1988, Helena Hayward \u003cem\u003eFurniture in The Frick Collection: Italian and French Renaissance, French 18th and 19th Centuries, Volume V,\u003c\/em\u003e 1992, The Frick Collection \u003cem\u003eLe Meuble en France au XVI Siecle,\u003c\/em\u003e 1923, Edmond Bonnaffé \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GML1fTiDORc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to view a video of this item.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Connecticut\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Wyoming\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42849241497735,"sku":"31-4584","price":985000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-4584_1.png?v=1750973212"},{"product_id":"table-a-la-tronchin-by-pierre-garnier","title":"Table à La Tronchin by Pierre Garnier","description":"This Louis XVI-era table à la tronchin designed by Pierre Garnier and crafted of fine mahogany exudes the finest qualities of the early neoclassical movement. Named after Swiss physician Théodore Tronchin, a table à la tronchin was intended to embrace the ideals of its namesake, who argued against sedentary lifestyles and excessive sleep. This particular example can be positioned to allow a user to read, draw or write from both standing and seated positions, encouraging movement throughout the day. Its novel design is completed by a tooled leather writing surface and original brass hardware. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An innovator in the neoclassical style, Pierre Garnier began producing signature designs inspired by Greek architectural elements as early as 1761, while many of his contemporaries continued developing Rococo furniture. His visionary creations led to relationships with important clients, including the Marquis de Marigny, minister of arts under Louis XV and early proponent of the neoclassical style, who commissioned Garnier originals for his Parisian and countryside homes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The functionality and beauty of tables à la tronchin are still celebrated today, and a comparable table currently resides in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rauantiques.my.salesforce.com\/sfc\/p\/A0000000JY02\/a\/8X000000MpJQ\/xg4nwkFQSCsdM1SabMj7vRBol15WYbWm6S1FM25bVuU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMetropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1780 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 38 3\/8\" wide x 24\" deep x 30 1\/8\" high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43672930713735,"sku":"31-5455","price":44500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-5455_1_a2304452-8f1d-4bb9-a7de-b6b239c45951.png?v=1767202881"},{"product_id":"french-charles-x-writing-desk","title":"French Charles X Writing Desk","description":"The epitome of French elegance and style, this French Charles X-style writing desk takes the classic design of English Davenport desks to new heights. The table is exquisitely crafted of the finest Ceylon ebony and West Indian satinwood, among the rarest and most prized woods in the world. The gilt bronze mounts offer the perfect contrast with the wood's rich, dark color. A galleried top frames the gently angled slope, offering the perfect writing surface complete with a gilt bronze bookrest. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Remarkably, the desk still features its original leather writing surface, which unlocks to reveal four drawers, one false and three functional, as well as a pull-out swiveling pen tray. The desk is accompanied by its original keys, which fit into a spring lock, allowing the utmost in privacy and security. The museum-quality creation showcases the technical prowess and high style for which French furniture is so prized, in a rare and desirable wood. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Early 19th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 34\" high x 28 7\/8\" wide x 20 7\/8\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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It is rare to find two matching armchairs from this period, particularly by such an exceptional maker, making this set a remarkable find.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Jean-René Nadal l'Ainé was renowned for his high quality and opulently carved furniture in the Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. Born into an important cabinetmaking family, he quickly rose to prominence in his own right, becoming primarily a furniture maker for the Crown as well as for the Comte d'Artois. This exceptional settee, almost certainly made for a client of great importance, bears all of the hallmarks of this celebrated ébéniste. A similar armchair by Nadal that was once held at Versailles is currently in the collection of the Musée du Louvre. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"Nadal L'Aine\" under upholstery \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1760 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 27\" wide x 27\" deep x 39\" high","brand":"M.S. 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This exquisite design epitomizes the transition from Rococo extravagance to Louis XVI restraint, combining classical symmetry with decorative richness in perfect balance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Based on the furniture and decor created during the reign of French King Louis XVI (1774-1789), the Louis XVI style experienced a comeback in the 1860s in Europe and the eastern part of the United States. This revival reintroduced a formal classicism to furniture with an emphasis on simplicity, straight lines and symmetry. Slenderness of proportion was once again favored in furniture, as well as delicate classical motifs and understated luxury. Today, this elegant and timeless style remains highly prized. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 32“ high x 30 1\/2” diameter ","brand":"M.S. 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During the 19th century, the French elite adorned their interiors with monumental fireplaces, considering them both functional and decorative statements of wealth and sophistication. This exceptional example, with its grand scale and unparalleled artistry, epitomizes the luxurious tastes of the era. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 46 1\/4\" high x 82 1\/4\" wide x 16 1\/4\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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Uniting curvilinear structure and delicate natural motifs, the masterpiece presents as an indoor greenhouse, beautifully rendered in sculpted, ribbed and stained plane tree with glazed upper panels and arching lines reminiscent of flowering branches. Its exceptional brass ornamentation and pierced base tray, executed by Frank Scheidecker, depicts cascading wisteria and koi fish, transforming the structure into a luminous, botanical tableau. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The framework rests on vegetal-form feet and culminates in decorative arches. Each panel is glazed and framed in undulating wood, while Scheidecker's finely cut wisteria flourishes across the upper glass panels. Its presence remains deeply evocative of the period's artistic ambitions, a fusion of function and fantasy at the height of Art Nouveau artistry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This cabinet exemplifies the visionary approach of Georges Hoentschel, a Parisian decorator, collector, architect and ceramist whose life and career unfolded during a time of dramatic social and cultural transformation in France. As head of the renowned furnishing firm Maison Leys, Hoentschel employed over 50 craftsmen and served an elite international clientele that included J.P. Morgan, Jacques Doucet and the Emperor of Japan. Hoentschel did not produce the works himself but shaped the creative vision that inspired his skilled artisans. His innovative aesthetic earned him a central role in promoting French decorative arts during the Belle Époque. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Following the upheavals of the Franco-Prussian War and the Commune, the newly established Third Republic witnessed a renewed interest in eighteenth-century art and historic French styles. Hoentschel capitalized on this trend with his encyclopedic knowledge of decorative arts and an extensive archive of period models, furniture and architectural fragments. He exported French taste to a global stage through his participation in World’s Fairs and prestigious commissions. Similar botanical and architectural elements to those in this cabinet were showcased in Hoentschel’s celebrated “Salle du Bois” at the 1900 Paris Exposition and again at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair—two of his career's defining achievements. He also played a key role in the early plans for the Musée des Arts Décoratifs at the Louvre, designing the pavilion of the Union Centrale des Arts Décoratifs for the Paris fair. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Documented in multiple landmark exhibitions, including Tokyo’s 1968 \u003cem\u003eL’Art Nouveau\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSarah Bernhardt\u003c\/em\u003e at the Espace Pierre Cardin in 1976, this display cabinet is one of the rare surviving objects to embody both Hoentschel’s artistic ambition and the Belle Époque’s decorative spirit. 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It conceals a beautifully organized interior designed for cocktail service during one of the most stylish eras of the 20th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The cabinet's restrained geometric form reflects the linear aesthetic that defined the earliest years of Art Deco. Opening the cabinet reveals a mirrored interior that amplifies both light and the beauty of the barware within. A pull-out cutting board offers a convenient work surface, while dedicated compartments in the base provide storage for liquor bottles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fitted as a complete cocktail service, the interior includes a glass decanter, six rocks glasses, six flared shooter glasses, six cocktail picks and two twisted-stem bar spoons, all thoughtfully arranged for effortless entertaining. 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