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.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of antique Maison Krieger furniture.
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Tray-Top Side Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique French fruitwood server / drinks table with beautifully aged warm patina. Born in France in the 19th century, hand-crafted...
Metal, Brass
Maison Forest Signed French Louis XVI Style Writing Table - Late 19th Century
By Maison Forest
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and very fine quality 19th century French bureau plat by renowned Parisian ébéniste Maison Forest. Maison Forest is one of the most famous french cabinetmakers of the 19th a...
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Belle Epoch Tiered Dessert Table
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely and important French Belle Epoch period two-tier dessert table from legendary American businessman, T. Boone Pickens Preston Hollow, North Dallas home. Hand-crafted from ric...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Rocaille Louis XV Style Portfolio Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare late 19th century carved mahogany French Louis XV style portfolio table / sheet music stand. Exquisitely handcrafted and elegantly finished in timeless Rocaille taste. A classic representation of the genre, with serpentine shaped molded edge parquetry top of matched diamond pattern inlay, supported by a finely hand carved, scrolled and scalloped apron and single frieze drawer with original asymmetrical gilt ormolu pull, over a conforming contoured shelf and open gallery of vertical slots for sheet music, books, magazines, letters, documents and whatnots, all raised by four long cabriole leg wonderfully carved with complementary motifs. In excellent condition, exceptional craftsmanship and detail, having warm, rich antique mahogany color...
Ormolu
19th Century French Belle Époque Period Marquetry Tiered Table
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful French La Belle Époque period mahogany inlaid two-tier etagere stand / side table from the second half of the 19th century. Handcrafted with exceptional craftsmanship, elegantly finished in the timeless and classic Louis XV taste, having a shaped top accented by gilt metal rim, breathtaking marquetry and matched inlay, over a scalloped apron embellished with finely detailed sculpted and chisled gilt bronze ormolu mounts, above the conforming shaped medial shelf, all graceful rising on excellent quality ormolu mounted cabriole legs, terminating in gilded bronze sabots. A great presence and good proportions, make this versatile piece the ideal size for use as a accent table, occasional table, whatnots etagere...
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Inlaid Glass Tray Top Table
Located in Forney, TX
A sophisticated French antique Louis XVI style Neoclassical taste convertible mahogany serving table. Born in Paris, France in the early 20th century, hand-crafted of warm, rich, solid mahogany wood, the elegant Parisan dessert server / cocktail drinks bar cart / tea table having a large removable tray top with brass handles and glass bottom, resting on a two tiered table, the upper and lower tier tabletop featuring striking mahogany with stunning grain detail, warm hue, rich coloring, and beautifully aged patina that adds a rich dark warmth, distinctive depth and mellow luminous sheen that can only be acquired over long periods of time. The upper level is framed by intricate exotic boxwood and ebony banding and stringing raised rim, the lower level having four drop down shelves that can act as extensions, each shelf having serpentine shaped stepped molded edge and patinated brass hardware, all rising on four squared tapered legs garnished with four rows of satinwood sting inlay. The fine antique serving table...
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Tea Table & Tray c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century French ormolu mounted tea serving table, in the opulent Louis XV style. Comprising of an upper tray, the tabletop and a lower shelf. Expandable with pull out sid...
Ormolu
Transitional Style Low Side Table, Attributed to Maison Krieger, circa 1880
By Maison Krieger
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An unusual transitional style gilt bronze mounted low side table, attributed to Maison Krieger. French, circa 1880. This unusual table has a shaped top centred by an inlaid f...
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Side Table Signed By Maison Krieger
By Maison Krieger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Mahogany, Kingwood and ormolu side table/desk signed Krieger. The oval table is raised by elegant cabriole legs...
Ormolu
French Empire Side Table - Etagere Tiered Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French Empire style étagère - or tiered table with two levels of top (great for addded surface storage) Such a handsome and delicate piece ready to add that certain je ne sa...
Ormolu
A French 19th century Louis XV st Belle Époque period Kingwood side table
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. Belle Époque period Kingwood, Tulipwood, Ormolu, and white Carrara marble side table, attributed to Francois Linke. This ...
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Side Table
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted side table or writing table with drawer by François Linke. The foliate key plate with ormolu banding repea...
Ormolu
