French 19th Century Mahogany Side Table by Maison Millet
Description
An exceptionally fine quality late 19th century, French mahogany side table signed by renowned maker Maison Millet. The kidney shaped table has a Breccia marble top with gilt bronze pierced heart design gallery, which is raised on four fluted supports. The cabriole legs have gilt bronze foliate mounts which terminate to paw sabot feet.
The frieze has gilt bronze foliate mounts with beaded moulding to the inset panels, and the lower shelf has fine fluted moulding to the edge.
The single mahogany lined drawer retains its original working lock which comes with two keys.
The reverse of the mounts are stamped MB (Blaise Millet) and the reverse of the marble is signed Millet.
Maison Millet was established in Paris in 1857 by Blaise Millet and operated from premises at 11 Rue Jacques-Coeur, Paris before relocating to 23 Boulevard Beaumarchais. The firm specialised in fine gilt bronzes, furniture and decorative objects and were an active client of Francois Linke. The company won several awards in exhibitions for their work including a gold at the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle. In 1897 Blaise’s son Theodore joined the company and in 1902 Maison Millet were commissioned by the Palais de Versailles to replicate Marie-Antoinette's celebrated Grand cabinet à bijoux.
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