Exceptional Louis XVI-style console in solid mahogany, featuring exquisite chiseled and gilded bronze ornamentation. The front legs are elegantly shaped like vases and flanked by two bronze sirens with a green patina and a Verde Alpi marble top. The console is marked with an original sticker, hand marked “Majorelle Maison”.
French craftsmanship, circa 1890.
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Louis Majorelle, one of the leading figures of French Art Nouveau, began his career producing high-end furniture in the Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. This console is a prime example of that early period, where harmony of materials and refined aesthetics were paramount. Similar pieces were showcased at the 1894 Exposition of Decorative and Industrial Arts in Nancy, marking a peak in Majorelle’s production of historical styles. During this time, he also supplied prestigious Parisian boutiques, including L’Escalier de Cristal.
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Before fully embracing Art Nouveau under the influence of Émile Gallé, Majorelle’s workshop was renowned for its luxurious, historically inspired creations—such as this one—that embody both elegance and exceptional French craftsmanship.
Dimensions: 114cm long x 100cm high x 46cm deep