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Louis Majorelle Vitrines

French, 1859-1926

Louis-Jean-Sylvestre Majorelle, more commonly known as Louis Majorelle, was a French artist, metalworker and Art Nouveau designer celebrated for his bedroom furniture, cabinets, chairs and decorative objects

In 1877, Majorelle moved to Paris from the town of Nancy where he began his studies in painting under Jean-François Millet at the École de Beaux Arts. Following the death of his father, a furniture designer, he returned to Nancy and took over the family workshop. Parisian architect Henri Sauvage designed Majorelle’s house in Nancy, Villa Majorelle, which featured stained glass by Jacques Gruber. 

In order to increase productivity and reduce costs — as well as shift the family business’s focus from reproductions of 18th-century furniture such as Louis XV chairs to instead working in the era’s Art Nouveau style — Majorelle integrated modern techniques and processes at his atelier (these changes were in part inspired by innovative glassmaker Emile Gallé). 

The workshop became known for Majorelle’s distinctive designs and the pronounced craftsmanship of its offerings. There were tables made from mahogany and ormolu that featured handsome bronze mounts and marquetry, table lamps that shared common ground with the prized designs associated with Tiffany Studios, and decorative pieces that Majorelle produced in partnership with Daum, a revered manufacturer of French art glass. 

The work was very much characterized by the botanical motifs and curvaceous silhouettes of Art Nouveau design, and the business was successful. Majorelle produced a range of items during the early 1900s and was a participant in the 1900 Paris Exposition as well as the Exposition de l'Ecole de Nancy in 1903.

In 1916, a devastating fire broke out in Majorelle’s factory on the rue du Vieil-Aître in Nancy. It destroyed all of the company’s awards, sketches, molds, equipment and archives of Majorelle’s work. In 1917, destruction again shook his business when his shop on the rue Saint-Georges was bombed by German aircraft. The designer marched on — he relocated to Paris where he shared a workspace and created vases and other vessels in the Art Deco style before he moved back to Nancy. Majorelle designed the Nancy Pavilion at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in 1925 with Alfred Lévy. He died in 1926.

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Creator: Louis Majorelle
Louis Majorelle Signed Corner Bibliothéque de Présentation art Nouveau Nancy
By Louis Majorelle, Ecole de Nancy
Located in Verviers, BE
Majorelle Art Nouveau Presentation Bookcase reading corner Superb collector's bookcase in solid molded walnut, finely carved and panelled. Asymmetrical frame opening with solid door at the Left, a glass door and 4 open niches at the top.
Locks and drawer handles in gilded bronze.
 Very fine original condition.
 Superb quality commissioned model Art Nouveau William morris upholstery fabric.
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Bronze

Majorelle Art Nouveau Vitrine
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Vitrine signed "L.Majorelle" in walnut and veneer, molded and carved with clematis decoration. The central box opens on the front with a partly glazed door presenting a lower inlaid ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Walnut

Louis Majorelle, an Exceptional Quality French Ormolu and Vernis Martin Vitrine
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
Louis Majorelle, an exceptional quality French Ormolu and Vernis Martin Vitrine, French, circa 1885 An exceptional quality vitrine, in the Louis XVI-style with jewel quality ormol...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Bronze, Ormolu

20th Century French Art Nouveau "Fleurs d'Aubépine" Vitrine by, Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Englewood, NJ
An early 20th century fine and rare French Art Nouveau carved and inlaid Marquetry "Fleurs d'Aubépine" (Hawthorne flowers) walnut single door display cabinet by, French Master Furnit...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Carved Walnut inlaid & glazed Salon Cabinet by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in London, GB
Louis Majorelle (1859-1926), an Art Nouveau carved walnut, inlaid and glazed salon cabinet, with stylised floral carved details to the crown with a centr...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Walnut

Louis Majorelle Gilt Walnut "Aux Pins" Vitrine
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
This gilt vitrine "aux pins" by Louis Majorelle is a masterpiece in Art Nouveau design. The gilt finish and simplicity of line that unifies the piece lend it a refined elegance, making it the perfect frame for carefully selected objets d’art. Louis Majorelle’s father Auguste had specialized in 18th-century style furniture, including the chinoiserie so loved in the court of Louis XVI. Louis Majorelle experimented with the pine motif at the same time as Rene Lalique. Both looked to East Asian Art...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Glass, Giltwood, Fabric

Majorelle Art Deco Vitrine in Blond Mahogany Signed piece
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese inspiration for this Majorelle vitrine in blond mahogany. The silk fabric inside in perfect condition is the original one from the period, this large display cabinet is in a...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Iron

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Important Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Bookcase Desk Desk-Chair & Filing Cabinet
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique museum quality, 4-piece Parisian Art Nouveau office furniture set. As far as we know, this is the most complete, Louis Majorelle office furniture set that has been offered in the world in the past 50 years. Most collectors and enthousiasts will know how rare a set like this is, but what makes it even more astonishing is its condition. Apart from the leather on the back of the original desk chair, this set could hardly be in better condition and it would certainly grace any museum for applied arts. The only known office set that comes close to this original and complete set is in the collection of the MAAS museum in Sydney, Australia. So if you are looking for an original, great condition and very rare, antique office interior by one of the world's best Art Nouveau designers then this is your chance. We are convinced it will be the only one you'll ever get. Also, because the Majorelle filing cabinet in this set is the first one of its kind that we have ever seen. For this amazing set of four we have created three listings so that we are able to show you enough pictures of the many hand carved and hand-crafted wooden, bronze, glass and design details per item. Mind you, this stunning and almost 8 feet tall 'bibliotheque' or 'library bookcase' is the first one of the three listings that, together, show and describe this unique Louis Majorelle office of amazing quality and beauty. In image 8 of this listing is a photo of the complete set as shot in one of our facilities. This here Majorelle bookcase is the largest and best condition specimen that you will ever see and the workmanship is as good as you will ever be able to find. The deeply hand carved organic plant motifs are simply amazing and these motifs are to be found in all four pieces that this set consists of. What makes this stunning and predominantly solid nutwood bookcase extra special are the inlaid geometrical patterns in both the door panels and in the sides. However, the most impressive and aesthetically special features are the mint condition art glass panels with the top quality forged and hand hammered brass details in the upper part of each door. These metal worker's details, by the way, are the same organic plant motifs as the hand carved ones in the legs and in the 'roof' of this largest ever Majorelle cabinet (as shown in image 9 of this listing). Especially with the doors open you can see the vivid irridescent colors that are in the glass art panels. Below these art glass panels in the doors are large and also superb condtion, beveled glass windows. All the bookshelfs inside of this work of art bookcase are height adjustable and all are in very good condition too. All three doors come with perfect working locks and each door has its own bronze Majorelle designed key (one key is original and we had two more cast). Finally, this antique and museum quality, Art Nouveau gem...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Brass, Bronze, Iron

Antique French Carved Walnut Marble Top Bowfront Parlor Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
A French carved walnut marble top bowfront parlor cabinet, circa 1870, having a lovely inset white marble with double curved glass doors, flanked by cur...
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1870s French Antique Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Glass, Walnut

Art Nouveau walnut bookcase / display cabinet, circa 1910
By Louis Majorelle, Atelier Majorelle
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Art Nouveau walnut bookcase / display case, circa 1910 Attributed to Louis Majorelle In carved walnut. Beveled glass door. Locks + keys OK. Pretty furnishing bronzes. Bad conditi...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Glass, Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Vitrine China Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
An Art Deco, two-section cabinet for china or bar storage. The upper cabinet has sliding glass doors and a mirrored interior. The lower cabinet fea...
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1930s Argentine Art Deco Vintage Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Mahogany

Art Deco Walnut Vitrine China Cabinet
Art Deco Walnut Vitrine China Cabinet
H 42.5 in W 39 in D 11.5 in
Antique French Classical Vernis Martin Giltwood Mirrored Vitrine Circa 1890
By Vernis Martin
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French vitrine offers giltwood construction with pagoda form crest having floral and foliate elements over case with single glass door opening to shelved and mirrored interior, Vernis Martin Classical scene with woman and cherubs...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Glass, Wood

20th Century Louis XV Style French Vitrine
Located in Berlin, DE
Petite French cabinet in the style of Louis XV Rococo. Bois-Satiné veneer, all-round surface-covering mirror veneer on solid conifers. High-rise...
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20th Century Louis XV Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Bronze

20th Century Louis XV Style French Vitrine
20th Century Louis XV Style French Vitrine
H 60.24 in W 28.75 in D 15.36 in
Antique Verni Martin Decorated Mahogany & Ormolu Curved Glass Vitrine, 19th C
By Vernis Martin
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French display vitrine offers mahogany construction with single curved glass door opening to shelved interior over base havin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Vernis Martin Decorated Giltwood Vitrine
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis XIV style Vernis Martin vitrine with hand painted panels, cast bronze mounts and curved glass. Raised on cabriole legs with foliate cast brass trim throug...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Bronze

Bedroom Suite, Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
French Art Deco suite made of Macassar ebony and walnut. Suite includes: 1-Armoire with 3 large doors that open to interior shelves, center door is mirrored. 84 H x 69 W x 20 ...
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1930s French Vintage Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Walnut

Bedroom Suite, Louis Majorelle
Bedroom Suite, Louis Majorelle
H 84 in W 69 in D 20 in
19th Century Louis XVI French Gilt Cabinet Vitrines Carved Gilt Wood 1840s
Located in Roma, RM
French display cabinet, of great quality, entirely made of wood carved and gilded in pure gold. Finely carved and with harmonious shapes that make it elegant and never too pompous. E...
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1840s French Louis XVI Antique Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Wood

Small Inlaid Vitrine Display Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this cabinet is inlaid with ebony and boxwood banding. The cabinet section has glass windows on all four sides that have shaped framing. The single drawer below the cabine...
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Early 1900s English Antique Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Brass

Small Inlaid Vitrine Display Cabinet
Small Inlaid Vitrine Display Cabinet
H 32.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
20th Century French Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
The sleek minimalist design of this vintage wooden vitrine is softened by a subtle patina. Built in France in the 20th century, the stripped-back lines of the cabinet form a bold fra...
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20th Century French French Provincial Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Glass, Wood

20th Century French Wooden Vitrine
20th Century French Wooden Vitrine
H 58.5 in W 31.2 in D 13.7 in
Previously Available Items
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Pair of Vitrines Showcases, France, 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Paris, FR
Impressive Art Nouveau Nancy School Majorelle pair of 2 Vitrines showcases cabinet sculpted, carved with Clematis flowers. Extremely rare to have 2 v...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Glass, Walnut

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Marquetry Cabinet
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau marquetry cabinet by Louis Majorelle with depictions of iris flowers on the front panel. (MG #1526)   
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Early 20th Century French Louis Majorelle Vitrines

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau “Aux Pommes de Pin” Vitrine
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau vitrine by Louis Majorelle, featuring carved leaves and branches in relief. The interior of the vitrine has three glass...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Glass, Wood

A Rare French Art Nouveau Vitrine by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Englewood, NJ
A fine and rare French Art Nouveau carved wood and wrought iron Reference: "The Paris Salons 1895 - 1914 Volume III: Furniture" by, Alastair Duncan ©1996 pg.408 Notes: Thi...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Wrought Iron

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Bronze Bombé Vitrine
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau carved mahogany and gilt-bronze bombé vitrine “Aux Orchidées” with original fabric upholstery by Louis Majorelle. The Orchid was par...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Louis Majorelle Vitrines

A Rare French Art Nouveau étagère by, Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Englewood, NJ
A fine and rare French Art Nouveau carved wood and exotic wood marquetry étagère by, Louis Majorelle decorated with carved flora, marquetry scenic landscape and tulip marquetry decor...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Wood, Glass

A French Art Nouveau Cabinet by, Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Englewood, NJ
A very fine and rare French Art Nouveau single door carved wood cabinet by, Louis Majorelle with various exotic inlaid wood marquetry wisteria, butterfly and flora decoration throughout further decorated with a carved wood squirrel...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Bronze

A Pair of Art Nouveau Carved Wood Display Cabinets by, Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Englewood, NJ
A fabulous pair of French Art Nouveau carved walnut and burl wood display cabinets by, Louis Majorelle each carved in classic art nouveau des...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Wood

Majorelle Art Deco Vitrine
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Miami, FL
This is a signed Majorelle piece. Japanese inspiration. It has one pull down glass door framed in stylized iron work typical of the period. The iron work reproducts the same design a...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Louis Majorelle Vitrines

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Wrought Iron

Majorelle Art Deco Vitrine
Majorelle Art Deco Vitrine
H 52 in W 54 in D 17.5 in
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Giltwood and Glass Vitrine
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau gilt wood and glass vitrine with fabric upholstery and carved pine cone decoration by Louis Majorelle. The gilt finish and simplicity of line that unifies the p...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Louis Majorelle Vitrines

Louis Majorelle vitrines for sale on 1stDibs.

Louis Majorelle vitrines are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Louis Majorelle vitrines, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vitrines by Louis Majorelle were created in the Art Nouveau style in france during the early 20th century. Prices for Louis Majorelle vitrines can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,900 and can go as high as $58,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $24,762.

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