Louis XVI-style salon table in marquetry of rosewood, armaranth, maple, walnut burl, and elm, with chased and gilt bronze mounts, stamped "Mon. Krieger Ameublement Paris" on the drawer lock, and metal tag / label marked KRIEGER PARIS" inside the drawer, the shaped top decorated with flowering branches and interlaced cartouches, the frieze opening with a drawer, resting on fluted uprights with rings, joined by a stretcher shelf with the same decoration, on saber feet with sabots. France, circa 1880.
Maison Krieger was a large and important producer of furniture in 19th century Paris. It was founded in 1826 by Antoine Krieger, and remained a family business until the early 20th century. It rose to prominence when winning awards at the 1849 Exposition des Produits de l'Industrie in Paris and the Exposition Universelle of 1851 in London, for the quality of its furnishings.
They produced and exhibited furniture in many styles, both copying and creating modern interpretations of 18th century and Empire designs.
MEASUREMENTS:
27" H x 28.25" W x 12" D
