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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Art Nouveau Marquetry Desk Table by Louis Majorelle, France 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Vienna, AT
A French Art Nouveau desk table by Louis Majorelle, France, circa 1900-Signed, “L Majorelle.” Rare desk version with a drawer and the intricate twisted leg motive. The table top is ...
Fruitwood
Louis Majorelle “Chicorée” Complete Art Nouveau Dining Room Set, France, 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
An exceptionally rare and complete Louis Majorelle “Chicorée” dining room suite, created in Nancy, France, circa 1900. This remarkable ensemble is a superb example of French Art Nouv...
Bronze
1920"s Art Nouveau Mahogany Ormolu Mounted Vanity and Majorelle Stool
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant early twentieth-century French Art Nouveau vanity is a remarkable example of the movement's celebration of organic beauty, exceptional craftsmanship, and functional desi...
Mahogany
Mahogany Two Tier Circular Side Table by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Montreal, QC
Mahogany two tier circular side table by Louis Majorelle with marquetry inlaid decoration and mother-of-pearl. branded mark "Majorelle Nancy," France:circa 1920
Mahogany
Louis Majorelle Signed French Art Nouveau Game Table, circa 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Art Nouveau marquetry walnut and exotic wood game table signed by Louis Majorelle. The tabletop is decorated with large leaves and stems. Stylized with fine marquetry side a...
Walnut
Louis Majorelle (1859-1926) important small table Art Nouveau Art Dec circa 1910
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Berlin, DE
Louis Majorelle, École de Nancy, Art Nouveau, France / Français, Circa 1900 , Fin XIXe – début XXe siècle Table de chevet, Chevet d'époque Art Nouveau, Table d'appoint / Tab...
Reclaimed Wood
Pair of Art Nouveau Plant stands / Pedestals by Louis Majorelle 1907 France #2
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite pair of stylized Art Nouveau plant stands / pedestals by Louis Majorelle designed in 1907 with carved ''Vigne Vierge'' decorations. ...
Wood, Mahogany
Desk Daum Nancy in parchment (leather), Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugendstil
By Daum, Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Bronze
Louis Majorelle Writing Desk, France 1930's
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Majorelle Art Deco writing desk, the modernist line are a departure from the organic lines usually associated with the artist. Signed with a marquetry. 37.5X22X34 Top 29
Walnut
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Games Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau games table by Louis Majorelle, featuring an inlaid marquetry top and carved legs and skirt. The marquetry decoration features stems, leave and, flowers around a...
Wood
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau table by Louis Majorelle. The table top is decorated with leaves and flowering vines in fruitwood marquetry. The table's marquetry sides are ornamented with a ...
Wood
Louis Majorelle "Chicorée" Walnut and Oak Dining Suite
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
This Louis Majorelle extendable dining table, accompanied by a set of six matching chairs, is a solid display of French Art Nouveau style in furniture. The "Chicorée," or "Chicory," ...
Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Side Table by Louis Majorelle, Nancy, Art Nouveau Period, Circa 1900.
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Side table by Louis Majorelle, Nancy, Art Nouveau period, circa 1900. Two level side table, marquetry work with floral motifs by Louis Majorelle,...
Bronze
Louis Majorelle (1859-1926), small kidney-shaped desk, signed, 1900.
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
LOUIS MAJORELLE (1859–1926) A small kidney-shaped desk in mahogany and thuya burl veneer, opening with a central drawer, resting on curved legs that are molded and carved, connected ...
Wood
Art Nouveau Dining Set by Louis Majorelle, Walnut & Marble, c. 1905
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
An Art Nouveau set consisting of a wooden table with a Violet d'Afyon marble top, two open-sided armchairs, and four chairs, model "AUX CLEMATITES," all with carved and openwork deco...
Breccia Marble
Majorelle, Clematis Tea Table, Art Nouveau, Late 19th-early 20th Century
By Louis Majorelle
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Tea table with 2 trays, in marquetry of different exotic wood species: the trays are decorated with flowers (clematis) and leaves, the upper tray is signed L Majorelle. It is also d...
Wood
Majorelle, Clematis Tea Table, Art Nouveau, Late 19th-early 20th Century
By Louis Majorelle
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Tea table with 2 trays, in marquetry of different wood species: the trays are decorated with flowers (clematis) and leaves, the upper tray is signed L Majorelle. It is also decorate...
Wood
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau marquetry walnut and macassar ebony salon table by Louis Majorelle. The table top is decorated with leaves and vines. The legs have carved flowers. Circa 1900 P...
Ebony, Macassar, Walnut
French Art Deco Mahogany Side Table by Louis Majorelle, Signed, Circa 1930
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful French Art Deco circular mahognay side table by Louis Majorelle. Signed Majorelle Nancy. 1930's.
Mahogany
Louis Majorelle Two Tier Marquetry Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Dallas, TX
LOUIS MAJORELLE (1859-1926) TWO-TIER OCCASIONAL TABLE, CIRCA 1900 mahogany, the tops inlaid in various fruitwoods, cast bronze mounts 32¼ in. (82 cm.) high; 35½ in. (90 cm.) wide;...
Mahogany
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Marquetry And Carved Desk Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis Majorelle Marquetry and hand carved salon table with morning glories. Four hand carved legs heavily carved on top. Desk form with a large single drawer. Signed “L. Majorelle” i...
Fruitwood
Louis Majorelle Three-tiered Pedestal
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
This French Art Nouveau three-tiered walnut pedestal by Louis Majorelle, features a rotating tray on the top. Striated grooves adorn the upper portion of the legs. The gently curving...
Fruitwood
French Art Nouveau Table by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau mahogany salon table with fruitwood marquetry by Louis Majorelle. The table top is decorated with leaves and vines. The legs have carved flowers, circa 1900. ...
Fruitwood
Art Nouveau Bronze Mounted Marquetry Tray Table by Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Louis Majorelle - art Nouveau - bronze mounted - marquetry tray table A French Art Nouveau Tray side table produced in France in c1900 by master cabinetmakers Louis Majorelle, using...
Rosewood
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Wooden Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau mahogany center table by Louis Majorelle, the rounded top above a slightly bowed frieze, over downswept tapering channeled legs joined by a conforming undertier,...
Bronze
Majorelle Art Nouveau Ormolu Two-Tier Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau ormolu table. Measures: Width 42.5", depth 27", height 29.5". In good used condition.
Bronze
Pair of French Art Nouveau Console Tables by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Queens, NY
2 French Art Nouveau mahogany bracket console tables with a floral carved apron supported on a single leg with "D" shaped yellow marble top (PRICED EACH)
Marble
Émile GALLÉ - Exceptional Marquetry Tea Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Beaune, FR
Rare model for this superb tea table with double marquetry trays with floral decorations: wheat, dandelion flowers, poppies and cricket/grasshopper. Magnificent mahogany base carved ...
Fruitwood
H 59 in W 27.75 in D 13.75 in
French Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Parquetry Vanity Dressing Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted kingwood and satinwood parquetry dressing table or coiffeuse, late 19th century. Incredibly luxurious petite dressing table...
Ormolu
H 31 in W 59 in D 29.5 in
Louis Majorelle Style Art Deco Burled Walnut Executive Desk Circa 1930s
By Louis Majorelle
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique French Art Deco or Art Nouveau double pedestal executive writing desk In the manner of Louis Majorelle France, Circa 1930s Book-matched burled walnut, with ...
Brass
H 31.75 in W 72 in D 42 in
French Art Nouveau Mahogany & Leather Partners Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Essentially two people would comfortably use this remarkable French 19th century mahogany partner’s desk, that is they are willing to share such a magnificent design. A wonderful anc...
Brass
H 30.13 in W 39.25 in D 21.38 in
French Louis XVI Style Inlay & Ebonized Game Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant and refined Louis XVI style game table from 19th Century France. This outstanding antique table can serve multiple roles: as a console, center or occasional table, but one...
Brass
H 30.75 in W 50.5 in D 21.75 in
Paolo Buffa for Ducrot Vanity Table & Stool, Mahogany and Maple, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Ducrot
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Paolo Buffa for Ducrot, rare and exquisite vanity table with matching stool, Italy, 1950s. Designed to be admired from every angle, the sculptural case features a softl...
Brass, Bronze
H 94.49 in W 94.49 in D 78.75 in
19th century - Complete dining room
Located in Porto, PT
Portuguese dining room set in wood, marble and straw - sideboard with display cabinet, table and 8 chairs - 1890–1920. An imposing dining room set of Portuguese production, dating f...
Marble
H 32 in W 26.25 in D 26.25 in
Chinese Two-Tier Side Table
Located in Austin, TX
An interesting Chinese table in two sections. Together, the two sections form a nice, square side table with a cross support in the middle, and a lattice work base. Separately...
H 27.38 in W 13.75 in D 11.75 in
Berkey & Gay Mahogany Faux Bamboo Two-Tier Side Table
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully proportioned early 20th century two-tier side table by Berkey & Gay, crafted in richly toned mahogany with finely articulated faux bamboo supports. The slender turned l...
Mahogany
H 30.12 in Dm 25.79 in
Art Nouveau Side Table with Brass Accents, circa 1900
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant side or salon table from the Art Nouveau period, around 1900, made of beautifully grained walnut. The circular top rests on four column-shaped supports that rise from a stepp...
Brass
H 26.25 in W 15 in D 22.5 in
Imperial Furniture Two-Drawer Tooled Leather Mahogany Tiered Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Imperial Grand Rapids Furniture two drawer and Tooled Leather with gold stenciling Mahogany two Tiered Side Table Measures 15" W x 22.5"D x 26.25" H Lower tier clearance 10.5"
Leather, Mahogany
H 66 in W 56 in D 18 in
Stunning French Art Deco Vanity/ Dressing Table/ Full View Oval Mirror
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning French Art Deco vanity/ dressing table/ full view oval mirror, beautiful burl and mahogany, Classic Art Deco grapevine stylized details, retains original marble tops, also o...
Brass
H 29 in W 25 in D 17.5 in
American Federal Mahogany Single Drawer Two-Tier Side Table, C. 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
American Federal Mahogany Single Drawer Two-Tier Side Table, Circa 1800s. Single drawer under lower tier with a 10" high clearance.New York, late 18th Century to Early 19th century. ...
Mahogany
H 23 in W 26.5 in D 20.5 in
Two-Tier Mahogany and Brass Hollywood Regency Side Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Two-Tier Mahogany and Brass Hollywood Regency Side Table Mid-20th Century two-tier oval table in the Hollywood Regency style. Piece features rich wood top and lower shelf, both elega...
Metal
H 30.25 in W 25.5 in D 10 in
Iron Bistro Table, France, circa 1910
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Iron bistro table, France, circa 1910. Curved iron base with glass top. Original painted surface.
Iron
H 28.35 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
Fine French Art Deco Game / Occasional Table by Rinck
By Maurice Rinck
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rinck - established in 1841 and directed by Maurice Rinck in the Art Deco / mid-century period. A fine game / tea table in elm with a reversible top (wood on one side and felt on the other) with four tapered legs and chrome cup...
Chrome
H 29 in W 98 in D 51.25 in
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Mahogany Extending Dining Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Mahogany and Ash Dining Table, with two modern extension leaves, unsigned. Extended: 29" H x 98" W x 51.25" D. Provenance: Lillian Nassau, New York. So...
Ash, Mahogany
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Antique French Art Nouveau Side Table “Lilly” signed by Louis Majorelle 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This elegant Art Nouveau side table, signed by Louis Majorelle and made in France circa 1900, is a fine example of the period’s craftsmanship and organic design. The shaped top feat...
Walnut
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
French Art Deco Desk in Macassar Ebony By Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Desk - By Louis Majorelle Exceptional quality Art Deco desk produced in France c1925, in Macassar Ebony and stamped with his unique inlay signature Majorelle Nancy to the i...
Macassar
H 50.01 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair of French Art Nouveau Plant stands / pedestals by Louis Majorelle 1907 #1
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite pair of stylized Art Nouveau plant stands / pedestals by Louis Majorelle designed in 1907 with carved ''Vigne Vierge'' decorations. E...
Wood, Mahogany
H 31.4 in W 34 in D 20 in L 31.4 in
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Two Tier Marquetry Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Dallas, TX
A LOUIS MAJORELLE CARVED MAHOGANY AND MARQUETRY TWO TIER TABLE. CIRCA 1900 Inlaid in various woods with stylised vines, leaves and branches, the top with inlaid inscription, bronze ...
Mahogany
H 33.08 in W 34.65 in D 24.41 in
L. Majorelle Marquetry Art Nouveau Tea Table, Serving Table, France, Signed
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning Te-Table or Serving Table in marquetry with flowers and paillons , Art Nouveau , Ecole de Nancy , France , circa 1900 .With bronze handles in the both sides and signed by th...
Bronze
H 30.52 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
French Art Nouveau Side Table / Gueridon by Louis Majorelle Nancy 1900 Lillies
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exceptional French Art Nouveau side table / gueridon "Nymphoides Peltata'' by Louis Majorelle 1910. Amazing 2 tier side table with marque...
Walnut
H 26 in Dm 22 in
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Side Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany, French Art Nouveau side table with a marquetry top.
Mahogany
H 30 in W 48.5 in D 27.5 in
Louis Majorelle Rare Writing Desk with Botanical Inlays ca. 1900 (Signed)
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Art Nouveau artisan writing desk with incredible botanical motif inlays on top and gently twisting legs by Louis Majorelle, France ca. 1900 (signed on top “L. Majorelle, Nancy” ...
Wood
H 43 in W 37 in D 27 in
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Writing Desk with Rare Matching Chair
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This piece is in it's original finish and has its original matching chair. A French Art Nouveau desk in walnut, veneer wood fruit and bronze by Louis Majorelle. The three drawers of ...
Tulipwood, Walnut
H 30.32 in W 63.39 in D 31.89 in
French Art Deco Desk by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A French Art Deco desk produced by Louis Majorelle of exceptional quality as you would expect from this French Cabinetmaker. The use of unusual exotic veneers book matched and spaced...
Ebony, Mahogany, Oak, Tulipwood
H 31.5 in W 32.29 in D 23.63 in
Majorelle, Cherry Blossom Tea Table, Marquetry, Art Nouveau, 20th Century
By Louis Majorelle
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful tea table in marquetry of different woods, with a decoration of flowers and white cherry trees, on the 2 trays This table is signed Majorelle...
Wood
H 30.32 in Dm 18.9 in
Art Nouveau Salon Table by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Haywards Heath England, GB
Art Nouveau oak and walnut inlaid 2 tier Salon table Inlay oak and walnut Stylised Japanese inspired floral design By Louis Majorelle Circa 1900 Reference: Louis Majorelle by Alastair Duncan...
Oak, Walnut
H 31.11 in W 31.11 in D 22.84 in
Walnut Art Deco Side Table with Inlay by Louis Majorelle, 1920s
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent Art Deco side table with inlay. Design by Louis Majorelle. Striking French design from the 1920s. Solid walnut base with curved lined legs. The original veneered tabl...
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Louis Majorelle Coffee Table, Nesting Tables
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Art Deco coffee table is stamped by the French designer Louis Majorelle (1859-1926). The signature is branded inside of a shell on the underside o...
Palisander