Louis Majorelle (1859-1926) was a renowned French artist, furniture designer, and decorator who was a leading figure in the Art Nouveau movement. Born in Nancy, France, the son of a furniture designer and manufacturer, Majorelle trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Nancy.

In 1879, Majorelle began working in his father's furniture workshop, where he learned about furniture design and manufacturing and in 1901 he took over the business, which he renamed "Majorelle et Fils." He quickly gained a reputation for his innovative designs, which combined traditional furniture styles with Art Nouveau motifs.

Majorelle's furniture designs were characterized by their flowing, organic lines and their use of natural materials such as wood, metal, and glass. He was particularly known for his use of marquetry, in which small pieces of wood are cut and assembled to create a decorative pattern. Many of his designs featured intricate floral more...

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Louis Majorelle (French, 1859-1926), Art Nouveau three piece…

Majorelle Art Nouveau Salon Suite with Clematis Motif

Louis Majorelle (French, 1859-1926), Art Nouveau three piece salon suite, c. 1900, 'Aux Clematites' pattern, comprising a settee and two armchairs, the frames elaborately carved with clematis flowers and foliage, signed (3), height 106 cm (chair); height…

French Art Nouveau walnut sideboard, in the style of Louis…

Art Nouveau Walnut Sideboard with Brass and Marble Details

French Art Nouveau walnut sideboard, in the style of Louis Majorelle, glazed upper cabinet centred by embossed brass panel, matching outset corners, base with green marble top further brass panels, two drawers and cupboards enclosed by four panel doors…

A spectacular Art Nouveau chair, French style, 20th century. In…

Art Nouveau Chair with Majorelle-inspired Design

A spectacular Art Nouveau chair, French style, 20th century. In the vein of Louis Majorelle. With a sinuous walnut frame, deeply carved with graceful flowing lines evoking the branches of trees and vines, with floral and leaf motifs and a drop on cushion…

Louis Majorelle (1859-1926) outstanding nine piece French…

Louis Majorelle French Palisander Dining Room Suite

Louis Majorelle (1859-1926) outstanding nine piece French palisander dining room suite. Stamped: Louis Majorelle. Comprising of a three leaf extension table, six matching dining chairs, a three door raised back sideboard, and a small dessert. 126 cm high,…

A carved oak leather upholstered armchair, French, 19th century,…

19th Century French Oak Armchair in Louis Majorelle Style

A carved oak leather upholstered armchair, French, 19th century, in the style of Louis Majorelle

A Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau inlaid side table, c.1910.…

Majorelle Inlaid Side Table, Art Nouveau, c.1910

A Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau inlaid side table, c.1910. Mahogany with mixed exotic hardwoods. Two tier collapsible construction. Signed inlay veneer signature. Height 80.5 cm; 82 x 62 cm (lower shelf)

An Art Nouveau inlaid mahogany vitrine, designed by Louis…

Majorelle's Art Nouveau Inlaid Mahogany Vitrine

An Art Nouveau inlaid mahogany vitrine, designed by Louis Majorelle, French, circa 1905 176 cm high, 85 cm wide, 30 cm deep

A French inlaid mahogany cabinet, by Louis Majorelle, circa…

Majorelle Inlaid Mahogany Cabinet, 1925

A French inlaid mahogany cabinet, by Louis Majorelle, circa 1925, 200 cm high, 170 cm wide, 48 cm deep

Louis Majorelle (1859-1926) designed French Art Deco palisander…

Majorelle Art Deco Palisander Bedroom Suite

Louis Majorelle (1859-1926) designed French Art Deco palisander bedroom suite. Comprising an armoire, a double bedstead, a bedside cabinet and a gentleman's armoire. Armoire: 218 cm high, 152 cm wide, 45 cm deep, the bedroom suite designed by Louis…

Louis Majorelle (1859-1926) outstanding nine piece French…

Louis Majorelle Palisander Dining Room Suite

Louis Majorelle (1859-1926) outstanding nine piece French palisander dining room suite. Stamped: Louis Majorelle. Comprising of a three leaf extension table, six matching dining chairs, a three door raised back sideboard, and a small dessert. 126 cm high,…

Louis Majorelle (1859-1926), a marquetry inlaid bureau with…

Wisteria Marquetry Bureau by Louis Majorelle

Louis Majorelle (1859-1926), a marquetry inlaid bureau with wisteria design /, circa 1910, inlaid signature to the right hand door. 63 x 78 x 60.5 cm

A fine quality marquetry Art Nouveau occasional table by Louis…

Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Marquetry Occasional Table

A fine quality marquetry Art Nouveau occasional table by Louis Majorelle, French, circa 1905, signed in the marquetry, 76 x 60 x 40 cm