Louis Majorelle Gilt-Wood Bench (c. 1900)
A gilt-wood bench by Louis Majorelle made in Nancy around 1900, with gently curving legs and frame inspired by 18th-century Rococo seating, upholstered in Japanese brocade.
Around 1900, Art Nouveau designers in France looked back to the flowing curves of mid-18th-century Rococo furniture. This Majorelle bench shows that blend: a light, curving gilded frame with carved details at the knees and rails. As a reference for an entry or mudroom bench, it shows how a few curves in the legs and apron can turn a simple seat into a decorative piece.
Upholstered entry bench with CNC-shaped curving legs and apron; Heirloom tier for carved and gilded work.
A custom version typically runs $950–$1,400 per linear foot, installed in Colorado.
- Style
- Art Nouveau
- Element
- Mudroom & Entry Storage
- Date
- c. 1900
- Maker or designer
- Louis Majorelle (French, 1859–1926)
- Materials
- gilt wood
- Dimensions
- Overall: 75 x 118.1 x 40.7 cm (29 1/2 x 46 1/2 x 16 in.)
- Source
- Cleveland Museum of Art
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