LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE EBONISED BOOKCASE

Stunning example of a late 19th Century French, Empire style bookcase. A wonderful quality mahogany bookcase with an ebonised finish and ormolu mounts. From a Parisian apartment. Circa 1880. The locks are stamped 'Mon Krieger, Paris'. Maison Krieger was a large and important producer of furniture in 19th Century in 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. By the late 19th Century Maison Krieger was one of the largest producers of furniture in Paris, with a large factory based at Faubourg St. Antoine, and counting Francois Linke among their clients. N.B. Francois Linke was a major figure in Late 19th Century mainly Belle Epoque French furniture.