OF LOUIS XV STYLE, BY MAISON KRIEGER, PARIS, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

Maison Kriéger was established in 1826 by Antoine Kriéger and his brother Nicolas, with premises at 17, rue Saint-Nicolas, Paris. Changing address several times, the firm became known as Antoine Kriéger & Cie in 1850 and moved to 76, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine in 1853. On Kriéger's death in 1856, the company passed to his sons-in-law and became Cosse-Racault et Cie. Finally, after further name changes, it became Colin et Courcier circa 1909, with premises at 74, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine. The company produced and exhibited furniture in many styles, both copying and creating modern interpretations of eighteenth century and Empire designs.