BY KRIEGER, PARIS, LATE 19TH CENTURY

The Maison Krieger was established in 1826 by Antoine Krieger and his brother Nicolas, with premises at 17, rue Saint-Nicolas, Paris. Changing address several times, the firm became known as Antoine Krieger & Cie in 1850 and moved to 76, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine in 1853. On Krieger'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 Krieger, Damon & Cie when the firm merged circa 1880, establishing a large mechanized furniture workshop at in 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.

Please see the inside of the catalogue cover for a detail showing the writing-fall and interior of this secretaire.