Louis Majorelle

Louis Majorelle (1859-1926) was a French cabinetmaker and designer and a leading figure of the École de Nancy. His Art Nouveau furniture is known for luxurious marquetry and gilt bronze mounts inspired by plants, such as water lilies and orchids. He also produced lamps in collaboration with the Daum glassworks. Collectors seek his finely carved and inlaid pieces, especially those with original bronze mounts and signed marquetry.