LOUIS MAJORELLE (1859–1926) A rare variation on the “Vigne” or “Viorne” model, without the eponymous carved decorative motifs—which are superfluous—circa 1905 A rare living room piece serving as both a serving table and a sideboard, crafted from ribbed, molded, and carved walnut. The frame and base feature highly ornate, deeply carved curvilinear grooves. The front features a central paneled door, surmounted by a drawer, and two side doors and two side niches. The top is adorned with a pediment and dynamic, carved arcades. The drawer pull is made of original patinated bronze. H. 181.5 cm – W. 172.5 cm – D. 52 cm Public collection and related work: Museum of Art Nouveau, Samara (Russia) – A slight variation is held in the collections of this institution. Exhibitions and related works: - Salon des Industries du Mobilier – Grand Palais, Paris, 1905. A slightly different version was exhibited at this event. - Salon d’Automne – Grand Palais, Paris, October 1–November 8, 1909. A slightly different version was exhibited at this event. Bibliography and related works: - Majorelle Frères – Majorelle Nancy – Interior Design, Furniture, Draperies, Bronzes, Ironwork – Sales Catalog, [circa 1900–1910]. A slight variation is reproduced on plate 5. - *L’Art Décoratif* – No. 133, October 1909. A slight variation reproduced on page 115, in an article devoted to the Salon d’Automne of that same year. - Alastair Duncan – Louis Majorelle: Master of Art Nouveau Design – Thames and Hudson, London, 1991. Slight variations reproduced on page 176 (ill. 35 and 38). - Christian Debize – Émile Gallé and the École de Nancy – Serpenoise, Metz, 1998. A slight variation is reproduced on page 73. - Alastair Duncan – *The Paris Salons. 1895–1914. Volume III: Furniture* – Antique Collectors’ Club, 1999. Slight variations reproduced on pages 402 and 412.