Bernard Molitor (1755 - 1833)
1755-10-22Betzdorf, Luxembourg1833-11-17Fontainebleau, FranceLuxembourg, France
Bernard Molitor
Bernard Molitor was a Luxembourgish cabinet-maker.
Molitor's furniture was often veneered with precious woods and decorated with applications of gilded bronze. Napoleon Bonaparte ordered several pieces of furniture for his residence in Saint-Cloud from him. In 1811, Molitor became fournisseur de la Cour impériale (purveyor to the imperial court).
Date and place of birt: | 22 october 1755, Betzdorf, Luxembourg |
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Date and place of death: | 17 november 1833, Fontainebleau, France |
Nationality: | Luxembourg, France |
Period of activity: | XVIII, XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Cabinetmaker, Furniture maker |
Art style: | Classicism |