Mute Servant Stamped By Gervais Durand

Rare mute servant stamped by Gervais Durand (1839-1920) in Louis XVI style, from the 19th century. In the style of Adam Weisweiller.

Table with double top in mahogany and elm burl veneer. The conical legs rest on four brass caster legs with balustered and fluted superstructures, joined by an arc-shaped brace. The trays are surrounded by an openwork gallery in gilded bronze.


Gervais Durand was born in Paris on July 30, 1839. From 1870, he was a cabinetmaker at 12 rue de la Cerisaie. His success forced him to move to 23 rue Beautreillis from 1878. During the Universal Exhibition of 1889, he was decorated with a silver medal. His furniture is recognized as being stylish furniture but of which Durand is both the designer and the executioner. He also makes numerous copies of the great cabinetmakers of the 18th century. In 1898, the house moved into the former Hôtel de Sully located at 62 rue Saint-Antoine. In 1902, Gervais Durand joined forces with his son under the name “Durand et Fils”. His son, Frédéric Louis (1874-1933), succeeded him in 1920 upon the death of Gervais. In 1920, Frédéric joined forces with his son, Pierre, until the house closed in 1933.