Rating and value of furniture, tables, lamps by Clément Rousseau

If you own a work by or based on the work of designer Clément Rousseau and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can help you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market. Then, if you wish to sell your work of art, we will guide you towards the best possible means of obtaining the best possible price.

Designer's rating and value

Clément Rousseau's works are enjoying new success thanks to the current revival of interest in antique styles. He has rapidly established himself as an art market leader. Today, his furniture is all the rage in auction rooms and attracts a large number of collectors. His pieces are mainly traded in France and the United States. A work by Clément Rousseau can fetch tens of thousands of euros at auction. In 2016, a chest of drawers in ebony and marquetry dating from 1925 sold for €525,775, whereas it was estimated at between €256,850 and €373,600. 

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Designer's style and technique

Clément Rousseau's neoclassical style was very popular at the beginning of the 20th century. His work enjoyed a rapid and dazzling success, due to the elegant design of his furniture and his sense of aesthetics. He is particularly renowned for his mastery of shagreen.

Clément Rousseau, designer of antique styles

Clément Rousseau was born in Deux-Sèvres in 1872.

Initially interested in sculpture and drawing at the École des Beaux-Arts in Angers, he soon turned to furniture and interior design.

He soon distinguished himself from the other students and joined Pierre Legrain's team at designer Jacques Doucet's studio in Paris. His work was quickly noticed, and he became a sought-after artist. Like Paul Dupré-Lafon, he received prestigious commissions from the Duchesse de Vendôme and the Rothschild family.

Rousseau's success is due not only to his style, which advocates a return to the classical styles of the 18th and 19th centuries, but also to his exceptional techniques and materials, such as ebony and violet wood, used by the greatest decorators before him (such as Boulle).

He also inlaid his creations with relatively precious elements in demand at the time, such as copper and ivory.

He died in 1950 in the Paris region.  

The legacy of Clément Rousseau  

Clément Rousseau has left a notable legacy in the field of French design, with emblematic pieces that are rare on the market and rarely found at auction, where records multiply. His work is characterized by great diversity and remarkable richness: pedestal tables, boxes, desks, lamps... His creations are extremely popular in today's interior design trends.

Recognizing Clément Rousseau's signature

Clément Rousseau doesn't always sign his works, which is why expertise is so important.

Appraising your property

If you own a work by Clément Rousseau, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your work.

If you are considering selling your work, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each work.