Rating and value of furniture, tables and armchairs by Armand Albert Rateau

If you own a work by designer Armand Albert Rateau or based on his work and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will guide 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. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your work, we will direct you to the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Designer's rating and value

The works of Armand Albert Rateau are enjoying new success thanks to the current revival of interest in antique styles. He has quickly established himself as an art market favorite. 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 Rateau can fetch millions of euros at auction. In 2022, a " Vanity table ", or dressing table, dating from 1921 sold for €3,053,180, whereas its estimate was between €954,120 and €1,431,180.  

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The designer's style and technique

Armand Albert Rateau's neoclassical style was highly successful in the early 20th century. His work enjoyed a rapid and dazzling success, thanks to the elegant design of his furniture and his sense of aesthetics. He is particularly renowned for his mastery of foliage and bronze furniture.

Armand Albert Rateau, designer of antique styles

Armand Albert Rateau was born in Paris in 1882.

The young designer who was initially interested in sculpture and drawing was trained in decoration at the École Boulle, which explains his attraction to antique styles and his classical conception of furniture.

He worked for decorator Georges Hoentschel for some time, before being appointed artistic director at Alavoine et Compagnie at just 23.

In 1919, the artist chose to set up on his own in Paris. Already owning a private mansion and buoyed by the success of his furniture, he opened an almost 1,000-square-meter workshop in Levallois, employing over 200 decorating craftsmen.

Rateau had many inspirations, including Antiquity, the Orient, but also neoclassical styles. He collaborated with couturier Jeanne-Marie Lanvin, who enlightened him on the aesthetic path he should follow.

His career was prolific, and his furniture attracted numerous commissioners, driving his workshops to increasing expansion throughout his career.

He died in Paris at the age of 55. 

The legacy of Armand Albert Rateau   

Armand Albert Rateau left a notable legacy in the field of French design with iconic pieces rare on the market that are quite rarely found at auction, where records are multiplying. His work is characterized by great diversity and remarkable richness: armchairs, tables, desks, lamps...  His creations are extremely popular in current interior design trends.

Recognizing Rateau's signature

Rateau doesn't always sign his works, which is why appraisal is important.

Expertise your property

If you own a work by Armand Albert Rateau, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal by filling out our online form. A member of our team of experts and licensed 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.