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

If you own a work created by designer Clément Rousseau 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 Clément Rousseau 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 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 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 shagreen.

Clément Rousseau, designer of antique styles

Clément Rousseau was born in Deux-Sèvres in 1872.

He first became interested in sculpture and drawing at the École des Beaux-Arts in Angers, but soon turned to furniture and interior design.

He soon distinguished himself from the other students and joined designer Jacques Doucet's studio in Paris as part of Pierre Legrain's team. 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 was successful not only for his style, which advocated a return to the classical styles of the 18th and 19th centuries, but also for his exceptional techniques and materials, including ebony and violet wood, which the greatest decorators had used before him (like Boulle, for example).

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

He died in 1950 in the Paris region.  

The legacy of Clément Rousseau  

Clément Rousseau left a notable legacy in the field of French design, with iconic 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 current interior design trends.

Recognizing Clément Rousseau's signature

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

Expertise your property

If you own a work by Clément Rousseau, please feel free to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and chartered 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.