With its new location on the Rive Droite, at Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Galerie Marcilhac enters a different Parisian landscape, renowned for its elegance and its concentration of major auction houses, international galleries, and historic art dealers. This expansion reflects the gallery’s desire to bridge tradition with ambition, preserving its heritage while opening itself to the global art market.

The timing of this opening is also deeply symbolic since 2025 marks the centenary of the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, the landmark 1925 Paris exhibition that propelled Art Deco onto the world stage. By establishing its new location in this commemorative year, Galerie Marcilhac pays tribute to a pivotal cultural moment, while continuing to champion, preserve, and share the enduring spirit of Art Deco.

The name Marcilhac is also closely associated with important contributions to the documentation and preservation of 20th-century decorative arts. Notably, owing to the pioneering archival work of Félix Marcilhac Sr., who has published numerous landmark catalogues raisonnés on major figures from this period, establishing the gallery’s expertise. His son, Félix Marcilhac Jr., has since carried this legacy forward while ushering the gallery into a new era.

With a strong sense of strategic vision, Félix Marcilhac Jr. has expanded Galerie Marcilhac’s commercial reach and elevated its presence on the international stage. His efforts opened the doors for Galerie Marcilhac to participate in leading art fairs, engage in high-profile collaborations, and cultivate a broader global clientele. Guided by his unwavering dedication, Galerie Marcilhac embraces a spirit of continuous evolution, as reflected in the upcoming opening of its new Rive Droite location.

Since its founding, Galerie Marcilhac has been guided by the conviction that the refined aesthetics of Art Deco hold a unique resonance in the contemporary world. Far from nostalgia, this vision reflects a belief in the quiet dialogue between past and present, in which the luxury and craftsmanship of early 20th-century design offer meaningful contrast to today’s often minimalist sensibility. Combined, they create a unique and elegant effect that has captured the hearts of many.

Additionally, Art Deco emerged in a fruitful dialogue with haute couture. From the early decades of the 20th century, couturiers such as Paul Poiret, Jeanne Lanvin, Jacques Doucet, and Madeleine Vionnet shared this pursuit of modernity and refinement. Later, iconic designers such as Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld revived its spirit. Even today, major fashion houses incorporate Art Deco elements into their creations, testifying to its timeless appeal and lasting influence across generations. As recounted in the book Félix Marcilhac: Passion Art Déco, Catherine Deneuve, introduced to Félix Marcilhac Sr. by Pierre Hebey, was asked what appeals to her in 1930s artefacts, and she replied:

“What I have always liked is their simplicity and delicacy, the materials and the use of precious wood, and at the same time very pure and simple shapes — all those things.”

Through a rigorous and inspired selection, Galerie Marcilhac brilliantly showcases the works of major Art Deco figures, such as Jean Dunand, Pierre Chareau, Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann, Raymond Subes, Edgar Brandt, Marc du Plantier, Jean-Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Albert Cheuret, Armand-Albert Rateau, and Eugène Printz. The gallery’s curatorial vision also encourages a thoughtful dialogue with later creations from the 1950s and 60s that embody the same spirit of technical innovation and refined craftsmanship. These include notable pieces by Jean Royère, Line Vautrin, the Lalannes, and the Giacometti brothers.

Galerie Marcilhac showcases many of its exceptional artworks through elegant installations at premier international art fairs, including TEFAF New York, TEFAF Maastricht, and Salon Art + Design in New York, where the gallery exhibits annually. From iconic pieces by Pierre Chareau to the lyrical design of Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann’s piano once owned by F. Ducharne and exhibited by Galerie Marcilhac during TEFAF Maastricht 2025, to lacquered masterpieces of Jean Dunand presented this year at TEFAF New York, the gallery continues its mission to reveal timeless works that resonate across time.

The new Faubourg Saint-Honoré venue will allow Galerie Marcilhac to present an expanded program and welcome a broader audience of Art Deco lovers, while remaining true to the rigor, elegance, and passion that have defined the gallery since 1969. The new space has been conceived as both a refined gallery and a space for dialogue, designed to foster exclusive collaborations with private collectors, decorators, and institutions. Visitors can expect rotating thematic installations, private viewings by appointment, and guided visits around the gallery. This new chapter for Galerie Marcilhac is not just an expansion of space, but of vision. With the opening of its second location, the gallery looks ahead with the ambition to continue unveiling works that surprise, move, and inspire. These pieces are defined by their rare craftsmanship and, at times, remarkable provenance.

Among the exceptional works already presented by the gallery are Paul Dupré-Lafon’s personal desk, a “Religieuse” lamp by Pierre Chareau from the collection of Jean-Claude Brugnot, and a set of Chareau pieces from the Bernheim-Dalsace collection, originally commissioned for the famous Maison de Verre. These remarkable works offer visitors both a glimpse and a promise of the historical significance and artistic excellence that will define the new space: Galerie Marcilhac Rive Droite.