Dictionnaire raisonné du mobilier francais de l’époque carlovingienne à la Rénaissance

work by Viollet-le-Duc

Also known as: “Analytical Dictionary of French Furniture from the Carlovingians to the Renaissance”(Show More)

Written by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Last updated

June 25, 2026

Quick Summary

The Dictionnaire raisonné du mobilier français de l'époque carlovingienne à la Renaissance is a significant work by the French architect and writer Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc. Published between 1858 and 1875, this multi-volume dictionary meticulously details French furniture from the Carolingian era through the Renaissance.12

Viollet-le-Duc's work is celebrated for its detailed structural information and extensive design analysis, providing crucial visual and intellectual inspiration for the Gothic Revival movement. The dictionary covers a wide range of furnishings, offering insights into the evolution of French decorative arts and craftsmanship over several centuries.1

Summary created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.

4 Britannica Sources

Ask Britannica AI about this topic

Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.

Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc
…the XVIth Century”) and the Dictionnaire raisonné du mobilier français de l’époque carlovingienne à la Rénaissance (1858–75; “Analytical Dictionary of French Furniture from the Carlovingians to the Renaissance”). Running to 16 volumes, these two works provided the vital visual and intellectual inspiration required to sustain the Gothic Revival movement. He…
Read More
…the XVIth Century”) and the Dictionnaire raisonné du mobilier français de l’époque carlovingienne à la Rénaissance (1858–75; “Analytical Dictionary of French Furniture from the Carlovingians to the Renaissance”). Running to 16 volumes, these two works provided the vital visual and intellectual inspiration required to sustain the Gothic Revival movement. He…
Read More