Craftsmanship
Eight crafts, one bench
Every craft practised in the atelier serves the same standard: that the piece should last, and that it can be passed on.
Fine cabinetmaking
Solid and veneered furniture construction, traditional joinery, the discipline of the right gesture.
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Marquetry
Cutting and assembling veneers into motifs — stringing, parquetry, floral decors — laid onto the work.
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Veneering
Leaf selection, matching, hot or press gluing, repair of historic veneers.
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Ornamental carving
Mouldings, shells, foliage and ornaments carved by gouge, faithful to period models.
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Period furniture
Reading, restoring and executing the great French styles — Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI.
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Seating
Restoration of seat frames, consolidation of joints, preparation for upholstery.
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Traditional finishes
Staining, French polishing, waxes and patinas: the surface that protects and reveals the wood.
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Design & installation
Drawing, prototyping and on-site installation for bespoke furniture and joinery.
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At the bench
The eight crafts, together
