Majorelle's Love Letter
Congratulations to Leo, our workshop intern! He has completed his first restoration project here. It's a lady's writing desk, also known as a "billet doux" (love letter), stamped by Louis Majorelle. The "billet doux" appeared in France at the end of the 18th century. It became particularly popular under Louis XVI, and then during the Restoration. It's an intimate and refined piece of furniture, designed for correspondence. It was therefore often placed in a boudoir or bedroom. Later, at the beginning of the 20th century, Louis Majorelle helped to revive its popularity. […]
