Jacob

Louis XVI powder compact stamped Jacob

Mathieu Vathmahogany, Jacob, Louis XVI, Veneering - Marquetry, furniture restoration, 18th century
Ebénisterie Mathieu Vath

Restoration of a powder table, or dressing table, from the last quarter of the 18th century, stamped G.JACOB and JME. It opens with two drawers in the frieze. On the top, a white Carrara marble slab is surrounded by an openwork brass gallery. It rests on four tapered legs of solid mahogany, ending in casters. Finally, the solid oak stretchers are veneered with mahogany. Georges Jacob (1739-1814) Georges Jacob was born on July 6, 1739, in Cheny, Yonne, into a family of farmers. At a very young age, he left for Paris. There he […]

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Empire Dressing Table

Mathieu Vathmahogany, Bronzes, hairdresser, Vacuum bonding, conservation, Leather, Empire, Jacob, Veneering - Marquetry, furniture restoration, 19th century
Ebénisterie Mathieu Vath

A beautiful restoration and, above all, conservation effort has been undertaken on this lovely Empire-period dressing table. Its frame is made of oak and poplar, veneered with mahogany burl. The drawer sides and bottoms are solid mahogany. It rests on four column legs ending in casters and joined by an H-shaped stretcher. The frieze opens with a central drawer, revealing a writing surface lined with blue morocco leather, a pen case, and two compartments for inkwells. Two large drawers on either side hold toiletries. […]

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Jacob Frères bench and armchairs on rue Meslée

Mathieu Vathmahogany, Directorate, Armchair, Jacob, furniture restoration, Seats
Ebénisterie Mathieu VATH

Extensive restoration and conservation work has been undertaken on this bench and its four armchairs from the Consulate period, stamped Jacob Frères, rue Meslée. Their front and rear legs are made of solid Cuban mahogany, with veneered crossbars. The armrests, supported by Egyptian heads, are made of light mahogany from Santo Domingo, contrasting with the uprights. They are adorned with carved palmettes and rosettes in Cuban mahogany. The front legs are tapered and end in claw feet, while the rear legs are arched. The bench is a converted sofa. Due to reupholstering […]

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