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Marquises stamped C.SENE

March 4, 2022October 27, 2026 Mathieu Vathstamp, Seats, Louis XVI style

Conservation work on these two marquise chairs stamped by Claude I Sené. Claude I Sené (1724-1792), son of Jean Sené, obtained his master craftsman's certificate in Paris in 1743. He worked in the same workshop as his brother-in-law, the cabinetmaker Jean-Étienne Saint-Georges, on the rue de Cléry, under the sign "du Grand Saint-Georges." His output included numerous Louis XV chairs, but very few Louis XVI pieces. He ceased working in 1780. He was the father of two other illustrious chair makers: Jean-Baptiste Claude and Claude II. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Le Mobilier Français […]

Jacob Frères bench and armchairs on rue Meslée

October 1, 2020October 27, 2026 Mathieu Vathmahogany, Directorate, Armchair, Jacob, furniture restoration, Seats

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 […]