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Empire secretary with quiver

Mathieu Vathmahogany, Directorate, Empire, Veneering - Marquetry, furniture restoration, secretary, French polish, 19th century
Ebénisterie Mathieu VATH

Do you remember the Empire chest of drawers with the quivers? Well, here is the secretary desk with the quivers. It is built in exactly the same way as the chest: same construction, same solid woods used, and same mahogany veneers. The restoration is identical to that of the chest of drawers. The goal: to preserve as much as possible and restore the piece to its function without altering its history. So I re-glued the structure and the few detached veneers, then added some mahogany burl grafts. Finally, the hinges of the drop-front had to be reinforced […]

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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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