Riesener

Louis XVI chest of drawers by Jean-Francois Leleu

Mathieu Vathamaranth, rosewood, Bronzes, convenient, Veneering - Marquetry, furniture restoration, 18th century
Ebénisterie Mathieu Vath

Restoration of a Louis XVI period commode with a central projection, stamped JF LELEU. Entirely constructed of oak, it is veneered with amaranth, rosewood, boxwood, stained maple burl, and tobacco-grey maple. A frieze of posts adorns the top drawer. On the projection, Greek key patterns and fleurons are set within a mosaic of hexagons, known as "marquetry à la reine." It has three drawers, two of which conceal drawers with crossbars. Furthermore, its front uprights have canted corners and simulated fluting. Finally, its feet are made of […]

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Louis XVI gueridon stamped JH RIESENER JME

Mathieu Vathmahogany, stamp, Veneering - Marquetry, Louis XVI style, 18th century
Ebénisterie Mathieu Vath

A minor restoration for this "shelf-sized" pedestal table, also known as a "dumb servant." It is made of solid and veneered mahogany, with an Aleppo breccia marble top. Furthermore, it bears the stamp of the equally renowned cabinetmaker to the Crown Furniture Repository, Jean-Henri Riesener. Jean-Henri Riesener: Does Jean-Henri Riesener (July 4, 1734 – January 6, 1806) even need an introduction? Indeed, he is the undisputed master of the Louis XVI style, due to the breadth and variety of his work. Above all, he is renowned for the quality and splendor of his furniture […]

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Tool cabinet – Marquetry drawers

Mathieu VathCopy of an old, Creation, Marquetry
Marqueterie de tiroir armoire à outils

I crafted the frame from solid walnut, the panels from poplar, and the doors from plywood. Then, research guided me in choosing the various marquetry motifs. Indeed, Pierre Ramond's books on marquetry, veritable bibles on the subject, greatly inspired me. Furthermore, for the decoration of the interior drawers, I drew inspiration from the "Loves" on Jean-Henri Riesener's "Table of the Muses.".

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