Henryot et Cie- Style et confort

Exceptional workshop specializing in the creation of luxury seating and bespoke furniture

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  • Founded in 1867 in Liffol-le-Grand (Vosges), this is the oldest traditional seating manufacture in France, perpetuating exceptional expertise passed down for over 150 years.
  • The company has held the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV) label since 2007, a state-recognized mark of excellence in craftsmanship and its role in preserving rare heritage skills.

  • Skills & Expertise

    • In-house Master Craftsmanship: Over 17 artisanal skills practiced on-site, including chair making, cabinet making, wood carving, upholstery, gilding, and fine sewing
    • Handmade & Bespoke: Each piece is handcrafted to order using premium local timber (Vosges beech and oak)
    • Innovation: Techniques that blend time-honored tradition with digital innovation (3D scanning, CNC machining)
  • Core Activities

  • Chair Making 
  • Hand-crafting seating frames according to the highest standards of the craft, using noble woods.
  • Work includes creating pieces from architectural plans, templates, or the identical reproduction of antique models.

  • Upholstery & Padding
  • Expertise in both traditional methods (springs, animal hair, natural canvas) and contemporary techniques (high-density foams).
  • This includes the application of fine fabrics, trimmings (passementerie), decorative nails, and finishing braids

  • Restoration of Antique Furniture
  •  Faithful restoration of historical seating and furniture for national monuments, prestige hotels, and private collections

  • Carving, Gilding & Marquetry
  • Decorative wood treatments (carving, fillets, ornaments) to enhance the furniture's aesthetic
  • Expertise includes the application of gold leaf for period-style pieces

  • Custom Sewing
  • Creation of bespoke covers, curtains, and complementary textile elements

  • Bespoke Design & Prototyping
  • Collaboration with world-class designers and architects to create exclusive pieces
  • Integration of modern technologies (3D scanning, modeling, CNC) for prototyping and high-precision reproduction.