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.
