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| Bernard van Risenburgh |
Masterpieces were created under Louis XV. It was a period of extraordinary creativity. Curved lines and asymmetry became the rule. New pieces of furniture were produced to perfection. Foreign masters came to Paris to work at the Court such as Bernard van Risenburgh or B.V.R.B., Vandercruse known as Lacroix whose stamp was P.V.L.C.
| Vandercruse Lacroix |
During this time the fashion for Chinese lacquer had begun to have great influence on European styles. There wer many type of popular decoration. Typical examples of these would be that of flora and fauna combined with chinoiseries and feminine faces, flowers and moulding work. The wood was often painted or in gold leaf. Considerable bronze ornamentation was an essential part of some items. Flower marquetry was very fine during this age.
Some chairmakers of note include; Nicolas Heurtaut and Tilliar, Famous stamps abounded: Godreaux, Oeben, Criaerd, Dubois, Foliot, Lieutaud, N.Petit, Migeon, Joubert and Roussel.
Veneers in Paris was led by the like of Vernis Martin. The vital official stamp "JME" appeared on furniture in 1743 followed by the crowned "C" in 1745 on the gilded bronzes.
Caffieri was the great bronze craftsman to the period.
The provinces kept up with the movement: Nogaret in Lyons, Hache in Grenoble.
Furniture : in addition to cupboards, bookcases, often decorated "sans traverses", new items appeared : chiffoniers, writing desks with flaps, card tables, roll-top desks, ladies' furniture : dressing tables, chairs with short armrests, desks, escritoires. Wooden paneling could be seen.
Materials: most precious woods imported, gilt wood, bronzes.
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