Secretary Stamped Hache Fils In Grenoble, 18th Century

Exceptional and precious Secretary to Abattant Transition, Stamped HACHE Fils in Grenoble. In Cherry, Walnut, Plum Marquetry, Maple burl, Walnut and ash burl, tinted and natural native woods. Outside the Furniture, reserves of Flowers and Louis XVI Pots (see Génie des Hache, by Françoise Rouge Page 474). We note in the reserves of the lower part, the marquetry of a bird on the left door and a dragonfly on the right door. of an original Marble from La Mure, Specialty of the Atelier des Hache. The arrangement of interior drawers inlaid with blond sycamore surrounded by a crimson rosewood, is done according to an asymmetry and a trompe-l'oeil dear to the Atelier des Hache. Inside, under the floor of the upper part takes place a hiding place which appears when the last drawer is opened on the left, which hangs when the drawer is closed. In the hiding place, there are 2 small drawers. The stamp is struck twice, on the edge of a door. Jean François HACHE dit L'Aîné, Carpenter Cabinetmaker in Grenoble. He extended his father Pierre HACHE's workshop. He produced a large number of pieces of furniture of a remarkable style and finish which he adorned with marquetry in Alpine wood. The oldest of Pierre HACHE's 3 cabinetmaker sons, Jean-François is the most famous of The Dynasty. He began to work with his father, installed Place Claveyson in Grenoble, then while continuing their collaboration, he settled in Son Compte in 1754 before taking over the Paternal Workshop alone in 1770. He quickly gained great notoriety and for more than 30 years, he operated many workshops and stores in Grenoble. He is the one who furnishes the furniture for most of the Dauphinoise Luxury Homes, and was the private cabinetmaker to DUC LOUIS-PHILIPPE D'ORLEANS, Governor of Dauphiné. Length: 88 cm Depth: 38 cm Height: 1.31 M Finishing with Buffer Varnish in the rules of the art, by our Professional Cabinetmaker.