It is in France, during the Eighteenth Century, that the most beautiful furniture of all times has been produced. The extraordinary richness of the creations from this period can be explained by three principal reasons:

At the end of the seventeenth century, France was the most prosperous and populated country of Europe. For sure, the Royal Court used to place exceptional orders, but the fine cabinet-making was far from being reserved to a social elite. In fact, these furniture also enterred numerous bourgeois homes, and several writings depict the sumptuousness of parisian interiors.

What is more, the system of corporations, with its strict and severe rules, maintained the wood-professions in a craft system, unic guarantor for quality.

Finaly, a great number of foreign artists came to set-up in France, sometimes founding real dynasties of cabinet-makers, always bringing their skills and their technics. So, at this period, the image of French Cabinet-Making was Great, and people came from all over Europe to purchase exceptional pieces of furniture. From André Charles BOULLE (L.XIV's cabinet-maker) to Jean-Henri Riesener (Marie-Antoinette's favourite supplier), the most famoust craftsmen over the world contributed to make the unic image and Glory of France.