Jean Francois Hache, Louis XV Style Marquetry Secretary, 18th Century

Jean Francois Hache, Louis XV Style Marquetry Secretary 18th Century Magnificent Louis XV Style Secretary, Marquetry of Fruit Wood, Walnut, in Norci Wood Frames. It Rests on Small Arched Feet with Scrolls. This Secretary Opening with Two Doors in the Lower Part Discovering Two Interior Shelves, a Drop-Leaf in the Upper Part Revealing Niches, Lockers, Seven Small Drawers and a Writing Tablet Decorated with a Black Leather Top Gilded with Small Iron. Its Wooden Top, Front and Sides Adorned with Geometric Decor. Lock Entrances, Pull Knobs in Gilded Bronze. Has its Key. Furniture of Very Fine Manufacturing Quality, Remarkable Marquetry Work, Attributable to the Great and Famous Cabinetmaker, Jean - François Hache, Renowned for his Exceptional Furniture Pieces, in Particular in Grenoble and in the Dauphiné Region. Jean - François Hache (1730 - 1796) Jean-François Hache known as the elder. Carpenter-cabinetmaker. Grenoble. He Extended the Workshop of Pierre Hache, his Father. He Produced a Large Number of Furniture of a Remarkable Style and Finish, the Joints of which Fit Admirably and Which He Adorned with Marquetry in Alpine Wood. The eldest of the three cabinetmaker sons of Pierre Hache, Jean-François is the most famous of the dynasty. He began working with his father, who settled in Place Claveyson in Grenoble, then while continuing their collaboration, he set up his own business in 1754 before taking over his father's workshop alone in 1770. He quickly gained a great reputation and for more than thirty years, he operated numerous workshops and stores in Grenoble. He was the one who supplied the furniture for most of the sumptuous Dauphiné residences and who was the private cabinetmaker of Duke Louis-Philippe d'Orléans, governor of Dauphiné. Louis XV style work, from the end of the 18th century. Dimensions: Height: 123.5 cm Width: 79 cm Depth: 39.5 cm Legroom height: 71 cm In good condition, restorations of use and maintenance. We are at your disposal for any further information. WWW.DANTAN.STORE