Antique furniture restoration, cabinetmaking and bespoke fitting, in the heart of Paris' 14th arrondissement.
Since 2026, the workshop has been taken over by Raphaël Martin and Jean Hiriart, both holders of a BMA (Brevet des Métiers d'Art) in cabinetmaking from the École de la Bonne Graine.
Based at 8 rue Paturle, in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, they carry on a craft passed down from one generation of cabinetmaker to the next.
This transmission continues an already rich history: founded in 1986 by Claude Guidet, the workshop was later taken over in 2010 by Gilles Cuny, who developed it alongside Vincent Pomas, workshop foreman. Raphaël himself trained here as an apprentice from 2023, before becoming one of today's new owners.
Every piece of furniture and every chair recovers its original character, in keeping with traditional techniques — please get in touch for any specific request.
Stripping, dismantling, re-gluing, veneer and marquetry repair, refinishing, varnishing and staining.
For the most specific work: upholsterers, chair caners, gilders, leatherworkers, glaziers.
Creation, modification of existing furniture, fitting, dismantling/reassembly for house moves.
Monday to Friday, in person or by phone.
Back in 1914, 8 rue Paturle was already home to a business — "G. Deschamps, artificial incubators", whose original shop sign can still be found in the workshop today. Long before cabinetmaking, this place already had a story of its own.
