Moreau Paris

rich history The history of la Maison Moreau takes its origin during the last quarter of the 18th century when Louis Moreau was appointed master craftsman in 1764 and started with the Parisian store in 1882. Louis Moreau Sr. (1740-1802), esteemed as one of the finest French cabinet makers, began his remarkable journey in 1764. Teaming up with Martin Guillaume Biennais (1764 -1843), they forged a partnership that crafted exceptional cabinets and trunks during the royal, then the revolutionary and finally the imperial eras. Their collaboration garnered recognition from Emperor Napoleon himself, resulting in the creation of some of the era’s most iconic pieces. Louis Moreau’s early success was marked by his acquisition, in 1764, of the shop of fellow cabinetmaker Denis Genty, on Rue de l’Echelle - Saint- Honoré “à la descente des Tuileries”. His furniture, adorned with mahogany veneer, floral decorations, and meticulously crafted bronze ornaments, quickly earned him a distinguished clientele. During the revolutionary times he partnered up with Martin Biennais. He was the master of woodwork and Martin Biennais was the master of metalwork. The chest created in 1799, presently part of the collections of Moreau Paris is a fine example of their work.