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A lacquered wooden bergère armchair, stamped Louis Cresson, with molding and carving, in the Louis XV style. Louis Cresson (1706-1761), who became a master in 1738, was one of the most renowned Parisian cabinetmakers of his time. From a famous dynasty of chair makers, he worked on the rue de Cléry under the sign " À l'Image de Saint Louis " (In the Image of Saint Louis). His talent is particularly evident in the creation of Louis XV style chairs, known for their elegant lines, harmonious proportions, and finely carved ornamentation, as you can see on our bergère. Louis Cresson's work is characterized by floral, foliate, and shell motifs, typical of the Rococo style. His chairs offer a refinement sought after by lovers of art and antique furniture. Each piece bearing his name testifies to exceptional craftsmanship and exquisite taste, making his creations treasures prized by collectors and lovers of 18th-century decorative arts. Acquiring a bergère armchair stamped Louis Cresson means owning a piece of French art history and rediscovering the excellence of the work of the master craftsmen of the era.