Moissonnier’s finishing workshops are where furniture is given the patina of age. The wood is worn along the edges and aged with knocks and traces of woodworm. Once sanded, the lacquered models are given several coats of matt acrylic paint. The painted wood is then shaded before a layer of shellac is applied, forming a glaze. Wax adds the final touch.
Jaune impérial
Moutarde
Ocre d'or
Curry
Lichen
Kaki
Bambou
Emeraude
Garden green
Celadon
Turquoise
Baltique
Bleu nordik
Vert d'eau
Gris couture
Grege
Petit gris
Ivoire
Beige
Mastic
Terre d'ombre
Army
Coca
Pensée
Pourpre
Bleu de prusse
Indigo
Paon
Evêque
Plum
Pivoine
Pink
Rose de Pondichéry
Dragée
Blush
Carmin
Coquelicot
Terracota
Plomb
Navy
Noir
Blanc
Gross diamond motif
Small diamonds motif
Orage
Lave
Bleu des Vosges
Gris Parisien
Tilleul
Poudre de Riz
Garance
Rouille
Géranium
Tabac
Mat patinas
In applying a matt glaze, a coat of slightly dark paint is first applied with a brush, before the wood is then given a coat of matt varnish.
This finish is popular for its decidedly modern matt appearance, with a pallet of muted, powdery shades.