Inspired by the Japanese tradition of burnt wood, our craftsmen have deployed this technique, otherwise known as Shou Sigu Ban. To embrace the spirit of this process, we chose walnut, a wood with character, and parts that are usually downgraded because of their knots and cracks. Once burned, these defects become precious asperities, giving the material its full relief.
Carried out on our Louis XV chest of drawers (ref. 573), the object of numerous experiments, the operation requires precision to ensure that combustion remains limited and does not damage the wood in depth. This creates cracks and roughness that enhance the beauty of the material. To create a strong contrast with the matt effect of the burnt wood, bronzes with a black lacquer finish were chosen.
Another expression of patina, and a reference to the very DNA of Moissonnier, which celebrates the passing of time to make it its signature.