Jean-Brieuc Chevalier

Cabinetmaking & Design

Jean-Brieuc Chevalier is a cabinetmaker and marquetry artist based in Angers. Trained in cabinetmaking, he explores the technique of wood embroidery and has been running his own workshop since 2012. His work, combining marquetry and mother-of-pearl beads, earned him the Liliane Bettencourt Prize for Intelligence de la Main® - Talents d'exception in 2025.

Sellette

The SELLETTE piece integrates marquetry and embroidery on walnut and chestnut wood, producing a captivating trompe-l'oeil effect. 27,000 hand-embroidered beads delineate the veins of an imagined marble, converting the wooden surface into an illusory mineral substance and showcasing meticulous and precise craftsmanship.