Woodworker - carpenter

Provençal chests of drawers and armoires, in finely carved walnut, are among the most beautiful regional furniture in France. Armoires from Arles and Nîmes were often given as a dowry by the bride's father. When they were richly adorned with ironwork, the young woman was said to be "bien ferrée" (well ironed). This furniture owes everything to the talent of carpenters and cabinetmakers.

Our carpenter at his workbench pays tribute to this woodworking tradition. He also honors the memory of Joseph Sec (1716-1794), a master carpenter and timber merchant from Aix, who left us the allegorical monument known as the "Mausolée Joseph Sec," still visible at 8 avenue Pasteur in Aix-en-Provence. He was also behind many of the buildings in the north of the city.

At 4 cm, the scene suits medium-sized Nativity scenes, set in the village workshop. The figure is crafted in our workshop: molded in clay, retouched by hand, slowly dried, fired at 960 °C and painted by hand.

Discover our artisans at 65 cours Gambetta. Each piece is wrapped individually in paper and then bubble wrap; it ships within 2 to 3 business days.