He used marquetry techniques to a great extent, in addition to bronze mountings, gilded bronze and chasings. In short, all of his creations would appear to be overloaded with excessive decorations, when seen through 21st century eyes.
JeanHenriRiesener, 1734-1806, French cabinetmaker, one of the major artists who made important contributions to the formation of the Louis XVI style in France.
Riesener's furniture pieces are distinguished for their architectural lines, finely executed adornments in chiseled bronze, and exquisite marquetries.
Heinrich (Frenchified to ''Jean-Henri'') Riesener, to the pair of Louis...
In 1769 Riesener began to supply the Garde-Meuble de la Couronne (the Furniture Warehouse of the Crown); five years later he received the official title of ébéniste du roi (Cabinetmaker to the King).
Riesener was also known for his ingenious mechanical fittings, which allowed desk- and tabletops to be raised or lowered by a singled button.
Riesener survived the French Revolution by removing royal emblems from furniture for the new régime.
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