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About Comptoir de la Main d´Or
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A cabinet maker specialized in the restoration of antique furniture since 1980, Arnaud Rist became a fervent admirer of classical Chinese furniture and more specifically that of the Ming period.
In 1997 he travelled to China to seek out the furniture he wished for.
In June that same year the Comptoir de la Main d´Or presented, in his cabinet maker´s workshop, Arnaud Rist´s first exhibition straight from China. Since then he has become one of the major Antique dealers in his domain of expertise.
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| Making choices in China...
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Arnaud Rist enhanced his solid experience as an antique cabinet restorer through the study of Chinese furniture : he learned of the wood species used, the assembly and proportions, as well as the specific finishing. This has enabled him to recognize with an expert eye the authenticity of the pieces he chooses.
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He selects the furniture according to the perfection of the Ming style, the craftsmanship and the personality of the piece.
His tight collaboration with local dealers ensures the best quality restoration in China before the final touches are given in the Paris workshop.
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| The restoration workshop
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The Paris workshop gives each piece the uniqueness which makes the difference on the Chinese furniture market.
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The collection can be viewed in the workshop showroom on the second floor or at the vast street level shop at the corner of Rue Paul Bert and Impasse Charles Petit in Paris XI.
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