The MIGEON

The MIGEON

Craftsmen Parisian Family which the father, son and grandson carried the same first name, Pierre. At once cabinet makers and dealers they worked under the Louis XV reign. The first one, Pierre I didn’t sign his works, the custom of the stamp having been returned compulsory from 1743. The second and the most considered, Pierre II, produced a lot of furniture and makes worked his colleagues. Pierre III was dedicated to the furniture business. Migeon workshop knew a big prosperity with his high quality of works.

Two stamps are known "MIGEON", only letters size differ.

Pierre I MIGEON (1670-1740)

He possesses an active workshop Charenton Street and an important store. His furniture is delivered to a rich clientele which the Orléans duke, the Rohan duchess, the Noailles marshal…

Pierre II MIGEON (1701-1758)

At the end of 1730s he takes back the workshop and the store of his father. Very fast, he acquires a great reputation. From 1740, he receives orders to "Garde-Meuble" of the Crown. He benefits from the Pompadour marchioness protection. As his father, he counts among his customers quantity of big amateurs. His co-workers were Bircklés, Canabas, Criaerd, Dubois, Durand, Saunier, Topino (…) Their stamp sometimes countered next to that of Migeon. The stamp " MIGEON " constitutes a seal of quality. He likes the massive, quiet, rounded, plated forms.