Slope desk, black lacquered, stamped Jean-François HACHE

Very nice sloping desk made of blackened walnut and stamped ''HACHE FILS A GRENOBLE'' on the edge of a small interior drawer.
The flap opens with stop hinges (characteristic element of the production of JF Hache)
He discovers an interior composed of four drawers and two compartments as well as a box opening by two sliding boards revealing a secret hiding place over the entire width of the desk.
Inside the drawer revealing the location of the inkwells, is also affixed the label II (around 1763 -1765).
This charming writing cabinet rests on four elegant arched legs ending in doe hooves.

The eldest of Pierre Hache's three cabinetmaker sons, Jean-François is the most famous of the dynasty. He began to work with his father, settled in Place Claveyson in Grenoble, then while continuing their collaboration, he set up on his own in 1754 before taking over the paternal workshop on his own in 1770. He quickly obtained great notoriety and for more thirty years, he operates many workshops and stores in Grenoble. It was he who provided the furniture for most of the sumptuous Dauphiné residences and who was the private cabinetmaker of the Duke Louis-Philippe d'Orléans, governor of Dauphiné.


Dimensions
L. 87 cm x H. 92.5 cm x D. 46 cm
Open depth: 80 cm

France-Grenoble
Blackened walnut
Stamp ''HACHE FILS A GRENOBLE''
Label n° II (circa 1763/1765)
(Ref: ''Le Génie des Hache – Pierre et Françoise Rouge)
18th century