BRAQUENIÉ

The house of Braquenié, established in 1824, acquired its fame during the Second Empire in France. Paris society – Victor Hugo, Chopin and the Emperor’s household for example – as well as clients from abroad flocked to Braquenié. In this period, the notion of comfort becomes central to the home and new rooms, such as the winter garden or the drawing room, make their appearance. Fabric becomes a must in interior design. The often-overlooked style of this period is rich and opulent. Sumptuous nature motifs in bold and bright colors such as fuchsia, peacock blue and canary yellow as well as chinoiserie are hallmarks of the period. The luxuriant Jardin d’hiver collection consists of jacquards, embroideries, damasks and velvets, revealing the magnificence and originality of the Second Empire style that lies at the root of Braquenié.