early life and training
charles honoré lannuier, a renowned french ébéniste, was born in 1779 in chantilly, france. as the last of ten children, he was destined for greatness.
lannuier's older brother, nicolas-louis-cyrille lannuier, trained him in the art of furniture making, laying the foundation for his future success.
emigration to new york city and rise to fame
in 1803, at the age of 24, lannuier emigrated to the united states, settling in new york city. he married
thérèse baptiste, a new-yorkaise of french origin. lannuier's high-quality furniture, crafted in the directoire, consulat, and empire styles, quickly gained popularity on the new york and american scenes.
influences and style
lannuier's work was influenced by prominent artists, including
pierre de la mésangère,
charles percier, and
pierre françois léonard fontaine. his distinctive bilingual marks and estampilles, consistently used in his works, have become a hallmark of his style.
legacy and museum collections
lannuier's works can be found in several american museums, including the
metropolitan museum of art (https://WahooArt.com/art.nsf/o/a@d3aue3) and the
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