Profile

Originally from Brest, Brittany, Jean-Brieuc Chevalier initially pursued a career in science before training as a cabinetmaker, obtaining a CAP, a BMA, and then a DMA. In 2012, he founded his workshop in Angers, giving concrete form to a long-standing passion for wood and sewing, two fields he has explored together since his early professional experiences.

This hybrid approach has given rise to unique pieces that combine woodworking and embroidery techniques. Very early on, her work attracted the attention of architects and designers. Collaborations with Aurélie Rimbert, Léa Zeroil, and the OUD studio have gradually enriched her approach and established her unique signature style.

The year 2021 marked a turning point with his participation in the Salon Révélations, where he met architect Maxime d'Angeac. This encounter led to the creation of the headboards for the new Orient Express, now on display at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.

In 2025, the workshop took part in the exhibition Les Nouveaux Ensembliers (The New Interior Designers) and created several pieces for the architects at the OUD studio. That same year, Jean-Brieuc Chevalier was awarded the Prix Talent d'Exception pour l'Intelligence de la Main (Prize for Exceptional Talent in Handicrafts) by the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation. His Mille-Fleurs screen, made entirely of marquetry and embroidery, will be presented at Homo Faber in Venice in September 2026.

At the same time, the workshop is developing collaborations with textile designers Lily Alcaraz and Léa Berliez on wooden weaves integrated into furniture and interior design projects, notably for Cartier boutiques.