Jean-Brieuc Chevalier is an exceptional cabinetmaker and marquetry artist who has been passionate about embroidery and woodworking since childhood. Created in 2023, the prize-winning Mille Fleurs is undoubtedly one of Jean-Brieuc Chevalier’s most iconic works. The inspiration is medieval, but the craftsmanship is completely original. This lavish screen was designed as a tribute to the Millefleurs tapestries in the Château de Villevêque, near Angers. Made almost entirely of Japanese mother-of-pearl beads, the embroidery must be designed in advance on a computer, which determines the exact location of each hole. This technique allows the beads forming certain parts of the decoration to be sewn on entirely by hand with a needle and thread. It took three years to complete this outstanding work, which features a unique approach to wood that explores new combinations of traditional techniques and contemporary composition. Jean-Brieuc Chevalier collaborated on another outstanding, prize-winning design: the Kephri desk by OUD Architecture.