Maison Drucker

Maison Louis Drucker is a French furniture maker founded in Paris in 1885 by Louis Drucker and describes itself as the oldest artisan manufacturer of French rattan seating. It began in a 24 m² workshop at 180 rue des Pyrénées, in the 20th arrondissement, later moved production to Béthisy-Saint-Martin in the Oise, and now works from Venette, near Compiègne.

The workshop still weaves, varnishes and restores by hand, and every commission is made to measure: the customer chooses shape, colours and caning. The rattan frame with brightly coloured caning of the Parisian bistro chair, from Café de Flore to restaurants, hotels and private conservatories, became a symbol of the city. The house carries the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label, was acquired by Bruno Dubois in 2006 and sells in more than 80 countries.