Marc Froger
Art cabinetmaker
Cossonay

« I pay particular attention to conservation. In 37 years of practice, I have developed many techniques to save materials, patinas and engravings. »

Born in 1959, Marc Froger trained in cabinetmaking in France before working in several prestigious workshops in Paris. His specialty is the restoration of 18th century inlaid furniture. In 1982, he participated in the development of the first patent filed in the field of furniture restoration. He has been independent since 1990.

« The inlaid furniture that I saw at my father’s, himself a cabinetmaker and merchant, has always fascinated me. Basically, I have always been immersed in marquetry. »

Marc Froger’s workshop is exclusively devoted to the restoration of antique furniture, in particular Boulle furniture, as well as furniture in precious wood marquetry. Marc Froger is also an advisor during appraisals at the Salon des Antiquaires in Lausanne.

Diplomas

1976 CAP in cabinetmaker, National Education, France

Honors

1999-2010 Lausanne Antiques Fair, presentation of restoration work

Connections

Building practice, October 2015:
http://www.journeesdesmetiersdart-vaud.ch/images/pdfs/marc-froger-un-metier-devenu-rare.pdf

The wood industry, November 2013:
http://www.journeesdesmetiersdart-vaud.ch/images/pdfs/marc-froger-industriel-du-bois2013.pdf

Swiss Heritage, Vaudois section:
http://www.sapvd.ch/

French-speaking association of heritage professions:
http://www.arompb.ch/interreg.php

FVE:
http://www.fve.ch/accueil.html