Nicolas Petit was appointed Master on the 21st of January 1761, he opened his workshop in the Faubourg Sainte Antoine street. His popularity grew and he became a representative for his corporation in 1784. He has realized a large number of very different pieces of furniture for 30 years. He constantly needed to renew his style and vary his creations in every way: marquetry and bronze design, wood species, furniture size. Every piece stamped Nicolas Petit is unique.