Jean-Marie Faure
1809–1889 (age 80)
Biography
Jean-Marie Faure was a distinguished French cabinetmaker whose craftsmanship exemplified the fine furniture-making traditions of nineteenth-century France. Working during a period of significant artistic and industrial development, he contributed to the decorative arts through his skilled woodworking and design expertise.
Faure's legacy as a master craftsman endured throughout his long career, spanning much of the 1800s. He was interred at Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, one of the city's most prestigious burial grounds, reflecting the respect accorded to his professional accomplishments and standing in Parisian society.