08/09/2026
“I am a passionate collector of maquettes for panelling.”
For Guillaume Féau, these scale models are more than charming antiques, they are vivid archives of the decorative arts and a way of bringing ideas to life for clients.
Among the treasures of the collection are maquettes from the renowned house of Carlhian, celebrated decorators to high society during the Belle Époque.
One of these remarkable models is the maquette for the legendary bathroom designed by architect Bélanger for the actress and dancer Mademoiselle Dervieux around 1780, featuring an extraordinary Neo-Etruscan décor.
The second, featuring a magnificent domed interior, served as inspiration for the entrance of Villa Fiorentina, where Feau Boiseries reinstalled the original dome from the George Hoentschel collection, together with its remarkable panels and arabesque decoration.
Two maquettes, two stories, and a glimpse into the extraordinary savoir-faire of French decorative arts ❤️