This oak nave divider, with its trefoils sculpted with monastic rigor, is a rare vestige of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, a vibrant witness to its history and spiritual breath.

Designed at the end of the 19th century, at the heart of the major restorations led by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, it embodies the revisited sacred art of the Gothic period. Every line, every knot in the wood, tells of the fervor and majesty of the place from which it originated.

A fragment of Notre-Dame

Removed during the restoration work following the 2019 fire, this divider was preserved by a craftsman who participated in saving the cathedral's old furniture.
Its wood, patinated by time and marked by the heat of the fire, still bears the moving stigmata of this ordeal—a living imprint of a monument reborn.

A piece of furniture with soul and presence

Beyond its history, this nave divider stands out as a decorative work of character, at the crossroads of heritage and interior design:

• It can serve as a sculptural screen in a living room, library, or architect's office.

• In a gallery or an old residence, it becomes a focal point and object of contemplation.

• Its presence confers an atmosphere of timeless silence and grandeur.

Dimensions

• Height: 149 cm

• Width: 75 cm

• Depth: 77 cm

Details and condition

Completely cleaned and waxed, this piece of furniture has retained its authenticity and ancient patina.
Its dark oak, streaked with light, diffuses a simple and noble beauty, true to the spirit of the Gothic builders.

Provenance

Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral – late 19th-century restoration, under the direction of Eugène Viollet-le-Duc.

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