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     By the picturesque Bay of Jounieh, Lebanon, dozens of artisans work daily to create individual furniture pieces that are veritable works of art. The finished pieces, whether beautifully inlaid bureaus or meticulously carved consoles, travel the world over to rest in the elegant hotels and luxurious palaces of the Persian Gulf and Europe, to name but two. The fine craftsmen are part of Galerie G. Chahwan, a furniture business dedicated to the revival of furniture artistry in classical European style. It comes as no surprise to see these exquisite masterpieces produced by the group. Their secret lies in combining immense passion for arts and unmatched manual dexterity with precision. They focus on the particular nuances that set fine furniture apart from the ordinary.

In the 1960s Nabih Chahwan along with a handful of skilled artisans started the Chahwan establishment with a very clear vision: “to establish an unfading legacy through our masterpieces”. Over the years, the Chahwan establishment has succeeded in capturing the rich tradition of ancient techniques and furniture mastery for presentation in today’s marketplace. Armed with a tremendous zeal for perfection, Nabih Chahwan remains committed to the timeless fine design and functionality that enables furniture to be passed through generations. He personally recruits young passionate artisans and bestows on them the treasured Chahwan craftsmanship through an extensive course of training and close supervision. From then on their mission is to employ this blend of talent and acquired craftsmanship to achieve perfect products, hand-done, in the old tradition. Mr. Chahwan searches throughout the world for the highest-grade materials, superb veneers, refined burls, exotic rosewoods, and ebony. Highly skilled in painting, marquetry, and the meticulous applications of gold leaf, his artisans replicate age old techniques to create near signature pieces preferred by high-end designers world wide.

    The Chahwan Group manufactures three distinct, elegant collections specially designed to satisfy a wide range of tastes and needs. The 18th Century Collection is a unique blend of antique and specialty crafted contemporary furnishings in the English period tradition. The Empire Collection includes true reproductions in the French Empire style. The Classical French Collection groups living rooms and self-standing chairs of the Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. In addition, the Chahwan Group takes great pride and pleasure in their custom-order products. The latter category is epitomized by distinguished office, library, and clinic furnishings, which combine top-notch technical functionality with exquisite woods.

    Over the last three decades Galerie G. Chahwan has successfully established a reputation in the Middle East and Europe as a premier designer and manufacturer of fine furniture. The aims are set now towards achieving a much- deserved international recognition. Thus, as the group continues to offer its distinguished line of masterpiece furniture to discerning patrons in the Old World, it has started to establish connections in the New World, particularly in the United States and Canada."