Alsatian marquetry emerged during the Renaissance period, but its history is connected above all with the cultural renewal of the late 19th century and with one man, Charles Spindler.
Originally, marquetry was intended for furniture decoration. Invented in Asia Minor, it developed in Italy in the 15th century, then in France in the 18th century with Boulle, Oeben and Riesener. Alsatian marquetry emerged during the Renaissance period, but its history is connected above all with the cultural renewal of the late 19th century and with one man, Charles Spindler.