Christophe Pourny, born in France in 1962 is an Antique Restorer and conservator, published author, entrepreneur and public personality.
Background
Christophe was born in France, the oldest of three children. When his fathera French military officer with a long career in colonial then independent Algeriaand his mother decided a radical life change, they became Antique dealers. Christophe grew up immersed in the world of antiques and furniture and after some classic and humanist studies in Nice in the Classes Preparatoires aux Grandes Ecoles and at the University of Nice, he moved to Paris to apprentice under the guidance of his grand-uncle, Pierre Madel, whose famed shop Rue Jacob, was the oldest one on the block with Madeleine Castaing.
Career
His clientele includes Museums, The City of New York, Personalities from the world of entertainment, politics and finance as well as some of the most renowned interior designers. His work is regularly featured in national and international press Early They moved to the south of France, to Fayence in the Var region, a lovely perched village, and opened their Antique Shop.
A few years later Christophe moved to New York, elected the United States as his new Home and became an American Citizen.
He eventually met Amy Perlin and became her shop manager and advisor as she started her business. The renowned Designer John Saladino, a client of the gallery, would later discover Christophe amazing ability to recreate old period finishes and gave him his big break.
Since then clients have included Mayor Bloomberg, the City of New York, The Holy see mission, famous personalities and designers as renowned as David Kleinberg, Bunny Williams and Benjamin Noriega Ortiz. Christophe is quoted to say: " I have my entrance to each and every building on Fifth and Park Avenues.
From 9am to 4pm..Service entrance that is!!!" Martha Stewart came to appreciate Christophe"s work for her very well cared for personal Antiques and furniture.
She invited him repeatedly on her television and Radio Shows for segments on furniture care and maintenance and to showcase artisanal techniques and crafts. Other notable conservation projects include the Gracie Mansion Conservancy, residence of the Mayors of New York, George Washington writing desk and the Council Room wood panelings both in New York City Hall. The carefully crafted line of products is manufactured in Brooklyn, New York and carried by over a hundred stores nationally and internationally.
, written by Christophe, published by Artisan, a division of Workman Publishing Company came out in 2014.
The book subtitle is "Everything You Need To Know To Identify, Restore And Care Foreign Furniture" and describes the content very well. Martha Stewart wrote the foreword:" This is a very useful and important book for anyone who owns furniture-antique, modern or new-or anyone who plans to fix or restore it" The book is rapidly becoming a reference book for amateurs and professionals alike.