Pottier & Stymus
Pottier & Stymus
American, active c. 1859–1910
PlaceNew York City, New York, United States
Biographyhttp://www.antique-cabinet.us/pottier&stymus.htmlAuguste Pottier (1823-1896) was born in Coulommiers, in north central France, and was apprenticed to a wood sculptor in Paris. He had immigrated to the United States by 1847, first working for E. W. Hutchings and Son, then, in 1851, forming a short-lived partnership with Gustave Herter (1830-1898) as Herter, Pottier and Company. In 1856 he became general foreman at Rochefort and Skarren, cabinetmakers in New York City, where he probably met William P. Stymus, who was the upholstery foreman. After Rochefort's death in 1859, Pottier and Stymus formed a partnership and took over the firm. Their new venture began on May 1 of that year with a workshop at 115 Wooster Street and their salesroom at 623 Broadway.
Person TypeCorporate Body
American, active 1846–1861; 1868–1896
American, born Switzerland, 1826–1899
American, partnership active 1828–1831
