Stemming from a third generation of cabitnetmakers, Maxime Basilières-Lebeuf founded L'Atelier des Compagnons in 1995 to perpetuate the family tradition. Inspired by the principle of trade guilds or ''compagnonnage'', where the master craftsman passes on his knowledge to his successor. , Maxime chose the name L'Atelier des Compagnons to reflect the tradition of quality which he inherited and will eventually pass along himself. Maxime believes that furniture is one of the most important aspects of an interior space. Pieces of furniture not only add function and practicality to a space but they also add style and personality.