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The Perret-Vibert factory was a house specializing in the production of bamboo furniture and luxury basketwork among the most renowned in the second half of the 19th century.

Founded by Alfred Perret in 1879 in Paris, it quickly became well known for its soft rattan winter garden furniture, then its precious Japanese and Chinese furniture. She furnished the most prestigious homes and establishments and successfully participated in numerous Universal Exhibitions.

In 1886, the company was taken over by the son of Alfred Perret and Ernest Vibert. The company becomes « Perret and Vibert » and will take the name « House of Bamboos » in the early 1890s.

Perret and Vibert, true creators of their time, took part in the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris and won two silver medals.
Following this first exhibition, they exhibit in various events: in 1894 at the Universal, International and Colonial Exhibition of Lyon and at the Tuileries Horticultural Exhibition, in 1900 again at the Universal Exhibition of Paris.

Their establishment enjoys a reputation well beyond the borders of France. The most important people of this beginning of the century visit their shop and furnish their homes with the production of Perret and Vibert.