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Méru, a town in Haute-France in the Oise department, is home to the Musée de la Nacre et de la Tabletterie, a very unique museum dedicated to tableware and artefacts in a variety of fine materials such as mother-of-pearl.
It is located inside an industrial-era factory building, a true jewel of its time, declared a Historic Monument in 1994. Built in the second half of the 19th century at the behest of Louis M. A. Fessart, the factory was later sold to Agénor Dégremont, who carried on the production of objects and tools made of wood, ivory and other natural materials. In 1921, the building was purchased by Industrie Méruvienne, which operated there until it closed in 1972. The factory then fell into decline, but in the 1990s it began to see new life. A series of renovations followed, leading to a partial reopening in 1999 and full restoration of the site in 2016.
The museum&#8217;s exhibition includes artistic artefacts, machinery and various working tools, which represents a valuable insight into the region&#8217;s history from the 17th century onwards, when, in order to survive, local peasants engaged in handicrafts during the cold winter season, producing objects necessary for daily life or simply for fashion, each endowed with great beauty. Mother-of-pearl was the primary material used, but they also worked with wood, bone, and ivory to create items such as brushes, picture frames, fans, cutlery handles, rosaries, and especially buttons and domino tiles.
The site also features authentic craft workshops, carefully reconstructed and equipped with period machinery, giving visitors a true sense of the skill and precision required to produce each item. With around 20,000 visitors each year, the Musée de la Nacre et de la Tabletterie continues to preserve and celebrate this remarkable local heritage.
In light of such success, and with the aim of promoting cultural and regional heritage, the District de Sablons (a community of municipalities in the area working together to plan development and promote shared initiatives) undertook a series of renovations to restore the entire site. As the current owner of the former Fessart factory, the District placed particular importance on the lighting system, recognising it as a key factor not only in providing excellent visibility but also in safely enhancing the exhibition experience. With its extensive expertise in architectural and museum lighting, Disano was selected to design the lighting and supply the luminaires. The chosen products were Faro, Vista and Minifloor, which combine an elegant Made-in-Italy style with cutting-edge technical innovation.
Their LED sources offer outstanding flux maintenance over a long service life, minimal harmful flicker (low flicker), and excellent cost-efficiency, further supported by adjustable dimming options.
Thanks to Disano&#8216;s luminaires, the French museum now benefits from a bespoke lighting solution that meets the need for efficient, precise and economical illumination. In other words: the best possible light.

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