Logo de l'entreprise Sachet, spécialiste de l’aplanissement mécanique de paille de seigle pour la marqueterie.

Industrial precision that serves artisanal know-how.

The mission and vision of Atelier Sachet
Atelier Sachet was born from a simple idea: combining industrial precision with artisanal expertise. Passionate about straw marquetry and inspired by master craftsmen, Gaëtan Sachet developed a unique machine capable of flattening rye straw with perfect regularity, while preserving the delicate nature of the fiber. Every batch we ship is the result of discreet yet decisive innovation, designed to free up craftsmen's time and allow them to focus on what truly matters: the art of straw marquetry.
From our workshop in France, we work hand in hand with marquetry artists, cabinetmakers, and designers across Europe. Our commitment is clear: to offer impeccable quality, quickly and reliably, in support of the arts and to showcase the timeless beauty of rye straw. At Atelier Sachet, every fiber matters, and every order is a promise of consistency, respect for the material, and elegance in execution
Brins de paille de seigle aplanie posés sur une surface en bois, prêts à être utilisés en marqueterie.
7.5
h*
Time saved per week
* For 1 m² of veneered straw requiring 300 g of raw straw.
15.5-24
%*
Reduction in the cost of flattening
* For 25 hours to flatten 1 kilo of straw. For the hourly rate, we use €14.21/h, with the annualized SMIC including holidays.

The Sachet machine

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The first version of the machine allowed the mechanization of the process: splitting and then flattening rye straw, while maintaining the artisanal quality required for marquetry.
The second version focused on adapting to the different natural variations of rye straw. The objective is to guarantee regular straw flexibility regardless of reference, thickness or stiffness.
All future versions will have the same objective: to save marketers time. We are already thinking about functionalities such as the automatic cutting of straw using an edging system.
The third version (under development) will further reduce costs for the customer. This version will incorporate a new feature that automates the insertion of straws into the machine.
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Prototype 3D de la machine Sachet pour aplanir la paille de seigle, avec design moderne en aluminium et réservoir de chargement.Prototype 3D de la machine Sachet pour aplanir la paille de seigle, avec design moderne en aluminium et réservoir de chargement.
One of the first 3D models of the Sachet machine. Code name: Flattener 2000.

Gaëtan Sachet, founder of Atelier Sachet

2018
2016 - 2022
2022 - 2023
Oct 23
June 24
Graduate of INSA Engineering School – Design and Development of Innovative Technologies.
Satellite telecommunications engineer, specialized in embedded software for the European Space Agency (ESA), the army, and the National Center for Space Studies (CNES).
Training in straw marquetry at the Boulle School in Paris with Geneviève de Divonne.
Creation of Atelier Sachet
Gaëtan has always been passionate about woodworking, and obtained a CAP as a carpenter manufacturer with Les Compagnons du Devoir in Angers.
Photo d’enfance de Gaëtan Sachet dans un atelier, debout avec un marteau, symbolisant ses débuts dans le travail du bois.Photo d’enfance de Gaëtan Sachet dans un atelier, debout avec un marteau, symbolisant ses débuts dans le travail du bois.
2001: At the age of 5, first attempt to flatten straw... with a hammer.
Sachet d’échantillons de paille de seigle aplanie, avec trois teintes : naturelle, bleue et noir anthracite.Sachet d’échantillons de paille de seigle aplanie, avec trois teintes : naturelle, bleue et noir anthracite.

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Our sample box includes 3 of the most difficult rye straw references to flatten, in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of our machine.
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