Early Life, Family and Training Born in Mons, Belgium, on 8 December 1886, Anto Carte was the son of a master joiner and cabinet-maker. This lineage of craftsmanship left a lasting impression on the young boy, who would later credit his father for his appreciation of fine work and the inherent beauty of quality materials. His early years were shaped by this disciplined environment, where the precision of a craftsman met the budding cu…