Bidspirit auction | A pair of Louis XVI

A pair of Louis XVI Style Beechwood Easychair (Fauteuil), Dite 'Poulat - A pair of Louis XVI Style Beechwood Easychair (Fauteuil), Dite 'Poulat, This substantial and highly comfortable armchair (fauteuil) is a fine reproduction in the Louis XVI Neoclassical style. The frame is constructed of solid beechwood and finished to showcase its rich, natural tone. The architecture of the chair adheres strictly to the style, featuring straight, tapered, and fluted legs, detailed with rosettes at the die-join blocks. The seat and back are generously sized, confirming its designation as an ”Easychair.” The upholstery utilizes superior, traditional French craftsmanship, including leaf fibre trimming on helical springs. It is sumptuously covered in the luxurious Fragonard - Lelièvre fabric, a damask featuring a complex floral and trellis pattern in sophisticated blue and gold tones. This piece successfully blends the geometric elegance of the Louis XVI style with contemporary comfort.Height : 37 inchWidth : 25 inchDepth : 23 inchHeight : 96 cmWidth : 65 cmDepth : 58 cm Ateliers Allot is a prestigious French family institution established in 1812 and headquartered on Rue de Vaugirard with showrooms in Paris, renowned for its mastery of traditional cabinetmaking and the rare ”Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (EPV) label. Spanning eight generations of expertise, the firm seamlessly integrates the eight foundational trades of fine furniture—including cabinetmaking, woodcarving, marquetry, and gilding—to produce and restore exquisite hand made pieces ranging from the Louis XIV era to contemporary bespoke designs entirely in-house, they offer an unparalleled level of historical authenticity, serving as a global benchmark for French decorative arts and ”art de vivre”