Bidspirit auction | Louis XVI side table Rosewood

Louis XVI side table Rosewood and violet veneer marquetry on cherry - Louis XVI side table Rosewood and violet veneer marquetry on cherry. This brand new Louis XVI Style Side Table is an exquisite masterpiece of high-end ébénisterie, handcrafted by the prestigious French institution Ateliers Allot. Defined by the Neoclassical return to symmetry and logic, the table is constructed on a solid cherrywood carcase and adorned with luxurious rosewood and violet wood veneers. While the silhouette is primarily rectilinear, it features a sophisticated blending of styles; the legs possess a subtle concave curve and the apron displays a graceful arched opening, reflecting a soft Rococo influence that prevents the piece from appearing overly severe. The primary decoration is achieved through intricate marquetry—the dominant technique of the Louis XVI court—highlighting the wood's natural grain and finished with elegant bronze sabots at the feet. This piece represents the pinnacle of French decorative arts from an ”Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (EPV) that has integrated eight foundational trades—including cabinetmaking, marquetry, and woodcarving—across eight generations of family expertise since 1812. 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” [LOC 643]