Bidspirit auction | Dressing Chair ”Fleurette”

Dressing Chair ”Fleurette” - Dressing Chair ”Fleurette” This brand new Dressing Chair ”Fleurette” Louis XV Style is a luxurious masterpiece of Rococo design, masterfully handcrafted by the prestigious French institution Ateliers Allot. Constructed from solid beechwood, the chair features a classic ”corbeille” or basket-shaped backrest with a serpentine top rail typically crowned by a central floral carving, reflecting the period's emphasis on grace and intimacy. Its light, graceful silhouette is anchored by double-curved cabriole legs and a pronounced apron, both of which are adorned with naturalistic rocaille and floral carving highlighted with gilt bronze trim for added opulence. The piece is finished with traditional upholstery in a rich red and gold floral damask secured by decorative nailheads, measuring 33 inches (84 cm) in height, 16 inches (42 cm) in width, and 17 inches (37 cm) in depth. This dressing chair represents the pinnacle of French decorative arts from an ”Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (EPV) that has integrated eight foundational trades—including cabinetmaking, upholstery, 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 649]