Bidspirit auction | A Louis XVI Style Copper-Finished

A Louis XVI Style Copper-Finished Cabriolet Armchair - A Louis XVI Style Copper-Finished Cabriolet Armchair This brand new Louis XVI Style Copper-Finished Cabriolet armchair (fauteuil), Dite 'Boileau,' is a sophisticated reproduction that embodies the formal elegance of the Neoclassical era, masterfully produced by the prestigious French institution Ateliers Allot. The term ”cabriolet” refers to the chair's subtly concave backrest designed for ergonomic comfort, while ”Dite Boileau” (known as Boileau) serves as a specific model name that likely pays homage to the classical principles of order and symmetry championed by the poet Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux. Constructed from solid beechwood, the frame is defined by a striking copper leaf finish that imparts a dark, lustrous patina, featuring a rectilinear structure with a gently arched crest rail outlined in fine beading. The chair stands on quintessentially straight, tapered, and richly fluted legs, joined to the seat rail by blocks featuring carved rosettes and terminating in bronze sabots. For superior longevity, the seat is built using traditional leaf fibre trimming on helical springs and is upholstered in a neutral Amara - Casal fabric to highlight the frame's intricate craftsmanship, representing the peak of French decorative arts from an ”Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (EPV) that has integrated eight foundational trades across eight generations 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 685]