Bidspirit auction | Louis XV style ”Meunier” Easychair

Louis XV style ”Meunier” Easychair - Louis XV style ”Meunier” Easychair This brand new Louis XV style ”Meunier” chair is a masterfully crafted armchair inspired by the refined 18th-century designs of master menuisier Étienne Meunier and produced by the prestigious French institution Ateliers Allot. Expertly constructed from molded and carved beechwood, the piece features the sinuous, flowing lines characteristic of Meunier's high-quality Parisian Rococo production, notably expressed through the harmonious curves of the backrest and subtly arched cabriole legs. The frame is adorned with delicate, understated carvings that echo the master's signature style, while the upholstery is built for exceptional ergonomics and superior comfort using traditional wire-sprung methods and a luxurious feather-filled seat cushion. Measuring 39 inches (99 cm) in height, 27 inches (70 cm) in width, and 23 inches (58 cm) in depth, this chair represents the pinnacle of French decorative arts from an ”Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (EPV) that has integrated eight foundational trades 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 711]