Bidspirit auction | A Pair Louis Philippe style

A Pair Louis Philippe style ”Mauzancieux” Chairs - A Pair Louis Philippe style ”Mauzancieux” Chairs This brand new pair of Louis Philippe style ”Mauzancieux” chairs is a distinguished set masterfully executed in solid cherrywood, reflecting the restrained elegance of the Restauration period and produced by the prestigious French institution Ateliers Allot. The hand-carved frames are defined by an architectural X-shaped backrest centered by a delicate floral rosette, complemented by fluidly curved armrests that terminate in graceful scrolls. Each chair stands on front legs exhibiting a characteristic ”saber” or ”consule” curve, enriched with subtle dark-stained accents that highlight the wood's natural warmth. Built with uncompromising traditional craftsmanship, the chairs feature leaf fiber trimming on helical springs and are finished with meticulous brass nailhead trim to offer a perfect marriage of 19th-century bourgeois comfort and classical symmetry. This pair 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 716]