Bidspirit auction | ”Lounge Frise” coffee table

”Lounge Frise” coffee table - ”Lounge Frise” coffee table This brand new ”Lounge Frise” coffee table is a sophisticated expression of the Louis XVI Neoclassical style, masterfully produced by the prestigious French institution Ateliers Allot. The design represents the late 18th-century pivot away from Rococo exuberance toward the architectural discipline of ancient Greece and Rome, often referred to as the ”goût grec” (Greek taste). Crafted from solid cherrywood, the table is anchored by four tapered, fluted legs—a hallmark motif inspired by classical columns—and features a restrained, rectilinear aesthetic defined by clean symmetry and a hand-painted, distressed finish that simulates a historic patina. Functional as well as elegant, the apron is shorn of superfluous ornament to highlight the rhythmic precision of the fluting and includes two practical drawers at the waist that maintain the piece's sober character. Measuring 26 inches (68 cm) in height, 35 inches (89 cm) in width, and 35 inches (89 cm) in depth, this table represents the pinnacle of French decorative arts from an ”Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (EPV) that has integrated eight foundational trades—including cabinetmaking and traditional finishing—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 743]