Bidspirit auction | ”Brifaudon” bergère

”Brifaudon” bergère - ”Brifaudon” bergère This brand new ”Brifaudon” bergère is a quintessential example of the Restauration style, representing a period of refined comfort and a return to Neoclassical grace, masterfully produced by the prestigious French institution Ateliers Allot. Hand-built from solid beechwood, the armchair features a classic ”en gondole” silhouette where the enveloping backrest sweeps forward in a single, fluid curve, anchored by striking hand-carved swan neck (col de cygne) arm supports. The interior construction adheres to the highest standards of traditional garniture, utilizing high-tension helical steel springs and stitched horsehair (crin piqué) to provide a resilient seat that maintains its sculptural volume. In a bold fusion of historic form and contemporary textile design, the chair is sumptuously upholstered in Duomo M1 fabric by Lelièvre, featuring a vibrant teal and copper geometric pattern, and finished with a deep, polished patina supported by short, tapered architectural legs. Measuring 33 inches (85 cm) in height, 25 inches (64 cm) in width, and 22 inches (57 cm) in depth, this bergère 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 761]