Bidspirit auction | Louis XV style ”Beaudry” Armchair

Louis XV style ”Beaudry” Armchair - Louis XV style ”Beaudry” Armchair This brand new Louis XV ”Beaudry” armchair is a masterful expression of 18th-century French refinement, produced by the prestigious French institution Ateliers Allot with the technical excellence of an Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV). The frame, carved from solid beechwood, features the sinuous, asymmetrical lines and organic motifs characteristic of the Rococo movement, anchored by elegant cabriole legs that terminate in delicate scrolled feet. Designed for an enveloping, intimate comfort, the curved backrest and arms are accented by hand-carved floral and foliage details that provide a sense of lightness and grace. Staying faithful to ancestral techniques, the ”Beaudry” model utilizes a traditional steel-sprung seat for lasting resilience and is meticulously padded with hand-stitched horsehair to ensure the chair maintains its tailored profile over decades. This specific piece is finished in Lelièvre - Lande fabric, a high-end textile featuring a natural look with mixed weft yarns and a subtle diamond motif, measuring 35 inches (88 cm) in height, 24 inches (60 cm) in width, and 20 inches (50 cm) in depth. This piece represents the pinnacle of French decorative arts from a workshop 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 763]