Bidspirit auction | Easychair Nogaret in Louis XV

Easychair Nogaret in Louis XV style - Easychair Nogaret in Louis XV style This brand new easychair ”Nogaret” in Louis XV style is a masterful exhibition of 18th-century French woodworking, characterized by its fluid, sinuous lines and ornate naturalistic motifs, produced by the prestigious French institution Ateliers Allot. The frame is expertly carved from solid beechwood, allowing for the high-relief sculptural details and the deep, serpentine apron which features a prominent hand-carved central cartouche serving as the visual anchor of the base. This organic theme extends down to the elegant cabriole legs, terminating in delicate, hand-turned scrolled feet, while the molded armrest consoles and scalloped top rail further showcase the architectural grace of the peak French Rococo style. The craftsmanship extends to the chair's interior, where traditional leaf fibre trimming is meticulously layered over helical springs to provide a superior, ”living” comfort, finished in a luxury embossed floral velvet that highlights the depth of the upholstery. This piece 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 765]