Bidspirit auction | Bench ”Rhenon”

Bench ”Rhenon” - Bench ”Rhenon” This brand new bench ”Rhenon” is a sophisticated realization of the Louis XVI style, serving as a masterful tribute to the architectural symmetry and refined ornamentation of late 18th-century Parisian menuisiers, produced by the prestigious French institution Ateliers Allot. Handcrafted from solid beechwood, the frame is defined by a rhythmic, clean-lined apron featuring continuous recessed molding and punctuated by three square raccordement dies with precision-carved linear detailing. As an authentic reproduction of a period antique, the bench is supported by six tapered and fluted legs, highlighting the Neoclassical return to antiquity, all interconnected by a low-profile H-shaped stretcher that ensures superior structural stability while maintaining a dignified, airy silhouette. Consistent with the highest standards of French savoir-faire, the piece features traditional upholstery for a firm, tailored profile, expertly finished in a contemporary textured textile and secured by a continuous row of brass nailhead trim (cloutage) against a warm, lustrous 11A patina. Measuring 18 inches (47 cm) in height, 86 inches (220 cm) in width, and 16 inches (42 cm) in depth, this bench 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 807]