Bidspirit auction | Louis XVI Sofa ”Lerouge” 3-seater

Louis XVI Sofa ”Lerouge” 3-seater Sofa - Louis XVI Sofa ”Lerouge” 3-seater Sofa This brand new Louis XVI sofa ”Lerouge” 3-seater is an exquisite interpretation of late 18th-century French menuiserie, capturing the architectural rigor and refined ornamentation of the Neoclassical return to antiquity, produced by the prestigious French institution Ateliers Allot. Handcrafted from solid beechwood, the frame is characterized by an extraordinary structural configuration where the rear legs take the form of continuous fluted columns that cross through the armrests to support a masterfully carved, stepped top rail. This linear verticality is echoed in the front supports, consisting of tapered and fluted legs punctuated by square raccordement dies featuring precision-carved rosette medallions, drawing primary inspiration from the work of legendary masters such as Georges Jacob and Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené. Adhering to the highest standards of French savoir-faire, the piece features deep, comfortable feather cushions and is expertly secured by a continuous row of brass nailhead trim (cloutage) that creates a striking contrast against the warm, hand-finished timber. This sofa 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 825]