Bidspirit auction | Chaise ”A coiffer” Chair

Chaise ”A coiffer” Chair - Chaise ”A coiffer” Chair This brand new Chaise ”A coiffer” in Louis XV style is an exquisite interpretation of mid-18th-century French menuiserie, capturing the refined intimacy and organic grace that defined the reign of Louis XV, produced by the prestigious French institution Ateliers Allot. Handcrafted from solid beechwood, the frame is characterized by a distinctive ”fleurette” motif, featuring precision-carved floral crests on the knees and seat rail that draw primary inspiration from the work of legendary masters such as Nicolas Heurtaut and Jean-Baptiste Tilliard. The chair exhibits a classic medallion backrest with an elegantly molded rim, a specialized form highly favored for the dressing chairs of the Parisian aristocracy, anchored by a deep serpentine seat rail and supported by four slender cabriole legs with high-relief botanical carvings terminating in refined scrolled volute feet. Consistent with the highest standards of French savoir-faire, the piece is finished in a warm timber patina and expertly upholstered in Métaphore - Atlas fabric, a luxury crimson textile with a subtle, shimmering weave that provides a regal contrast to the hand-distressed wood. Measuring 33 inches (84 cm) in height, 16 inches (42 cm) in width, and 15 inches (37 cm) in depth, this chair 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 827]