Bidspirit auction | Fauteuil (Directoire Style)

Fauteuil (Directoire Style) - Fauteuil (Directoire Style), Ateliers Allot Directoire style armchair inspired by a model by François Honoré Georges Jacob Desmalter. Constructed in solid beechwood with a dark mahogany toned finish, the chair features a gently curved wooden backrest with three vertical splats and a banded top rail. The curved armrests are supported by turned baluster uprights, and the frame stands on turned and fluted arrow legs characteristic of the Directoire period. Upholstered using traditional methods with a fitted seat cushion. Contemporary production by Ateliers Allot, a French manufacturer established in 1812 and holder of the EPV label, integrating cabinetmaking, upholstery, woodcarving, and associated trades. Solid beechwood with mahogany toned finish and upholstered seat; France Dimensions: H 90 cm; W 44 cm; D 40 cm [LOC 671]