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Pair of Chairs ”Lehaene” (Empire Style) - Pair of Chairs ”Lehaene” (Empire Style), Ateliers Allot Carved beechwood frames with upholstered seats; France Pair of Empire style chairs known as the ”Lehaene” model, constructed in solid beechwood and based on the traditional chaise à l'officier form. Each chair has an incurved en gondole backrest with a top rail terminating in rolled scrolls, supported at the base by carved dolphin consoles, a characteristic Empire motif. The frames stand on four sweeping sabre legs. Upholstered using traditional methods with a sprung seat and leaf fibre padding, finished in Pigment fabric by Lelièvre in deep olive green. Contemporary production by Ateliers Allot, a French manufacturer established in 1812 and holder of the EPV label, integrating cabinetmaking, woodcarving, upholstery, and associated trades. Dimensions (each): H 88 cm; W 57 cm; D 48 cm [LOC 783]