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Armchair Georges Jacob Style Ateliers Allot Carved beechwood frame with upholstered seat; France - Armchair Georges Jacob Style Ateliers Allot Carved beechwood frame with upholstered seat; France Armchair in the style of Georges Jacob, constructed in solid beechwood with a hand polished finish. The frame features an oval medallion backrest with continuous recessed moulding, paired with curved armrests terminating in scrolled hand rests supported by carved foliate consoles. The rounded seat rail is anchored by square raccordement blocks carved with circular rosette motifs, a characteristic element of Jacob's late 18th century designs. The chair stands on four slender arrow form legs with vertical fluting and ring turned capitals. Upholstered using traditional methods with a sprung seat and hand stitched padding, covered in dark charcoal woven fabric and finished with brass nailhead trim. Contemporary production by Ateliers Allot, a French manufacturer established in 1812 and holder of the EPV label, integrating cabinetmaking, upholstery, woodcarving, and associated trades. This model corresponds to current catalogue production within the workshop's Louis XVI and Transition style seating lines. Dimensions: H 88 cm; W 63 cm; D 50 cm [LOC 867]