Lot 1128: * A Pair of Mauzancieux Armchairs Restauration Style

A Pair of Mauzancieux Armchairs Restauration Style This refined pair of Mauzancieux armchairs represents the Restauration style circa 1814–1830, a period that transitioned from the rigid grandeur of the Empire toward a more comfortable, ergonomic aesthetic. The Mauzancieux model refers to a specific design attributed to 19th-century masters who sought to domesticate the formal fauteuil into a seat that hugs the sitter with its barrel-shaped backrest. The solid beechwood frames feature elegant crook and roll armrests and distinctive frog leg pied de grenouille front supports for greater stability. Utilizing 19th-century innovations, the seats are built with helical coil springs and leaf-fibre trimming for resilience. They are sumptuously upholstered in mohair, a silk-lustre fabric prized for being naturally temperature-regulating and exceptionally durable. Each armchair measures 89 cm in height, 76 cm in width, and 56 cm in depth (35″ x 30″ x 22″).

Established in 1812 and currently led by the eighth generation of the Allot family, Ateliers Allot is a premier French institution dedicated to the mastery of fine cabinetmaking and art furniture. As a recipient of the prestigious Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV) label, the house is recognized by the French state for its rare and ancestral artisanal excellence. Every piece is meticulously handcrafted in their Brittany workshops and sourced directly from their Paris showroom on Rue de Vaugirard, offering a level of authenticity and unique artistry that stands in stark contrast to the mass-produced reproductions often found in the modern market. [Loc FR654]