Cabinetmaking
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Timber selection and seasoning
The Allot workshops source timber from local suppliers. Logs are sawn on site then stacked and left to season naturally. Drying at 1 cm (1/3 inch) per year, some pieces are seasoned for over twenty years.
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Design office
At the heart of the workshop, we develop the design with Designers and Architects for the realization of unique and tailor-made works integrating interior decoration projects.
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Furniture and seat carpentry
The mastery of carpentry in furniture and seats is essential to the expertise of the trade. Small series, made-to-measure, unique piece.
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Sculpture
Ateliers Allot sculptures are hand drawn and carved in the workshop. Time and great care are taken to ensure the quality and finesse of every detail
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Marquetry
The marqueter, working from a scale drawing, details the pieces of each motif from a large selection of veneers. Using traditional techniques to form and color each piece before assembly.
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Gilding
Gold creates beauty, astonishment and impressiveness, the gilder is the one who applies it with great finesse. After having put 8 or 10 layers of « skin glue » and « white spain glue », he adds « Armenia soil » which gives it a reddish color. With a special brush and with finesse, the gold leaf is applied. Then, he uses an agate stone to make the contrast between brightness and mat.
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Chinese laquer
The craftsman decorates the piece of furniture with a technique called Chinese Lacquering from XVIII th century. After having put 12 layers of « skin glue » and chalk named « White of Spain » , he draws characters and motifs. Many layers of lacquer are needed to get an extraordinary gloss.
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Finishing
Pieces are stained, painted varnished or waxed in the finishing shop. Finally, decorative elements such as bronze, leather, glass or porcelaine are mounted to complete each model.
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Upholstery
All upholstery is done in house using traditional methods and materials to provide a robust and confortable cushion. Allot work with France’s most reputable fabric manufacturers providing endless possibilities in decoration.