➤ Item Condition :Good - Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most antique and vintage items fit this condition.
➤ Product stock :In France
Description :
An elegant and finely crafted French side table in the Louis XVI taste, attributed to a Parisian workshop and dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890. This piece exemplifies the refined decorative arts of the Belle Époque, when Paris stood at the forefront of luxury furniture production.
Executed in richly figured walnut with fine fruitwood marquetry, the table displays a sophisticated parquetry design composed of geometric reserves centered with stylized floral motifs. The carefully selected veneers create a warm, luminous surface, enhanced by a beautifully aged patina that speaks to its authenticity and quality.
The circular top is encircled by an exquisitely pierced gilt bronze gallery, finely cast and chased, reflecting the high level of craftsmanship associated with Parisian makers of the period. A distinctive frieze is adorned with a series of porcelain plaques in the Sèvres manner, delicately hand-painted with romantic courtly scenes and set within richly detailed ormolu mounts.
A single drawer, fitted with its original gilt bronze handle, is seamlessly integrated into the apron and framed by elegant vertical ormolu mounts. The table rests on four slender, gracefully curved legs terminating in finely cast bronze sabots, joined by a lower circular tier repeating the marquetry decoration.
Both decorative and functional, this piece is a superb example of late 19th-century French decorative furniture. Its refined proportions, noble materials, and intricate detailing make it a highly desirable addition to any sophisticated interior, whether used as a side table, occasional table, or luxurious bedside piece.
