Rack - Bronze, Marble - Louis XVI style

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Antique Luis XVI style shelf, circa 1900, made of bronze with a marble top, of French origin, dimensions 54 cm wide by 25 cm high by 23 cm deep, in good used condition with minor signs of age.

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This antique Louis XVI-style shelf, made of gilded bronze and finished with a marble top, blends the classical elegance of the 1900s with the decorative craftsmanship typical of pieces produced in the centuries that followed in that model. The design features a symmetrical structure with volutes, acanthus leaves, and floral motifs that evoke the French neoclassical taste, characterized by harmony, verticality, and refined ornamentation.

The lower support, richly worked in gilded bronze, shows a deep relief and a warm finish that highlights the decorative details. The upper shelf, made of light marble, provides solidity and an elegant contrast between the smooth surface and the ornate base. Although the connecting piece requires adjustments, the shelf retains its full functionality, capable of supporting decorative objects without compromising its stability.

This type of shelf was common in sophisticated interiors, where it was used to display porcelains, small clocks, figurines, or ornamental elements. Its presence brings an air of distinction and timelessness, typical of the Louis XVI style reinterpretated in later periods.

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This antique Louis XVI-style shelf, made of gilded bronze and finished with a marble top, blends the classical elegance of the 1900s with the decorative craftsmanship typical of pieces produced in the centuries that followed in that model. The design features a symmetrical structure with volutes, acanthus leaves, and floral motifs that evoke the French neoclassical taste, characterized by harmony, verticality, and refined ornamentation.

The lower support, richly worked in gilded bronze, shows a deep relief and a warm finish that highlights the decorative details. The upper shelf, made of light marble, provides solidity and an elegant contrast between the smooth surface and the ornate base. Although the connecting piece requires adjustments, the shelf retains its full functionality, capable of supporting decorative objects without compromising its stability.

This type of shelf was common in sophisticated interiors, where it was used to display porcelains, small clocks, figurines, or ornamental elements. Its presence brings an air of distinction and timelessness, typical of the Louis XVI style reinterpretated in later periods.

Certified shipping and good packaging.

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Details

Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Louis XVI Style
Over 200 years old
No
Title additional information
Louis XVI style
Country of Origin
France
Material
Bronze, Marble
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
25 cm
Width
54 cm
Depth
23 cm
Estimated period
Circa 1900
SpainVerified
2736
Objects sold
90.81%
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