Side table - Wood - Height: 67 cm

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Description from the seller

It is a tall table that fairly faithfully captures the spirit of Louis XVI reinterpretated in the first half of the 20th century, when many workshops still turned to that Neoclassical language for its sober elegance and its capacity to ennoble any room. The piece rests on a slender, vertical silhouette, which conveys lightness without losing firmness, as if it aimed to elevate the tabletop and present it almost as a small domestic altar.

The wood — light, well polished, with a restrained shine — underscores that refined vocation. The legs, straight and slightly fluted, evoke the striped columns of the classical repertoire, with the geometric precision that characterizes Louis XVI style. They do not seek to draw attention through exuberance, but through proportion and balance. The top, with clean lines, is finished with a discreet edge that frames the surface and reinforces the sense of a well-cared-for piece, meant to showcase a vase, a lamp, or a special object.

There is in the ensemble a mix very typical of the first third of the 20th century: respect for Neoclassical tradition, a taste for symmetry and formal clarity, and at the same time a certain purification that heralds more modern sensibilities. It is a table that does not seek to impose itself, but to contribute a touch of serene distinction, one of those pieces of furniture that elevate the atmosphere without raising its voice.

Shipped with certificate and good packaging.

Seller's Story

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It is a tall table that fairly faithfully captures the spirit of Louis XVI reinterpretated in the first half of the 20th century, when many workshops still turned to that Neoclassical language for its sober elegance and its capacity to ennoble any room. The piece rests on a slender, vertical silhouette, which conveys lightness without losing firmness, as if it aimed to elevate the tabletop and present it almost as a small domestic altar.

The wood — light, well polished, with a restrained shine — underscores that refined vocation. The legs, straight and slightly fluted, evoke the striped columns of the classical repertoire, with the geometric precision that characterizes Louis XVI style. They do not seek to draw attention through exuberance, but through proportion and balance. The top, with clean lines, is finished with a discreet edge that frames the surface and reinforces the sense of a well-cared-for piece, meant to showcase a vase, a lamp, or a special object.

There is in the ensemble a mix very typical of the first third of the 20th century: respect for Neoclassical tradition, a taste for symmetry and formal clarity, and at the same time a certain purification that heralds more modern sensibilities. It is a table that does not seek to impose itself, but to contribute a touch of serene distinction, one of those pieces of furniture that elevate the atmosphere without raising its voice.

Shipped with certificate and good packaging.

Seller's Story

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Empire Style
Title additional information
Height: 67 cm
Country of origin
France
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
67 cm
Width
55 cm
Depth
55 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
SpainVerified
3065
Objects sold
89.88%
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