Side table (2) - Walnut - Empire Style






Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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A pair of late Empire style bedside tables in walnut with brass oval handles, dating to 1930–1940, measuring 61 cm high, 52 cm wide and 35 cm deep, in good used condition with minor signs of age.
Description from the seller
A pair of nightstands that embody that reinterpretation of the late Empire, already present in the early years of the 20th century when the taste for classical solidity and the nobility of materials continued to mark domestic furniture. The structure, in walnut wood—walnut—displays a warm, deep grain, with that serene shine that only well-cared-for pieces with decades of life acquire. The gently curved front provides a contained, almost architectural elegance, very characteristic of the Empire style.
The brass handles—brass—, oval and slightly recessed, add that ceremonial touch that characterizes the style: a warm metal, discreet but present, that dialogues with the geometry of the drawers and underscores the symmetry of the set. Inlays and fillets provide additional refinement, a nod to traditional cabinetmaking that sought a balance between sobriety and detail.
They are pieces that convey stability, order, and a classical beauty without rigidity. They work both as nightstands and as small auxiliary chests, and their pair creates a mirror effect that reinforces the harmony of the space. Taken together, these nightstands combine the nobility of materials, classical proportion, and a historical air that makes them especially attractive for interiors that seek authenticity and character.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateA pair of nightstands that embody that reinterpretation of the late Empire, already present in the early years of the 20th century when the taste for classical solidity and the nobility of materials continued to mark domestic furniture. The structure, in walnut wood—walnut—displays a warm, deep grain, with that serene shine that only well-cared-for pieces with decades of life acquire. The gently curved front provides a contained, almost architectural elegance, very characteristic of the Empire style.
The brass handles—brass—, oval and slightly recessed, add that ceremonial touch that characterizes the style: a warm metal, discreet but present, that dialogues with the geometry of the drawers and underscores the symmetry of the set. Inlays and fillets provide additional refinement, a nod to traditional cabinetmaking that sought a balance between sobriety and detail.
They are pieces that convey stability, order, and a classical beauty without rigidity. They work both as nightstands and as small auxiliary chests, and their pair creates a mirror effect that reinforces the harmony of the space. Taken together, these nightstands combine the nobility of materials, classical proportion, and a historical air that makes them especially attractive for interiors that seek authenticity and character.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
