Side table - Marquetry - Mahogany, Brass - Exposure registration

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Description from the seller

A luxurious 19th-century high table, fully in the Louis XV style, and the first thing it conveys is that blend of curvilinear grace and restrained opulence that defined the French taste reinterpreted in European workshops of the era. The silhouette is undulating, feminine, almost dancing: the top cut in a serpentine shape, cabriole legs descending with an elegant gesture, and gilded accents that highlight each curve as if they were touches of light.

The mahogany wood, deep and reddish, provides that warm glow that only finely polished noble woods give. On it, the details in gilded brass—inlays, corner mounts, sabot feet—function like jewelry: small accents that underscore the furniture’s line and elevate it to the status of a decorative piece, not merely functional. That gold recalls French bronze, but with the lightness of hand-worked brass, typical of the workshops that produced luxury furniture for bourgeois salons and aristocratic residences.

The table preserves all the essential traits of Louis XV:

• Asymmetric curves that soften the structure.
• Cabriole legs that lend visual lightness.
• Gilded decoration applied as an accent, never as excess.
• Noble woods that speak of status and refinement.

It is a piece designed for an elegant living room, a study, or a corner of conversation, where its presence is noticeable but does not overwhelm: it seduces with the curve, with the shine, with the harmony.

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Seller's Story

Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships. But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices. On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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A luxurious 19th-century high table, fully in the Louis XV style, and the first thing it conveys is that blend of curvilinear grace and restrained opulence that defined the French taste reinterpreted in European workshops of the era. The silhouette is undulating, feminine, almost dancing: the top cut in a serpentine shape, cabriole legs descending with an elegant gesture, and gilded accents that highlight each curve as if they were touches of light.

The mahogany wood, deep and reddish, provides that warm glow that only finely polished noble woods give. On it, the details in gilded brass—inlays, corner mounts, sabot feet—function like jewelry: small accents that underscore the furniture’s line and elevate it to the status of a decorative piece, not merely functional. That gold recalls French bronze, but with the lightness of hand-worked brass, typical of the workshops that produced luxury furniture for bourgeois salons and aristocratic residences.

The table preserves all the essential traits of Louis XV:

• Asymmetric curves that soften the structure.
• Cabriole legs that lend visual lightness.
• Gilded decoration applied as an accent, never as excess.
• Noble woods that speak of status and refinement.

It is a piece designed for an elegant living room, a study, or a corner of conversation, where its presence is noticeable but does not overwhelm: it seduces with the curve, with the shine, with the harmony.

Certified shipping and careful packaging.

Seller's Story

Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships. But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices. On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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Details

Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Louis XV
Title additional information
Exposure registration
Country of origin
France
Model
Marquetry
Material
Brass, Mahogany
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
80 cm
Width
61 cm
Depth
46 cm
Estimated period
circa 1900
SpainVerified
3165
Objects sold
90.37%
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