Nightstand - Gilt bronze

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Louis XV-style burl walnut bedside cabinet with a marble top, gilt bronze detailing and a porcelain-lined interior, made in France around 1900.

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Louis XV-style nightstand in burl walnut with a marble top and gilded bronze details

This nightstand embodies French Louis XV style, characterized by elegant curved lines, cabriole legs, and refined decorations. Probably made between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it reflects the taste for quality craftsmanship and the Rococo aesthetic that dominated Europe in the 18th century. The burl walnut wood, the veined beige marble top, and the gilded bronze detailing were distinctive elements of this style, together with the porcelain-lined interior that protected precious objects.

These pieces are highly regarded by French antique collectors and enthusiasts of period furnishings for their timeless elegance and craftsmanship. The nightstand fits perfectly into classic and refined interiors, adding a touch of history and sophistication. Pieces in good condition with original wood, intact marble, gilded bronzes, and porcelain-lined interiors are particularly sought after on the European antique market for their decorative and historical value.

Seller's Story

Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality. Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
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Louis XV-style nightstand in burl walnut with a marble top and gilded bronze details

This nightstand embodies French Louis XV style, characterized by elegant curved lines, cabriole legs, and refined decorations. Probably made between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it reflects the taste for quality craftsmanship and the Rococo aesthetic that dominated Europe in the 18th century. The burl walnut wood, the veined beige marble top, and the gilded bronze detailing were distinctive elements of this style, together with the porcelain-lined interior that protected precious objects.

These pieces are highly regarded by French antique collectors and enthusiasts of period furnishings for their timeless elegance and craftsmanship. The nightstand fits perfectly into classic and refined interiors, adding a touch of history and sophistication. Pieces in good condition with original wood, intact marble, gilded bronzes, and porcelain-lined interiors are particularly sought after on the European antique market for their decorative and historical value.

Seller's Story

Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality. Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
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Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
23 kg
Style subtype
Louis XV
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Country of origin
France
Material
Bronze, Marble, Porcelain, Walnut
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
80 cm
Width
56 cm
Depth
39 cm
Estimated period
circa 1900
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Objects sold
81.25%
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