Side table - Louis XVI - Wood






Holds bachelor's degrees in Law and Art History with an Ecole du Louvre auctioneer diploma.
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Description from the seller
It is an 19th-century auxiliary side table which, despite its Victorian origin, today shows a renewed presence thanks to a recent intervention carried out with a retro taste. The structure preserves the classic elegance of the era: turned legs with smooth lines, balanced proportions, and that functional yet distinguished air typical of domestic furniture from the 1800s. However, the new white paint layer gives it a contemporary freshness, almost Mediterranean balcony-like, that brightens the piece and naturally integrates it into modern interiors.
The inner drawer, now lined with a retro design, introduces a charming contrast: a graphic and colorful wink that dialogues with the exterior’s classical sobriety. That detail makes the side table a little decorative secret, a blend of antiquity and modernity that is revealed when the drawer is opened. The raised top platform, supported by curved brackets, adds an architectural touch very characteristic of certain 19th-century auxiliary furniture, designed for writing, displaying objects, or simply accompanying daily life.
All in all, it is a piece that combines history, sensitive restoration, and retro aesthetics, perfect for someone seeking furniture with soul, able to impart character without sacrificing functionality.
Tracked shipping and secure packaging.
Seller's Story
It is an 19th-century auxiliary side table which, despite its Victorian origin, today shows a renewed presence thanks to a recent intervention carried out with a retro taste. The structure preserves the classic elegance of the era: turned legs with smooth lines, balanced proportions, and that functional yet distinguished air typical of domestic furniture from the 1800s. However, the new white paint layer gives it a contemporary freshness, almost Mediterranean balcony-like, that brightens the piece and naturally integrates it into modern interiors.
The inner drawer, now lined with a retro design, introduces a charming contrast: a graphic and colorful wink that dialogues with the exterior’s classical sobriety. That detail makes the side table a little decorative secret, a blend of antiquity and modernity that is revealed when the drawer is opened. The raised top platform, supported by curved brackets, adds an architectural touch very characteristic of certain 19th-century auxiliary furniture, designed for writing, displaying objects, or simply accompanying daily life.
All in all, it is a piece that combines history, sensitive restoration, and retro aesthetics, perfect for someone seeking furniture with soul, able to impart character without sacrificing functionality.
Tracked shipping and secure packaging.
