Side table - Wood - Marquetry Decoration
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Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.
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Antique coffee table in wood, Louis XV style, dating from 1900–1910, from France, with a 80 cm wide, 52 cm high and 40 cm deep top featuring geometric star-pattern marquetry, in good used condition with minor signs of age.
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It is a low coffee table in Louis XV style, made in the early 20th century, where the French Rococo tradition is reinterpreted with the delicacy and refinement typical of late cabinetmaking. The piece is immediately recognizable by its cabriole legs, which arch with that smooth, elegant curve that defines the Louis XV repertoire: a sinuous, feminine line, almost dancing, that lends visual lightness and an air of courtly grace.
The wooden structure, warm and well-polished, supports a top that is the true protagonist: a geometrical marquetry carefully assembled, where different tones of wood form a central star surrounded by a finer decorative border. This inlay work, meticulous and precise, introduces a classical counterpoint within a style more often associated with curves and vegetal motifs. Here, however, geometry provides balance and a sense of order that dialogues with the Rococo fantasy of the ensemble.
The result is a table that combines Louis XV lightness, late nineteenth-century craftsmanship, and virtuosity in marquetry, perfect for interiors seeking historical elegance without renouncing everyday functionality. A piece that not only decorates, but seduces with the richness of its surface and the softness of its lines.
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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.
Translated by Google TranslateIt is a low coffee table in Louis XV style, made in the early 20th century, where the French Rococo tradition is reinterpreted with the delicacy and refinement typical of late cabinetmaking. The piece is immediately recognizable by its cabriole legs, which arch with that smooth, elegant curve that defines the Louis XV repertoire: a sinuous, feminine line, almost dancing, that lends visual lightness and an air of courtly grace.
The wooden structure, warm and well-polished, supports a top that is the true protagonist: a geometrical marquetry carefully assembled, where different tones of wood form a central star surrounded by a finer decorative border. This inlay work, meticulous and precise, introduces a classical counterpoint within a style more often associated with curves and vegetal motifs. Here, however, geometry provides balance and a sense of order that dialogues with the Rococo fantasy of the ensemble.
The result is a table that combines Louis XV lightness, late nineteenth-century craftsmanship, and virtuosity in marquetry, perfect for interiors seeking historical elegance without renouncing everyday functionality. A piece that not only decorates, but seduces with the richness of its surface and the softness of its lines.
Tracked 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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Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Louis XV
Title additional information
Marquetry Decoration
Country of origin
France
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
52 cm
Width
80 cm
Depth
40 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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