Side table - Wood - Louis XVI






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A wood high table in Louis XVI style from France, dating to the 1930s–1940s, with dimensions 80 cm high, 35 cm wide and 26 cm deep, in good used condition with minor signs of wear and imperfections, featuring a small central drawer, a discreet metal pull, gold edged detailing, and slim neoclassical straight legs.
Description from the seller
It is a Louis XVI-style tall table, made of wood and dating from the first half of the 20th century, a piece that faithfully captures the spirit of French neoclassicism but reinterpreted with the softness and decorative taste of its era. Its silhouette is slender, vertical, designed to accompany an elegant corner rather than dominate it, and it is immediately recognizable by the clarity of its lines and the restrained proportion that defines the style.
The central drawer, small and perfectly integrated into the structure, adds functionality without breaking the harmony of the design. The metal pull, discreet and centered, introduces a touch of shine that dialogues with the gilded inlays that run along the edges and accentuate the furniture’s geometry. The legs, straight and slender, evoke neoclassical columns: austere, clean, with that air of classical order that avoids any ornamental excess.
The top surface, slightly elevated by a perimeter frame, adds a touch of distinction and recalls the side tables that populated French interiors of the 18th and 19th centuries. The light, almost ivory finish softens the whole and gives it a luminous presence, ideal for spaces seeking elegance without visual heaviness.
Together, it is a piece that combines Louis XVI sobriety, 20th-century craftsmanship, and delicate functionality, perfect for a hallway, a bedroom, or a corner where the beauty of classical proportions can breathe.
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Seller's Story
It is a Louis XVI-style tall table, made of wood and dating from the first half of the 20th century, a piece that faithfully captures the spirit of French neoclassicism but reinterpreted with the softness and decorative taste of its era. Its silhouette is slender, vertical, designed to accompany an elegant corner rather than dominate it, and it is immediately recognizable by the clarity of its lines and the restrained proportion that defines the style.
The central drawer, small and perfectly integrated into the structure, adds functionality without breaking the harmony of the design. The metal pull, discreet and centered, introduces a touch of shine that dialogues with the gilded inlays that run along the edges and accentuate the furniture’s geometry. The legs, straight and slender, evoke neoclassical columns: austere, clean, with that air of classical order that avoids any ornamental excess.
The top surface, slightly elevated by a perimeter frame, adds a touch of distinction and recalls the side tables that populated French interiors of the 18th and 19th centuries. The light, almost ivory finish softens the whole and gives it a luminous presence, ideal for spaces seeking elegance without visual heaviness.
Together, it is a piece that combines Louis XVI sobriety, 20th-century craftsmanship, and delicate functionality, perfect for a hallway, a bedroom, or a corner where the beauty of classical proportions can breathe.
Certificate shipping and proper packaging.
