Side table - Wood, Brass - Fine Luxury Marquetry





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Two luxury 19th‑century side tables from France, dating to 1850–1900, in antique style with Louis XVI marquetry, made of wood and brass, measuring 52 x 35 x 72 cm and in good used condition with minor age-related imperfections.
Description from the seller
They are two luxury 19th-century bedside tables, crafted with fine marquetry that betrays an expert workshop and a taste perfectly aligned with the Louis XVI style, that moment when French elegance becomes more geometric, more sober, and more intellectual without losing its royal refinement.
The overall structure is light, balanced, with those tall, slightly curved legs that slim the silhouette and elevate the furniture visually. The metal sabots on the feet and the small circular handles provide the right touch of shine, like discreet jewelry that highlights quality without imposing itself.
The true protagonism lies in the marquetry: surfaces decorated with precise geometries, inlays, diamonds, straight lines and symmetrical compositions that evoke Neoclassical taste. On the fronts appear circular medallions, a very characteristic motif of Louis XVI, which introduces a smooth, aristocratic visual rhythm. The combination of light and dark woods creates depth, relief, and a play of light that changes with perspective.
The interior of the drawers is lined with golden textile, a luxury detail that is not visible at a glance but reveals the furniture’s intention: not only to be beautiful on the outside, but also on the inside. That warm gold, typical of the era, adds a ceremonial, almost intimate nuance, as if each drawer kept small precious objects.
Overall, these bedside tables gather the essential features of Louis XVI:
• Symmetry and order as aesthetic principle.
• Geometric marquetry of the highest precision.
• Neoclassical motifs such as medallions and inlays.
• Styled legs that convey lightness.
• Interiors carefully finished that speak of true luxury.
They are pieces that today function as bedside tables as well as auxiliary furniture in a living room or study, contributing that air of French refinement that never goes out of style.
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Seller's Story
They are two luxury 19th-century bedside tables, crafted with fine marquetry that betrays an expert workshop and a taste perfectly aligned with the Louis XVI style, that moment when French elegance becomes more geometric, more sober, and more intellectual without losing its royal refinement.
The overall structure is light, balanced, with those tall, slightly curved legs that slim the silhouette and elevate the furniture visually. The metal sabots on the feet and the small circular handles provide the right touch of shine, like discreet jewelry that highlights quality without imposing itself.
The true protagonism lies in the marquetry: surfaces decorated with precise geometries, inlays, diamonds, straight lines and symmetrical compositions that evoke Neoclassical taste. On the fronts appear circular medallions, a very characteristic motif of Louis XVI, which introduces a smooth, aristocratic visual rhythm. The combination of light and dark woods creates depth, relief, and a play of light that changes with perspective.
The interior of the drawers is lined with golden textile, a luxury detail that is not visible at a glance but reveals the furniture’s intention: not only to be beautiful on the outside, but also on the inside. That warm gold, typical of the era, adds a ceremonial, almost intimate nuance, as if each drawer kept small precious objects.
Overall, these bedside tables gather the essential features of Louis XVI:
• Symmetry and order as aesthetic principle.
• Geometric marquetry of the highest precision.
• Neoclassical motifs such as medallions and inlays.
• Styled legs that convey lightness.
• Interiors carefully finished that speak of true luxury.
They are pieces that today function as bedside tables as well as auxiliary furniture in a living room or study, contributing that air of French refinement that never goes out of style.
Certified shipping and secure packaging.

