Side table - Louis XVI - Bronze - Central Floral Decoration





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Pair of bronze nightstands from the early 20th century (1900–1910) in Louis XVI neoclassical style, with glass tops and a central floral relief on the back panel, measuring 73 cm high, 51 cm wide and 41 cm deep.
Description from the seller
They are two brass bedside tables from the early 20th century that faithfully reinterpret the Louis XVI style, that neoclassical language that combines architectural sobriety with fine and symbolic ornamentation. Their slender, perfectly proportioned structure rests on four straight legs topped with small pinnacles at the upper corners, a detail that adds verticality and an almost ceremonial air.
The design is organized on two levels: the top crystal surface, clean and transparent, which allows the lightness of the metal frame to show through, and a lower glass shelf that also reinforces functionality without detracting from elegance. But the true decorative accent appears on the back panel, where a central relief of a classical vase—with a bulbous body, stylized handles, and a pronounced base—takes center stage. From it emerge finely modeled garlands, small ribbons, and scrolls that evoke the iconography of Louis XVI: balance, order, references to antiquity, and a taste for symbolic ornamentation.
The brass, with its warm, golden tone, provides presence without tipping into excess. The soft patina and the casting work reveal the hand of workshops that, even in the 20th century, continued producing pieces of French-inspired design with great precision and an impeccable finish.
Taken together, these tables convey distinction, symmetry, and refinement, perfect for interiors where neoclassicism brings serenity and a touch of aristocracy.
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Seller's Story
They are two brass bedside tables from the early 20th century that faithfully reinterpret the Louis XVI style, that neoclassical language that combines architectural sobriety with fine and symbolic ornamentation. Their slender, perfectly proportioned structure rests on four straight legs topped with small pinnacles at the upper corners, a detail that adds verticality and an almost ceremonial air.
The design is organized on two levels: the top crystal surface, clean and transparent, which allows the lightness of the metal frame to show through, and a lower glass shelf that also reinforces functionality without detracting from elegance. But the true decorative accent appears on the back panel, where a central relief of a classical vase—with a bulbous body, stylized handles, and a pronounced base—takes center stage. From it emerge finely modeled garlands, small ribbons, and scrolls that evoke the iconography of Louis XVI: balance, order, references to antiquity, and a taste for symbolic ornamentation.
The brass, with its warm, golden tone, provides presence without tipping into excess. The soft patina and the casting work reveal the hand of workshops that, even in the 20th century, continued producing pieces of French-inspired design with great precision and an impeccable finish.
Taken together, these tables convey distinction, symmetry, and refinement, perfect for interiors where neoclassicism brings serenity and a touch of aristocracy.
Certified shipping and careful packaging.

