Side table - kidney - Wood - Luxury Marquetry





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Kidney-shaped walnut table dating to 1850–1900 in antique Louis XVI neoclassical style, with marquetry on the top and front, two drawers with brass handles, measurements 65 cm high, 45 cm wide and 26 cm deep, in very good condition with signs of age.
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Elegant kidney-shaped table inspired by Louis XVI, made in walnut wood during the 19th century, distinguished by the refined quality of its materials and by the rich marquetry decoration that embellishes each of its surfaces. Its harmonious sinuous silhouette, characteristic of this appreciated French model, brings visual lightness and a marked sense of sophistication, making it a piece with strong decorative presence.
The top features a delicate marquetry composition with vegetal and ornamental motifs of exquisite craftsmanship, framed by a fine perimeter inlay that enhances the elegance of the whole. The same decorative richness is continued on the front, where two stacked drawers display fine inlays of scrollwork and vegetal elements, accompanied by bronze pulls that provide an attractive contrast with the warm golden hue of the walnut.
The structure rests on four tall, slender legs, with a tapered section and elegant bearing, typical of the neoclassical Louis XVI repertoire. The frontal uprights are likewise enriched with marquetry applications, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and a level of workmanship reserved for high-end furniture.
The noble walnut wood displays a beautiful grain and an appealing patina developed over time, and the piece remains in very good overall condition. Its combination of functionality, artisanal refinement, and formal balance makes it an excellent example of 19th-century luxury furniture, ideal as an end table, living room table, or accent piece in classic, eclectic, or French-inspired interiors.
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Seller's Story
Elegant kidney-shaped table inspired by Louis XVI, made in walnut wood during the 19th century, distinguished by the refined quality of its materials and by the rich marquetry decoration that embellishes each of its surfaces. Its harmonious sinuous silhouette, characteristic of this appreciated French model, brings visual lightness and a marked sense of sophistication, making it a piece with strong decorative presence.
The top features a delicate marquetry composition with vegetal and ornamental motifs of exquisite craftsmanship, framed by a fine perimeter inlay that enhances the elegance of the whole. The same decorative richness is continued on the front, where two stacked drawers display fine inlays of scrollwork and vegetal elements, accompanied by bronze pulls that provide an attractive contrast with the warm golden hue of the walnut.
The structure rests on four tall, slender legs, with a tapered section and elegant bearing, typical of the neoclassical Louis XVI repertoire. The frontal uprights are likewise enriched with marquetry applications, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and a level of workmanship reserved for high-end furniture.
The noble walnut wood displays a beautiful grain and an appealing patina developed over time, and the piece remains in very good overall condition. Its combination of functionality, artisanal refinement, and formal balance makes it an excellent example of 19th-century luxury furniture, ideal as an end table, living room table, or accent piece in classic, eclectic, or French-inspired interiors.
Certified shipping and good packaging.

