Nightstand (2) - Rosewood
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Description from the seller
Pair of Louis XV-style bedside tables with a marble top and inlays in bois de rose and fruitwood
These nightstands embody the elegant tradition of 18th-century French furniture, characterized by graceful lines, refined marquetry, and marble tops. The Louis XV style, also known as Rococo, is distinguished by bombé shapes and elaborate decorations that reflect the era’s taste for elegance and luxury. Inlays in bois de rose (rosewood) and fruitwood were particularly prized for their warm, contrasting tones, creating sophisticated decorative effects typical of 18th-century French cabinetmaking.
These pieces are especially sought after by antique furniture collectors and enthusiasts of classic interiors who want to recreate authentic historic settings. The Italian and European markets show strong interest in Louis XV-style furniture, especially when sold in pairs, as they represent an investment that is both aesthetic and historical. The presence of inlays in precious woods such as bois de rose and fruitwood, together with original marble tops, significantly increases their value among antiques dealers, interior decorators, and collectors of French furniture.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslatePair of Louis XV-style bedside tables with a marble top and inlays in bois de rose and fruitwood
These nightstands embody the elegant tradition of 18th-century French furniture, characterized by graceful lines, refined marquetry, and marble tops. The Louis XV style, also known as Rococo, is distinguished by bombé shapes and elaborate decorations that reflect the era’s taste for elegance and luxury. Inlays in bois de rose (rosewood) and fruitwood were particularly prized for their warm, contrasting tones, creating sophisticated decorative effects typical of 18th-century French cabinetmaking.
These pieces are especially sought after by antique furniture collectors and enthusiasts of classic interiors who want to recreate authentic historic settings. The Italian and European markets show strong interest in Louis XV-style furniture, especially when sold in pairs, as they represent an investment that is both aesthetic and historical. The presence of inlays in precious woods such as bois de rose and fruitwood, together with original marble tops, significantly increases their value among antiques dealers, interior decorators, and collectors of French furniture.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
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Era
1900-2000
Weight
40 kg
Style subtype
Louis XV
Wood type
Rosewood
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Marble, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
67 cm
Width
59 cm
Depth
35 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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