Side table - Louis XVI - Bronze - Gueridon





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Description from the seller
Delicate late-19th-century occasional table, or guéridon, inspired by Louis XVI-style models and crafted entirely from cast and chased bronze. The piece features an elegant circular structure supported by three slender legs joined by a trilobed lower stretcher, a classic composition that combines solidity with visual lightness.
The upper ring is distinguished by rich openwork ornamentation inspired by nature, with finely rendered garlands, leaves, and scrolls that evoke French Neoclassical taste as reinterpreted in the 19th century. The legs, with their slender profiles and raised decoration, descend gracefully to rest on attractively curved feet, creating a refined, balanced silhouette. At the center, a small decorative stretcher reinforces the structure and adds to the ensemble’s visual appeal.
The original top was replaced at a later date with a circular sheet of clear glass. This addition allows the quality of the bronze work to be fully appreciated and gives the piece a lighter, more contemporary look without detracting from its elaborate design.
With its compact dimensions and richly decorative presence, this guéridon is ideal as an occasional table, a living-room table, or a stand for decorative objects. Its combination of Neoclassical tradition, fine craftsmanship, and noble materials makes it an exceptionally elegant decorative piece, representative of 19th-century French production inspired by the Louis XVI style.
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Seller's Story
Delicate late-19th-century occasional table, or guéridon, inspired by Louis XVI-style models and crafted entirely from cast and chased bronze. The piece features an elegant circular structure supported by three slender legs joined by a trilobed lower stretcher, a classic composition that combines solidity with visual lightness.
The upper ring is distinguished by rich openwork ornamentation inspired by nature, with finely rendered garlands, leaves, and scrolls that evoke French Neoclassical taste as reinterpreted in the 19th century. The legs, with their slender profiles and raised decoration, descend gracefully to rest on attractively curved feet, creating a refined, balanced silhouette. At the center, a small decorative stretcher reinforces the structure and adds to the ensemble’s visual appeal.
The original top was replaced at a later date with a circular sheet of clear glass. This addition allows the quality of the bronze work to be fully appreciated and gives the piece a lighter, more contemporary look without detracting from its elaborate design.
With its compact dimensions and richly decorative presence, this guéridon is ideal as an occasional table, a living-room table, or a stand for decorative objects. Its combination of Neoclassical tradition, fine craftsmanship, and noble materials makes it an exceptionally elegant decorative piece, representative of 19th-century French production inspired by the Louis XVI style.
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.
