Nesting tables (3) - Lira - Wood, Leather

This set of Napoleon III style nesting tables is a refined example of classic decorative furniture, where functionality combines with a sophisticated and ornamental aesthetic. Composed of three decreasing-sized tables that fit one inside the other, this design allows for space optimization without sacrificing visual luxury.

Each table features a rectangular structure with a dark wood tabletop, possibly rosewood or mahogany, decorated with marquetry or decorative inlays. The most distinctive aspect is the design of the side legs, which take the shape of stylized harps: a curved silhouette with vertical metal rods that evoke the strings of the instrument, adding a musical and elegant touch to the overall design.

This type of design is characteristic of the Napoleon III style, also known as the Second Empire, which is inspired by French classicism but reinterpreted with a taste for the theatrical, the eclectic, and the detailed. Nesting tables were very popular in bourgeois salons, used as auxiliary pieces for serving tea, displaying decorative objects, or simply as elements of distinction.

The quality of finishes, the symmetry of shapes, and the balance between practicality and ornamentation make this piece a valuable item for both collectors and lovers of historic decor. It is a perfect example of how furniture can be functional art.

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