Louis XVI Pair of French Side Tables

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Pair of side tables from France in the Louis XVI style. This pair is made of solid wood construction, primarily … Read more Pair of side tables from France in the Louis XVI style. This pair is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. They have been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish. Each table has a single dovetailed drawer with brass pulls. The top features an open brass canopy encircling Carrara marble slab tops. The long, hand-carved legs support a lower shelf as well. This pair is in very nice antique condition with only minor surface wear consistent with age and use. The photos accurately depict the condition.

Louis XVI Style refers to the style defined by the period in France under the reign of King Louis XVI (1760-1789) — the last French monarch before the Revolution. Inspired by the discoveries of Pompeii and Herculaneum, this era saw a revival of Greek and Roman styles. There was a sharp movement away from the Rococo style, as curved lines and heavy ornamentation became unfashionable, giving way to clean, straight lines. Restrained, geometrical forms were preferred and stylized references to classical Greek architecture were recaptured. Furniture and interiors were refined, sophisticated, calm and symmetrical. See less