Louis XVI Style French Side Table

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Side table from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily cherry wood. … Read more Side table from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily cherry wood. It has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. There are four dovetailed drawers, each with a bronze pull. The table is supported by four tapered legs. This piece 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