Early 19th Century French Provincial Nightstand in Bookmatched Circassian Walnut

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An exquisite example of French Provincial craftsmanship, this early 19th-century nighstand was masterfully constructed in the Loire Valley circa 1820. … Read more An exquisite example of French Provincial craftsmanship, this early 19th-century nighstand was masterfully constructed in the Loire Valley circa 1820. Sculpted from luminous Circassian walnut, its refined form and rich, time-worn patina exude a quiet nobility rooted in rustic French elegance.

The facade is graced by a single drawer adorned with molded paneling above a beautifully "bookmatched" cupboard door. It's mirrored grain pattern reads like poetry in wood. Delicate turned knobs and stepped bracket feet lend an architectural balance, while the canted corners soften the cabinet's sturdy stance with a touch of gentility.

Inside, a single fixed shelf offers discreet storage, ideal for bedside rituals or curated vignettes. The scale is intimate, but the presence is stately: a piece that brings with it the charm of provincial France and the dignity of generations past.

Whether styled beside a carved Louis XVI bed or juxtaposed with contemporary textures, this nightstand invites a story and holds it well! See less