Antique French Louis XVI Nightstand with Marble Top, 1890s

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An exceptional French antique nightstand dating from the 1890s, crafted in richly grained solid oak and crowned with an pristine … Read more An exceptional French antique nightstand dating from the 1890s, crafted in richly grained solid oak and crowned with an pristine white marble top set into a finely molded surround. This sophisticated marble-top bedside table embodies the restrained glamour of the late 19th-century French interiors, with Louis XVI / French Provincial influences expressed through balanced proportions, paneled detailing, and beautifully turned column legs.

Designed for both beauty and function, the upper section features a generous drawer fitted with a refined brass pull, ideal for discreet bedside storage. Below, an open display level offers space for books or decorative objects, while the lower oak cabinet provides concealed storage—making this antique French bedside cabinet as practical as it is decorative. The warm honeyed patina, crisp moldings, and architectural silhouette give the piece a true art-dealer selection feel: understated, authentic, and effortlessly luxurious.

Perfect as a luxury nightstand, antique bedside table, or French marble-top side table in a curated bedroom, library, dressing room, or reception space. It pairs beautifully with classic French décor, Parisian apartment style, grandmillennial, traditional, transitional, and boutique hotel interiors.

Origin: France
Period: 1890s
Materials: Oak, white marble, brass hardware
Configuration: Marble top, 1 drawer, open shelf, lower cabinet

Condition: Very good antique condition with gentle, age-appropriate wear and an attractive original patina consistent with nearly a century of use. See less