Antique Slim Bedside Table with Marble Top, France, 1900

Details

Description

This French bedside table dates from around 1900 and belongs to the late Historicist style with a regional French influence. … Read more This French bedside table dates from around 1900 and belongs to the late Historicist style with a regional French influence. Its compact, tall rectangular form, clean lines, and restrained carved ornamentation create a calm, functional design. Historical Context: Bedside tables of this type were used around the turn of the century as functional side tables in bedrooms. They served to store personal items and combined a drawer for smaller belongings with a closed storage compartment, often complemented by a sturdy marble top.

Features: One drawer and one door with carved decorative motif; lower shelf between the legs. Design: The design follows a functional, constructive aesthetic with slightly recessed frames and subtle ornamentation on the door panel. The proportions are slender and tall, giving the piece a presence despite its small footprint, yet it does not appear dominant. Function: Formerly: Bedside furniture for storage and display in the bedroom. Today: Side table with storage space, suitable for use in bedrooms, living rooms, or entryways.

Dimensions: Height 82 cm × Width 40 cm × Depth 40 cm. Material and condition: Oak, marble, brass. Used, age-appropriate condition with visible patina; very good, stable, and functional. The piece of furniture was professionally inspected and restored using appropriate materials. See less