Louis XIV Asymmetrical Bedside Tables in Cherrywood, Set of 2

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Two Louis XV-style bedside tables, designed as an asymmetrical pair – one with a drawer and open compartment, the other … Read more Two Louis XV-style bedside tables, designed as an asymmetrical pair – one with a drawer and open compartment, the other with three drawers; likely produced as a style replica in the second half of the 20th century. Curved lines, cartouche-framed drawer fronts, and cabriole legs are formally coordinated, creating a calm and cohesive appearance.

Historical Context: The Louis XV style developed in early 18th-century France and is characterized by curved forms, cabriole legs, floral ornamentation, and Rococo fittings. Bedside tables – in French, table de chevet – were a standard feature of middle-class bedrooms from the 18th century onward, serving as functional storage next to the bed. In the 20th century, furniture of this style was widely produced as reproductions for high-end homes, particularly in France and Western Europe, often with handcrafted quality and using traditional construction techniques. Features: Asymmetrical pair: one piece with one drawer and open compartment, the other with three drawers – a common configuration in French furniture making for bed pairs. Three-sided gallery rail (raised edge on three sides of the top) as a typical design feature of French bedside tables. Louis XV style design (Rococo reference); cabriole legs with curved scroll feet, curved aprons with wave contours, cartouche-framed drawer fronts with recessed profiles, floral bar handles in bronze/brass finish with foliage relief; warm cherry or fruitwood surface with a uniform tone. The proportions are clear, the overall appearance formally cohesive.

Function: Formerly: bedside table in the bedroom, typically placed on either side of the bed; the asymmetrical pair offered different storage options depending on which side. Today: usable as a pair next to the bed; also suitable as side tables or decorative shelves in other room contexts.

Dimensions: Height: 70 cm | Width: 35 cm | Depth: 30 cm (each) Material and condition: Solid wood, cherry or similar fruitwood; fittings in bronze/brass look with natural patina. In age-appropriate condition with occasional minor signs of wear on surfaces and frames; structurally sound. See less