Louis Philippe Round Coffee Table with Wickerwork and Glass Top

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This round coffee table is a piece of furniture in the Louis Philippe style and likely dates from the late … Read more This round coffee table is a piece of furniture in the Louis Philippe style and likely dates from the late 20th century. The curved legs, the curved frame, and the cane webbing set under glass create a calm, well-proportioned overall form. Historical Context: The low coffee or parlor table became established in bourgeois domestic culture as a social surface in living rooms and reception areas. Cane webbing is part of a long tradition of French furniture making, where woven surfaces were valued for their light, airy appearance. The Louis Philippe style revived older forms in a simplified, refined version in the mid-19th century and influenced the production of classically oriented period furniture for a long time. Features: Cane webbing under an inset glass top, which protects the webbing and makes the tabletop usable. Carved decorations in the form of rocaille and leaf motifs at the leg bases and frame. Design: The table follows the Louis Philippe style with curved legs, a curved apron, and a multi-profiled, wavy table edge. The carving is concentrated at the base of the legs and the center of the apron and remains understated in relation to the overall form. The lines and articulation are uniform and formally cohesive. Function: Its use as a low parlor or coffee table remains unchanged; today it can be used as a side or coffee table in the living area. Dimensions: Height 55 cm, diameter 79 cm. Material and condition: Wooden frame with cane webbing and an inset glass top. Good, age-appropriate condition with minor signs of wear; a fine crack (or drying crack) is present on the apron. See less