Louis XV Style Bedside Table with Marble Top, 1900

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French Louis XV-style bedside table with a white marble top, dating from around 1900 to 1920. The galvanized legs and … Read more French Louis XV-style bedside table with a white marble top, dating from around 1900 to 1920. The galvanized legs and the front, clearly divided into a drawer and a door compartment, lend the piece a calm, balanced proportion.

Features: Inlaid white marble top with gray veining. Two-part storage consisting of a drawer and a closed door compartment.

Design: The design follows the Louis XV style, recognizable by the curved, galvanized legs. The front is clearly divided into a drawer and a paneled door, and the edges are finished with fine moldings. The design remains understated, foregoing elaborate ornamentation, so that the proportions and lines of the legs define its effect. Function: Formerly used as a bedside table with storage for personal items and nightclothes. Today, it can be used as a bedside table, side table, or telephone table in the bedroom or living room.

Dimensions: Height 77 cm × Width 35 cm × Depth 39 cm. Material and condition: Solid wood with a light finish, white marble top, metal knobs. Well-preserved with age-related wear and visible patina; the marble top shows some surface marks. Drawer and door are functional. Signs of age and use are part of its historical character. See less