Mid 20th Century Louis XV Expanding Side Table

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Rendered in the refined spirit of the Louis XV period, this exquisite expanding side table from mid-twentieth-century France captures the … Read more Rendered in the refined spirit of the Louis XV period, this exquisite expanding side table from mid-twentieth-century France captures the graceful sensibility of the ancien régime with effortless sophistication. Crafted in richly grained wood, the piece exhibits the sinuous elegance and delicate decorative vocabulary characteristic of the Rococo tradition — curved lines, considered proportion, and a warmth of tone that only age and fine craftsmanship can impart. Its expanding mechanism speaks to the ingenuity of French ébénisterie, offering both sculptural beauty and discreet practicality in a single, harmonious form. Ideal for a drawing room, library, or intimate sitting area where period furniture and cultivated taste set the tone. See less