Louis XVI Extendable Oval Table Walnut and Burl Marquetry

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Oval dining table, late 19th century, louis xvi style, with a book-matched walnut marquetry top featuring a star motif.

the … Read more Oval dining table, late 19th century, louis xvi style, with a book-matched walnut marquetry top featuring a star motif.

the top is bordered by a band of burr walnut and a contrasting lemonwood stringing. The tapered, square, and fluted legs, characteristic of the louis xvi style, are topped with carved capitals decorated with rosettes and dentils. The table rests on a wooden sliding mechanism allowing for the addition of extensions (2 x 55 cm) upon request, bringing the maximum length to 245 cm. Height to the apron: 67 cm. Visible wear on the apron and some marks on the surface of the tabletop, consistent with the age and use of the piece. Cleaning and refinishing are recommended. The table is presented without extensions. Tabletop dimensions without extension: h 75 cm – w 117 cm. Weight: 30 kg. See less