Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Bouillotte Table

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Elegant proportions and refined neoclassical detailing distinguish this Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Bouillotte Table, a graceful interpretation … Read more Elegant proportions and refined neoclassical detailing distinguish this Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Bouillotte Table, a graceful interpretation of the distinctive table form that originated in France during the late 18th century and took its name from the fashionable card game bouillotte. Crafted from richly toned mahogany, the circular table is crowned with a beautifully veined white marble top surrounded by a pierced brass gallery, a characteristic feature of the bouillotte form that lends the design both delicacy and architectural definition.
The tailored apron follows the circular contour and incorporates a discreet fitted drawer centered with a simple brass knob, while fluted corner blocks provide an elegant transition to four slender tapered and fluted legs. Brass accents at the feet provide a final note of refinement and complement the warm metallic tones of the gallery above. Its disciplined symmetry, classical fluting, restrained ornamentation and light proportions reflect the enduring influence of the Louis XVI style, while the compact circular form makes it exceptionally versatile as a side table, lamp table or occasional table positioned beside a sofa or between a pair of chairs.
Beautiful mahogany, cool white marble and understated brass combine to create an elegant French antique with the sophisticated character and practical scale that have made the bouillotte table a perennial favorite in both traditional and thoughtfully collected interiors.
Circa mid-1900s
Measures 20.5H x 24 in diameter
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