French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Side Table with Fitted Mirror

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Made in France in the nineteenth century, this Louis XVI style side or bedside table is constructed in wood veneer. … Read more Made in France in the nineteenth century, this Louis XVI style side or bedside table is constructed in wood veneer. The top opens to reveal a fitted compartment with a mirror, a practical feature that allowed the piece to serve as a dressing or toilet table as well as a side table. The neoclassical lines of the Louis XVI style are seen in the restrained form and tapering legs. The type of wood gives a warm, close-grained surface, and the fitted interior adds function to the compact form. Suited to use beside a bed, a chair, or a sofa, the table provides a surface and concealed storage in a bedroom or reception room. The fitted mirror compartment makes it particularly suited to a bedroom or dressing area, while the neat proportions allow it to work in a range of interiors as a versatile occasional table. See less