Small Transition Marquetry Coffee Table, 1940

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This elegant mahogany marquetry kidney table, crafted in the purest Transitional style, embodies the harmonious blend of Louis XV curves … Read more This elegant mahogany marquetry kidney table, crafted in the purest Transitional style, embodies the harmonious blend of Louis XV curves and the emerging rigor of Louis XVI. Its delicately curved, kidney shape lends it a feminine and fluid silhouette.
The tabletop is meticulously edged with an openwork brass gallery and a finely chased molding.
The undulating front opens to reveal two drawers fitted with bronze foliate handles.
The uprights are embellished with finely worked bronze mounts depicting female figures. The cabriole legs are also adorned with mounts that enhance the base of the piece. The sides of the table are decorated with childlike figures, and the back features a magnificent scene of cherubs embracing.

This small table, both decorative and functional, embodies the excellence of French furniture: a piece of character where every line, every material, every embellishment tells a story of taste, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance.

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Period: 1940

Excellent condition following its restoration in our cabinetmaking workshop

Dimensions:
Width: 48 cm
Depth: 30 cm
Height: 66 cm See less