Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Nightstands

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Graceful, tall, and unusually narrow, this matching pair of antique bedside tables was crafted in France circa 1890. Designed in … Read more Graceful, tall, and unusually narrow, this matching pair of antique bedside tables was crafted in France circa 1890. Designed in the Louis XV style, each elegant nightstand features a serpentine silhouette with a shaped top surrounded on three sides by a gently scalloped gallery.

The walnut tops are richly decorated with delicate floral marquetry set within geometric matched veneers, while the sides display finely arranged chevron-patterned inlay. Each table is fitted with three petite drawers decorated with subtle floral motifs and furnished with ornate gilt-bronze handles. Traditional dovetail joinery demonstrates the quality of the cabinetmaking.

Slender tapering cabriole legs support each upper case and are joined by a useful lower shelf, ideal for holding a book or displaying a small decorative object. Gilt-bronze sabots protect the front feet and provide an elegant finishing detail. The warm walnut tones and natural variations in the veneers give each table individual character while maintaining a balanced appearance as a pair.

Their petite scale and tall, narrow proportions make these bedside tables particularly useful in smaller bedrooms or beside beds where conventional nightstands would be too wide. They could also serve as end tables, plant stands, or decorative pedestals.

Excellent condition commensurate with age and use.

Dimensions: 9.25” W x 8.5” D x 29” H (each) See less