19th Century French Patinated Bistro Table

Description

Elegant and nostalgic, this antique wooden side table evokes the nostalgia of a bygone age. Built in France in the … more Elegant and nostalgic, this antique wooden side table evokes the nostalgia of a bygone age. Built in France in the 1800s, a rectangular tabletop sits atop a light and graceful trestle base. The slender columns of the legs are counterbalanced by the flowing curves of the contoured brackets and feet, creating a sense of contrast and equilibrium. The original painted finish has weathered over the centuries to a distinctive patina: the mellow hue of the natural wood is frosted by a craquelure of soft white, creating a picturesque effect. less