Louis XVI French Ebonized Console Table, 1910

Description

Console table from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is circa 1910. It is made of solid wood … more Console table from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is circa 1910. It is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish of museum-quality. The table has a classic shape with lower shelf for functionality. The tapered legs support the table and are very sturdy. There is one dovetailed drawer with knob pulls made of finely cast brass. This piece is in excellent antique condition – the photos accurately depict the condition of the table.

Louis XVI Style refers to the style defined by the period in France under the reign of King Louis XVI (1760-1789) — the last French monarch before the Revolution. Inspired by the discoveries of Pompeii and Herculaneum, this era saw a revival of Greek and Roman styles. There was a sharp movement away from the Rococo style, as curved lines and heavy ornamentation became unfashionable, giving way to clean, straight lines. Restrained, geometrical forms were preferred and stylized references to classical Greek architecture were recaptured. Furniture and interiors were refined, sophisticated, calm and symmetrical. less