Directoire Style French Antique Side Tables

Description

Pair of side tables from France in the Directoire style. These tables feature long tapered legs and two dovetailed drawers … more Pair of side tables from France in the Directoire style. These tables feature long tapered legs and two dovetailed drawers each. They are crafted with solid wood construction, primarily cherry wood. They have been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. Each drawer features a brass pull. They are in excellent antique condition – the photos accurately depict the condition.

During a time of great change in post-revolution France (1790-1805), the Directoire style came about after the execution of Louis XVI. With the monarchy gone, France was governed by the Directoire executif (executive directory), from which the name of the style derives. Many criticized the old regime’s propensity for excessive luxury, and in response they began to opt for sleek, austere designs with light ornamentation. Furniture of the time stressed simple shapes, clean lines and strong proportions. Today these furnishings can be used in virtually any space, thanks to their streamlined forms and casual dignity. less