French Louis XVI Style Dining Table

Description

Dining table from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish … more Dining table from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish finish of museum quality. It is crafted with solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. The four legs are tapered and capped with brass feet. There is brass trim and detailing on the apron as well. This piece is in excellent antique condition – the photos accurately depict the condition.

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