Louis XVI “Bouillotte” Side Table

Description

Side table from France in the Louis XVI style. This charming side table table is made of solid wood construction, … more Side table from France in the Louis XVI style. This charming side table table is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. The four tapered legs are fluted and capped with brass feet. The Carrara marble slab top is encircled by a brass canopy. There are two dovetailed drawers and two pull-out leaves lines in green leather with a gold leafed frieze. The drawers are all trimmed with brass and feature brass pulls. This table 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