19th Century Louis XVI Antique Dining Table

Description

Dining table from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It … more Dining table from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It is finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. There are six turned legs that support the expandable oval shaped top. There are two leaves that can be added as well as two ends that can be dropped down for functionality. When all leaves are added it is 80.25" in length. Each of the two leaves is 18.88" in length. It is supported by original brass casters on the legs. 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