Louis XVI French Coffee Table

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Coffee table from France made of solid wood construction, primarily walnut. The legs are long and tapered in the classic … Read more Coffee table from France made of solid wood construction, primarily walnut. The legs are long and tapered in the classic Louis XVI style. It has been finished with a lustrous French polish finish of museum quality. The top has a parquetry effect and there are leaves that pull out for additional functionality. It is in very nice 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. See less