Louis XVI Demilune Buffet

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Buffet from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It has … Read more Buffet from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It has been fully ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish. There are four doors that open to interior shelving, including two curved doors. There are two dovetailed drawers. All feature gilt brass hardware and pulls. The buffet supports an intact veined Carrara marble slab original to the buffet. This piece is in very nice antique condition with only minor surface wear consistent with age and use. 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