19th Century French Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Tray-Top Side Table

Description

A scarce antique French fruitwood server / drinks table with beautifully aged warm patina.

Born in France in the 19th … more A scarce antique French fruitwood server / drinks table with beautifully aged warm patina.

Born in France in the 19th century, hand-crafted of rich solid fruitwood, quality pegged mortise construction, timeless elegant Louis XVI taste, having a removable tray top with inset red leather surface and patinated brass handles, over ovular cavity fitted with removable metal bucket, pierced brass gallery, recessed paneled sides, rising on fluted supports, joined by medial shelf, on tapered legs, ending in brass capped feet.

Dimensions: (approx)
27" High, 25.5" Wide, 16" Deep

Great original antique condition. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Presents well, with mellow dark rich patina, nicely distressed. Wear commensurate with age and use, including discoloration to leather, loss to one inset brass mount, and various original antique character marks that add to the overall authenticity, elegant rustic warmth, and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over long periods of time.

Delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use. less