Louis XV-Style French Provincial Walnut Centre Table
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This exquisite French Provincial center table boasts magnificent Louis XV-style carving
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- This sophisticated walnut and marble table is a gem of the French Provincial style
- Inspired by the Louis XV style, this table boasts bold carving and asymmetrical forms
- Circa 1860
- 62 ½" wide x 36 1/8" deep x 31 7/8" high
Item Details
- Width:
62 1/2 Inches - Height:
21 7/8 Inches - Depth:
36 1/8 Inches - Period:
Louis XV-Style - Origin:
France
This magnificent French Provincial centre table captures the spirit of the Louis XV style. This versatile table, exquisitely crafted of walnut with a top of rare Breccia marble, features bold carving on all sides, with high-relief Rococo elements flowing throughout the frieze and down the cabriole legs. The natural warmth of the walnut shines through, and is flawlessly matched by striking composition of the marble surface. Similar tables are pictured in A Directory of Antique French Furniture and French Provincial Decorative Art by Catharine Oglesby.
Circa 1860
62 ½" wide x 36 1/8" deep x 31 7/8" high
Originating in France in the 18th century, the French provincial style was born of the ornate Louis XV or Rococo style in the 18th century. However, it was crafted by furniture makers in the provinces, outside of the cities. By nature, its beauty relies more on form, function and available materials, and less on ostentatious decorative elements, such as gilding or intricate marquetry. Crafted of different kinds of solid wood, depending on the region (oak, walnut, elm, fruitwoods and sometimes mahogany), these pieces were carved with great artistry and skill, yet were made to be functional and long lasting. Though less exuberant than Louis XV and XVI design, French Provincial furniture was less labor-intense, but exhibited a more serene and approachable splendor.
Circa 1860
62 ½" wide x 36 1/8" deep x 31 7/8" high
Originating in France in the 18th century, the French provincial style was born of the ornate Louis XV or Rococo style in the 18th century. However, it was crafted by furniture makers in the provinces, outside of the cities. By nature, its beauty relies more on form, function and available materials, and less on ostentatious decorative elements, such as gilding or intricate marquetry. Crafted of different kinds of solid wood, depending on the region (oak, walnut, elm, fruitwoods and sometimes mahogany), these pieces were carved with great artistry and skill, yet were made to be functional and long lasting. Though less exuberant than Louis XV and XVI design, French Provincial furniture was less labor-intense, but exhibited a more serene and approachable splendor.
