A Fine and Large Pair of 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Side or Console Tables in Ash and Walnut.The tables are finely proportioned and are larger than average size for pieces of this type. They are timelessly elegant in their design with square sectioned tapering legs and overhanging rectangular tops above a simple frieze with one long drawer. The tables rely purely on the exceptional veneers for their decorative effect as there are no mounts or carved elements, even the drawer handles are understated and turned wood rather than the more common ormolu examples found on most French pieces of this age. The beautifully faded colour and this pared back aesthetic makes the tables seem surprisingly contemporary despite their age. The tops of the tables have been expertly bookmatched, meaning that they have a somewhat geometric look, both tops seemingly centred with X or cross shaped sections.These fine tables are extremely versatile pieces of furniture that are both practical ...