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18th Century French Louis Xvi Occasional Table
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
for sale €2,633     $2,858
£2,250
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18th Century French Louis Xvi Occasional Table

18th century
Description

A Beautiful French Louis XVI Centre or Occasional Table in Burr Elm with Moulded Top.

This table is of delightful form with a shaped frieze and elegant cabriole legs. The top is shaped and moulded with four wells, one to each corner. The piece is veneered throughout in burr elm, the top in particular being exceptionally elegant as the veneers have been quartered, creating a truly beautiful pattern. The table features a single oak lined drawer in the frieze with an ormolu escutcheon plate.

It is beautifully made and suitable for a variety of uses as an occasional table but it could also be used as a side table.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this French Parquetry Occasional Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1035853
Dealers Internal Reference
3251
Description
A Beautiful French Louis XVI Centre or Occasional Table in Burr Elm with Moulded Top.

This table is of delightful form with a shaped frieze and elegant cabriole legs. The top is shaped and moulded with four wells, one to each corner.

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The piece is veneered throughout in burr elm, the top in particular being exceptionally elegant as the veneers have been quartered, creating a truly beautiful pattern.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The table features a single oak lined drawer in the frieze with an ormolu escutcheon plate.

It is beautifully made and suitable for a variety of uses as an occasional table but it could also be used as a side table.

Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this French Parquetry Occasional Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1035853
Dealers Internal Ref
3251
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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An 18th-century French occasional table featuring a parquetry inlaid top with raised lip edges, a shaped apron with a drawer, and slender cabriole legs.
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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An 18th-century French occasional table featuring a parquetry inlaid top with raised lip edges, a shaped apron with a drawer, and slender cabriole legs.
18th Century French Louis XVI Occasional Table
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An 18th-century French occasional table featuring a parquetry inlaid top with raised lip edges, a shaped apron with a drawer, and slender cabriole legs.
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18th-century French occasional tables are characterised by compact proportions, refined proportions, and functional versatility. They frequently incorporate decorative parquetry or marquetry veneers, slender curved cabriole legs, and integrated single drawers for small household items.

Craftsmen used solid hardwoods such as walnut, oak, and beech for structural frames, overlaid with thin decorative veneers of exotic or native woods like kingwood, tulipwood, and fruitwood. Hardware was typically cast brass or bronze escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, hand-planed timber surfaces on underside panels, and irregularities consistent with hand tool preparation. Hardware original to the era shows cast imperfections and irregular screw threads.

Place the table beside contemporary soft seating or within an entryway to create stylistic contrast. Pair with simple ceramic or glass decorative objects to highlight the intricate wood inlay patterns without overwhelming the surface.

Maintain the table in a temperature-controlled environment away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer lifting or fading. Clean regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically.
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