French Inlaid Bedside Cabinets 1900 - 1920

Name: Pair French Inlaid Bedside Cabinets
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1229349
Price: 595 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBedside Cabinets
Period1900 - 1920
StyleLouis XVI Style
MaterialWalnut, Marble, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsChevron parquetry, marble inset top, tapered legs, brass sabots
SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

A pair of 1920 French Louis XVI style bedside cabinets stand in warm brown walnut and rosewood with fixed white marble inset tops. Each cabinet includes a shaped gallery, chevron parquetry tambour doors, and storage compartments with small round brass pulls, complemented by square tapering legs with kingwood inlay and brass sabots. The timber surfaces display prominent grain patterns in deep amber and light brown tones, while the slim upright proportions create a compact silhouette measuring 77 cm high, 37 cm wide, and 34 cm deep. These versatile freestanding lamp tables serve multiple functions in a modern interior, working effectively beside a bed or alongside a sofa in a living space. The narrow footprint and slender legs allow them to fit into tight corners or small alcoves while providing a solid surface for bedside lighting and a concealed interior space for overnight essentials. The classic French styling integrates easily into traditional and contemporary bedrooms alike, adding refined storage without cluttering the room.

FAQs

French Louis XVI style bedside cabinets typically feature geometric parquetry or marquetry, slender tapered legs, symmetrical neoclassical proportions, and marble inset tops.

These cabinets usually incorporate hardwood veneers such as walnut or rosewood arranged in geometric patterns, paired with marble tops and cast brass or bronze foot sabots and hardware.

Look for hand-cut chevron or herringbone wood veneers, original white or grey vein marble inserts, cast metal leg ferrules, and traditional joinery on the cupboard doors and drawers.

Pair these tall, slender cabinets with contemporary bed frames, simple ceramic table lamps, and neutral linen bedding to allow the geometric wood parquetry and marble tops to stand out.

Dust the wooden surfaces with a soft, dry cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly along the grain; clean marble tops using a pH-neutral cleaner to prevent etching or staining.

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Pair French Inlaid Bedside Cabinets