Sold: French Painted Lamp Table 19th Century

Name: French Painted Lamp Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA959553
Price: 1250 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectSide Tables
Period19th century
StyleFrench Provincial
MaterialTimber, Paint, Brass
ColourBlack
MotifsSquare tapered legs, brass ring pulls, single frieze drawer, distressed painted finish
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 84 cm (33 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This early 19th-century French Provincial lamp table dates from 1830 and follows a classic French Chateau style. Constructed from oak with a distressed black painted finish, the rectangular piece includes a single frieze drawer fitted with three round brass ring pulls. Distinctive details comprise square tapered legs and simple linear mouldings framing the drawer front, while the painted surface shows visible age-related wear with golden undertones breaking through the dark finish. Practical dimensions measure 72 cm high, 84 cm wide, and 52 cm deep. Placed at the end of a sofa or beside a bedside chair, this side table provides a convenient surface for a lamp, books, or decorative objects in a living room, hallway, or bedroom. The compact proportions allow it to fit comfortably into smaller spaces while offering storage within the single drawer.

FAQs

French painted lamp tables typically feature straight or cabriole legs, compact proportions, and painted wood finishes that served both decorative and protective purposes in 18th and 19th-century French interiors.

These tables are commonly constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, fruitwood, or beech, finished with mineral or oil-based paints, and fitted with brass drawer pulls or escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural paint wear around high-contact areas, hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed underside timber surfaces, and original brass hardware showing age-appropriate oxidisation.

Position the table alongside upholstered seating or near architectural alcoves to hold accent lighting, layering textural contrast against contemporary wall finishes and fabrics.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and avoid chemical sprays or water, applying a thin layer of natural beeswax annually to preserve the painted patination.

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