Antique French Louis XVI Painted Oval Side Table with Leather Top

Stock Number: 2202-1772

24H x 21W x 15.5D

Price: $245

Location: Baton Rouge

Graceful proportions and refined neoclassical detailing make this French Louis XVI painted side table an elegant accent for virtually any room. Its oval form softens a space while providing practical function, with a convenient single drawer for small essentials and a generous lower shelf ideal for displaying books or decorative objects. The warm burgundy leather top, finished with hand-tooled gilt decoration, creates a rich contrast against the beautifully aged painted finish, giving the piece an understated sophistication that works equally well beside a sofa, between a pair of chairs, or as a distinguished bedside table.
Inspired by the classical architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, the Louis XVI style is celebrated for its symmetry, restrained ornament, and elegant craftsmanship. This example displays finely carved fluted legs, carved floral blocks, bead molding, and a delicately carved egg-and-dart border surrounding the top. The naturally aged painted finish has developed a beautiful patina over the years, enhancing every carved detail while preserving the character that only an authentic antique can offer. The leather writing surface and original brass hardware complete a timeless design that remains as functional today as when it was created.
Circa early 1900s
Measures 24H x 21W x 15.5D
This piece is available at Inessa Stewart’s Antiques, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.