Pair Antique French Louis XVI Oval Marquetry Nightstands ~ End Tables

Price: $3,486

An elegant pair of Antique French Louis XVI oval marquetry nightstands captures the refined harmony and classical grace of the period, where proportion, craftsmanship, and ornament were held in perfect balance. Their oval silhouette, generous yet fluid, creates a soft, sculptural presence that feels both sophisticated and inviting, with no sharp angles to interrupt the eye.

Finished on all sides, the pieces are beautifully composed from every viewpoint. The parquet marquetry tops, framed with delicate inlaid borders, echo the geometry and precision prized in Louis XVI design, while the richly worked casework below reveals marquetry-adorned drawer and cabinet door façades with finely framed inlay.

Particularly striking are the gilt bronze mounts, richly cast with rosettes, bell flowers, laurel garlands, Greek key borders, and beaded trim—ornament drawn from classical antiquity and applied with restraint and elegance. Finely turned legs, joined by a graceful curved H-form stretcher, lend the pair poise and visual rhythm without heaviness.

Thoughtfully conceived yet effortlessly refined, this pair transitions seamlessly into today’s interiors—equally beautiful when placed in symmetry and admired as sculptural furnishings, whether in a bedroom, living space, or refined sitting room.

Circa early 1900s
Each measures 32.5H x 26W x 16.5D