French Empire Period Solid Walnut Console

Handsome 19th century Charles X period wall console handcrafted of walnut in Lyon for the famous French parfumerie Vachon-Bavoux & Cie, circa 1820. A rectangular plank top sits above three drawers with the center drawer having the bronze plate stamped VACHON-BAVOUX & Cie LYON. Supported by scrolling, fluted columnar supports. The graceful curves and simplicity of this console allow it to work with traditional and modern decors. Charles X, also known as the comte d'Artois (Count of Artois), took the throne after the fall of Napoleon. Brother of Louis XVI and Louis XVIII, he was the last of the French rulers from the senior branch of the House of Bourbon. During his reign, French furniture transitioned from overly ornate, bold and geometric to more comfortable and simple, while still maintaining sophistication, as evidenced by this console table. He was succeeded by Louis Philippe, Duke of Orléans...

A grand 18th century French Directoire period table de drapier from a draper's atelier in Narbonne, a wealthy port city in Southern France in the Occitanie region, circa 1780s. Handc...

A mid-19th century French Louis Philippe period console or library table, handcrafted of solid oak near Etretat, a picturesque seaside town situated on the Alabaster coast in Normandy, circa 1830s. Versatile in its functionality, this antique provincial table...

A handsome 19th-century French Louis XIII style barley twist console table, circa 1870s, meticulously handcrafted from walnut in the esteemed port city...

A 19th century French Louis XVI style demilune wall console table or side table handcrafted in Lyon of solid walnut, circa 1880s, having a half round shaped top with a beautiful wood grain above a carved frieze. Supported on five square tapering legs. The wonderful, rich patina and elegant shape of this antique French demilune...

A fine French Empire period bibliotheque handcrafted from select French walnut by skilled artisans from Lyon during the First Empire of Napoleon, circa early 1800s. The upper bookcas...

French Empire period demilune mahogany console, the frieze accented with classical gilt mounts, the central turned tapering column with gilt ...

Empire period, c.1810, marble top console table, French. Mahogany, mirrored back, dark grey & white marble top with molded sides. Front uprights feature well carved Grecian women wit...

These beautiful antique Italian Empire demilune console tables with mirrors date back to early 19th Century. We can assume they were made in Florence, Italy and they come from a vill...

This beautiful table is probably Russian, We describe it as a sofa table but it might equally be for the library . (The drawer has ink stains) It is a fine piece of cabinetry with ...

A French Empire style Neo Classic console table with strict lines, perfect symmetries, and secrets. A plain frieze apron holds a hidden drawer. ...

An outstanding French 19th century 1st Empire period flamed mahogany, ormolu and fossilized stone console. The freestanding console is raised by fine bun feet and a beautiful bottom ...