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Place of Origin: French
Jean Dunand French Art Deco Lacquered Pedestal End Table
By Jean Dunand
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco ebonized and light green lacquered end table with a geometric design pedestal base having a small shelf and a square top and ba...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Wood
A Pair Of Burr Elm End Or Side Tables By Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in London, GB
A square almost cubed set of end or side tables in well configured Burr Elm.
Possibly by J C Mahey or another similar designer for Roche Bobois. Tables are in good condition and ver...
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency French End Tables
Materials
Elm
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Oak Marble Top End Table Nightstands
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Oak Marble Top End Table Nightstands
Dimensions : 18.5" Wide X 14" Deep X 28" Tall
This bea...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI French End Tables
Materials
Oak
Gorgeous French Lacquer Chinoiserie End Table in Maison Jansen Style
By Maison Jansen
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautifully shaped French black lacquer end table having gorgeous Chinoiserie decoration with scalloped apron and Classic Asian style legs.
Category
1960s Chinoiserie Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Wood
1950s Pair of Two-Tier Side tables with Antiqued Mirror by Maison Bagues, French
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of French two-tier brass side tables by Maison Bagues and dating from the 1950s. Each table features a rectangular top and a lower shelf with antiqued mirrors, enhanc...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Inlaid Marquetry Nightstands, Circa 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern or Art Deco style nightstands or end tables,
France, Circa 1950s
Macassar ebony wood, with inlaid floral marquetry, tapered ebonized legs,...
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen, Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of neoclassical style brass side tables is made of brass with smoked glass shelves (glass shelves can be changed for clear glass, mirror, ...
Category
1940s Neoclassical Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of 'Méandre' Verdigris and Glass Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Méandre' verdigris steel and glass side tables by Design Frères.
Hand- applied painted verdigris finish.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern French End Tables
Materials
Steel
French Louis XV Style Ormolu & Parquetry Guéridon End Table by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany, Tulipwood and Gilt-Bronze (Ormolu) Mounted Belle Époque Guéridon Circular Side-Table with a Parquetry Top, by François Linke (1855-1946). The single-drawer end table inset with a symmetrical parquetry top an ormolu frieze, the apron with bow-tied swagged floral wreaths, the corners with fruit and acorns ormolu mounts, raised on four tapered legs topped with chased rings and inset spigots, all raised on bell-shaped sabots. Signed on top trim: F. Linke. Circa: Paris, 1890-1900.
François Linke (1855-1946) was one of the most celebrated ébénistes of his time. Born in Pankraz, Bohemia, Linke moved to Paris in 1875 and six years later established independent ateliers at 170, rue de Faubourg St. Antoine. As was the practice among contemporaries and noteworthy predecessors, such as Alfred Beurdeley and Henry Dasson, Linke initially produced furniture derived from styles popular during the 18th century ancien régime. By 1900, his worldwide reputation as an individualistic master of high quality furniture was already established. However, with a huge display, placing his extravagant pieces in room settings and winning the Médaille d'Or for his Grand Bureau...
Category
Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique French End Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Charles Douduyt Solid Oak End Table, France 1960's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved and incised end table by Charles Douduyt, made of solid oak the incised top rest on a grooved column base supported by three detached sph...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French End Tables
Materials
Oak
French Provincial Painted Side Table with Hoof Feet
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful white painted table with deer legs facing in towards each other. This whimsical design brings a smile to the face. Single drawer with ivy leaves carved in relief on either ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial French End Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Tripod Wrought Iron with Etched Brass Top Side Tables, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of tripod wrought iron with etched brass top side tables, in stock.
This stunning wrought iron tripod side table is an eye-catching additi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern French End Tables
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron and Marble 'Entretoise' Side Table by Design Frères
By Mathieu Matégot, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought iron and marble 'Entretoise' side table by Design Frères. Great between 2 armchairs.
Also sold as a pair or more.
Indoor or outdoor use.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern French End Tables
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron and Marble 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic pair of wrought Iron and marble 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Matte black wrought iron bases with polished white vein...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern French End Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Wrought Iron
Mustarde and brown glazed ceramic coffee table or stool by Mia Jensen, 2024.
By Mia Jensen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown and red glazed ceramic coffee table by Mia Jensen.
Artist signature at the base. 2024.
H : 15.7' x 16.5'
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaux Arts French End Tables
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Petite Server Barley Twist Display Louis XIII Carved Oak
Located in Charleston, SC
Marvelous 19th century French renaissance Revival Night stand / side table in Hunt / Black Forest style with barley twisted columns. Finished on all sides so you are able to place this freestanding in your room for use as a nightstand/side table /display cabinet. Lovely carved fox head...
Category
Mid-18th Century Renaissance Revival Antique French End Tables
Materials
Oak
Pair of Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Maison Bagues Style Cocktail End Tables
By Maison Baguès
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Pair of Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Maison Bagues Style Cocktail End Tables
Dimensions : 15" Tall X 20" Deep X 20" Wide
This pair of bronze & glass end tables were made in the m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency French End Tables
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Rare Bedside Tables by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A pair of black rigitule bedside table or originally telephone table.
Manufactured by Les Ateliers Matégot, 1953, France.
Original paint.
Published in Patrick Favardin Book p6.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Steel
Fine Adam Weisweiler Style Bronze Mounted Breche d' Alep Marble Top Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary.
This is a very unique end table...
Category
Early 1900s Louis XV Antique French End Tables
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
French 19th-20th C. Circular Marquetry & Ormolu Table, Manner of François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French Late 19th/Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood, Bois Satine, Mahogany, Marquetry and Parquetry Gueridon (Round End-Table), in manner of François Linke (1855-1946). The circular marquetry top with trellis inlay encompass by a ribbon-tied floral and ribbon entwining inlaid surround, above a frieze interspersed with four abundant floral, foliate and entwined opposing cornucopia mounts each centered by a bacchanal mask, with one frieze drawer, on slender cabriolet legs with an up swept X-stretcher surmounted by a circular under-tier with a basket weave mounted gallery. Bearing the fine quality furnishings retailer's plaque which reads: 'S. & H. Jewell, 131 & 132, High Holborn, London, W.C'. Circa: Paris, 1900.
S & H Jewell are first recorded in 1830 as fine quality retailers, restorers and cabinet makers. They were a family business who worked from their premises at 29-31 Little Queen Street, Holborn, in London and then later to 26 Parker Street and then at 131 - 131, High Holborn, both in London W.C. They are recorded to have sold furniture to the Arts and Crafts home...
Category
Early 1900s Louis XV Antique French End Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Art Deco Walnut Side Table Night Stand, France, C.1940
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco figured walnut veneered night stand/cabinet, France, C.1940.
In excellent vintage condition.
Category
20th Century Art Deco French End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rare Rope Side Table by Audoux Minnet, France 1960s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York, NY
Rope over steel structure
red mesh in resine top
good vintage condition
price does not include shipping nor possible customs related charges
item can be returned to 200 Lexington...
Category
1960s Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Rope
Fine French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Side-Table by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French Louis XV Transitional Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted, Marquetry and Æil de Vermeil Parquetry single-drawer side-table by François Linke (1855-1946). The rectangular top...
Category
Early 1900s Louis XV Antique French End Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Low Tables, Roger Capron, Vallauris, c. 1965
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
End tables made up of glazed lava top.
Both structure and feet in black lacquered steel.
One table wears the Artist's signature.
Note that the feet are removable, which signs both ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Lava
Art Deco Coffee Table – 20th Century
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Original Art Deco coffee table in precious wood, oval in shape on a rounded base.
1930s period
Perfect condition after restoration, stripping, and waxed patina in our workshop.
Le...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Stool or Table with Glazes Decoration by Mia Jensen, circa 2021
By Mia Jensen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic stool or table with glazes decoration by Mia Jensen.
Unique piece.
Signed under the base.
Circa 2021.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaux Arts French End Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of French Directoire Chest of Drawers / Side Tables
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful pair of Directoire chests in solid walnut and comprised of three drawers with brass angular handles and shield-shaped escutcheons,...
Category
Early 19th Century Directoire Antique French End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Jacques Adnet French Oak and St Gobain Verre Eglosime Side or End Table
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Chicago, IL
Jacques Adnet French oak side table with beautiful 1.25” thick St Gobain glass showing a subtle gilded verre eglomise. The glass is inset into the table top. The oak has subtle sophi...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Rare Rope Side Table by Audoux Minnet, France, 1960s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York, NY
Rope over steel structure
red mesh in resine top
good vintage condition
price does not include shipping nor possible customs related charges
item can be returned to 200 Lexington...
Category
1960s Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Rope
Antique Pair of French Marble Top Stands or Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined pair of antique French Louis XV style stands with rouge marble tops having a brass gallery over a three drawer case with brass hardware, c...
Category
Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French End Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Louis XV Walnut Round End Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) walnut round end table with open stretcher and white and green marble top.
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV French End Tables
Materials
Marble
Gorgeous French Lacquer Chinoiserie End Table in Maison Jansen Style
By Maison Jansen
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautifully shaped French black lacquer end table having gorgeous Chinoiserie decoration with scalloped apron and Classic Asian style legs.
Category
1960s Chinoiserie Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Two Tier Table
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Plant Stand Table
A rare and very stylish small plant stand table in walnut and rosewood with copper metal tube detail, produced in France in the 1920’s this table has been...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rare Modernist Side Table by Jansen, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Rare modernist side table by Jansen, the polished wood framed mirrored top raised on aluminum sheathed wood base with tapering legs.
Signed, with serial numbers.
Only one available
D...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mosaic Coffee Table with Floating Top, 1950s
By Mado Jolain
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage midcentury mosaic tile table. Striped design with neutral stone tile striped with blues and neon yellow. Floating iron frame.
Dim...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Metal
19th Century Gypsy Table, Occasional / Side Table, Tripod Legs, circa 1860-1870
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Antique gypsy table, occasional / side table. Tripod legs, circa 1860-1870
A beautiful mahogany tripod base with twisted fluted legs, with cent...
Category
1870s Aesthetic Movement Antique French End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Enameled Lava Tile Tables, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Stripped Enameled lava slabs in intricately detailed wrought iron bases.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French End Tables
Materials
Lava, Wrought Iron
Charles Dudouyt, Oak end table, French rustic chic design, circa 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in leucate, FR
The rustic and chic design of French decorator Charles Dudouyt.
Elegant side table or low pedestal table, turned oak base decorated with rosaries, ...
Category
1940s Rustic Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique French Table Hall Entry Console Sofa Table Phoenix Drawer Oak c. 1880s
Located in Tyler, TX
STUNNING Antique French Renaissance Revival Oak Entry, Hall Table, Accent, Side, Sofa Table or Console with Drawer and Carved "Phoenix" Legs~~c. 1880s
Exquisite table with carved ph...
Category
1880s Renaissance Revival Antique French End Tables
Materials
Oak
Single Ebony Demilune Marble Top Bronze Mounted End / Side Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Style Table, Demi Lune, Marble Top, Bronze Mounted
A finely detailed custom quality end or side table for Livingroom or as Bedside tables. Fully re...
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency French End Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Round Gueridon in Raw Oak and Parchment, France 1940’s
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French oak and parchment gueridon in the Viennese secession style. an interesting blend of JMF touches, parchment, raw oak on a classic Viennese form with round top, 5 pillar...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco French End Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Oak
French Modernist Cerused Side Table
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely Modernist square two-tiered table with strong and simple geometric forms
Date: 1940ca
Origin: France
Dimension: 19 3/4? square, 21 1/2? high.
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage French Oval Marquetry Occasional Table/nightstand
Located in Malibu, CA
Louis XV French lamp or occasional table, made from mahogany & other veneers with nice mounts and a single drawer in the front. This table is in exceptionally good condition having ...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV French End Tables
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Table with Shell Carving & Side Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century French Louis XV walnut table with shell carving & side drawer.
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique French End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Walnut Coffee Table End Table with Drawer circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
French walnut coffee table or little end table made circa 1940.
Full of character
Good condition with marks of use (please see photos)
Shipping:
57 / 63 / 53 kg 11 kg
Category
Mid-20th Century French End Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Occasional pedestal table in burr elm
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Introducing our exquisite French Occasional Pedestal Table, a stunning embodiment of artistry and craftsmanship that will elevate any space it graces. This remarkable piece feature...
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Elm
Lovely Red & Gold Chinoiserie Antique End Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely red & gold hand painted antique French chinoiserie stand, end table or writing table having elegant cabriole legs terminating in bronze mounts. There are 3 drawers and a pull...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique French End Tables
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Period Jules Leleu Manner Burlwood Work Table
By Jules Leleu
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking Art Deco period inlaid burlwood travailleuse / work table, in the manner of iconic French designer Jules Leleu (Paris, France, 1883-1961)
France, circa 1930s, ex...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Oval Marquetry Occasional Table/nightstand
Located in Malibu, CA
Louis XV French lamp or occasional table, made from mahogany & other veneers with nice mounts and a single drawer in the front. This table is in exceptionally good condition having ...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV French End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Coffee Table or Stool by Maarten Stuer, 2024.
By Maarten Stuer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware stool or coffee table by Marteen Stuer.
Artist signature under the base. 2024.
H : 17.1’ x 15.7’ inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaux Arts French End Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Maison Jansen French Side Tables with Brass Rams Head and Hoof Detail
By Maison Jansen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of French Neoclassical style end tables by Maison Jansen. They are made from curved brushed steel and the tops are supported by finely chiseled brass rams heads and hooves.
Category
1960s Neoclassical Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
A Pair of Chinoiserie Dark Brown Coromandel Lacquer Square Low Tables
Located in New York, NY
Each top incised with dragon and phoenix decoration; on Ming style legs.
Category
Late 20th Century Ming French End Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Wrought Iron and Travertine 'Entretoise' Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought iron and travertine 'Entretoise' side table by Design Frères.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern French End Tables
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XVI Style Sunburst Inlaid Bedside Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Louis XVI style bedside cabinet with outstanding patina. Hand crafted in France during the late 19th / early 20th century, having a marble-top on a parquetry and s...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI French End Tables
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Nightstand ~ End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV walnut nightstand ~ end table is remarkable in that it's carved on all four sides with wonderful Rococo...
Category
1870s Louis XV Antique French End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair Of Louis XVI Style Mahogany And Brass Inlaid End Tables
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a white and light gray marble top with brass gallery over a brass inlaid frieze with drawer. Raised on square tapered legs with lower shelf. Sabot feet.
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI French End Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Fine Quality French Regency Marble Top and Bronze Occasional Paw Footed Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous end table in the French Regency style, made of marble and bronze. The table is good condition with gorgeous marble and a beautiful Dore' finished bronze paw footed...
Category
1920s Regency Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th C. French Charles X Restoration Period Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce period Charles X (1818-1834) French Restoration mahogany travailleuse sewing (thread stand - side table - jewelry dressing table) with light, warm, beautifully aged patina.
Born in France in the early 19th century, almost certainly Parisian work, exquisitely hand-crafted, this exceptionally executed example features ornate gilt bronze ormolu mounts, escutcheons, and elaborate gilt metal trim. Having a highly figured light mahogany hinged lid top, lifting open to reveal a striking finished interior with divided compartments and original inset mirror plate. The conforming rectangular case fitted with a faux drawer front over a dovetailed drawer with sectioned interior. Elegantly rising on oval-shaped medial shelf stretcher-joined curvacious legs.
Dimensions (approx):
27" High, 20" Wide, 13.5" Deep
Stunning light almost blonde antique mahogany coloring and mellow warm tone, superb wood grain detail, and charming, beautifully aged patina over the whole. Great shape overall. Retaining original antique character marks, wear consistent with age and indicative of minimal use, nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality, but only adds to the overall authenticity, refined elegant warmth, luxurious sophistication, and cozy unpretentious rustic elegance.
Delivered cleaned, hand waxed, polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment!
What is Charles X style:
The comte d’Artois – or Charles X - was the son of the dauphin Louis-Ferdinand de Franc and Marie-Josèphe de Saxe. He succeeded his two brothers Louis XVI and Louis XVIII and became the King of France in 1824. Thirty years after the French Revolution, he wanted to embody the return of monarchy and became the leader of the catholic party . As the previous kings, he was crowned in 1825 but he was soon overthrown by the revolution in July, 1830, called "Trois Glorieuses". He left then for England, Scotland, Prague and Istria where he died in 1836.
Charles X style lasted from 1818 to 1834 and happened during the Bourbon Restoration (French Restoration). This style did not replace totally the style of furniture from the French Empire but it was different from the formalism in the Napoleonic era, during which strictness and simplicity were inspired by Greco-Roman art. Indeed, artistic fields flourished. In terms of furniture, this renewal was suggested by the softening of shapes. Even though the simple aspect from the French Empire was still visible, shapes became curvier with volutes and arabesques. Another distinction is the loss of the massive aspect of furniture and the decrease of dimensions in order to decorate smaller appartments. Handling ability and comfort were key-words in the making of furniture. Apartments had essential elements such as chests of drawers, big rounded tables in the dining room, desks or secretaries, armoires and even dressing tables, comfortable fainting couches in the living room, small tables, pedestal tables, as well as gondola chairs. The wavy aspect of the latters certainly represent Charles X style the best.
One of the most emblematic features of this style is the use of bois clairs – light woods in warm blond tones - and indigenous woods that are varnished in order to highlight the grains. Bird's-eye maple, ash trees, plane trees, yew trees, beech trees, olive trees and cedar trees were most likely to be used. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century dark woods were hard to find. In 1806, the Napoleon’s Continental System was established in order to ruin the United Kingdom by preventing the country from any business with the rest of Europe. Therefore craftsmen had to find alternatives from mahogany which was the most commonly used material at this time. After 1815, the import of wood was even more difficult because of peace treaties and the European political situation, which contributed to the popularity of the bois clairs and indigenous woods. The furniture was often decorated with fine inlays made out of dark wood representing foliage, which contrasted with the veneer. Even though these patterns can look like bronze decorations from the Empire era, they were far more simple and did not represent any military or mythological attributes. On the tables, trays were sometimes made out of marble as in the French Empire, but it was often put aside and inlaid veneer, Verre Eglomisé – a type of glass with a mirror finish –, mirror or porcelain from Sèvres or Paris were more likely to be used.
Decorative elements from the Monarchy were highly appreciated again as they suggested luxury. Indeed, marquetry work was particularly fashionable - Boulle marquetry thrived around 1820 as the works of the Levasseur family can show. In the same way, draperies and trimmings referred to the monarchist splendour. Fabrics were often white – the traditional colour of the Bourbons – or light coloured as oppposed to the typical green from the Napoleonic era.
One of the most symbolic figures from this period of time might be Jean-Jacques Werner (1791-1849), a cabinetmaker who worked for prestigious clients such as the Duchesse de Berry who was Charles’s step-daughter. His works can be seen at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and at the Grand Trianon in the Palace of Versailles. The duchess’s appartments situated at the pavillon de Marsan and at the Palais de Saint Cloud illustrate Charles X style the best with furniture made out of bois clairs and ornamented with dark wood patterns or fine gold decorations.
Chales X style allows a transition between the sobriety of the Empire style and the abundant aspect of Louis-Philippe style. The gothic style started at this time through the "style à la cathédrale", inspired by religious architecture, which thrived from 1827 to 1830. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century, Romanticism put the spotlight on the Middle Ages. Cabinetmakers were not inspired by the medieval furniture but rather by architectural elements of churches and cathedrals. For instance the backs of chairs were decorated with arches shaped like rib and serration. In the same way, before Charles X abdicated, pieces of furniture were made out of dark woods – such as mahogany, which was used again in France – and were inlaid with light wood. Romanticism also influenced the layout of furniture in appartments to suggest movement through a mix of various styles, various shapes and various sizes, as opposed to the static aspect of Neoclassicism. The start of industrialisation and mechanisation also influenced this style as early technical developments led to the production of pieces of furniture in series.
Credit:
Marc Maison
Bibliography:
FANIEL Stéphane (Dir.), Le Dix-neuvième Siècle Français, Collection Connaissance des Arts, 1957, Hachette
SASSONE, Adriana Boidi, Furniture from Rococo to Art Deco, 2000, Evergreen
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Extremely versatile:
As warm and attractive as it is useful, this remarkable antique table having the ideal size and small proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a side table, accent or occasional table, tall sofa...
Category
Early 19th Century Charles X Antique French End Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Mahogany Side Stand Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV style French side cabinet offers mahogany construction with shaped and beveled top over case with upper drawer over single door cabinet with flanking scrol...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV French End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Stunning Coco Chanel Style Gilt Wheat Side End Table Hollywood Regency
By Coco Chanel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Coco Chanel coffee table, France, gold-plated, 1970s.
Stunning sculptural gilt metal sheaf of wheat table with round glass top. Styled after the famous Coco Chanel tables this origi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency French End Tables
Materials
Metal
French Ebony Steel End Tables Nightstands, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of lined and elegant end tables or bedside tables is made from ebony veneer wood, with beautiful steel feet, in the early 1970s. Vintage and sophisticated, typically 1970s ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Steel
Pair Of Mid Century Gilt Metal & Leather Etagere End Tables French 1950
Located in Norwich, GB
A pair of mid century gilt lacquered metal and leather two tier etageres. Maison Baguès style. French - Circa 1950.
Nicely proportioned tables, having black leather tiers with gilt ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French End Tables
Materials
Metal
Max Sauze Isosceles Tables
By Max Sauze
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Max Sauze Isosceles tables for Arrow, France 1970s. Black metal wire-frame with glass inserts. Striking minimalist design works with any de...
Category
1970s Post-Modern Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Palisander and Chrome End Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco palisander and chrome 3 legged end table with round top and platform base (Attributed to DOMINIQUE)
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Chrome
Antique Country French Walnut Nightstand, End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique country French walnut nightstand ~ end table was fashioned from solid sumptuous walnut, and features a classic provincial charm that c...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial French End Tables
Materials
Steel
Pair Extraordinary Inlaid French Louis XV Kingwood Satinwood Bronze Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a truly extraordinary inlaid pair of kingwood and satinwood bronze mounted nightstands. The stands are just gorgeous with their "Coke bottle" curves and suprisingly figured k...
Category
1950s Louis XV Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Bronze
Herbst for Stablet Pair of Side Tables in Brass & Oak, France 1950's
By René Herbst
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of forged brass and carved oak side tables by René Herbst for Stablet. The tops are dished out to prevent glasses from slipping off, which is a great feature for enterta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French End Tables
Materials
Brass
Special listing Hilary
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
X2 constellation side tables $5280
X2 melting side tables $4440
Rush fee $2940
The dimensions of these pieces are: 60 x 33 x 60 cm, 23.75 x 13 x 23.75”
All Kifu Paris pieces are h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco French End Tables
Materials
Brass
Pine Curved Tops Table or Stools, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Solid Pine end tables or stools in a modern Japanese style
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French End Tables
Materials
Pine
19th Century Country French Louis XVI Marble Top Nightstand
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Country French Louis XVI marble top nightstand was hand-crafted and hand-carved from solid oak, and features a luxurious Griotte marble top for carefree luxury. Carved f...
Category
1890s Louis XVI Antique French End Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Set Folding Camping Four Chairs and Table Patio Garden Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French folding four chairs and table, typical of the fifties, brand Chantazur Lafuma.
Good condition patina the fabric is the original and it is in very good condition.
Each piece is...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Sheet Metal
Pair of Brass Faux Bamboo Tables Attributed to Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Solid brass bases support plate glass tops. Tops show some wear, including one edge chip, as shown (.75" thick tops). Brass bases are in original gilt finish.
Great quality construc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency French End Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of French 1950's Perforated Steel Chevets
Located in Hanover, MA
Lovely pair of French 1950's fer forge and perforated steel neo-classical 'chevets' or nightstands / side tables in the manner of Matthieu Mategot (see original catalog page from Mat...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French End Tables
Materials
Iron, Steel, Brass