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French trompe l'oeil book side table, Napoleon III, wood, inlaid and leather

$1,632.65
£1,197.99
€1,360
CA$2,224.63
A$2,505.68
CHF 1,297.60
MX$30,430.49
NOK 16,482.54
SEK 15,635.08
DKK 10,350.42
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About the Item

A delightful wooden side table with inlay and trompe-l'oeil bookend decoration on the lower drawer, in the Napoleon III style. The tabletop features an excellent inlay figure with floral motifs, bordered on all sides except the front by a low border. The piece features an elegant structure with curved lines and cabriole legs, characteristic of the historicist and eclectic taste of the Napoleon III style. It features a discreet top drawer and a small lower compartment with folding doors, reinforcing its functional value without sacrificing formal harmony. The front of these folding doors is decorated with a visually ingenious trompe l'oeil: a panel simulating a shelf of leather-bound books, a decorative device highly appreciated by the bourgeoisie of the period, who sought to combine functionality and aesthetic sophistication in domestic interiors. This faux livre effect gives it an intellectual yet playful character, in line with the cabinet furniture typical of the French Second Empire. Technical details Model: Bookend Style: Napoleon III Materials: Wood, inlay Period: Late 19th century Country of origin: France Provenance: Private collection Good condition considering its age and use Dimensions: 73 x 37.5 x 28.5 cm
  • Creator:
    Napoléon III (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 11.03 in (28 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Valladolid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2943345125952

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