Refined country French elegance and sophistication at its finest, this Provincial Louis XV style lady's sewing stand work table or coiffeuse by Ledet et fils exudes refined grace and functionality.
Born in Bordeaux Region of Southwestern France in the mid-19th century, exceptionally executed in sophisticated King Louis Fifteenth (1715-1774) taste, hand-crafted of warm mellow solid mahogany, having a rectangular serpentine shaped hinged top opening to reveal the original flat mirror plate, over a removable divided tray, faux drawer front with wooden escutcheon, above a sewing / work bin, gently curved scalloped apron, all rising elegantly on long cabriole legs adorned with finely carved shell acanthus leaf knee ending in whorl feet, terminating on casters. circa 1850s
Signed, retaining the original ébéniste (cabinetmakers) makers mark to the underside, reading:
Ledet
Fab de Meubles
Bordeaux
Dimensions: (approx)
29.25" High, 24" Wide, 16.75" Deep
Versatile:
As warm and attractive as it is useful, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a side table, accent table, hall console, sofa table, bedside nightstand, rolling lamp...
Category
Mid-19th Century Louis XV Antique French Side Tables