Late 18th Century Fine Quality Louis XV French Work Table, Circa 1775
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Late 18th Century Fine Quality Louis XV French Work Table, Circa 1775

$2,685

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Place of Origin: France
Period: Circa 1775 c.
H: 28"" W: 18"" D: 13 7/8""

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Attractive and well made tulip wood on oak with copious kingwood parquetry and marquetry veneered surface; this late 18th century Louis XV french work table had multiple uses; as a sewing table for storage and work required for crochet, embroidery, knitting and other seamstress needs. With the mounted interior mirror and multiple locking devices for the drawers and interior, it could just as easily also have been used as a lady’s jewelry or valuables table.

In the classic French traditional design of the period, the graceful cabriole legs, while delicate in design, are sturdy in structure to support the top and double compartment fitted storage area. The brass hinged and slide flip top reveals a mirror set in place to the back. The bottom two drawers are for storage, while the top faux drawer houses the locking mechanism. Note the intricate parquetry herringbone pattern throughout, and the detailed floral marquetry work to the top—-exquisite. In addition there is a nicely appointed perimeter inlaid border with a geometric overlapping square pattern to each corner; note the delicate reverse serpentine contoured front; all of this is obviously the work of a very skilled cabinetmaker (see images). Slight surface undulations indicate late 18th century manufacture therefore, Louis XV period and circa 1770’s..

The condition is excellent; the surface is original and untouched without restoration; the mirror has some wear (see images) but is also untouched and original; the hardware and locks are original to the piece; and all of the beautiful inlay and veneer intact and sturdy so as to be appropriate in any decorating scheme where this style and size table is desired.

Dimensions: 13 7/8″ deep x 18″ wide x 28″ high

Provenance: Recently acquired from a Pacific Heights San Francisco estate

Note: I am a second generation antiques dealer and have been in business for 50 years; I am also a member of several prestigious antique associations. Thus, I am well qualified to inspect and evaluate the products I offer for sale and I guarantee this to be authentic and as I have described.