A 19th-century French side table defined by elongated proportions and material contrast. Constructed in figured burl wood and topped with a black marble slab, the piece is organized through vertical lift and material weight.
The table stands on slender cabriole legs that taper toward the floor. A shaped apron and restrained carved detailing align with French decorative furniture of the period, where line and proportion govern the composition. Ormolu-style mounts remain at the corners and legs, articulating points of transition.
Three drawers are set into the apron, maintaining continuity across the façade. The black marble top shows historic wear and a stabilized crack.
The burl wood veneer displays dense, irregular figuring across the body, producing tonal variation that shifts with light. The surface has been restored using French polishing with shellac, clarifying tone while preserving the original material.
Placed as a bedside or occasional table, the piece operates through scale and position within the room.
A 19th-century French side table defined by elongated proportions and material contrast. Constructed in figured burl wood and topped with a black marble slab, the piece is organized through vertical lift and material weight.
The table stands on slender cabriole legs that taper toward the floor. A shaped apron and restrained carved detailing align with French decorative furniture of the period, where line and proportion govern the composition. Ormolu-style mounts remain at the corners and legs, articulating points of transition.
Three drawers are set into the apron, maintaining continuity across the façade. The black marble top shows historic wear and a stabilized crack.
The burl wood veneer displays dense, irregular figuring across the body, producing tonal variation that shifts with light. The surface has been restored using French polishing with shellac, clarifying tone while preserving the original material.
Placed as a bedside or occasional table, the piece operates through scale and position within the room.
21 W × 12 D × 29 H in
