A well-proportioned French provincial side table in elm, dating to the latter half of the 18th century — a straightforward and honest example of the Louis XV country tradition.
The form is characteristic of provincial French work from the period: four cabriole legs terminating in simple pad feet, joined by a shaped apron with pointed-arch scalloping along the front and sides. The two-plank elm top retains its original surface throughout, with the deep, uneven patination that only accumulates over centuries of use — dark staining, fine surface checking, and the scratches and marks of a long working life.
The elm grain, clearly visible in the top, gives the piece a wonderful warmth and character.
A practical and characterful French provincial antique that would sit comfortably in a kitchen, hallway, entrance or study.
A well-proportioned French provincial side table in elm, dating to the latter half of the 18th century — a straightforward and honest example of the Louis XV country tradition.
The form is characteristic of provincial French work from the period: four cabriole legs terminating in simple pad feet, joined by a shaped apron with pointed-arch scalloping along the front and sides. The two-plank elm top retains its original surface throughout, with the deep, uneven patination that only accumulates over centuries of use — dark staining, fine surface checking, and the scratches and marks of a long working life.
The elm grain, clearly visible in the top, gives the piece a wonderful warmth and character.
A practical and characterful French provincial antique that would sit comfortably in a kitchen, hallway, entrance or study.
