Marquetry gueridon, Louis XV style – first part of the 20th century

This Louis XV style coffee table embodies the elegance and decorative virtuosity of the 18th century, reinterpreted with finesse. Its undulating top features marquetry that skillfully combines rosewood and mahogany to create a radiating pattern of great geometric precision. The star-shaped decoration, composed of perfectly symmetrical chevrons, evokes a solar rose whose dark centre acts as a focal point. Each segment alternates the warm, veined tones of rosewood, enhancing the effect of depth and movement. The scalloped edge of the top, highlighted by a delicate moulding, reinforces the precious character of the whole. The apron showcases a chevron veneer that subtly extends the decoration of the top. The four cabriole legs, finished with gilded bronze sabot, give the piece a light and graceful silhouette, true to the spirit of 18th-century salon furniture, designed to charm as much as to serve. Period: First half of the 20th century. Excellent condition after restoration in our workshop. Waxed finish.